AMPTRON AM2420N MPPT Charge Controller User Manual

June 6, 2024
AMPTRON

AMPTRON AM2420N MPPT Charge Controller

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Warnings and Tools Icon Chart

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Safety Tips

  • Review this manual thoroughly before attempting installation.

  • Beware of any nearby electrical equipment that may interfere with installing this device.

  • Solar panels can generate high voltages and currents, make sure your solar panels are completely covered from sunlight during installation. It is recommended that installation be performed by a qualified electrician.

  • Connecting wires to this device can generate sparks, please wear proper insulation gear while installing this device.

  • To avoid damage to the battery or controller, use proper fuses in wiring.
    Please contact a professional if you need help with fuse sizing.

  • Always keep children away from this device.

  • Use the correct gauge wires, refer to the below table for recommended wire sizes for various current loads.

Solar Input Current| 5A| 10A| 20A| 30A| 40A| 60A
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wire Cross Section Area (mm²)| 1.5| 2.5| 5| 8| 10| 12
Wire AWG| 15| 13| 10| 8| 7| 6

Product Features

This MPPT solar charge controller is a device for solar charge regulation and direct current output load control.
These MPPT charge controllers have features as follows:

  • By continuously checking solar panel power output changes, the controllers employ multiple MPPT charge algorithms in combination to boost charging efficiency in different weather and temperature conditions.
  • Built-in buffer allows the rated power input to be exceeded by a maximum of 25%.
  • Charging modes available for most common deep-cycle battery types, including AGM, Sealed, Flooded and GEL lead acid, and Lithium.
  • Auto recognition of 12V/24V battery system voltage by AM2420N/AM2430N/AM2440N model; auto recognition of 12V/24V/36V/48V battery system voltage by AM4860N model. Lithium battery excluded from this feature.
  • Supports recording of system running data including power generated and power utilized for up to 300 days, compatible with monitoring App through IOS and Android.
  • Allows mobile phone APP operation for monitoring and parameters settings via built-in Bluetooth communication module. An APP PVChargePro is provided for mobile phone monitoring and operation. You can search for “PVChargePro” and download the APP at the IOS APP Store and Google Play Store.
  • Provides multiple load control mode options for light based, time based and manually adjusted scenarios. Low no-load loss.
  • Industrial grade design with reverse polarity protection for solar panels, battery, and load.

Device Diagram

AM2420N&AM2430N&AM2440N & AM4860NAMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-Charge-Controller-
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# Description # Description
1 LCD Display Screen 6 DC Load Terminals
2 Function Keys ([SETTING], [UP], [DOWN], [ESC]) 7 RS485 Communication Port
3 External Temperature Sensor Terminal 8 LED Indicator (PV, BAT, LOAD,

FAULT)
4| Solar Terminals| 9| Installation Mounting Holes
5| Battery Terminals|

Mounting Instructions

  • Step 1:
    Find a cool, dry and weather safe location for installation.

  • Step 2:
    Mark the controller’s mounting holes on the mounting surface.

  • Step 3:
    Drill holes in the marked mounting hole locations.AMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-
Charge-Controller-fig5

  • Step 4:
    Insert pilot screws in the mounting holes.

  • Step 5:
    Mount the controller into the pilot screws and fasten the screws.

  • Step 6:
    Continue to wire the battery, solar DC load and other accessories to the controller.

Wire Connection Sequences

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During installation of your MPPT controller, please follow the order of connections below:

  • Connect the positive battery wire followed by the negative battery wire.
  • Make sure your solar panels are fully covered to prevent electrical shock.
  • Connect the positive solar array output wire followed by the negative solar array output wire.
  • Connect DC load wires to the DC load output (if applicable).
  • Connect the external temperature sensor to its terminal shown above.
  • Download APP PVChargePro and turn on the Bluetooth function in your mobile phone to connect the APP with the controller.

LED Light Signal Interpretation Chart

LED Name LED Display Signal Indication



PV

| ****

Off

| Solar Input Not Charging

*PV LED is generally off during night time

Double Flash| Solar Input Charge Detected
Single Flash| Solar Input Reverse Polarity
Steady On| MPPT Charge Mode
Fast Flash| Equalize or Boost Charge Mode
Slow Flash| Float Mode


BATTERY

| Single Flash| Battery Input Reverse Polarity
Fast Flash| Battery Over Voltage
Slow Flash| Battery Over Discharged
Steady On| Battery On


LOAD

| Off| No DC Load Connected/ Load Off
Fast Flash| DC Load Short Circuit
Steady On| DC Load On


FAULT

| Off| No Errors
Steady On| System Error – Check Error Code

Check the fault light to spot if a system error may be present.

LED Flash Rhythm Chart

Flash Status Indication Description

Steady On

| | ****

LED light on


Off

| ****


| ****

LED light off


Fast Flash

| | LED light blinks at frequency of 2Hz (twice every second


Slow Flash

| | LED light blinks at frequency of 0.5Hz (once every two seconds)


Single Flash

| | LED light blinks for 0.1 second after every 2 seconds


Double Flash

| | LED light blinks for 0.1 second twice after every 4 seconds

LCD Display Interface Overview

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LCD Display Interface
Display Section Display Layout

Charge Status

| AMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-Charge-Controller-fig16


Charge Mode & Parameter

| AMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-Charge-Controller-fig17


Active Functions

| AMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-Charge-Controller-fig18

Status Information

Status Icon Indication Status Description
**** ****

Solar Charge Indication

| Flowing| Solar Power Charging Battery
Off| Solar Power Not Charging Battery
| DC Load Indication| Flowing| DC Load Drawing Power
Off| DC Load Off
| ****

Charge Mode

| ****

Steady On

| MPPT Charge Mode
| Boost Charge Mode
| Float Charge Mode
Off| Not Charging
| Voltage Setting| On| Setting Charge Voltage
Off| Charge Voltage Has Been Set
| Over Discharge Volt Settings| On| Setting Discharge Voltage
Off| Discharge Voltage Has Been Set
|

Solar Icon

| Steady On| Daylight Detected
Off| No Daylight Detected
Fast Flash| Solar System Over Voltage
|

Battery Icon

| Steady On| Battery Connected and Functional
Off| No Battery Connection
Fast Flash| Battery Over-Discharged
|

Load Status

| Flash| DC Load Short Circuit or Over-Load
On| Load On
Off| Load Off

Key Functionality Chart

Function Key| System Mode| Input| Input Function
---|---|---|---
|

View Mode

| ****

Short Press

| ****

Enter SET mode

|

View Mode

| ****

Short Press

| ****

View Previous Page

|

View Mode

| ****

Short Press

| ****

View Next Page

|

View Mode

| ****

Short Press

| DC Load On/Off (Manual Control Program Only)
Function Key| System Mode| Input| Input Function
---|---|---|---
|

Mode

| Long Press| Save Data & Exit SET Mode
Short Press| Next Setting
|

Set Mode

| ****

Short Press

| ****

Increase Parameter Value

|

Set Mode

| ****

Short Press

| ****

Decrease Parameter Value

|

Set Mode

| ****

Short Press

| ****

Exit SET Mode Without Saving

LCD Display & Cycles

Pre start-up display while the MPPT controller turns on, this usually lasts several seconds while the controller detects the operating environment .AMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-Charge-Controller-fig37 LED Screen Display CycleAMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-Charge-Controller-
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The battery voltage view will be displayed by default. Use the up and down arrow keys to cycle through different views. The battery voltage view will resume upon 30 seconds of inactivity. The error code view will be displayed when an error is detected. The backlight in the screen will be on for 20 seconds with any button operation.

Setting Battery Mode

Enter SET mode by pressing the Setting key in any view page other than Load Mode. Use the up and down arrow keys to select battery mode, then long press the Setting key to save.AMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-Charge-Controller-
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Abbreviations Battery Types Description

FLD

| Flooded Battery|

Auto-recognition with default parameters set for each type of batteries.

Sealed/AGM Battery
Gel Battery
LI| Lithium Battery| Some parameters can be customized.
Use| Advanced User Mode| Most parameters can be customized.

Advanced Battery Settings

In Lithium or User mode, short press the Setting key again to cycle through each parameter view.
Use the up and down arrow key to adjust parameter values, then long press Setting key to save.

For Battery Type: LiAMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-Charge-Controller-
fig40 For Battery Type: USERAMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-
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Load Mode Settings

Enter Load SET Mode by pressing the Setting key in Load Mode view only.
Use the arrow key to cycle through load modes before long pressing SET to save and exit. Short pressing SET will exit without saving.AMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-
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Mode Definition Description
0 Daylight Auto-Control DC load turns on when no daylight is detected

1~14

|

Daylight On/Timer Off

| DC load turns on when no daylight is detected

15

|

Manual Mode

| DC load turns on/off by pressing the Return key

16

|

Testing Mode

| DC load turns on and off in a quick succession

17

|

Always On

|

DC load stays on

Error Code Chart

Code Error Description & Quick Troubleshoot
E00 No Error No action needed

E01

| Battery Over-dis- charged| Battery voltage is too low.

DC load will be turned off until battery re-charges to recovery voltage


E02

| ****

Battery

| Battery voltage has exceeded controller limit. Check battery bank voltage for compatibility with controller
E04| Over-voltage| DC load short circuit


E05

| Load Short Circuit| DC load power draw exceeds controller capability. Reduce load size or upgrade to a higher load capacity controller


E06

| ****

Load Overload

| Controller exceeds operating temperature limit.

Ensure the controller is placed in a well-ventilated cool, dry place.


E08

| ****

Overheating

| Solar array amperage exceeds controller rated input amperage. Decrease the amperage of solar panels connected to the controller or upgrade to a higher rated controller


E10

| Solar Over- amperage| Solar array voltage exceeds controller rated input voltage. Decrease the voltage of solar panels connected to the controller


E13

| Solar Over-voltage| Solar array input wires connected with reverse polarity. Disconnect and re-connect with correct wire polarity


E14

| ****

Solar

| Battery connection wires connected with reverse polarity. Disconnect and re- connect with correct wire polarity

*Please contact Amptron for technical support on additional troubleshooting.

Controller Specification

The variable “n” is adopted as a multiplying factor when calculating parameter volt-ages, with the rule for “n” being: if battery system voltage is 12V, n=1; 24V, n=2; 36V, n=3; 48V, n=4.
For example, the equalize charge voltage for a 12V FLD (Flooded) battery bank is 14.8V1=14.8V. The equalizing charge voltage for a 24V FLD (Flooded) battery bank is 14.8V2=29.6V.

Parameter Value

Model No.| AM2420N| AM2430N| AM2440N| AM4860N
System Wiring Grounded| Negative Grounded

Battery System Voltage

|

12V/24V

Auto (FLD/GEL/SLD)

Manual (Li/User)

| 12V/24V/36V/48V Auto (FLD/GEL/SLD)

Manual (Li/User) Auto (FLD/GEL/SLD)

Manual (Li/User)

No-load Loss

|

12ma (12V), 10ma (24V)

| 12ma (12V), 10ma (24V),

8ma (36V), 6ma (48V)

Max Solar Input Voltage| <100Voc| <150Voc
Rated Solar Charge Current| 20A| 30A| 40A| 60A

Max Solar Input Power

|

300W/12V

600W/24V

|

450W/12V

900W/24V

|

600W/12V

1200W/24V

|

900W/12V 1800W/24V

2600W/36V 3200W/48V

Light Control Voltage| 5Vn
Light Control Delay Time| 10s
Max Load Output Current| 20A
Operating Temperature| -35ºC ~ +45ºC
IP Protection| IP32
Net Weight| 1.0 kg| 2.0 kg| 2.0 kg| 3.0 kg
Communication Port| RS485
Operating Altitude| ≤ 3000 meters
Controller Dimension| 180
140*71

mm

| 24518082.5

mm

| 28021090

mm

|
Parameter Battery Parameters

Battery Types| FLD| SEL| GEL(default)| USER

(adjustable)

| LI (adjustable)
Equalize Charge Voltage| 14.8Vn| 14.6Vn| —| Default| —
Boost Charge Voltage| 14.6Vn| 14.4Vn| 14.2Vn| Default: GEL| Default: 14.2Vn
Float Charge Voltage| 13.8Vn| Default: GEL| —
Boost Charge Recovery Voltage| 13.2V
n| Default: GEL| —
Over-discharge Recovery Voltage| 12.6Vn| Default: GEL| —
Over-discharge Voltage| 11.1V
n| Default: GEL| Default: 11.1V*n
AutoTemperature Compensation| -3mV/2V/oC| Default: GEL| —

Product Dimensions

AM2420N ModelAMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-Charge-Controller-
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  • Product Dimensions: 18014071.1mm
  • Installation Area Dimensions: 164*90mm
  • Installation Hole Size: φ5mm&φ10mm
  • Connection Socket Size: 7.5*7.5mm

AM2430N & M2440N ModelAMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-Charge-Controller-
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  • Product Dimensions: 24518082.5mm
  • Installation Area Dimensions: 226*138mm
  • Installation Hole Size: φ5mm&φ10mm
  • Connection Socket Size: 7.5*7.5mm

AM4860N ModelAMPTRON-AM2420N-MPPT-Charge-Controller-
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  • Product Dimensions: 28021090mm
  • Installation Area Dimensions: 256*154.5mm
  • Installation Hole Size: φ5mm&φ10mm
  • Connection Socket Size: 7.5*7.5mm

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