Installation and Operation Manual

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This solar battery charge controller by AIMS Power features a smart tracking algorithm using MPPT charging technology and has less power loss performing at 97.5-99% efficiency, maximizing energy harvest. The tracking algorithm is automatic and varies with weather conditions. This charge controller also has temperature compensation protection using the included battery temperature sensor. Charges 12, 24, 36 and 48 volt solar systems with multistage charging technology and adjusts according to battery type.

The AIMS charge controller includes LED indicators to show charging status and faults. An LCD displays key information such as:

• battery voltage and capacity
• solar panel voltage and wattage
• solar panel charging current
• KWH produced 
• battery charge mode
• DC load (current)

Users are able to revise and set the default parameters according to system design. There is also a RS485 connection block for computer monitoring of all charge controller functions. Backed by a 2 year warranty.

Features:

• MPPT technology: Maximum Power Point Tracking produces maximum available power from PV array to battery bank utilizing peak power of the I-V curve
• Quality heatsink cooling – no fans needed and no thermal derating
• Battery type selector and user defined charging voltage
• 4 stage charging
• PV input, battery output and load control ports
• Stackable
• Reliable electronics, over engineered components generating less heat
• Very efficient up to 99%
• Low self consumption
• Thermal design rugged case
• Over temp protection
• Overload, short circuit, high and low voltage protection
• RS485 port for computer monitoring
• CE, ETL to UL1741 and RoHS compliant
• Marine coated
• Mounting holes

Specifications: 

ELECTRICAL
PV Operating Voltage:

• 15-150Vdc@12V
• 34-150Vdc@24V
• 50-150Vdc@36V
• 60-150Vdc@48V

Rated PV input:

• 12V – 1200 Watts
• 24V – 2400 watts
• 36V – 3600 watts
• 48V – 4800 watts

• Maximum charging current: 80 amps
• Maximum DC load current: 60 amps
• Max PV open circuit voltage: 150Vdc
• Self power consumption: <4 watts
• Efficiency: 98.5%
• Protections: overload, short circuit, high voltage, high temperature, low voltage and auto correct
• Monitoring: RS485 port for computer monitoring
• Optimal cooling case design – built for extreme conditions

CHARGING

• Battery types: gel, sealed, AGM, flooded, lithium, user defined (adjustable voltage)
• 4 Stage charging: bulk, absorption, float and equalize
• Bulk charge voltage: sealed 14.4V, AGM/gel 14.2V, flooded 14.6V, user defined 10-15V
• Float charge voltage:  sealed/AGM/gel 13.7V, flooded 13.6V, user defined 10-15V
• Equalize charge voltage: sealed 14.6V, AGM/gel 14.8V, flooded 14.8V, user defined 10-15V
• Low voltage reconnection: 12.5V
• Low voltage disconnect voltage: 10.5V (10.5-12.5V adjustable)

MECHANICAL

• Enclosure: IP43 protection, metal
• Cooling: heatsink
• Humidity: 100% non-condensing
• Temperature compensation: -5mV⁰C / 2V with BTS
• Temperature range: -25⁰C to 60⁰C or -13⁰F to 140⁰F
• Conformal coated for marine environments
• Wire knockouts: 1.25”
• Unit weight: 19 lbs
• Boxed weight: 21 lbs
• Dimensions: 14”L x 9”W x 4.7”H
• Warranty: 2 years
• Certifications: ETL to UL1741, CE, RoHS, CETL