Selecting Pv Modules; Solar Boost 3024I Setup; As Shipped Factory Default Settings; Restoring As Shipped Default Settings - BLUE SKY SOLAR BOOST 3024iL Manual De Uso

SELECTING PV MODULES

Voltage, current and power produced by Photovoltaic (PV) modules fluctuate widely with operating conditions. As a result a set of test conditions
referred to as Standard Test Conditions (STC) are used to rate modules in a meaningful manner and accurately predict real world performance. STC
ratings are not maximum or optimal ratings. Conditions can be present where V
Code and our recommendations call for 1.25 derating of both V
Key PV module specifications;
P Maximum power in watts (P
MAX
Voltage with module open circuit (typically ≈20 – 22V for 12V modules)
V
OC
Voltage where module produces Maximum Power (typically ≈17 – 18V for 12V modules)
V
MP
I Current where module produces Maximum Power
MP
I Current with module Short Circuit
SC
The 3024 will provide the best MPPT current boost performance if all PV modules are identical. If module types are mixed, do not put dissimilar
modules in series. Dissimilar modules in parallel should have V
their V will tend to track as operating conditions change. If module types are very different consider using a separate charge controller for each module
MP
type to obtain the best MPPT current boost performance.
Select PV modules that do not exceed the maximum ratings shown below, and preferably produce at least 3A of I
Nominal
Automatic
Battery
Current Limit
Voltage
12V 40A*
12V 30A
12V 30A
24V 30A
SOLAR BOOST 3024 SETUP
The 3024 has various setup parameters all of which are preconfigured at the factory. Confirm that the 3024's charge
parameter settings are within the ranges specified by the battery manufacturer. Default settings are typically suitable for most
flooded or sealed lead-acid batteries and likely require no changes.
Setup parameters are divided into two categories, Basic and Advanced. Basic parameters can be configured with the 3024
alone within limited steps and ranges as shown in Figure 3. Advanced parameters require the IPN-ProRemote to access. The
IPN-ProRemote also allows basic settings to be configured in smaller steps and over wider ranges. All setup parameters are
retained if power is lost, or the IPN-ProRemote is used as a setup tool only and removed.

As Shipped Factory Default Settings

Basic Settings
• Charge mode .............................................. 3-stage
• Acceptance voltage .................................... 14.4/28.8V
• Float voltage ................................................ 13.2/26.4V
• Charge time ................................................ 2.0 hours
• Equalize ....................................................... Disabled
• IPN Network address .................................. 0 (zero)
• Auxiliary Output mode ................................. Aux. bat. charger
• All DIP switches ........................................... OFF
• Current display (SB3024Di)......................... IPN network total
Restoring As Shipped Factory Default Settings
1. Remove PV and battery power.
2. Turn ALL 8 power board DIP switches shown in Figure 3 ON.
3. Restore battery power for 10 seconds, then remove battery power.
and I
OC
= V x I )
MAX MP MP
values within ≈0.5V or better for 12V modules, and be of the same basic cell technology so
MP
Maximum Maximum
PV Power @ PV
STC Isc @ STC
540W 32A*
400W 16A
400W 12A
800W 24A
*
Current rating and current limit are 40A when charging a 12V battery from nominal 12V PV modules. If
PV V
OC
and I approach 1.25 times STC ratings which is why National Electrical
OC SC
. Yet in real world conditions I
SC
Maximum
Recommended range of V
PV
Nominal 12V PV
V @ STC
OC
24.0V* 16.5 – 18.5V
45.6V 5
45.6V 5
5
45.6V
ever exceeds 30V (>12V nominal PV modules) current rating and current limit become 30A.
Advanced Settings
• Equalize voltage ....................................................... 15.2/30.4V
• Equalize time ............................................................ 2.0 hours
• Auto equalize days ................................................... 30 days
• Maximum voltage setpoint limit ................................ 15.5/31.0V
• Float Transition Current ............................................ 1.5A/100 amp-hours
• Temperature compensation factor ........................... −5.00mV/°C/cell
• Load control ON voltage ......................................... 12.6/25.2V
• Load control OFF voltage ....................................... 11.5/23.0V
• Dusk-to-Dawn lighting control................................. Disabled
4. Return ALL 8 power board DIP switches to their default OFF position.
5. If display is present, set display DIP's to #4 ON, #1-3 OFF
6. The unit is now set to as shipped factory default settings.
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is commonly only about 75 – 80% of I
MP
per 100 amp-hours of battery capacity.
MP
at STC
MP
Nominal 18V PV
5
24.8 – 27.8V
5
5
at STC.
MP
Nominal 24V PV
5
5
33.0 – 37.0V
33.0 – 37.0V
6