24 V Solar Panel to 48 V Lead Acid Battery Charger

Application

Used to charge a 48 V battery @ 2 amp max from a 24 V, 10-100 Watt nominal Solar Panel.
Typical use would be to augment a 48 V House battery from a solar panel.

Model: CV 24/48-2PV


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Features

  • Low Cost
  • High Performance
  • Nominal Maximum Power Point Tracking
  • Input Power Limited to Prevent Over-loading
  • Rugged boost voltage design
  • Available in Optional NEMA 4 enclosure (weatherproof)
  • Very High Efficiency >95 % typical

Electrical Specifications

Input Voltage (V) 0 - 44 V (24 V nominal Solar Panel)
Output Voltage (V) +/- 2%
 56
Output Current (Amps) 2
Current Limited * 2.5
Input Fuse 6 amp polyswitch resetable fuse
Quiescent Current from Solar Panel 15 mA
Quiescent Current from Battery <36 micro-A
Efficiency 92 - 96 % depending on loading and state of charge

* Note: limited by input power characteristics

Temperature Range:
  • -40 deg C to 50 deg C
  • It is recommended, as with all electronics, that the unit not be placed in direct sunshine

Mechanical Specifications

  • Humidity:
  • 0 - 90 % non-condensing

    • Enclosure:

    • Small Plastic Enclosure
    Dimensions:
    • 3" X 2" X 1.5" nominal
    Weight:
    • approx 0.4 lbs.
    Terminations:
    • 6" Flying Leads
    • Power #16 AWG
    • White: Battery +
    • Black and Blue: Battery - and Solar Panel -
    • Red: Solar Panel +

    Mechanical Drawing: Click here for picture

    Order Model No:

    CV 24/48-2PV

    Other battery chemistries may be charged and odd voltage panels may be accommodated by factory adjustment. Contact the factory for other battery charge voltages and panel sources.

    Note: In the interest of continuous product improvement, specifications subject to change without notice.