Application

This charge controller is used to charge a battery from a PV power source. This charge controller can be ordered with a special float voltage to charge small batteries used for Video or digital cameras or small security camera systems. The exceptional small size of this unit makes it extremely portable and able to fit almost anywhere in the user equipment. This unit may also be adjusted to charge a lower voltage battery form a higher voltage power source.

Features

Single unit 48 operation

• Will even charge a lower voltage battery

Real world 15 - 30 % more current than conventional technology into discharged batteries.

• Current Limited Output - Can operate from multiple input sources

• Means faster battery charging or higher system power at similar cost

Maximizes Battery Life

• Dual Float Charge Technique
• Recommended by battery manufacturers(1) for maximum capacity and lifetime

Transient Protection

• Certified to IEEE/ANSI 62.41 1991 4 Kv (simulated lightning strike)What is ANSI/IEEE 62.41?

Low Noise

• Certified to FCC Section 15J Part B(electrical interference)What is FCC certification?

Overvoltage Protection

• Regulates output at float level even without batteries connected (or bad batteries). Will substantially recover lost battery if recoverable.

Electrical Specifications

** Special units have a suffix of B XX after the part number. The float value of the charge controller is XX. For example PT 48-8 B36 will charge a 36 V battery to 42 V from a nominal 48 V solar panel. Note that the charge current increase by the ratio of approx. 60/36. Thus a 1 amp 12V nominal solar panel will charge the li-ion battery at approx. 1.6 amps.

Temperature Compensation:

Uses a National LM335Z temperature sensor available from Solar Converters Inc. as M odel TC-2.

LVD Control:

Short these terminals together with a relay contact, (rated 32 V @ 0.1 A - be careful of dry contacts) or a similiarly rated transistor and the LVD will open; forming an effective load disconnect.

Used for Battery Backed Solar Water pumping as a Float Switch Control.

Mechanical Specifications

Weight:

• approx. 2 lbs.

• 7" X 5" X 2"

Power:

• Battery, PV and Load
• #10 - #22 AWG Eurostyle Terminal Strip

Signal:

• Temperature Compensation, LVD Control
• Eurostyle Terminal Strip: #16 - #26 AWG

Setup:

• 48 V, however units may be ordered that jumper selectable for 12/24 battery

Operating Temperature:

• -40 to 60 deg. C
• We suggest the unit not be placed in direct sunlight

Humidity:

• 0 - 90 % non -condensing
• 0 - 100 % when mounted in a Nema enclosure

Mechanical Drawing: Click here for picture

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

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