Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................ 2
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................. 6
Part Numbers and Options ................................................................................................... 6
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Optional Digital Display......................................................................................................... 7
Charge Status Indicator ........................................................................................................ 8
Three Stage Charge Control ................................................................................................. 8
Two Stage Charge Control.................................................................................................... 10
Equalization .......................................................................................................................... 10
Optional Temperature Compensation................................................................................... 11
Temperature and Output Power............................................................................................ 12
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) .............................................................................. 12
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 13
Over Voltage / Reverse Polarity Protection........................................................................... 13
Electrostatic Handling Precautions ....................................................................................... 14
Maximum PV Short Circuit Current and NEC........................................................................ 14
Grid Tied Systems ................................................................................................................ 15
Solar Boost 50 Setup ............................................................................................................ 15
Mounting ............................................................................................................................... 20
Metallic Conduit .................................................................................................................... 21
Battery and PV Wiring .......................................................................................................... 22
Optional External Current Shunt ........................................................................................... 23
Optional Digital Display......................................................................................................... 23
Input Power Sources Other Than PV Modules ..................................................................... 24
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............................................................................................................ 24
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 26
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 26
TABLES AND FIGURES
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Bulk Charge....................................................................................................... 9
Acceptance Charge........................................................................................... 9
Float Charge...................................................................................................... 10
Disabling Equalization ....................................................................................... 11
How MPPT Works ............................................................................................. 12
Typical Current Boost Performance .................................................................. 12
Default Factory Setup........................................................................................ 15
System Voltage ................................................................................................. 15
Charge Mode..................................................................................................... 15
Temperature Compensation.............................................................................. 16
Float Transition Current Measurement Shunt ................................................... 16
Float Transition Current Setpoint ...................................................................... 17
Maximum Power Voltage................................................................................... 18
Optimizing MPPT............................................................................................... 19
Acceptance Charge Voltage.............................................................................. 19
Float Charge Voltage ........................................................................................ 20
Charge Status Indicator..................................................................................... 8
Typical Current Boost Performance .................................................................. 13
Maximum Conductor Length for 3% Voltage Drop at 40A................................. 22
Front Panel and Remote Display Indicators...................................................... 7
Lead-acid Charge Voltage -vs.- Battery Temperature....................................... 11
Setup and Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 14
Detailed Dimensional Drawing .......................................................................... 21
Remote Display Cable Schematic..................................................................... 23