Victron energy BlueSolar MPPT 100/15 Manuel utilisateur

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BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 100/15

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1 General Description

1.1 Ultra fast MPPT tracking

Especially in case of a clouded sky, when light intensity is changing continuously, a fast

MPPT algorithm will improve energy harvest by up to 30% compared to PWM charge

controllers and by up to 10% compared to slower MPPT controllers.

1.2 Load output

Over-discharge of the battery can be prevented by connecting all loads to the load

output. The load output will disconnect the load when the battery has been discharged

to a pre-set voltage.

Alternatively, an intelligent battery management algorithm can be chosen: see Battery

Life.

The load output is short circuit proof.

Some loads (especially inverters) can best be connected directly to the battery, and the

inverter remote control connected to the load output. A special interface cable may be

needed, please see section 3.6.

1.3 Battery Life: intelligent battery management

When a solar charge controller is not able to recharge the battery to its full capacity

within one day, the result is often that the battery will continually be cycled between a

‘partially charged’ state and the ‘end of discharge’ state. This mode of operation (no

regular full recharge) will destroy a lead-acid battery within weeks or months.

The Battery Life algorithm will monitor the state of charge of the battery and, if needed,

day by day slightly increase the load disconnect level (i.e. disconnect the load earlier)

until the harvested solar energy is sufficient to recharge the battery to nearly the full

100%. From that point onwards the load disconnect level will be modulated so that a

nearly 100% recharge is achieved about once every week.

1.4 Internal temperature sensor

Compensates absorption and float charge voltages for temperature.

1.5 Automatic battery voltage recognition

The MPPT 100/15 will automatically adjust itself to a 12V or a 24V system.

1.6 Three step charging

The BlueSolar MPPT Charge Controller is configured for a three step charging process:

Bulk – Absorption – Float.

1.6.1. Bulk stage

During this stage the Controller delivers as much charge current as possible to rapidly

recharge the batteries. When the battery voltage reaches the absorption voltage setting, the

Controller activates the next stage (absorption).

1.6.2. Absorption stage

During this stage, the Controller switches to the constant voltage mode, where the

absorption voltage is applied to the battery. When the charge current decreases to the float

transition current setting, the battery is fully charged and the Controller switches to the float

stage.

1.6.3. Float stage

During this stage, the float voltage is applied to the battery to maintain it in a fully charged

state.

1.7 Real-time data display options

1.7.1. Apple and Android smartphones, tablets and other devices

VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle needed: see our website.

1.7.2 ColorControl panel

VE.Direct cable needed.

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2 Safety instructions

● It is advised to read this manual carefully before the product is installed and put into

use.

● This product is designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The

equipment should be used for the designated application only.

● Install the product in a heatproof environment. Ensure therefore that there are no

chemicals, plastic parts, curtains or other textiles, etc. in the immediate vicinity of

the equipment.

● Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct operating conditions. Never

operate it in a wet environment.

● Never use the product at sites where gas or dust explosions could occur.

● Ensure that there is always sufficient free space around the product for ventilation.

● Refer to the specifications provided by the manufacturer of the battery to ensure

that the battery is suitable for use with this product. The battery manufacturer's

safety instructions should always be observed.

● Protect the solar modules from direct light during installation, e.g. cover them.

● Never touch uninsulated cable ends.

● Use only insulated tools.

● Connections must always be made in the sequence described in section 3.5.

● The installer of the product must provide a means for cable strain relief to prevent

the transmission of stress to the connections.

●In addition to this manual, the system operation or service manual must include a

battery maintance manual applicable to the type of batteries used.

Danger of explosion from sparking

Danger of electric shock

3. Installation

3.1. General

● Mount vertically on a non-flammable surface, with the power terminals facing

downwards.

● Mount close to the battery, but never directly above the battery (in order to prevent

damage due to gassing of the battery).

● Use cables with a diameter of 6mm². The recommended maximum length of the cable

is 5m, in order to restrict cable loss.

(if the cables to the PV panels must be longer than 5m, increase cross section or use

parallel cables and install a junction box next to the controller and connect with a

short 6mm² cable to the controller).

● 20A battery fuse: replacable fuse in the controller, next to the battery terminals.

● Grounding: if grounding is required,use one grounding point only. Never ground

both the minus of the solar array and the minus of the battery.

3.2. PV configuration

The controller will operate only if the PV voltage exceeds battery voltage (Vbat).

● PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start. Thereafter minimum

PV voltage is Vbat + 1V.

● Maximum open circuit PV voltage: 100V.

The controller can be used with any PV configuration that satisfies the three above

mentioned conditions.

For example:

12V battery and mono- or polycristalline panels

● Minimum number of cells in series: 36 (12V panel).

● Recommended number of cells for highest controller efficiency: 72

(2x 12V panel in series or 1x 24V panel).

● Maximum: 144 cells 4x 12V panel in series).

24V battery and mono- or polycristalline panels

● Minimum number of cells in series: 72

(2x 12V panel in series or 1x 24V panel).

● Maximum: 144 cells (4x 12V panel in series).

Note: at low temperatures the open circuit voltage of a 144 cell solar array may exceed

100V, depending on local conditions and cell specifications. In that case the number of cells

in series must be reduced.

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3.3. Configuration of the controller (see figure 1 and 2)

There is a 4-pin connector available to select one of the three battery control options:

3.3.1. No bridge: BatteryLife algorithm (see 1.2.2.)

3.3.2. Bridge between pin 1 and pin 2: conventional (see 1.2.1.)

Low voltage load disconnect: 11,1V or 22,2V

Automatic load reconnect: 13,1V or 26,2V

3.3.3. Bridge between pin 2 and pin 3: conventional (see 1.2.1.)

Low voltage load disconnect: 11,8V or 23,6V

Automatic load reconnect: 14V or 28V

3.4 LEDs

Green LED: indicates which load output control algorithm has been chosen.

On: one of the two conventional load output control algorithms (see Fig 2)

Blinking: BatteryLife load output control algorithm (see Fig 2)

Yellow LED: signals charge sequence

Off: no power from PV array (or PV array connected with reverse polarity)

Blinking fast: bulk charge (battery in partially charged state)

Blinking slow: absorption charge (battery charged to 80% or more)

On: float charge (battery fully charged)

3.5 Cable connection sequence (see figure 3)

First: connect the cables to the load, but ensure that all loads are switched off.

Second: connect the battery (this will allow the controller to recognize system voltage).

Third: connect the solar array (when connected with reverse polarity, the controller will heat

up but will not charge the battery).

The system is now ready for use.

3.6 Connecting an inverter

The load output can be used to supply DC loads and simultaneously to control an inverter.

The Victron inverters model Phoenix 12/800, 24/800, 12/1200 and 24/1200 can be

controlled by connecting the left side connection of the inverter remote control directly to the

solar charger load output (see figure 4).

For the Victron inverters model Phoenix 12/180, 24/180, 12/350, 24/350, the Phoenix

Inverter C models and the MultiPlus C models an interface cable is needed (MPPT 70/15 to

inverter remote on-off cable, article number ASS030550100, see figure 5).

3.7 Battery charging information

The charge controller starts a new charge cycle every morning, when the sun starts shining.

The maximum duration of the absorption period is determined by the battery voltage

measured just before the solar charger starts up in the morning:

Battery voltage Vb (@start-up) Maximum absorption time

Vb < 23,8V 6h

23,8V < Vb < 24,4V 4h

24,4V < Vb < 25,2V 2h

Vb > 25,2V 1h

(divide voltages by 2 for a 12V system)

If the absorption period is interrupted due to a cloud or due to a power hungry load, the

absorption process will resume when absorption voltage is reached again later that day,

until the absorption period has been completed.

The absorption period also ends when the output current of the solar charger drops to less

than 1 Amp, not because of low solar array output but because the battery is fully charged

(tail current cut off).

This algorithm prevents over charge of the battery due to daily absorption charging when

the system operates without load or with a small load.

3.8 VE.Direct communication port

Several parameters can be customized (VE.Direct to USB cable, ASS030530000, and a

computer needed). See the data communication white paper on our website.

The required software can be downloaded from

http://www.victronenergy.nl/support-and-downloads/software/

The charge controller can be connected the to a Color Control panel, BPP000300100R, with

a VE.Direct to VE.Direct cable.

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4. Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

Charger does not

function

Reversed PV connection

Connect PV correctly

No fuse inserted

Insert 20A fuse

Blown fuse

Reversed battery connection

1. Connect battery correctly

2. Replace fuse

The battery is not

fully charged

A bad battery connection

Check battery connection

Cable losses too high

Use cables with larger cross

section

Large ambient temperature

difference between charger

and battery (Tambient_chrg >

Tambient_batt)

Make sure that ambient

conditions are equal for charger

and battery

Only for a 24V system:

wrong system voltage

chosen (12V instead of 24V)

by the charge controller

Disconnect PV and battery, after

making sure that the battery

voltage is at least >19V,

reconnect properly

The battery is

being

overcharged

A battery cell is defect

Replace battery

Large ambient temperature

difference between charger

and battery (Tambient_chrg <

Tambient_batt)

Make sure that ambient

conditions are equal for charger

and battery

Load output does

not become active

Maximum current limit

exceeded

Make sure that the output

current does not exceed 15A

DC load in combination with

capacitive load (e.g.

inverter) applied

Disconnect DC load during start-

up of the capacitive load

Disconnect AC load from the

inverter, or connect inverter as

explained in section 3.6

Short-circuit

Check for short-circuit in the

load connection

5 Specifications

BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 100/15

Battery voltage

12/24 V Auto Select

Maximum battery current 15A

Nominal PV power, 12V 1a,b) 220W

Nominal PV power, 24V 1a,b)

440W

Max. PV short circuit current 2)

20A

Automatic load disconnect

Yes, maximum load 15A

Maximum PV open circuit voltage

100V

Peak efficiency

98%

Self consumption 10mA

Charge voltage 'absorption'

14,4V / 28,8V

(adjustable)

Charge voltage 'float'

13,8V / 27,6V

(adjustable)

Charge algorithm

multi-stage adaptive

Temperature compensation

-16mV / °C resp. -32mV / °C

Continuous/peak load current

15A / 50A

Low voltage load disconnect

11,1V / 22,2V or 11,8V / 23,6V

or BatteryLife algorithm

Low voltage load reconnect

13,1V / 26,2V or 14V / 28V

or BatteryLife algorithm

Protection

Battery reverse polarity (fuse)

Output short circuit / Over temperature

Operating temperature -30 to +60°C (full rated output up to 40°C)

Humidity

100%, non-condensing

Maximum altitude

2000m

Environmental condition

Indoor, unconditioned

Pollution degree

PD3

Data communication port

VE.Direct

See the data communication white paper on our website

ENCLOSURE

Colour

Blue (RAL 5012)

Power terminals

6mm² / AWG10

Protection category

IP43 (electronic components)

IP22 (connection area)

Weight

0,4kg

Dimensions (h x w x d)

100 x 113 x 47mm

STANDARDS

Safety EN/IEC 62109

1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power

1b) PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start.

Thereafter minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1V.

2) A PV array with a higher short circuit current may damage the controller.

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