Blue Sky Solar Boost 2512iX-HV - Manual (Page 2)

Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 2512i-HV and 2512iX-HV
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 2
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Features Omitted in the Solar Boost 2512i-HV ...................................................................................................... 3
Part Numbers and Options ..................................................................................................................................... 3
OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Charge Status Indicator .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Auxiliary Output Indicator ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Optional Remote Displays or Internet Communication .......................................................................................... 3
3-Stage Charge Control ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Bulk Charge ................................................................................................................................... 4
Absorption Charge ......................................................................................................................... 4
Float Charge .................................................................................................................................. ..4
2-Stage Charge Control ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Equalization ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Current Limit ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Optional Temperature Compensation .................................................................................................................... 5
Maximum Setpoint Voltage Limit ............................................................................................................................ 5
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) ............................................................................................................... 5
Panel Temperature and Output Power ................................................................................................................... 5
Multiple Charge Controllers On The IPN Network .................................................................................................. 5
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Electrostatic
Handling Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 6
Selecting PV Modules ............................................................................................................................................ 6
As Shipped Factory Default Settings ...................................................................................................................... 6
Equalize Enable ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Battery Temperature Sensor .................................................................................................................................. 6
Battery and PV Wiring ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Auxiliary Output ...................................................................................................................................................... ..7
Auxiliary Battery Charge ................................................................................................................ 8
Load Controller ............................................................................................................................... 8
Dusk-to-Dawn Lighting Control ...................................................................................................... 8
Installing a Multi-Controller System ........................................................................................................................ 8
Multi-Controller Wiring And Setup .................................................................................................. 8
IPN Network Address ..................................................................................................................... 9
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................ 10
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................................. 11
TABLES AND FIGURES
Table 1 Charge Status Indicator ................................................................................................................. 3
Table 2 Maximum Conductor Length - 3% Voltage Drop ............................................................................ ..7
Figure 1 Front Panel Indicators .................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2 Factory Charge Voltage Setpoint -vs.- Battery Temperature ......................................................... 5
Figure 3 Setup and Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................. 7
Figure 4 Auxiliary Output Wiring ................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 5 IPN Network Wiring ........................................................................................................................ 9
Figure 6 Detailed Dimensional Drawing ....................................................................................................... 9