Blue Sky Solar Boost 6024HL - Manual (Page 2)

Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 6024H
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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
Bulk Charge....................................................................................................... 9
Acceptance Charge........................................................................................... 9
Float Charge...................................................................................................... 10
Two Stage Charge Control.................................................................................................... 10
Equalization .......................................................................................................................... 10
Disabling Equalization ....................................................................................... 11
Optional Temperature Compensation ................................................................................... 11
Temperature, Output Power and Cooling Fan ...................................................................... 11
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) .............................................................................. 12
How MPPT Works ............................................................................................. 12
Typical Current Boost Performance .................................................................. 12
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 13
Maximum PV Short Circuit Current ....................................................................................... 13
Over Voltage / Reverse Polarity Protection........................................................................... 15
Electrostatic Handling Precautions ....................................................................................... 15
Grid Tied Systems ................................................................................................................ 16
Solar Boost 6024H Setup ..................................................................................................... 16
Default Factory Setup........................................................................................ 16
System Voltage ................................................................................................. 16
Charge Mode..................................................................................................... 17
Temperature Compensation.............................................................................. 17
Float Transition Current Measurement Shunt ................................................... 18
Float Transition Current Setpoint ...................................................................... 18
Maximum Power Voltage................................................................................... 19
Optimizing MPPT............................................................................................... 20
Acceptance Charge Voltage.............................................................................. 21
Float Charge Voltage ........................................................................................ 21
Mounting ............................................................................................................................... 21
Metallic
Conduit .................................................................................................................... 22
Battery and PV Wiring .......................................................................................................... 23
Optional External Current Shunt ........................................................................................... 24
Optional Digital Display......................................................................................................... 24
Input Power Sources Other Than PV Modules ..................................................................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............................................................................................................ 25
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 27
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 27
TABLES AND FIGURES
Table 1 Charge Status Indicator..................................................................................... 8
Table 2 Typical 48V In / 24V Out Current Boost Performance....................................... 13
Table 3 Common PV Short Circuit Current Sizing ......................................................... 13
Table 4 Maximum PV Conductor Length for 3% Voltage Drop ...................................... 23
Figure 1 Front Panel and Remote Display Indicators...................................................... 7
Figure 2 Lead-acid Charge Voltage -vs.- Battery Temperature....................................... 11
Figure 3 Setup and Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 15
Figure 4 Detailed Dimensional Drawing .......................................................................... 22
Figure 5 Remote Display Cable Schematic..................................................................... 24