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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 Bulk Charge.......................
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Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for Models; SB50L, SB50DL, SB50RD25 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Refer installation and servicing to qualified service personnel. High voltage is present inside unit. Incorrect installation or use may result in risk of electric shock or fire.
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITÉ Ce manuel contient d’instructions importantes pour les modèles SB50L, SB50DL, SB50RD25 PRIÈRE DE SAUVEGARDER CES INSTRUCTIONS Pour l’installation et la maintenance, consulter le personnel qualifié. L’unité contient des composantes de haut voltage. L’installation incorrecte pourrait entraîner des risques de choc électrique ou d’incendie.
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Installation and Operation Manual WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Handbuch enthält wichtige Hinweise für die Modelle SB50L, SB50DL, SB50RD25 BITTE BEHALTEN SIE DIESE HINWEISE 1. Vertrauen Sie Installation und Reparaturen nur Fachpersonnel an. In der Einheit bildet sich eine hohe Stromspannung. Eine falsche Installation oder Benutzung kann einen elektrischen Schock oder einen Brand als Folge haben.
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES Este manual de instrucciones es para modelos; SB50L, SB50DL, SB50RD25 CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES 1. Solamente permita la instalación y el servicio técnico a personal capacitado. Existe la presencia de alto voltaje en el interior de la unidad. El uso o la instalación incorrecta pueden resultar en descarga eléctrica o fuego.
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Installation and Operation Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Solar Boost™ 50 is a 50 amp 12/24 volt Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) photovoltaic (PV) battery charge controller. Through the use of patented MPPT technology, Solar Boost 50 can increase charge current up to 30% or more compared to conventional controllers.
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 automáticas. La carga se enciende siempre que el conjunto fotovoltaico sea capaz de producir ≈0.2 Amperes a ≈2.5V por encima de la tensión de la batería. Cuando la carga con el conjunto fotovoltaico esté...
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Installation and Operation Manual CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR An LED charge status indicator is provided both with and without the optional digital display. Indicator function is identical for the SB50L, SB50DL, and SB50RD25. CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR INDICATEUR ETAT CHARGE BELADUNGSVORGANGSANZEIGER INDICADOR DE ESTADO DE CARGA STATUS LED CHARGE MODE CHARGE LEVEL...
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 Bulk Charge During the bulk charge stage the battery is typically less than 70% charged, and the unit delivers as much charge current as possible to rapidly recharge the battery. Bulk charge occurs when; 1) Charge current during float increases above the Float Transition Current setting, or 2) Insufficient charge current is available to hold the battery at the desired acceptance or float voltage.
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Installation and Operation Manual Float Charge Once the battery is fully charged the unit switches to float, where the float voltage is applied to the battery to maintain it in a fully charged state without excessive water loss. The float voltage is factory set to ≈13.3/26.6V.
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 L’égalisation est activée lorsque le bouton-poussoir rouge de l’égalisation est relâché. VORSICHT: Die Angleichung ist eine kontrollierte Überbeladung der Batterie bei einer relativ hohen Stromspannung indem eine hohe Batteriegasierung erzeugt wird. Eine Handangleichungsfunktion wird besorgt, denn ein Operator soll immer den Vorgang plannen und monitorisieren.
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Installation and Operation Manual TEMPERATURE AND OUTPUT POWER Over temperature protection is provided to protect the unit from damage due to high output power at high ambient temperatures. When mounted vertically as described in the installation section, the unit can deliver full output in an ambient temperature of up to 40°C (104°F).
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 TYPICAL 24V CURRENT BOOST PERFORMANCE (EIGHT 75 WATT MODULES) BATTERY CONDITION AMBIENT PV INPUT OUTPUT CHARGE PERCENT AND VOLTAGE CONDITIONS CURRENT CURRENT INCREASE FULLY DISCHARGED 8.8 AMPS 12.1 AMPS 35°F 21.8V EARLY MORNING HIGHLY CHARGED 7.9 AMPS...
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Installation and Operation Manual CAUTION: The unit is protected against reverse battery and reverse PV polarity, but is not protected against reverse battery to the PV terminals. Damage of this type will void the limited warranty. CAUTION: L’unité est protégée contre la polarité photovoltaïque et de batterie inversée, mais non pas contre la polarité...
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 MAXIMUM PV SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT AND NEC To be compliant with National Electrical Code (NEC), solar module controllers should be sized for 125% more rated capacity than the 25°C short circuit current (I ) rating of the PV modules.
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Installation and Operation Manual SWITCH SWITCH CHARGE MODE MODE CHARGEMENT BELADUNGSVORGANG MODO DE CARGA ON [1] OFF [0] 3 STAGE (BULK / ACCEPTANCE / FLOAT) 3 PHASES (SUBSTRT / ACCEPTANCE / FLOTTEUR) 3 STUFEN (VOLUMEN / LEISTUNG / SCHWEBEN) 3 ETAPAS (VOLUMEN / ACEPTACIÓN / FLOTACIÓN) OFF [0] OFF [0] 2 STAGE (BULK / ACCEPTANCE)
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 Solar Boost 50 peut utiliser le shunt de courant intérieur qui mesure le Courant de Chargement de Sortie, ou un shunt de courant extérieur qui mesure le courant net de la batterie pour déterminer la charge complète.
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Installation and Operation Manual une valeur du courant de transition de flotteur qui permette au système de passer à la phase de flotteur dans des conditions de charge légère et de chargement complet. Réglez le potentiomètre de courant de flotteur pour un voltage sur «...
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 El valor nominal de ajuste de MPPT es la diferencia entre el módulo del voltaje a circuito abierto (V ) y el voltaje de potencia máximo (V ). Éste necesita ser ajustado correctamente por el sistema MPPT para entregar un refuerzo de corriente máximo.
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To access this and other technical bulletins, see the Blue Sky Energy internet web site at www.blueskyenergyinc.com. If temperature compensation is installed, first turn mode switch #6 to “off” to disable temperature compensation. The battery temperature sensor does not need to be disconnected.
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 PRECAUCIÓN: Monte la unidad con las aletas del disipador térmico orientadas verticalmente para promover el enfriamiento por convección y no lo encierre en un espacio reducido. Si no lo monta verticalmente, la potencia de salida promedio puede ser reducida para prevenir daños debido a exceso de temperatura.
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Installation and Operation Manual BATTERY AND PV WIRING WARNING: This unit must be installed and wired in accordance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Over current protection for the battery must be provided externally. To reduce the risk of fire, connect to a circuit provided with 60 amperes maximum branch-circuit over current protection in accordance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 resistance and voltage drop. Note that the lengths shown in Table 3 are for a total PV short circuit current of 40 amps. If current is halved, length can be doubled. If the preferred wiring described here is not practical or possible, the unit will still function properly but current boost performance may be diminished.
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Installation and Operation Manual INPUT POWER SOURCES OTHER THAN PV MODULES The Solar Boost 50 is a high efficiency series pass “buck” type power converter and can operate with power sources other than PV. Examples of this type of charge control include hydroelectric or wind generators, or charging a 24 volt battery from a 48 volt electrical system.
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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 50 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE ITEMS TO EXAMINE OR CORRECT Charge status LED System in equalize mode Disable equalize by pressing the equalize pushbutton. blinks rapidly, charge voltage may be high Charge current is Battery is highly charged...
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FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Blue Sky Energy, Inc. (hereinafter BSE), hereby warrants to the original consumer purchaser, that the product or any part thereof shall be free from defects due to defective workmanship or materials for a period of five (5) years subject to the conditions set forth below.