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Model:
MPPT30-1
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
This revolutionary maximum power point tracker solar charger was
designed using the technology that won GSL Electronics the prestigious
“2008 EDN Innovation award”. A simple, compact and low cost
alternative. Ideal for charging batteries with the new low cost and high
efciency grid type panels.
MPPT30-1 Unit
1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
MPPT30-1-R7
PATENT APPLIED FOR - 2010901565
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Model:
MPPT30-1
1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
MPPT30-1 Specications
Efciency typical 97%
Input voltage 16V to 95V
Output voltage
Float 13.5V / 27V / 54V
Absorption – Vented LA batteries 14.5V / 29V / 58V
– Sealed LA batteries 14.2V / 28.4V / 56.8V
Output power 1700W / 30A MAX
Quiescent current 0.05A
Thermal protection Multilevel Type
Dimensions (mm) 185 X 145 X 67mm
Indications LED display – OUTPUT STATUS
Basic Wiring Instructions:
MPPT30-1-R7
Disconnected
Connected
Panel +
Panel -
Battery +
Battery -
* Optional Diode
Note: First start up may take up to one minute.
MIHV Remote LED
MIHV
MPPT
MPPT30-1-R7
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Model:
MPPT30-1
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
MPPT30-1 General Information:
• Green LED On – Battery Ok.
• Green LED Flashing – Battery Low.
• This MPPT is designed to auto detect 12V, 24V or 48V battery systems and select a
suitable charge regime.
• The MPPT 30-1 is shipped in a sealed battery setting which is the safest setting but if your
batteries are vented then, BEFORE wiring the MPPT, follow the CHANGING BATTERY
TYPE SETTING PROCEDURE.
• The maximum absorption voltage is 14.5V, 29V or 58V and the oat voltage is 13.5V, 27V
or 54V for 12V, 24V or 48V batteries respectively.
• The Absorption Mode is entered following a “low battery condition” at dawn and that mode is
maintained for the remainder of the day. If the battery is not in a “low condition” at dawn then
the Maintenance (Float) Mode is entered and that mode is maintained for the remainder of
the day.
• Custom oat and absorption voltages and thresholds are possible but minimum orders apply.
• This MPPT has a built in multilevel over temperature protection to improve product reliability
while maximising output power availability.
• The maximum continuous output power is 1700W in 48V systems, 850W in 24V systems
and 425W in 12V systems. The output current is limited to 30A.
The MPPT30-1 is designed to charge sealed and vented lead acid batteries
from photovoltaic pannels. Silicon based panels such as monocrystalline,
polycrystalline and amorphous are suitable.
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Model:
MPPT30-1
Operating Instructions
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MPPT30-1-R7
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Important notes:
• This MPPT should only be operated with a suitable battery connected.
• To enhance Battery and load protection the use of the MIHV or equivalent is recommended
• Before any maintenance ensure that the panels are disconnected or de-energised.
• Use only PV Systems with open circuit voltage below 95V
• This equipment must be installed by qualied personnel only and incorrect wiring can cause
re, injury or death – GSL will accept no responsibility for MPPT misconnection or misuse.
• Use only sealed or vented 12V, 24V or 48V lead acid batteries and conrm the MPPT settings,
charge voltages and currents are correct for your battery system – if in any doubt seek
qualied advice!
• Use wires suitable for at least 40A, but if wire runs are over 3m then larger wires are
recommended to limit voltage drop and losses.
• Install the unit in a dry place out of direct sunlight and away from ammable liquids or gases.
• Battery fuse ( BF ) is always required and must be located as close to the battery as possible,
its sizing depends on the wire size and load ratings. Typically a 40A fuse would do.
• Before connecting the battery always check the battery and PV panel polarity.
• Optional Diode A suitably heatsinked schottky diode rated at or above 40A 60V (its anode
connected to the + panel and cathode to the MPPT + input white wire) may be used, see wiring
diagram. This diode will protect against panel short and block any voltage on the panel but will
slightly decrease the battery charge current.
• The lowest Maximum Power Point system voltages are 18V for 12V batteries, 36V for 24V batteries
and 72V for 48V batteries to ensure full output power.
WARNING
• DO NOT Disconnect battery and/or load whilst charger is operating. Disconnect charger
from the PV rst
• IF the optional Diode is not installed then shorting the panels when the batteries are
connected may damage the MPPT
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Model:
MPPT30-1
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Changing Battery Type Setting Procedure
1.Ensure all the MPPT wires are disconnected. Disconnecting PV rst.
2.Remove the 5 front panel screws and the move the front panel ajar. Then remove 1 middle rear screw on
the back panel (bottom middle below fan) then slide out bottom cover – see Figure 1.
3.Locate connector J4 – see zoom window in Figure 1.
4.Move link on J4 to vented position – see Figure 2.
5.Slide in the cover and t front panel carefully, secure the front panel again with the 5 screws and the 1 rear
screw.
• The above procedure can be repeated to revert to sealed mode – see Figure 3.
Figure 1.
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MPPT30-1
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MPPT30-1-R7
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Figure 2 (Above): Vented Battery Setting
Figure 3 (Above): Sealed Battery Setting
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Model:
MPPT30-1
Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
MPPT30-1-R7
MPPT FAQs
Q: What is an MPPT?
MPPT stands for Maximum Power Point Tracker and is a specialized converter designed to
maintain the PV voltage at the level in which it delivers maximum power to the load or battery.
The panel’s nominal output power can only be obtained with the use of an MPPT.
Q: What are the GSL MPPT’s advantages compared to standard solar regulators?
1. Suitable for lower cost non battery type PV since the MPPT can efciently charge the
batteries from relatively high voltage, say 12V batteries from 36Vmp panels.
2. Less interference and more accurate voltages during absorption and oat.
Q: What sorts of loads can I power with the MPPT30-1?
1.The maximum bulk charge current with the MPPT30-1 on a 12V battery and 425W panel is
approximately 30A, so you can expect about 100Ah per day which means a 100W load for
about 10 hours daily.
2. Following the same reasoning with a 24V 850W panel the MPPT30-1 will supply a daily
load of 200W for about 10 hours.
3. Following the same reasoning with a 48V 1700W panel the MPPT30-1 will supply a daily
load of 400W for about 10 hours.
Q: Why are MPPT not more common in standalone solar systems?
Until now and despite their overwhelming advantages MPPTs have not been commonly used
in standalone solar systems because of cost. The new GSL MPPT specically addresses this
issue making economic sense in a wide range of solar systems.
Q: What sort of batteries should I use?
1. A deep cycle battery is a must due to the cyclical nature of the solar system with a
recommended battery capacity of at least 180Ah.
2. A larger battery will not only give longer run time during low light but also will be able to
avoid available PV power being unstored such as when the battery reaches the oat stage.
Q: How do PV temperatures affects charge current?
Temperature increase brings down the PVs maximum power point voltage reducing the
MPPTs current gain available. In principle at 25C it is possible to achieve 30% gain but at
40C, a more realistic average temperature, about 20% is still available.
Q: What happens at low PV currents?
The MPPT will outperform the conventional regulator above 3% of nominal panel power.
Below 3%, about 10W in a 400W panel, the MPPT will have a slightly lower output current
than a non MPPT.
Q: Is interference possible? and If so what do I do?
GSL’s MPPTs produce far less interference than a conventional solar regulator during
the absorption and oat stages, that is during most of its operating time, and its
designed to comply with local and international EMI standards however some
interference is still possible. If interference occurs rst try and reorient the aerial or move
the sensitive equipment away from the MPPT wires. Ensure the MPPT chassis is grounded.
Grounding a battery terminal may also help and nally you can try adding ferrite clamps.
Warranty Conditions: Our products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
The customer is entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
The customer is also entitled to have the products repaired or replaced if the products fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure.
GSL Electronics (GSL) warrants that its products will, under normal use and service, be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years from the date of the original purchase by the customer as marked on the customer’s original invoice. Please refer to our
website for full warranty and return information which can be found at http://www.gsl.com.au/faq.html
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Model:
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Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
1700W Solar Battery Charger
Maximum Power Point Tracker
MPPT30-1-R7
V
OC
V
MP
12V Charging
24V Charging
48V Charging
21 16
42 32
63 48
84 64
42 32
84 64
Grid Connect Panel
(size
= no. cells in grid)
1x18 Cell Grid 10 8
1x48 Cell Grid 28 23
2x48 Cell Grid 56 46
3x48 Cell Grid 84 69
1x52 Cell Grid 31 25
2x52 Cell Grid 62 50
3x52 Cell Grid 93 75
1x54 Cell Grid 32 26
2x54 Cell Grid 64 52
3x54 Cell Grid 96 78
1x60 Cell Grid 36 29
2x60 Cell Grid 72 58
1x72 Cell Grid 44 36
2x72 Cell Grid 88 72
1x96cgsp 65 55
For optimal performance from panel and MPPT please use the following table to
determine the best setup for your situation.
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