Kyocera SCS-IV DATASHEET

• S e l f - C o n s u m p t i o n : 17.0 mA

The SCS-IV series micro p rocessor based charge controllers incorporate a bre a k t h rough
in design with advanced pulse-width-modulation (PWM) battery charging operation.
Field proven PWM design for battery charg i n g ,
reduces water loss, extends battery life, and
allows more daily amp-hours into the battery
as compared to traditional “on-off” contro l l e r s .
New SMT circuit components allow for the
most compact assembly while offering the
highest quality and more features of
comparably priced PV contro l l e r s .

The Solar Commander Series IV-PV system
c h a rge controller is for 12 volt solar electric
systems rated up to 24 amps charging and
intended primarily for RV applications, as well
as remote homes or cabins, house boats, campground & re c reation facilities.

The attractive faceplate features four system status LED’s and a built-in LCD digital system
m o n i t o r which accurately monitors battery voltage and push button displays PV curre n t .
A reverse polarity protection circuit features a reverse polarity red LED for PV or battery,
ensuring proper hook up.

Other Solar Commander models; (all 12V-24 amp with standard specs) SCS-IV-L, includes a
load management-low voltage disconnect (LVD) circuit, prevents battery over- d i s c h a rg e
f rom operation of loads during extended overcast periods. Digital meter reads load current.
S C S - I V-R, includes a terminal connection to a remote current shunt, the digital meter
displays loads up to 500 amps (50mv-500a shunt re q u i re d ) .

SOLAR COMMANDER
SERIES IV - MODEL SCS-IV
M I C R O P R O C E S S O R
CHARGE CONTROLLER

S t a n d a rd Feature s

• Advanced solid state design

• Pulse-width-modulation charge algorithm to extend battery life,

full 0% to 100% PWM duty cycle

• Te m p e r a t u re compensation circuit to automatically adjust the

o p t i mum battery regulation of -30°C to +80°C

• Lightning transient pro t e c t i o n

• PV and battery reverse polarity pro t e c t i o n

• Selection of battery type between flooded and sealed

• Flush mount packaging

• Automatic wet battery equalization

• O ve r- voltage and ove r- t e m p e r a t u re shutdow n

• Parallel cap a b i l i t y

• 5 year limited warr a n t y

R a t i n g s

• B a t t e ry Vo l t a g e : 12.0 Vo l t s

• M a x i mum PV curre n t : 24.0 A m p s

SOLAR COMMANDER SERIES IV - MODEL SCS-IV
MICROPROCESSOR CHARGE CONTROLLER

Te m p e r a t u re Setpoints

High Te m p e r a t u re Shutdown:

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Disconnect PV: 7 0 ° C
Reconnect PV: 5 0 ° C

Operating Te m p e r a t u re Range: -40°C to +80°C

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Te m p e r a t u re Compensation Coeff i c i e n t : - 4 m V / C e l l / C °

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C o n t rol Setpoints

S e a l e d F l o o d e d

B a t t e ry B a t t e ry

High Battery Voltage System

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S h u t d o w n : 15.5 V 15.5 V
Reset From High Vo l t a g e : 14.5 V 14.5 V

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Regulation Vo l t a g e : 14.1 V 14.4 V

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B a t t e ry LVD Voltage (32 seconds): 11.3 V 11.4 V

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B a t t e ry Equalization: – 15.3 V

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Automatic equalization every : – 14 days

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M i c ro p rocessor Sampling Period

PV Voltage Sampling: 8 seconds

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B a t t e ry Voltage Sampling: Constantly

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Te m p e r a t u re Sampling: 3 seconds

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Other Specifications(All ratings at 25°C)

Weight: 6 oz. (.17 kg)

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D i m e n s i o n s : 6.0 x 3.5 x 1.7 in. (15.24 x 8.89 x 4.32 cm)

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Voltage Drop PV/Battery : 0.17 Volts

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O p t i o n s

S u rface Mount Enclosure
S C S - I V-L-Load Disconnect LV D
S C S - I V-R-Remote Load Current Meter

7812 EAST ACOMA DRIVE

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260 USA

480/951-6330 • 800/544-6466

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Specifications subject to change without notice.