Rogue Engineering Rhino-10C User Manual
Function 3 Registers
Set either to zero for defaults.
0
Modbus Address
supports one or two byte address
Revision
4
I/O Direction
0 = input (default), 1 = output
8
Turnaround Time
0 (default) through 2000 millisecond response
Register Name Description
Rhino- 10C, 12/24 Volt - 10A
1 Firmware Version Firmware Version
2 Firmware
3 Battery Type 0 = SLA (default), 1 = Flooded
5 Low Voltage
Disconnect
6 Low Voltage
Reconnect
7 Baud Rate One of 9600, 19200 (default), 57600
9 Serial Number Read only
100 Battery Voltage in millivolts, i.e., 25 volts reads as 25000
101 Solar Voltage in millivolts
102 Load Current in milliamps
103 Temperature degrees C, plus 100, i.e., 25 degrees reads as 125
104 I/O 0 = I/O idle, 1 = I/O active
Firmware Revision
in millivolts, default = 10000 for 12V battery,
20000 for 24V battery
in millivolts, default = 12000 for 12V battery,
24000 for 24V battery
delay
Function 6 Registers
Register Name Description
0 Modbus Address Set by sending broadcast message to Modbus Address
3 Battery Type 0 = SLA, 1 = Flooded; see user manual for charging
4 I/O Direction 0 = input (default), 1 = output
5 Low Voltage
Disconnect
0, Register 0, value you desire the address to be
voltages based on battery type
in millivolts; NOTE: If disconnect or reconnect voltages
are set too close, they will be adjusted automatically.
SOLAR BATTERY CHARGE
CONTROLLER
With Modbus Serial Communications
and I/O Module Support
Part No. 1950-229
6 Low Voltage
7 Baud Rate One of 9600, 19200 (default), 57600
8 Turnaround Time 0 (default) through 2000 millisecond response delay
104 I/O 0 = output idle, 1 = output active; this can be written if
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Reconnect
in millivolts; see NOTE for Low Voltage Disconnect
I/O direction is set to output
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in Englewood, Colorado, U.S.A.
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WIRING
Bulk (Fast) Mode On Voltage
12.8V / 25.6V
12.8V / 25.6V
Float Mode Voltage
14.1V / 28.1V
13.6V / 27.1V
-Load -Negative Load Terminal (optional)
+Load -Positive Load Terminal (optional)
-Battery -Negative Battery Terminal
+Battery -Positive Battery Terminal
-Solar -Negative Solar Terminal
+Solar -Positive Solar Terminal
GND -RS-232 Ground
RX -RS-232 Receive Terminal
TX -RS-232 Transmit Terminal
-Module -Negative I/O or AC Module Terminal
+Module -Positive I/O or AC Module Terminal
OPTIONAL I/O MODULE
A standard I/O module may be used for digital input/output. The Grayhill
Series 70 or Crydom IAC, IDC, etc. or equivalent may be used.
JUMPER SETTINGS
To gain access to the jumper, remove the plug-in connectors and the four
screws from the corners of the cover. The cover snaps into the box and will
need to be levered up using a blade between the cover and the box. Place
the jumper accross the middle and left pin for 12 Volt operation. Place
the jumper accross the middle and right pin for 24 Volt operation. If this
jumper is not installed, the charger defaults to 12 Volt operation.
FEATURES
• 10 Amp Capacity - The charger can facilitate a total of 10 amps to
charge the battery.
• Temperature Compensation - The charger has an internal
temperature sensor and varies charging voltages accordingly.
• 3 Stage Operation - The charger uses a 3 stage system to optimize
lead acid battery charging.
• Low Voltage Disconnect - With user congurable settings.
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Type SLA or Flooded selected by Modbus
Maximum Charger Current 10 Amps, external fuse required
Self Consumption 6mA Typical
Temperature Compensation -3mV/degrees C/cell
Operating Temperature -40 to 60 deg C
Maximum Input Voltage 40V
Pluggable Connectors 10 AWG Max Wire Size
RS-232 Port RTU Modbus, 8N1, 9600/19.2k/57.6k
CHARGING VOLTAGES AT 25 deg C
SLA Flooded
Top-Off Voltage 14.8V / 29.6V 14.6V / 29.2V
NOTE: A power source other than solar may be used if it does not
exceed the input current and voltage limits.
MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS
For Modbus addresses below 255, the charge controller supports three
dierent addressing modes. A standard single byte address may be
used. A two byte extended address or a three byte extended address
where the rst byte of the address is a 0xFF prex may be used. The
controller uses the message length to determine address mode being
used. In the extended addressing modes, the high byte of the address
precedes the low byte.
SETTING THE MODBUS ADDRESS
A function 6 message containing the Modbus address is broadcast to
address 0 to set the Modbus address. The controller will not respond
to this message, but will change to the new address. Controllers are
shipped with a default address set to 1.
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