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victronconnect:mppt-solarchargers [2019-11-08 12:02] – [4.3 Streetlight settings] mvader | victronconnect:mppt-solarchargers [2020-06-25 12:33] – [4.5 Rx port function] tabreu | ||
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- | It is possible to export the history by clicking the three connected dots at the top right of the history screen. | + | It is possible to export the history |
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+ | This is an example of the exported data for 3 of 30 days: | ||
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+ | ^Days ago^Yield(Wh)^Max. PV power(W)^Max. PV voltage(V)^Min. battery voltage(V)^Max. battery voltage(V)^Time in bulk(m)^Time in absorption(m)^Time in float(m)^Last error^2nd last error^3rd last error^4th last error^ | ||
+ | |0|14500|2167|118.80|51.34|52.99|748|0|0|0|0|0|0| | ||
+ | |1|15450|2326|118.81|51.68|53.97|869|0|0|0|0|0|0| | ||
+ | |2|12350|2925|126.67|51.73|55.42|872|0|0|0|0|0|0| | ||
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**Battery Voltage**\\ | **Battery Voltage**\\ | ||
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User-defined presets will be stored in the preset library - in this way installers will not have to define all the values each time they are configuring a new installation. | User-defined presets will be stored in the preset library - in this way installers will not have to define all the values each time they are configuring a new installation. | ||
- | By selecting //Edit Presets//, custom parameters can be set as follows: | + | By selecting //Edit Presets//, or on the Settings screen (with expert mode on or not), custom parameters can be set as follows: |
- | === Absorption | + | === Absorption |
Set the absorption voltage. | Set the absorption voltage. | ||
- | === Absorption | + | === Adaptive absorption |
- | Set the absorption time limit. Only available when using a custom charge profile. | + | Select with adaptive |
- | Enter the time value in the notation hh:mm, where hours are between 0 and 12; and minutes are between 0 and 59. | + | //Fixed absorption time:// |
+ | The same length of absorption is applied every day (when there is enough solar power) by using the maximum absorption | ||
+ | //Note:// make sure to disable the tail current setting to make the same absorption time every day. The tail current could end absorption time sooner if the battery current is below the threshold. See more information on the tail current setting section below. | ||
- | The charge algorithm | + | //Adaptive absorption time:// |
+ | The charge algorithm | ||
^Battery voltage Vb (@start-up) ^ Multiplier ^ Maximum absorption times ^ | ^Battery voltage Vb (@start-up) ^ Multiplier ^ Maximum absorption times ^ | ||
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| > 12.2V Vb < 12.6V | | > 12.2V Vb < 12.6V | ||
| Vb > 12.6V | | Vb > 12.6V | ||
- | The multiplier is applied to the absorption time limit setting and this results in the maximum duration of the absorption period used by the charger. | + | The multiplier is applied to the maximum |
- | The maximum absorption times shown in the last column of the table are based on the default absorption time limit setting of 6 hours. | + | The maximum absorption times shown in the last column of the table are based on the default |
- | Additionally when the charge | + | === Maximum absorption time (hh:mm) === |
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+ | Set the absorption time limit. Only available when using a custom | ||
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+ | Enter the time value in the notation hh:mm, where hours are between 0 and 12; and minutes are between 0 and 59. | ||
=== Float voltage === | === Float voltage === | ||
Set the float voltage. | Set the float voltage. | ||
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+ | === Re-bulk voltage offset === | ||
+ | Set the voltage offset that will be used over the float voltage setting that will determine the threshold that the charge cycle will restart. | ||
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+ | E.g.: For a Re-bulk voltage offset off 0.1V and a float voltage setting of 13.8V, the voltage threshold that will be use to restart the charge cycle will be 13.7V. In other words, if the battery voltage drops below 13.7V for one minute, the charge cycle will restart. | ||
=== Equalization voltage === | === Equalization voltage === | ||
Set the equalization voltage. | Set the equalization voltage. | ||
- | === Auto Equalization === | + | === Equalization current percentage |
+ | Set the percentage of the Max charge current setting that will be used when equalisation is performed. | ||
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+ | === Automatic | ||
Set-up the frequency of the auto equalize function. Available options are between 1 and 250 days: | Set-up the frequency of the auto equalize function. Available options are between 1 and 250 days: | ||
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Equalization is typically used to balance the cells in a lead battery, and also to prevent stratification of the electrolyte in flooded batteries. Whether (automatic) equalization is necessary, or not, depends on the type of batteries, and their usage. Consult your battery supplier for guidelines. | Equalization is typically used to balance the cells in a lead battery, and also to prevent stratification of the electrolyte in flooded batteries. Whether (automatic) equalization is necessary, or not, depends on the type of batteries, and their usage. Consult your battery supplier for guidelines. | ||
- | When the Automatic equalization cycle has initiated, the charger applies an equalization voltage to the battery as long as the current level stays below 8% (Gel or AGM) or 25% (tubular plate) | + | When the Automatic equalization cycle has initiated, the charger applies an equalization voltage to the battery as long as the current level stays below the equalization current percentage setting |
__Duration of the Automatic equalization cycle__ | __Duration of the Automatic equalization cycle__ | ||
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For units without a rotary switch (75/10; 75/15; 100/15 & 100/20) the default battery type is a VRLA battery and any user-defined battery will behave as a tubular plate battery with regard to equalization. | For units without a rotary switch (75/10; 75/15; 100/15 & 100/20) the default battery type is a VRLA battery and any user-defined battery will behave as a tubular plate battery with regard to equalization. | ||
+ | === Equalisation stop mode === | ||
+ | Set how the equalisation will end. There are two possibilities, | ||
+ | === Maximum equalisation duration === | ||
+ | Set the maximum time that the equalisation phase will last. | ||
- | === Start Equalization now === | + | === Tail current |
- | Selecting 'Start Equalization now' allows manual initiation of an Equalization cycle. To allow the charger | + | Set the current threshold that will be used to finish absorption phase before the maximum absorption time expires. When the battery |
=== Temperature compensation === | === Temperature compensation === | ||
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The configured coefficient is in mV per degree Celsius for the whole battery bank, not per cell. The base temperature for the compensation is 25°C (77°F), as shown in the chart below. | The configured coefficient is in mV per degree Celsius for the whole battery bank, not per cell. The base temperature for the compensation is 25°C (77°F), as shown in the chart below. | ||
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With a [[: | With a [[: | ||
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See the [[victronconnect: | See the [[victronconnect: | ||
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+ | === Manual Equalization - Start now === | ||
+ | Selecting 'Start now' on ' | ||
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==== 4.2 Load output | ==== 4.2 Load output | ||
This section applies to all products. These settings are typically used on the smaller models which have a dedicated load output (75/10, 75/15, 100/15 and 100/20). | This section applies to all products. These settings are typically used on the smaller models which have a dedicated load output (75/10, 75/15, 100/15 and 100/20). | ||
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- **Automatic Energy Selector**: Off when Vbatt < Vlow. And On when Vbatt > Vhigh. When conditions are met Load will be on for a pre-selected time. Note; This mode is only available on SmartSolar Models. | - **Automatic Energy Selector**: Off when Vbatt < Vlow. And On when Vbatt > Vhigh. When conditions are met Load will be on for a pre-selected time. Note; This mode is only available on SmartSolar Models. | ||
- | Note that, by default, the models with a load output have their algorithm selected with a jumper in the VE.Direct port. This can be disabled | + | Note that, by default, the models with a load output have their algorithm selected with a jumper in the VE.Direct port: |
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+ | * no jumper -> user selected algorithm in VictronConnect (defaults to BatteryLife algorithm) | ||
+ | * jumper between pin 1 and 2 -> conventional algorithm 1 | ||
+ | * jumper between pin 2 and 3 -> conventional algorithm 2 | ||
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+ | Therefore, to configure an algorithm | ||
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Available options: | Available options: | ||
- | - **Remote on/off (This is the default setting on all larger models)**. This setting allows remote on/off control: (0V = switch charger off, +5V (or a signal sent via VE.Direct communication) = switch charger on). An example of this operation is when the unit is connected to a [[https:// | + | - **Remote on/off (This is the default setting on all larger models)**. This setting allows remote on/off control: (Pin to GND = switch charger off, Pin floating or to battery+ (or a signal sent via VE.Direct communication) = switch charger on). An example of this operation is when the unit is connected to a [[https:// |
- **Load output configuration (This is the default setting on the following models: 75/10, 75/15, 100/15 and 100/20)**. The Tx pin can be used to place a jumper to select load output operation. See Load output chapter (**4.2** above) for details. This only applies to the 10A, 15A and 20A chargers with a load output. | - **Load output configuration (This is the default setting on the following models: 75/10, 75/15, 100/15 and 100/20)**. The Tx pin can be used to place a jumper to select load output operation. See Load output chapter (**4.2** above) for details. This only applies to the 10A, 15A and 20A chargers with a load output. | ||
- **Load output on/off inverted** This setting reverses the load output on/off control: (0V = switch load output on, +5V = switch load output off) | - **Load output on/off inverted** This setting reverses the load output on/off control: (0V = switch load output on, +5V = switch load output off) | ||
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An application for this feature, for example, is to set a minimum generator run-time. | An application for this feature, for example, is to set a minimum generator run-time. | ||
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+ | ==== 6. VE.Smart Networking ==== | ||
+ | This option is only available when the connection between the charger and VictronConnect is done over Bluetooth. This menu offers the possibility for the user to create or join an existing VE.Smart Network. By doing that, the user allow data to be exchanged between chargers and sensors. Please, refer to the [[victronconnect: | ||
===== DISQUS ===== | ===== DISQUS ===== | ||
~~DISQUS~~ | ~~DISQUS~~ | ||
victronconnect/mppt-solarchargers.txt · Last modified: 2021-09-30 07:16 by guystewart