SOLAR BOOST™ 2000E 25AMP 12VDC MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING PHOTOVOLTAIC CHARGE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL THIS MANUAL INCLUDES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL SB2000E SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. COVERED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING US PATENTS 6,111,391 © Blue Sky Energy, Inc.
Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 2000E TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Part Numbers and Options ...................................................................................................
Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for Model SB2000E 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. No user serviceable parts in this unit. 2.
Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 2000E PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Solar Boost™ 2000E is a 25 amp 12 volt Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) photovoltaic (PV) battery charge controller with built in digital display. Through the use of patented MPPT technology the 2000E can increase charge current up to 30% or more compared to conventional controllers. The 2000E’s sophisticated charge control system improves battery performance and life while minimizing battery maintenance.
Installation and Operation Manual ) ¾ The 2000E front panel serves as a heat sink for power control devices. It is normal for the front panel to be quite warm to the touch during operation while delivering high charge current. PANEL LAYOUT Figure 1 BATTERY LEVEL GRAPHIC The 2000E also provides a battery level graphic on the front panel which indicates approximate battery level versus battery voltage.
Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 2000E OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION The charge voltage required by flooded or sealed (AGM or GEL) lead-acid chemistry batteries changes with battery temperature. Temperature compensation of charge voltage leads to improved battery performance and life, and decreased battery maintenance. Automatic temperature compensation can be provided using the optional battery temperature sensor p/n 930-0022-20.
Installation and Operation Manual SELECTING PV MODULES Voltage, current and power produced by Photovoltaic (PV) modules fluctuate widely with operating conditions. As a result a set of test conditions referred to as Standard Test Conditions (STC) are used to rate modules in a meaningful manner and accurately predict real world performance. STC ratings are not maximum or optimal ratings. Conditions can be present where VOC and ISC approach 1.
Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 2000E SETUP AND WIRING DIAGRAM The 2000E cannot limit and control battery voltage if temperature compensation is enabled with sensor installed reverse polarity. Output charge current will be disabled if temperature compensation is enabled without sensor installed. FIGURE 3 SETTING CHARGE VOLTAGE Charge voltage should be set to the battery manufacturers recommendations. The factory setting of 14.
Installation and Operation Manual functioning and adjustment can be made. Verify that the LED remains on at the maximum current adjustment point, and as you check for a slight drop in current on either side of the maximum point. If LED does not remain on, MPPT is not operating due to a combination of high PV temperature and/or high battery voltage. MPPT can usually be made to operate by lowering battery voltage through application of a heavy DC load.
Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 2000E SPECIFICATIONS Output current rating ........................................ 25A System voltage ................................................. 12V nominal Max. PV Open circuit voltage........................... 30V Max. battery voltage ......................................... 30V Output current limit ........................................... 25±1A Volt meter full scale range................................ 19.99V Volt meter accuracy................................
Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 2000E MOUNTING TEMPLATE Figure 4
