Magnum Energy Integration Guide

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4.3 – MPPT Charge Controller Settings
Solar charge controllers must be used in DC coupled systems to regulate the power produced by the PV
array that is delivered to the batteries. Magnum Energy offers one MPPT charge controller, the PT-100,
which is compatible with PHI batteries:
The PT-100 model is somewhat unique in that allows for slightly larger strings of PV modules to be easily
installed and connected to the PHI battery bank.
See PV Input Voltages from pg. 17 of the PT-100 manual:
Table 3.0 – PV Input Voltage Parameters
Nominal
Battery
Voltage
Operating Range
(V
OC
)
MPPT Range (V
MP
)
High (V
OC
Range
(PT Shuts Down*)
Max PV Input Voltage
Level (Damage Can
Occur)
12V
24V to 187V
60V to 187V
188V* to 210V
211V or higher
24V 40V to 187V 50V to 187V
188V* to 220V
221V or higher
48V
72V to 187V
77V to 187V
188V* to 240V
241V or higher
Although the ME-RC does not allow for any monitoring or adjustments to the PT charge controller??.
See Remote Compatibility info from pg. 42 of the PT-100 manual:
Table 4.0 – Remote Compatibility Version
Remote Models
Version with PT Menus
Version Required for Stacking PTs
ME-ARC
≥ Version 4.0 ≥ Version 2.0
ME-ARTR
≥ Version 4.0 ≥ Version 4.0
ME-RC1
NA
≥ Version 2.6
ME-RTR NA
≥ Version 2.0
SimpliPhi Power recommends the 80% DoD settings in Table 5.0 below in order to maximize the
Warranty. Additional settings are outlined based on Warranty and desired cycle life.
Table 5.0 – Magnum RTR
Parameters
Setting
Setup
02 Inverter Setup
02A Search Watts
OFF
02B Low Battery Cut Out
24.4 / 48.8
02C AC In - Time
Charges batteries during certain times (e.g., when utility
power is inexpensive). Also, enable Time Connect in CTRL
-> 01 AC In Control.
02D AC In VDC
Maintains an 80% DoD max using Grid as Backup.
Also, enable
VDC Connect
in CTRL -> 01 AC In Control.
Set Connect Volts
25.1 / 50.2
Set Disconnect Volts
25.5 / 51
02E AC In - SOC
Do not use; 02D setting is more accurate.
02F Inverter Always Powered -Up
No