Schneider Electric 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. Schneider Electric offers two different MPPT charge controllers,
both of which are compatible with PHI batteries:
1. Conext MPPT 80 600
2. Conext MPPT 60 150
The 80 600 model is somewhat unique in that allows for larger strings of PV modules to be easily
installed and connected to the PHI battery bank. Charge controller selection depends on the system size
and personal preference; The recommended setpoints for either Schneider Electric charge controller are
the same.
SimpliPhi Power recommends the 80% DoD settings in Table 2.0 below in order to maximize the
Warranty. Additional settings are outlined based on Warranty and desired cycle life.
Table 2.0 - Settings for SimpliPhi PHI 3.5 kWh 48V Battery w/Schneider XW MPPT60/80
Conext MPPT60 / 80 Settings
10K Cycles
Warranty
5K Cycles
Warranty
3.5K Cycles
Warranty
Advanced Settings > Charger Settings
80% DoD
90% DoD
100% DoD
Batt Type
Custom
Custom Settings
Eqlz Supt
Disabled
Bulk Voltage
56V
57.6V
57.6V
Absorb Voltage
56V
57.6V
57.6V
Float Voltage
54V
Batt Temp Comp
0mV/C
Batt Capacity
2
69Ah (per PHI 3.5)
Max Charge Rate (C/2)
2
34A (per PHI 3.5)
Charge Cycle
3 Stage
ReCharge Volts
50.5V
Absorb Time
6 Minutes
Default Batt Temp
Warm
Batt Voltage (Auto-detected)
48V
Aux Settings
Not Used
…
Default
CAUTION: When PHI battery quantities change, the capacity & charge/discharge current settings
must be reassessed. Failure to do so will void the Warranty.
4.4 – Conext Battery Monitor Settings
The Schneider Electric Conext
TM
Battery Monitor provides a more accurate state of charge (SOCS)
reading for the PHI battery bank. The Conext
TM
Battery Monitor indicates hours of PHI battery-based
runtime and determines PHI battery bank state of charge. The Conext Battery Monitor shares key PHI
battery bank parameters with Conext XW+ inverter/chargers, improving the overall system performance
of the battery bank.