User manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 General information
- 2 Quick guide
- 3 Overview
- 4 Installation of the base system
- 5 Initial commissioning of the base system
- 6 Installation and initial commissioning of optional components
- 6.1 Commissioning the SD card (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 6.2 AUX 1,2,3 relay output connection (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 6.3 AUX IO remote control input connection (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 6.4 PA TS-S external temperature sensor connection
- 6.5 StecaLink slave connection
- 6.6 StecaLink master connection (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 6.7 UART/RS-232 interface connection (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 6.8 Redundancy function (MPPT 6000-S only)
- 6.9 Install cable strain relief
- 7 Display (layout, function, operation)
- 8 System functions
- 8.1 Protection functions
- 8.2 Battery type setting
- 8.3 Current limit system setting (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 8.4 Current limit device setting
- 8.5 Lead-acid battery system functions
- 8.5.1 Equalisation cycle mode
- 8.5.2 Battery control mode (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 8.5.3 Battery capacity test (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 8.5.4 Battery type
- 8.5.5 Battery capacity
- 8.5.6 Current limit system (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 8.5.7 Current limit device
- 8.5.8 Charge voltages
- 8.5.9 IUIA charge mode (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 8.5.10 Start boost charge
- 8.5.11 Battery temperature sensor
- 8.5.12 Cable compensation
- 8.5.13 PV string connection
- 8.5.14 Expert menu
- 8.6 Li-Ion battery system functions (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 8.7 NiCd battery system functions (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 8.8 StecaLink bus
- 8.9 Internal data logger
- 8.10 Clear log data
- 8.11 Clear event log
- 8.12 Factory settings
- 8.13 UART/RS-232 interface (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 8.14 Acoustic alarm
- 8.15 SD card (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 9 Control functions via AUX 1/2/3 (MPPT 6000-M only)
- 10 Troubleshooting
- 11 Maintenance, dismounting and disposal
- 12 Technical data
- 13 Guarantee conditions, exclusion of liability, contacts, notes

Component Description
4 Terminal area
n "M1+"/"M1−" (solar module 1)
n "M1+"/"M1−" (solar module 2)
n "B+"/"B−" (battery)
n "PE" (ground)
n "BAT+/−" (battery voltage sensor cable)
2)
n "TEMP" (ext. battery temperature sensor)
3)
5 Terminal cover The terminal cover is fastened with 2 Phillips
screws.
External components Description
6 Solar module 1 Connect to terminals "M1+" and "M1−".
7 Solar module 2 Connect to terminals "M2+" and "M2−".
8 Battery Connect to terminals "B+" and "B−".
9,
10
DC load circuit breaker
4)
for solar
module1/2
Danger
Danger from electrical voltage. Installation is
legally prescribed!
11 External battery temperature sensor
PA TS-S
3)
Attention
Use only an original Steca PA TS-S sensor. The
connection polarity is unimportant.
12 Battery voltage sensor cable connection
2)
n Connect the cable directly to the battery.
n Observe the polarity specified in the
drawing.
13 External battery fuse (safety fuse or DC
circuit breaker
1) 4)
Caution
Danger from high currents. Installation is legally
prescribed!
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