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
15 2 x RJ45 sockets for StecaLink Slave
(MPPT 6000-M)
Service interface for technicians and connection
for superordinate StecaLink systems.
16 1 x RJ45 socket for StecaLink Master
(MPPT 6000-M)
Connection for subordinate StecaLink
extensions such as e.g. PA HS400, MPPT 6000-S.
17
Slot for microSD card
4)
(MPPT 6000-M)
MicroSD card for data logging and storing
parameters.
18
Open UART interface
1) 2)
, RS-232 levels of
+5 V/0 V/-5 V (MPPT 6000-M)
RS-232 data output, with Tx, Rx, GND
connections.
19
AUX IO input
2)
(MPPT 6000-M)
Remote control input for activating/deactivating
charging of the battery.
20
AUX 1/2/3 outputs
2)
(MPPT 6000-M)
Programmable, potential-free relay outputs for
various control functions.
External components Description
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 Take care to ensure the correct polarity, as
shown in Fig. 2, terminal area
enlargement.
1)
For technical data see
Ä
Chapter 12 ‘Technical data’ on page 124.
2)
Optional, connector included in the scope of delivery. Connecting cable not included in the scope
of delivery.
3)
Included in the scope of delivery with the 6000-M.
4)
Not included in the scope of delivery.
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