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

Table of contents
1 General information............................................................................................................. 6
1.1 General safety instructions............................................................................................ 6
1.2 Identification................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Scope of delivery........................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Proper usage................................................................................................................. 7
1.5 Markings....................................................................................................................... 8
1.5.1 Symbols for warnings and notices.............................................................................. 8
1.5.2 Keywords.................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.3 Terms and abbreviations used.................................................................................... 9
2 Quick guide......................................................................................................................... 10
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Overview............................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Controller power unit.................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Additional connections on the MPPT 6000-M............................................................. 13
3.3 Additional connections on the MPPT 6000-S............................................................... 15
3.4 Menu structure............................................................................................................ 17
4 Installation of the base system......................................................................................... 23
4.1 Safety instructions....................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Installing the device..................................................................................................... 26
4.3 Establishing the electrical connections........................................................................ 27
4.3.1 Preparing the cables................................................................................................. 28
4.3.2 Connecting the battery............................................................................................. 28
4.3.3 Connecting the battery voltage sensor..................................................................... 29
4.3.4 Connect the ground (PE).......................................................................................... 29
4.3.5 Connecting the solar module................................................................................... 30
4.3.6 Install lightning protection....................................................................................... 30
4.4 Supplying the controller with voltage.......................................................................... 31
5 Initial commissioning of the base system........................................................................ 33
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Installation and initial commissioning of optional components.................................... 40
6.1 Commissioning the SD card (MPPT 6000-M only)........................................................ 40
6.2 AUX 1,2,3 relay output connection (MPPT 6000-M only)............................................ 41
6.3 AUX IO remote control input connection (MPPT 6000-M only)................................... 41
6.4 PA TS-S external temperature sensor connection......................................................... 43
6.5 StecaLink slave connection.......................................................................................... 45
6.6 StecaLink master connection (MPPT 6000-M only)...................................................... 48
6.7 UART/RS-232 interface connection (MPPT 6000-M only)............................................. 50
6.8 Redundancy function (MPPT 6000-S only)................................................................... 51
6.9 Install cable strain relief............................................................................................... 51
7 Display (layout, function, operation)................................................................................ 52
7.1 Operating buttons....................................................................................................... 52
7.2 Overview/Menu structure............................................................................................ 52
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