Description 2

The C12's field configurability and feature packed design makes it the only small PV controller you need!

Photovoltaic Charge Controller

• Silent, solid state, series pulse width modulated (PWM) charge control with 3-stage (bulk, absorb, & float).
• Field adjustable setpoints with removable knobs to reduce tampering (bulk range: 13.0 to 17.0 VDC).
• Electronic short circuit, overload, overtemperature and reverse polarity protection improves reliability.
• Automatic reset of overload protection system--eliminates problems of tripped breakers and blown fuses.
• High efficiency, "No diode" design without electronics in the negative conductors (as per NEC code).
• Optional plug-in/replaceable temperature compensation sensor -- ideal for sealed batteries.
• Continous rating of 12 amps @ 113°F /45°C and 8 amps @ 150°F/65°C for severe environments.
• Designed for 15 amps of short-circuit PV array current (typically about four 50 watt modules).
• Two stage lightning and surge suppression through both active and passive protection components.
• Equalize mode (@ bulk+1DC for 2 hours) with automatic activation every 30 days or if LVD is reached (defeatable).

DC Load Controller

• Automatic low voltage disconnect (LVD) with adjustable setpoint (LVD range 10.5 to 12.5 VDC).
• Automatic low voltage reconnect (LVR) with adjustable setpoint (LVR range 12.0 to 14.0 VDC)
• Selectable automatic or manuals reconnection of loads after low voltage disconnect accurs.
• Electronic short-circuit, overload, overtemperature and reverse polarity protection improves reliability.
• Continous rating of 12 amps @ 113°F /45°C and 8 amps @ 150°F/65°C for severe environments.
• Low voltage disconnect warning system--blinks loads on-off-on when the battery voltage is below the low voltage disconnect setting after a two minute delay. Loads are then disconnected after a 5 minute additional time delay unless loads have been reduced and voltage has risen above the low voltage disconnect setpoint.
• Manual reset switch on bottom of enclosure allows one-time 10 minute grace period for operation of DC loads after reset has accurred. Additional pushes have no effect until voltage reaches the low voltage reconnect setting.

Automatic Lighting Controller

• Automatic control of lighting systems with nighttime detection by using the PV array as a photocell.
• Adjustable run duration from 2 to 8 hours or "dusk to dawn" all night operation of lights, unless LVD is reached.
• Electronic short-circuit, overload, overtemperature and reverse polarity protection improves reliability.
• Continous rating of 12 amps @ 113°F /45°C and 8 amps @ 150°F/65°C for severe environments.
• Manual reset switch on bottom of enclosure allows testing of lights during daytime or after LVD has accured.

Applications

• Village Power
• Cabin/Vacation Homes
• Outdoor Area Lighting
• Sign Lighting
• Bus Shelters
• Telecommunication