Electrical Specifications

PV Amps (Max.)

12 A at 12 VDC only

DC Load (Max.)

12 A with auto reset

Operating Voltage (Min.)

6 V

Voltage Drop - PV to Battery (Max.)

0.3 V

Voltage Drop - Battery to DC Load (Max.)

0.15 V

Regulation Setting

13 to 15 VDC

Equalize Setting

Bulk plus 1 V for two hours

Consumption while charging (typical)

0.007 A

Consumption at night (typical)

0.003 A

Consumption with load disconnected (typical)

0.003 A

Stranded wire size (Max.)

#10 AWG stranded (5.4 mm2)

General Specifications

Allowed Temperature Range

32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C)

Enclosure Type

Powder coated steel with strain relief for wiring and knockouts for up to three 1/2" conduits

Unit Weight

2 lb (0.9 kg)

Shipping Weight

2.5 lb (1.13 kg)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

6.25 x 4.3 x 1.5" (16.5 x 11 x 4 cm)

Shipping Dimensions (H x W X D)

8 x 4.6 x 1.6" (20.3 x 11.7 x 4 cm)

Mounting

Vertical wall mount - indoor

Warranty

Two years

Part Numbers

C12 - charge controller

BTS - optional battery temperature sensor

Features & Options

Regulation Method

Standard - three stage (bulk, absorption and float), solid state, pulse width modulation

Field Adjustable Control Setpoints

Standard - removable knobs and calibrated scales

Setting Protection

Standard - knobs can be removed to prevent tampering

Testpoints

Standard - provided for each setting

Automatic Equalization

Standard - every 30 days or after voltage reaches low voltage disconnect - can be disabled

External Battery Temperature Compensation

Optional - battery temperature sensor (BTS)

Short Circuit Protection

Standard - fully electronically protected with auto reset and manual reset switch, protects both the loads and PV array from damage from short circuits - a fuse for the battery is still advised to protect the battery wires if located separately

Reverse Polarity Protection

Standard - fully protected

Low Voltage Disconnect

Standard - adjustable automatic or manual operation, manual reconnection includes warning flash of loads five minutes before and ten minutes grace period

Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.