Electrical Specifications

Voltage Configurations

12 and 24 VDC

Max. PV Open Circuit Array Voltage

55 VDC

Charging / Load Current (at 25 °C)

60 amps DC

Max. Peak current

85 amps

Max. Voltage Drop through Controller

0.30 volts

Typical Operating Consumption

15 ma

Typical Idle Consumption

3 ma

Recommended Breaker Size

60 amps rated at 1000% continuous duty

Recommended Wire Size

#6 AWG rated at 90 °C

Lead Acid Battery Settings

Adjustable

NiCad Battery Settings

Adjustable

Load Control Mode

Low Voltage Reconnect - Adjustable (sticker provided with unit) all models

Low Voltage Disconnect - User selectable manual or automatic reconnection - includes warning flash before disconnect and provides a one time, user selectable grace period) all models

General Specifications

Specified Temperature Range

32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C)

Enclosure Type

Indoor, ventilated, powder coated steel with 3/4" and 1" knockouts

Unit Weight

Shipping Weight

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D)

Mounting

Vertical wall mount - indoor only

Altitude - Operating

15,000' (4,572 m)

Altitude - Non-Operating

50,000' (15,240 m)

Warranty

Two years

Part Numbers

C5, C40, C60 - Controllers

CM - Front Display Panel

CM/R-50, CM/R-100 - Remote Display Panel

BTS - Battery temperature sensor

Features & Options

Regulation Method

Solid stage, three-stage (bulk, absorption, and float), pulse width modulation

Field Adjustable Control Setpoints

Two user adjustable voltage setpoints for control of loads or charging sources - setting retained if battery is disconnected

Display Panel

CM, CM/R-50, or CM/R-100 - optional LCD - backlit, alphanumeric display showing battery voltage, DC amperage, cumulative amp hours, and amp hours since last reset - remote includes 50' (15 m) or 100' (30.5 m) cable

Equalization Charge

User selectable manual or automatic equalization - every 30 days

Battery Temperature Sensor

BTS - optional remote battery temperature sensor for increased charging precision

Regulatory Approvals

UL Listed to UL 1741 - 1999 and to CSA 22.2 No. 107.1-95 Standards, CE compliant

Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.