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electrical:solar:tracer [2021/07/17 21:08]
frater_secessus [AN series up to 40A] 		electrical:solar:tracer [2022/01/02 13:01]
frater_secessus [quirks]
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   - Then "Charging Limit"   - Then "Charging Limit"
   - Then "Over Voltage Disconnect"   - Then "Over Voltage Disconnect"
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 +**PARA errors** mean the internal logic of the setpoints has been violated:
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 +> The **following rules** must be observed when modifying the parameter's value in user battery type
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 +> Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage > Charging Limit Voltage ≥ Equalize Charging Voltage ≥ Boost Charging Voltage ≥ Float Charging Voltage > Boost Reconnect Charging Voltage.
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 +> Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage > Over Voltage Reconnect Voltage
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 +> Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage > Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage ≥ Discharging Limit Voltage.
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 +> Under Voltage Warning Reconnect Voltage>Under Voltage Warning Voltage≥ Discharging Limit Voltage
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 +> Boost Reconnect Charging voltage >Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage.  
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 {{http://img.mousetrap.net/boondocking/MT-50_displayEvil.jpg?150 }} {{http://img.mousetrap.net/boondocking/MT-50_displayEvil.jpg?150 }}
 Tracer (and the Renogy rebrands) refer to the **Absorption stage as "boost"**.  This is an unforced error; the nonstandard term confuses newcomers and conflicts with the already-existing "[[electrical:solar:charge_controller#mppt|MPPT boost]]" term.  Tracer (and the Renogy rebrands) refer to the **Absorption stage as "boost"**.  This is an unforced error; the nonstandard term confuses newcomers and conflicts with the already-existing "[[electrical:solar:charge_controller#mppt|MPPT boost]]" term. 
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 +=== battery SOC icon ===
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 The **battery icon** found on many Tracer controllers is unnecessary and misleading.  The manual claims it is a  [[electrical:depth_of_discharge|State of Charge]] meter but there is no guide to reading it.  Since the same voltage can result in different display during charging and non-charging scenarios, it may actually be useful to think of as a **charging indicator rather than state of charge indicator**.  Secessus' unscientific observation reveals these weak correlations: The **battery icon** found on many Tracer controllers is unnecessary and misleading.  The manual claims it is a  [[electrical:depth_of_discharge|State of Charge]] meter but there is no guide to reading it.  Since the same voltage can result in different display during charging and non-charging scenarios, it may actually be useful to think of as a **charging indicator rather than state of charge indicator**.  Secessus' unscientific observation reveals these weak correlations:
 | |  **Charging**|  **Not charging**| | |  **Charging**|  **Not charging**|
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   * very large and heavy;  make sure you have space before ordering one   * very large and heavy;  make sure you have space before ordering one
   * 100v, 150v, and 200v versions is instead of 60v/100v in smaller AN   * 100v, 150v, and 200v versions is instead of 60v/100v in smaller AN
-  * removable cover over wiring terminals+  * removable cover over wiring terminals -- see pic at right;  terminal screws are not visible
   * battery voltage sensing wire can be plugged into a small terminal plug   * battery voltage sensing wire can be plugged into a small terminal plug
   * LOAD output is removed;  low LOAD functionality remains via small terminal plug1,used only for relays and controlling generators   * LOAD output is removed;  low LOAD functionality remains via small terminal plug1,used only for relays and controlling generators
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 The eTracer is also sold as the Renogy Commander. The eTracer is also sold as the Renogy Commander.
 [[http://www.epsolarpv.com/en/uploads/news/201311/1383794723784755.pdf|manual]] (pdf) [[http://www.epsolarpv.com/en/uploads/news/201311/1383794723784755.pdf|manual]] (pdf)
-==== Triron series ====+==== Triron N series ====
 {{ http://www.epsolarpv.com/en/uploads/news/201708/1503388440391804.jpg}} {{ http://www.epsolarpv.com/en/uploads/news/201708/1503388440391804.jpg}}
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 +The Triron is a modular controller:
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 +> ...which can be integrated with different display and interface modules to meet a variety of functional requirements.... There are three display modules (Basic 1(DB1), Standard1(DS1) and Stardard2(DS2)) and four  interface modules (USB COM Slave(UCS),Relay COM Slave(RCS), Relay COM Master(RCM) and Dual USB1(USB1)). Users can choose any combination of these modules according to their needs. -- [[https://www.epsolarpv.com/upload/file/1909/EPEVER-Datasheet-TRIRON.pdf|datasheet]]
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 +  * negative ground
 +  * modular construction
 +  * low temperature charging cutoff((https://diysolarforum.com/threads/is-epever-mppt-solar-charge-controller-capable-of-low-temp-shut-off.22931/post-302135))
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 The Triron is also sold as the Renogy Rover, which can be programmed using the [[https://www.renogy.com/rover-20-amp-mppt-solar-charge-controller/#tab_prd-downloads|free software]]. The Triron is also sold as the Renogy Rover, which can be programmed using the [[https://www.renogy.com/rover-20-amp-mppt-solar-charge-controller/#tab_prd-downloads|free software]].
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 +[[https://www.epsolarpv.com/upload/cert/file/1811/TRIRON-SMS-EL-V1.2.pdf|manual]]
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 ==== SPP programmers ==== ==== SPP programmers ====
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 Note that these apps talk directly to the modules over BT/Wifi;  they do not pair to the phone or connect to the wifi access point.  Connect to the module through the app itself.  Note that these apps talk directly to the modules over BT/Wifi;  they do not pair to the phone or connect to the wifi access point.  Connect to the module through the app itself. 
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 +See [[https://vanlivingforum.com/threads/epever-ebox-wifi-com-port-adapter-for-charge-controller.43241/|this post]] for advanced use of the wifi version.  
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electrical/solar/tracer.txt · Last modified: 2023/01/18 13:33 by frater_secessus

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