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electrical:solar:tracer [2021/07/17 21:08] frater_secessus [AN series up to 40A] |
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- | ==== quirks ==== | + | ===== quirks ===== |
- | Some [[electrical: | + | |
- | - "Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage" | + | ==== MPPT algorithm performance ==== |
- | - "Boost Reconnect" | + | |
+ | The algo is slow but performs very well under good solar conditions. | ||
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+ | ==== programming ==== | ||
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+ | Some [[electrical: | ||
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+ | - "Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage" | ||
+ | - "Boost Reconnect" | ||
- Then "Float Charge" | - Then "Float Charge" | ||
- Then "Boost Charge" | - Then "Boost Charge" | ||
- Then " | - Then " | ||
- | - Then "Over Voltage Reconnect" | + | - Then "Over Voltage Reconnect" |
- | - Then " | + | - Then " |
- | - 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' | ||
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+ | > Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage (load) > Charging Limit Voltage ≥ Equalize Charging Voltage ≥ Boost Charging Voltage ≥ Float Charging Voltage > Boost Reconnect Charging Voltage. | ||
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+ | > Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage (load) > Over Voltage Reconnect Voltage (load) | ||
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+ | > Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage (load) > Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage (load) ≥ Discharging Limit Voltage. | ||
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+ | > Under Voltage Warning Reconnect Voltage (load)((low voltage warning turns off here)) > Under Voltage Warning Voltage (load) ≥ Discharging Limit Voltage (load)((no effect other than warning in standalone systems)) | ||
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+ | > Boost Reconnect Charging voltage > Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage. | ||
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{{http:// | {{http:// | ||
Tracer (and the Renogy rebrands) refer to the **Absorption stage as " | Tracer (and the Renogy rebrands) refer to the **Absorption stage as " | ||
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+ | The LOAD icon (light bulb ON/OFF) indicates whether the LOAD terminals are powered, not whether or not anything is connected to them or consuming power. | ||
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+ | === battery SOC icon === | ||
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The **battery icon** found on many Tracer controllers is unnecessary and misleading. | The **battery icon** found on many Tracer controllers is unnecessary and misleading. | ||
| | **Charging**| | | | **Charging**| | ||
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| **0 bar / 0%: **| not charging| | | **0 bar / 0%: **| not charging| | ||
- | The LOAD icon (light bulb ON/OFF) indicates whether the LOAD terminals are powered, | + | ===== lithium compatibility ===== |
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+ | EpEver says the Tracer series is not fully lithium compatible since they cannot " | ||
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+ | There is anecdotal evidence that the PC software can configure the controller | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== models ===== | ||
==== A series ==== | ==== A series ==== | ||
{{https:// | {{https:// | ||
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* very large and heavy; | * very large and heavy; | ||
* 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 |
* 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; | * LOAD output is removed; | ||
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The eTracer is also sold as the Renogy Commander. | The eTracer is also sold as the Renogy Commander. | ||
[[http:// | [[http:// | ||
- | ==== Triron series ==== | + | ==== Triron |
{{ http:// | {{ http:// | ||
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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), | ||
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+ | * negative ground | ||
+ | * modular construction | ||
+ | * low temperature charging cutoff((https:// | ||
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The Triron is also sold as the Renogy Rover, which can be programmed using the [[https:// | The Triron is also sold as the Renogy Rover, which can be programmed using the [[https:// | ||
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==== SPP programmers ==== | ==== SPP programmers ==== | ||
{{https:// | {{https:// | ||
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Because of a tweak Renogy made to their version of the controllers, | Because of a tweak Renogy made to their version of the controllers, | ||
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+ | Note: some comms problems can be solved by [[https:// | ||
==== MT-75 display ==== | ==== MT-75 display ==== | ||
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Note that these apps talk directly to the modules over BT/ | Note that these apps talk directly to the modules over BT/ | ||
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+ | See [[https:// | ||
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