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===== Tracer ===== | ===== Tracer ===== | ||
Current production models are below; | Current production models are below; | ||
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+ | ===== nomenclature ===== | ||
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+ | Many of the Tracer series follow a model number pattern consisting of rated current, max voltage input, and " | ||
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+ | Example: | ||
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+ | * **2**206AN - rated capacity (20A)((two-digit " | ||
+ | * 2**2**06AN - nominal charging voltage | ||
+ | * 2 - 12/24v | ||
+ | * 4 - 12/ | ||
+ | * 22**06**AN - max input voltage- 06 = 60V input((10 == 100v, 15 == 150v, 20 == 200v)) | ||
+ | * 2206**AN** - model series (with N meaning negative " | ||
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+ | ===== quirks | ||
Some [[electrical: | Some [[electrical: | ||
- "Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage" | - "Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage" | ||
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- 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 > 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> | ||
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+ | > Boost Reconnect Charging voltage >Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage. | ||
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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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| **1 bar / 20%: early bulk**| | | **1 bar / 20%: early bulk**| | ||
| **0 bar / 0%: **| not charging| | | **0 bar / 0%: **| not charging| | ||
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==== A series ==== | ==== A series ==== | ||
{{https:// | {{https:// | ||
The A series has a front LCD display and rear-facing heat fins. It can handle up to 100v of solar input. | The A series has a front LCD display and rear-facing heat fins. It can handle up to 100v of solar input. | ||
The A series (and BN below) use the MT-50 display. | The A series (and BN below) use the MT-50 display. | ||
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+ | ==== AN series up to 40A ==== | ||
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+ | The AN variant is " | ||
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+ | ==== AN series 50A and higher ==== | ||
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+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | The >=50A AN series uses the same display and possibly firmware of the smaller AN units, but has several differences: | ||
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+ | * very large and heavy; | ||
+ | * 100v, 150v, and 200v versions is instead of 60v/100v in smaller AN | ||
+ | * removable cover over wiring terminals -- see pic at right; | ||
+ | * battery voltage sensing wire can be plugged into a small terminal plug | ||
+ | * LOAD output is removed; | ||
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+ | Variants: | ||
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+ | * 5415AN - 50A, 12/24/48v banks, 150v input | ||
+ | * 5420AN - 50A, 12/24/48v banks, 200v input | ||
+ | * 6210AN - 60A, 12v/24v banks, 100v input | ||
+ | * 6415AN - 60A, 12/24/48v banks, 150v input | ||
+ | * 6420AN - 60A, 12v/24v/48v banks, 200v input | ||
+ | * 8415AN - 80A, 12/24/48v banks, 150v input | ||
+ | * 8420AN - 80A, 12/24/48v banks, 200v input | ||
+ | * 10415AN - 100A, 12/24/48v banks, 150v input | ||
+ | * 10420AN - 100A, 12/24/48v banks, 200v input | ||
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+ | When assessing input voltage needs, see the manuals that specify how ambient temperature affects Vmax tolerance. | ||
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==== BN series ==== | ==== BN series ==== | ||
{{ https:// | {{ https:// | ||
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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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The **default screen** shows input from panel (volts and amps), output to battery (volts and amps), and output to LOAD (volts and amps). | The **default screen** shows input from panel (volts and amps), output to battery (volts and amps), and output to LOAD (volts and amps). | ||
The LOAD icon (light bulb) has rays around it **when the load circuit is on**; this does not mean there is a load present. | The LOAD icon (light bulb) has rays around it **when the load circuit is on**; this does not mean there is a load present. | ||
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+ | Because of a tweak Renogy made to their version of the controllers, | ||
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+ | ==== MT-75 display ==== | ||
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+ | A [[https:// | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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==== wireless modules ==== | ==== wireless modules ==== | ||
{{ http:// | {{ http:// | ||
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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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