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Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 3024i Charge Controller
Solar Boost controllers increase charge current by operating the PV module in a manner that allows the module to produce all the power it is capable of. A conventional charge controller
simply connects the module to the battery when the battery is discharged. When the 75W module in this example is connected directly to a battery charging at 12 volts its power
production is artificially limited to about 53 watts. This wastes a whopping 22 watts or nearly 30% of the available power!
Patented MPPT technology used in Solar Boost controllers operates in a very different fashion. The Solar Boost controller continually calculates the module’s maximum power voltage, in this case 17 volts. It then operates the module at its maximum power voltage to extract maximum power. The higher power extracted from the module is then provided to
the battery in the form of increased charge current. In conditions where extra PV power is not available, Solar Boost controllers will operate as a conventional controller with very
low voltage drop.
How Do Solar Boost™ Controllers Increase Charge Current? The actual charge current increase you will see varies primarily with module temperature and battery voltage. In
comfortable temperatures, current increase typically varies between 10 to 25%, with 30% or more easily achieved with a discharged battery and cooler temperatures. What you can
be sure of is that Solar Boost charge controllers will deliver the highest charge current possible for a given set of operating conditions.
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Solar Boost 30A, 12/24V MPPT Charge Controller
8/13/08 This product is being phased out for the improved 3024iL and 3024DiL (with digital display)
Patented Maximum Power Point Tracking technology allows Solar Boost 3024i to increase charge current up to 30% or more compared to conventional charge controllers. The 3024i is capable of operating a 24 volt array and stepping down to charge a 12 volt battery. Solar Boost 3024i provides an advanced fully automatic 3-stage charge control system to ensure the battery is properly and fully charged, resulting in enhanced battery performance with less maintenance. An automatic or manual equalize function is also provided to periodically condition flooded lead-acid batteries.
To further enhance versatility, a user configurable auxiliary output and Blue Sky Energy's advanced IPN network interface are also included.The user configurable auxiliary output can serve as either a 20 amp load controller, or as a 2 amp auxiliary battery charger. The load control feature can be used to limit excessive battery discharge in unattended remote systems, whereas the auxiliary battery charge feature is ideal for charging a separate battery such as the engine battery in an RV. Blue Sky Energy's advanced Integrated Power Net, or IPN Network, allows up to 8 IPN capable charge controllers to communicate with each other and operate as a single machine rather than separate charge controllers. The IPN network also allows networked controllers to share an optional battery temperature sensor and remote display. The IPN network does not require a display or other special hardware to operate.
Features and Benefits
- Patented MPPT Technology Increases Charge Current up to 30% Or More!
- 30 Amp 12/24 Volt Rating Supports A Wide Range Of Applications
- Auxiliary Output Serves As 20 Amp Load Controller Or 2 Amp Battery Charger
- IPN Network Interface Coordinates Multiple Controllers & Shares Optional Battery Temperature Sensor & Display
- Optional IPN-ProRemote Display Provides Complete Charge Control & Battery System Monitoring, Eliminating The Need for A Separate Battery Monitor Device
- 3-Stage Charge Control With Filtered PWM Output & Auto/Manual Equalization Improves Battery Performance & Life
- MPPT Power Converter Can Charge 12Volt Batteries From 24 Volt PV Modules
- Durable Powder Coat Finish & Conformal Coated Electronics Resist Corrosion
- Full 24 Month Limited Warranty, Optional Extended Coverage Available
SPECIFICATIONS Solar Boost 3024i
- Output Current Rating
- Nominal Battery Voltage 12 / 24VDC
- PV Input Voltage 57VDC maximum
- Power Consumption 0.35W Typical standby
- 1.0W Typical charge on
- Charge Algorithm 3-stage Bulk/Acceptance/Float (Full charge can be based on net charge current matched to battery amp-hours )
- Acceptance Voltage 14.4VDC (range 14.0 – 14.8VDC , 10.0 – 40.0VDC )
- Float Voltage 13.4VDC (range 13.2 – 13.8VDC , 10.0 – 40.0VDC )
- Equalization Voltage 15.2VDC (range 10.0 – 40.0VDC ), automatic or manual operation
- Single output field configurable as either: 20 Amp load controller –or– 2 Amp auxiliary battery charger
- 2 Amp typical, same charge voltage as primary battery
- Auxiliary Output Function
- Aux. Battery charge
- Load Control 20 Amp maximum; ON @ ≥12.6VDC / OFF @ ≤11.5VDC (Range 10.0 – 40.0VDC , or net battery amp-hours )
- Temperature Compensation Optional temperature sensor adjusts charge voltage set points based on measured battery temperature,
-5.00 mV/°C/cell correction factor (Range -0.00 – -8.00 mV/°C/cell )
- Sensor range -60 – +80°C
- Power Conversion Efficiency 97% Typical @ 28 Volt 24 Amp Output
- Cabinet Dimension 6 7/8”H x 6 5/8” W x 3 3/8”D (17.4cm x 16.8cm x 8.59cm)
- Analog Input Accuracy / Range
- Battery & Aux. Battery voltmeters, 40.0VDC ±0.50% FS
- PV voltmeter, 60.0VDC ±0.50% FS
- Input/Output ammeters 35.0A ±0.50% FS
- Environmental -40 – +40°C, 10 – 90% RH non-condensing
- Weight: 5 lbs. / 2.27kg
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions: 9" x 9" x 5"
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Shipping Weight: 5 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions: 9" x 9" x 5"
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