Plasmatronics PL40 User Manual

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Plasmatronics PL Series
Advanced Solar Charge Controller

Plasmatronics PL40 Specifications

General

Brand	Plasmatronics
Model	PL40
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

1.0 BATV Menu

1.1 BOST (Boost)

Details the Boost stage of the battery charge cycle, including transitions.

1.2 Equalise (optional)

1.3 ABSB (Absorption)

Details the Absorption stage of the battery charge cycle.

1.4 FLOT (Float)

Details the Float stage of the battery charge cycle.

2.0 CHRG Menu

Generator Control

GSET

GMOD (Generator Control Modes)

Explains the various operating modes for generator control.

3.0 LOAD Menu

Low Battery Disconnect

Function to prevent battery damage due to over-discharge.

6.0 DATA Menu (Retrieving Performance Data)

6.4 SOC (State of Charge Display)

6.5 TEMP (External Battery Temperature Sensor Display and Setting Lockout)

7.0 SET menu

7.2 VOLT

Sets the nominal system voltage for regulation and control.

7.3 PROG (Regulation Programs)

Selects preconfigured battery regulation programs.

Settings Used in Programs 0-3

Settings for Program 4

7.4 REG menu (Customising Regulation Settings)

7.4.1 HYST (Hysteresis Value)

7.4.2 Charge Current Limit

7.4.3 TCMP (Temperature compensation)

Adjusts regulation voltage based on battery temperature.

7.5 MODE Menu (Adjusting Configuration Settings)

7.5.1 & 7.5.2 LSET & GSET

Defines functions for LOAD and 'G' terminals.

SET/MODE/LSET Function Descriptions

SET/MODE/GSET Function Descriptions

Details the functions assignable to the 'G' terminal.

Diversion Control

Regulating Wind / Hydro

7.5.3 BSET: Configuring B- Sense Input

Configures the B- sense input for voltage sensing.

7.5.4 BAT2 - Second battery control

7.5.5 PWM and Slow Switching

7.5.6 BCAP

7.5.7 ALRM

Sets the voltage threshold for activating an alarm.

7.6 EVNT Menu (Event Control)

Event Controller Setup Steps (Steps 1-3)

Event Control Selection Summaries (STRT, STOP)

Event Control Configuration (EMOD, TMOD)

Event State Display (Step 6)

A.2 Specifications on PL20, 40, 60, 80

A.4 Hardware Block Diagrams

PL20/40 Hardware Block Diagram

PL60/80 Hardware Block Diagram

A.5 Thermal Derating

A.7.1 Programs 0-3 Menu System (Generic programs)

A.7.2 Program 4 Menu System (For custom settings)

A.8 Mechanical Information