Xantrex SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER 30 User Manual

Owner’s Guide
30A PWM Charge Controller709-3024-01

Xantrex SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER 30 Specifications

General

Brand	Xantrex
Model	SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER 30
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Information

Product Safety Information

End of Life Disposal

Introduction

Product Features Overview

Details advanced 3-stage PWM charging, wide temperature operation, battery temp compensation, LCD display, and electronic protection.

Included Materials List

Lists the contents of the base package: Xantrex SOLAR 30A PWM Charge Controller, Owner's Guide, and mounting screws.

Unit Components and Ports

Identifies and describes unit components: LCD display, MENU/SET buttons, COM port, BTS port, PV terminals, Battery terminals, and mounting holes.

Installation

Installation Safety Precautions

Provides critical safety warnings for electrical shock, fire, and equipment damage, emphasizing qualified personnel and proper wiring during installation.

Electrical Wiring Requirements

Details electrical shock and fire hazards, and specifies torque requirements for screw terminals to ensure proper connection and prevent damage.

Mounting Location Requirements

Outlines environmental and location requirements for mounting, including dry, cool, ventilated conditions, and avoiding battery gases.

Core Installation Steps

Guides users through preparing tools for wall mounting and wiring, emphasizing safety hazards and equipment damage.

Operation

LCD Display Information

Illustrates the Xantrex SOLAR 30A PWM Charge Controller's LCD display showing PV voltage, current, energy, and battery status.

Control Button Functions

Explains the function of the MENU and SET buttons for browsing and confirming settings like temperature unit and battery type.

Automatic Status Screen Cycling

Details the Automatic Cycling Status Screen, showing displays for PV voltage, current, energy, battery voltage, and battery temperature.

Battery Status Indicators

Describes the battery icon changes indicating status: full, over-voltage, connected but not charging, charging, or discharged.

PV Harvest Reset Procedure

Provides instructions on how to reset the cumulative PV Harvest status by pressing MENU and SET buttons simultaneously.

Battery Type Setting Configuration

Guides on changing the battery type setting using the MENU and SET buttons, listing Sealed (AGM), Gel, Flooded, and Lithium-ion types.

Temperature Unit Setting Adjustment

Explains how to change the temperature unit display between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) using the MENU and SET buttons.

Operational Protection Features

Details protection events like PV over-current, over-voltage, short circuit, reverse polarity, battery over-voltage, and temperature limits.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Lists common problems like over-voltage, discharged battery, over-temperature, no power, low PV voltage, and reversed PV cables with their solutions.

Routine Maintenance Procedures

Provides guidance on performing regular maintenance, including checking the environment, cleaning, inspecting wires, and tightening terminals.

Specifications

Fastener Torque Specs

Specifies the torque value for the 30A charge controller terminal screws as 10.6 lb-in (1.2 N-m).

PV and Battery Cable Specs

Details cable requirements for PV and battery connections, specifying #8AWG, 300V (min) with an operating temperature range of -40°C to 90°C.

Detailed Product Specifications

Lists key product details: part number, nominal voltage, rated current, PV limits, battery types, operating temperature, and dimensions.

Accessory List

Wall Mounting Template