User Manual: PWM Charge Controller Negative Grounded P2430N / P2440N
User Manual: PWM Charge Controller Negative Grounded P2430N / P2440N
Device Diagram LCD Display Interface Overview LCD Display Rules & Cycles
8
Icons Name Description
2
Negative Grounded High Temperature
This device will produce heat.
Mount device away from other items.
3 4
Status Icon Status Description
Short Press Set
Charge Current
User Manual
prior to connection. Slow Blink Solar Charging Battery (Lithium Only)
LCD Display Screen Solar Terminals (Top Row)
1 5 Battery Voltage System Voltage
A multimeter is needed for testing equipment and
Multimeter Fast Blink Solar System Over Voltage
verifying polarity of cables.
Error Choose
Thank you for choosing our product. This PWM solar charge controller is a device for solar Function Key System Mode Input Input Function Code Short Press Set Load Mode
charge regulation and direct current output load control. This device is mainly used in small & Long press
Long Press Enter SET mode Load Mode Set key to
medium sized off-grid solar power systems, up to 1.2KW. save and exit
View Mode Long press
Short Press View Next Page Short Press Set
Set key to
These charge controllers have these features: ② ① ③
Enter SET mode
•Pre-set charging modes available for most common deep-cycle battery types in the market, + - + - + - Long Press N/A
including AGM (sealed lead acid batteries), GEL, Flooded, and Lithium mode with customized View Mode •The information pages in the screen will be automatically turning to the next page every 5
Operation APP Switch Load On/Off
(IOS + Android) parameters. User mode for professions to set for full battery parameters (operation on APP). Short Press seconds and keep lasting. The user also can use up and down keys to cycle through different
(Manual Control Program Only)
•Automatic recognition of 12V/24V battery system for AGM/GEL/Flooded battery. pages.
During installation of your PWM controller, please follow below order of connection: Long Press Save Data & Exit SET Mode
•Provides multiple load control mode options for light based, time based and manually adjusted •The error code page will be displayed when an error is detected.
1.Connect the positive battery wire followed by the negative battery wire. Set Mode
scenarios. Short Press View Next Page
2.Make sure your solar panels are fully covered to prevent electrical shock. Connect the positive
•Industrial grade design with reverse polarity protection for solar panels, battery and load.
solar array output wire followed by the negative solar array output wire.
•5V 1A USB outlet provides charging for mobile devices. Long Press N/A
3.Connect the DC load wiring to the DC load output (if applicable)
•We provide for this controller APP PVChargePro for mobile phone monitoring and operation. Set Mode
PVChargePro 4.Download APP PVChargePro and turn on the Bluetooth function in the mobile phone. Testing Short Press Adjust parameter
•You can search “PVChargePro” and download the APP at IOS APP Store and Google Play the APP function with the controller.
Store.
*We may modify these specifications without prior notice.
Setting Battery Mode
Error Code Chart Controller Specification Product Dimensions
For Battery Type: USER •The variable “n” is adopted as a multiplying factor when calculating parameter voltages, the
Code Error Description & Quick Troubleshoot rule for “n” is listed as: if battery system voltage is 12V, n=1; 24V, n=2. 159mm / 6.3in
* Please search “PVChargePro” and download the relevant APP in either IOS APP Store or
148mm / 5.8in
Google Play Store. For USER battery mode settings, please use APP for operation. Parameter Parameter
E00 No error No action needed.
Value
setting password: 123456
Model No. P2430N P2440N
Battery voltage is too low. System Wiring Grounded Negative Grounded
Load Mode Settings E01 Battery Over-discharged DC load will be turned off until battery re-charges to
recovery voltage. Battery System Voltage 12V/24V Auto (FLD/GEL/SLD) Manual (Li/User)
Enter Load SET Mode by pressing the function key in Load Mode view only.
8ma (12V), 12ma (24V)
110mm / 4.3in
No-load Loss
75mm / 3.0in
Short press the arrow key to cycle through load modes before long pressing the function key Battery voltage has exceeded controller limit.
Abbreviations Battery Types Description E02 Battery Over-voltage
again to save and exit. Check battery bank voltage for compatibilit with <100Voc
Max Solar Input Voltage
FLD Flooded Battery controller.
Rated Solar Charge Current 30A 40A
Auto-recognition with default parameters
SEL Sealed/AGM Battery E04 Load Short Circuit DC load short circuit.
set for each type of batteries. Load Mode View Setting Load Mode Max Solar Input Power 450W/12V 900W/24V 600W/12V 1200W/24V
GEL Gel Battery MPPT
Light Control Voltage 5V*n
DC load power draw exceeds controller capability.
LI Lithium Battery Some parameters can be customized. Long 【SET】press E05 Load Overload Reduce load size or upgrade to a higher load capacity Light Control Delay Time 10s
save and exit controller.
Advanced User Mode Most parameters can be customized. set up short 【ESC】 Max Load Output Current 30A 40A
User Operation only allowed in APP. press exit without saving
Controller exceeds operating temperature limit. USB Output 5V 1A
E06 Overheating Ensure the controller is placed in a well-ventilated cool, 59mm /2.3in Φ 4.5mm / Φ 0.18in
dry place. Operating Temperature -35ºC ~ +45ºC
Advance Battery Settings Mode Definition Description Solar array amperage exceeds controller rated input IP Protection IP32
E08 Solar Over-amperage amperage. 5mm /0.2in
•In Lithium mode, short press the arrow key again to cycle through each parameter view. 0 Daylight Auto-Control The PV voltage turns on the load when it is night Decrease the amperage of solar panels connected to Net Weight 0.65 kg
the controller or upgrade to a higher rated controller.
•Use the load key to adjust parameter value, then long press arrow key to save and exit. DC load turns on when daylight is detected.
Daylight On/Timer Off Communication Built-in Bluetooth Module for APP Operation
1~14 DC load turns off according to timer. Solar array voltage exceeds controller rated input voltage. Φ 7mm / Φ 0.28in
Mode 1 = turn off after 1 hour, etc. E10 Solar Over-voltage Decrease the voltage of solar panels connected to Operating Altitude ≤ 3000 meters
the controller.
For Battery Type: Li 15 Manual Mode DC load turns on/off by pressing the load key.
Controller Dimension 159*118*59 mm
16 Testing Mode DC load turns on and off in a quick succession.
Battery Type:Li System Voltage Charge Voltage
E13 Solar Reverse Polarity Solar array input wires connected with reversepolarity. Parameter Battery Parameters
17 Always on DC Load Stays On. Disconnect and re-connect with correct wire polarity.
【SET】 【SET】 BOOST
Battery Types FLD SEL GEL(default) USER(APP) LI (adjustable)
LDV-V
Battery connection wires connected with reversepolarity. Equalize Charge Voltage 14.8V*n 14.6V*n -- Default –
E14 Battery Reverse Polarity Disconnect and re-connect with correct wire polarity.
Boost Charge Voltage 14.6V*n 14.4V*n 14.2V*n Default: GEL Default:
14.2V*n
【SET】
【SET】
* Please contact professions for technical support on additional troubleshooting. Float Charge Voltage 13.8V*n Default: GEL --
LDV-V
【SET】
LDV-V
Boost Charge Recovery 13.2V*n Default: GEL -- Product Dimension: 159*118*59mm / 6.3*4.6*2.3 inch
Voltage Installation Area Dimension: 148*75mm / 5.8*3.0 inch
Over-discharge Recovery 12.6V*n Default: GEL --
Over-discharge Recovery Over-discharge Voltage Voltage Installation Hole Size: Φ 4.5 and Φ 7mm / Φ 0.18 and Φ0.28 inch
Over-discharge Voltage 11.1V*n Default: GEL Default:
11.1V*n