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42C H A R G E C O N T R O L L E R S / R E G U L A T O R SRV / Cabin ControllersMARK Series controllers are cost effective, flush mount,battery charge controllers with digital system monitoring. Both MARK/15 and 22 provideefficient charging while protecting the batteries from damage due to overcharging.Thesecontrollers are designed for use in mobile or stationary PV systems, and offer completesystem monitoring of battery voltage, solar charging current, and charge set-pointcalibration. Five year warranty.Product Name andDescriptionPartNumberAmpCapacityPriceMARK/15-12 32841 15 $129.00MARK/22-12 32842 22 $139.00MARK Series Mounting Box 32961 - $25.00MARK/15-12HeliotropeThe DC3000 is a 30 amp, 12 volt DC, Series type pulse width modulated charge controller.It utilizes power MOS FET technology to eliminate relays and subsequent failures associatedwith them.The DC 3000 maintains the exact state-of charge (SOC) voltage by frequent onand off switching of the photovoltaic source and is actually two charge controllers in one.The DC 3000 has one circuit for the engine starting battery that is limited to 3 Amps withthe SOC fixed at 13.4 volts.The house battery charging circuit can deliver up to 30 Ampswith a selectable SOC from 13.2 VDC to 14.6 VDC.The Liquid Crystal Display allows you tomonitor the engine battery voltage, the house battery voltage, and the solar chargingamperage.Ten year limited warranty.Product Nameand DescriptionPartNumberAmpCapacityPriceDC 3000 34850 30/3 $225.00Digital Commander DC-3000Connect EnergyPC60 Charge or Load ControllerPC60 is field selectable for 12, 24, or 48 VDC battery systems and can operate either as a battery charge controller, or load controller, or loaddiversion controller rated at 60A maximum. UL listed for PV charging to 60A. Adjustable switch selections for three battery types; flooded,sealed, gell, AGM, or defeated allows user adjustable trim-pots for bulk and float mode, with manual or automatic battery equalize setting(flooded). Adjustable load-disconnect and reconnect settings, low battery LED (as load controller). Features; illuminated LCD display,forbattery capacity or charge current, includes 60A DC battery or PV circuit breaker, conduit-ready enclosure, wire screw terminal lugs for #1/0AWG. Five year warranty.The PC60 comes standard with an integrated digital meter.With the touch of a buttonthe PC60 displays the system’s operational status on an illuminated LCD screen.Metering Features• Charging stage (Bulk, Float, Equalization)• Charge set-points (Bulk, Float)• Input voltage, battery voltage• Input amps, input amps (max), input watts• Input amp-hours today, total input amp-hours accumulated• Equalization start / stop (for flooded batteries only)Product Nameand DescriptionPartNumberShippingWeight (lbs.)PricePC60 33804 6.6 $329.00 PC6010th Edition • Solar Electric Products Catalog • March 2003

C H A R G E C O N T R O L L E R S / R E G U L A T O R S43RV Power Products Solar Boost TMThe Solar Boost TM PV charge controllers utilize a patented Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charging algorithm that allowsthe controller to get up to 30% more power out of your solar modules under certain conditions (low battery voltage and cooltemperatures). The Solar Boost 50, 3048 and 6024H have an automatic 3-stage battery control system. This controller also has apulse width modulated (PWM) control configuration. As an option the controller has a digital display that shows battery voltage,solar current, output charge current, charge mode and state of charge. The remote panel can be mounted on the front of thecontroller or up to 300 feet away. The SB50 can be set up to charge a 12 volt battery from a 24 volt array, while the SB3048 can beset up to charge a 24 volt battery from a 48 volt array. The SB6024H must use a 36 volt or 48 volt array to charge a 12 volt or 24 voltbattery. This can reduce your PV-to-battery wire size. SB50, 3048 and 6024H are listed to UL1741, CSA standards, and are CE labeledfor sales in the European Union. 36 month warranty.Solar Boost 50 Solar Boost 3048 Solar Boost 2000E Solar Boost 6024HOutput Current Rating (Amps) 50.0 30.0 25.0 60.0System Voltage (Volts) 12/24 24/48 12 12/24Standby Current (Milliamps) 30.0 30.0 17.0 30.0Charge On Current (Milliamps) 12/24 - 150.0/90.0 24/48 - 100.0/70.0 70.0 12/24 - 150.0/90.0Power Conversion Efficiency 97%@40A 97%@25A 95%@15A 96%@50APV Maximum Open Circuit Voltage (Volts) 57 140 30 140Acceptance Voltage Adjust Range (Volts) 13-16/26-32 26-32/52-64 13-16 13-16/26-32Cabinet Dimensions (H x W x D) (in) 10.0 x 8.75 x 3.5 10.0 x 8.75 x 3.5 4.63 x 6.38 x 1.88 10.0 x 8.75 x 3.5Remote Display Dimensions (H x W x D) (in) 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.75 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.75 N/A 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.75Product Name and DescriptionPartNumberPriceSB50L - 12/24V Controller 33743 $419.00SB50DL - Controller with display 33755 $499.00SB50PDL - Front panel display 33738 $115.00SB2000E - 12V Controller 33745 $229.00SB2000E Wall Mount Box 33744 $28.00SB3048L - 24/48V Controller 33742 $479.00SB3048DL - Controller with display 33749 $559.00SB3048PDL - Front panel display 33737 $115.00SB6024HL - 12/24V Controller 33739 $509.00SB6024HDL - Controller wth display 33756 $589.00SB6024PDL - Front panel display 33758 $115.00SB50RD25 - Remote display, 25’cable, for SB50, 3048 and 6024H33747 $109.0020’ Battery Temperature Sensor 33741 $28.00SB50DLSB2000E10th Edition • Solar Electric Products Catalog • March 2003

44C H A R G E C O N T R O L L E R S / R E G U L A T O R SMPPT Charge ControllerThe OutBack MX60 Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controller enables yourPV system to achieve its highest possible performance. Rated for up to 60 amps of DCoutput current, the MX60 can be used with battery systems from 12 to 60 VDC with PVopen circuit voltage as high as 125 VDC.The MX60’s set points are fully adjustable to allowuse with virtually any battery type, chemistry and charging profile.The MX60 allows you touse a higher output voltage PV array with a lower voltage battery.This reduces wire sizeand power loss from the PV array to the battery / inverter location and can maximize theperformance of your PV system.The MX60 comes standard with an easy to use and understand display of the PV system’sperformance.The four line, 80 character, back-lit LCD display is also used for programmingand monitoring of the system’s operation.OutBack MPPT Charge ControllerThe MX60 can also be connected to the OutBack MATE system controller and display toallow monitoring of up to eight MX60 controllers from a location up to 1000 feet away.TheMATE also includes an opto-isolated RS232 port for connection to a PC for data loggingand system monitoring. See page 84 for more information on the MATE.MX60Model NumberMX60Part Number 55295Price $649.00Output Current Rating60.0 Amps DC Maximum at 12, 24, or 48 VDCNominal Battery Voltage12, 24, 32, 36, 48, 54, or 60 VDCPV Maximum Open Circuit Voltage125 VDCStandby Power ConsumptionLess than 1 Watt typicalCharging Regulation MethodsFive Stage: Bulk, Absorption, Float, Silent, EqualizationCharging Regulation Set Points13 - 80 VDCEqualization VoltageAdjustable 1.0 to 5.0 VDC above Bulk SetpointTemperature compensationProgrammable slope -2.0mV/oC/Cell to -5.0mV/oC/CellVoltage Step-Down CapabilityCan change a 12 or 24 VDC battery from a 48V nominal PV arrayPower Conversion Efficiency99.1%@40A, 97.3%@60ADigital Display4 line 80 character backlit LCD DisplayRemote InterfaceRJ45 Modular Connector CAT 5 Cable 8 wireOperating Temperature Range-40 to 60 o C Power derated above 25 o CEnvironmental Rating Indoor Type 1Conduit KnockoutsTwo 3/4 - 1” on the back; One 1” - 1 1/2” on each side; Two 1” 1/2” on the bottomWarrantyTwo years parts and labor / optional extended warrantyDimensions (HxWxD) (in) Enclosure: 14.5 x 5.75 x 5.75 / Shipping Box: 17.75 x 10 x 7Shipping Weight (lbs.) 15.0OutBack Charge Controller AccessoryProduct Name and DescriptionPartNumberShippingWeight (lbs.)PriceRTS - Outback Remote Temperature Sensor w/ 20’ cable 55300 1.0 $29.0010th Edition • Solar Electric Products Catalog • March 2003

C H A R G E C O N T R O L L E R S / R E G U L A T O R S45Solarix ControllersSolar Charge ControllerSolarix solar charge controllers set new standards in solar technology. For the firsttime a solar charge controller is offered, equipped with an integrated circuit (ASIC)specially designed for solar charging. This integrated circuit, called Atonic, providesa charge controller with new functions. Atonic is more than a protective device foryour battery, and contains the most recent and innovative technology. It contains aself-learning algorithm which gives detailed information on the battery’s state ofcharge (SOC) and adjusts itself to the battery’s age and capacity. The SOC provides abasis for all control and regulatory functions. This new type of hybrid regulator ismuch more efficient than conventional series and shunt regulators. The displaygives information about the SOC, and faults. A combination of electronic andelectro-mechanical protection increase the safety of the charge controller. Two yearwarranty.Solarix DeltaMore Features• Temperature-adjusted SOC• Optimized fast, medium and trickle charging• 6 character LCD display• External temperature sensor• The SOC provides load disconnect• Two LEDs, fixed / flashing, different colors, provideSOC and operation status• Polarity protection• Extremely low electromagnetic emission• 12/24V automatic settingProduct Name and DescriptionSolarixAlphaSolarixZeta(w/ LCD)SolarixGammaSolarixJota(w/ LCD)SolarixSigmaSolarixDelta(w/ LCD)SolarixOmegaSolarixTheta(w/ LCD)Part Number 62629 49406 49403 49407 62630 62631 62632 62633Price $49.00 $80.00 $58.00 $90.00 $74.00 $106.00 $94.00 $126.00Max charge current at 50 o C 8A 12A 20A 30AMax load current at 50 o C 8A 12A 20A 30AMax self consumption 7mA 7mA 7mA 7mAAdmissable ambient temperature -25 to 50 o C -25 to 50 o C -25 to 50 o C -25 to 50 o CConnection terminal (fine/single wire) #6/4 AWG #6/4 AWG #6/4 AWG #6/4 AWGWeight (lbs.) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0Dimensions (in.) 7.4 x 4.2 x 1.9 7.4 x 4.2 x 1.9 7.4 x 4.2 x 1.9 7.4 x 4.2 x 1.9Enclosure IP 22 / NEMA1 IP 22 / NEMA1 IP 22 / NEMA1 IP 22 / NEMA1System voltage 12/24V 12/24V 12/24V 12/24VSolSum TMWear-resistant MOSFET transistors are used for the over-discharge protection inthis charge controller, whereby a maintenance-free operation with an extremelylong product life is ensured. Absolutely new in this price class is cycle charging,boost charging and temperature compensation which are integrated in thesecharge controllers. LED color display gives information about voltage of thebattery bank. Two year warranty.More Features• Overvoltage protection• PWM shunt regulator• Built-in fuse• Automatic voltage adaptation12/24V• Electronically circuit protected• CE Certified• Temperature Compensation• Schottky diodeSolsum 6.6 & 8.810th Edition • Solar Electric Products Catalog • March 2003

46C H A R G E C O N T R O L L E R S / R E G U L A T O R SProduct Name and Description Solsum 5.0 Solsum 6.6 Solsum 8.0 Solsum 8.8Part Number 49423 62624 62625 62626Price $21.00 $29.00 $29.00 $39.00Max charge current at 50 o C 5A 6A 8A 8ALoad current at 50 o C - 6A - 8AConnection terminal (fine/single wire) #14/12 AWG #14/12 AWG #14/12 AWG #14/12 AWGWeight (lbs.) 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.25Dimensions (in.) 3.3 x 3.8 x 1.3 3.3 x 3.8 x 1.3 3.3 x 3.8 x 1.3 3.3 x 3.8 x 1.3Enclosure IP22 / NEMA1 IP22 / NEMA1 IP22 / NEMA1 IP22 / NEMA1Ambient temperature -25 to 50 o C -25 to 50 o C -25 to 50 o C -25 to 50 o CSystem voltage 12/24V 12/24V 12/24V 12/24V*No load disconnect, fused only with 6. 3 and 10 amp.PR 0303 and PR 0505The photovoltaic regulator PR 0303 and PR 0505 are well suited for small solar homesystems with up to 5 amp solar and load current. The load such as lights, radios orsmall TVs can be manually switched off on the controller without additional wallmounted switches. Several safety features guarantee a maintenance free operation.High quality production standards according to ISO9001 and semiconductorcomponents assure a long life time for the controller, especially in extreme climaticconditions. The regulator is optimized for use with amorphous as well as withcrystalline Modules or other technologies. Two year warranty.Product Nameand DescriptionPartNumberMax. LoadCurrentMax. PVCurrentSystemVoltagePricePR 0303 62627 3.0A 3.0A 12V $26.00PR 0505 62628 5.0A 5.0A 12V $29.80PR 0303Solarix TaromSolarix Tarom combines two new power technologies and aims to be the bestquality PV controller. First, it traces down the charging status of the battery withunprecedented accuracy, this way you can manage the system yourself with theprecise status indicator. Second, all the data can be transmitted into the DC-net.With this function, there is no need for additional data nets to send batteryinformation to other installed devices. With the help of installed receivers, the deepdischarge protection is decentralized by setting up different priorities. A connectedmonitor can be used to call back all the recorded actual system parameters. SolarixTarom certainly offers the best quality of functions as a solar system controller.Solarix TaromThe double-line display keeps you informed on important system parameters viastatus indicators. The first line permanently indicates the status of charge, batteryvoltage, charging and final charging current (with rough decomposition). The secondline informs on the system parameters and current status with changing detailedvalues and descriptions by changing the display every three seconds. Two yearwarranty.More Features• By putting an additional shunt into the battery cable, the controller canregister the charging status and display up to 100 amps.• External temperature sensor optional• Data receiver• Will operate as a lighting controller with optional PA15PA15 Remote Control10th Edition • Solar Electric Products Catalog • March 2003

S Y S T E M M E T E R S47Product Name andDescriptionPartNumberMax. Load/Operating CurrentMax.CurrentSystemVoltageEnclosure Connection DimensionsHxWxD (in.)PriceShippingWeight (lbs.)Solarix Tarom 235 62634 35A 45A 12/24V IP22/NEMA1 #6/4 AWG 7.4x5.0x1.9 $196.00 1.0Solarix Tarom 245 62635 45A 60A 12/24V IP22/NEMA1 #6/4 AWG 7.4x5.0x1.9 $226.00 1.0Solarix Tarom 430 62636 30A 40A 48V IP22/NEMA1 #6/4 AWG 7.4x5.0x1.9 $260.00 1.0External Temperature Sensor 62636 - - - - - - $30.50 -Data Logger - Tarom 01-Equipped with RS232 andtwo analog entrances62637 - - - - - - $580.00 -PA15 - Remote Control 62638 15A - - - - - $350.00 -PA 200 Shunt Module 62639 - - - - - - $350.00 -SYSTEM METERSWe highly recommend installing a system meter of some kind in your renewable energy system. If you don’t, it is like driving your carwithout a fuel gauge. There are many different types of meters available with different features so please read the information below todetermine which type will best suit your needs. The bare minimum you should have in any renewable energy system is a voltage meter toapproximate the state of charge on your battery bank.Instantaneous vs.CumulativeAll of the meters that we sell provide instantaneous values of battery voltage orcharging/load amperage which is better than nothing, but it still doesn’t tell youthe whole picture. More advanced cumulative amp-hour meters like the TM500A,Tri-Metric 2020 and Xantrex Link 10 (see following pages) provide much moredetailed information regarding your system’s actual state of charge. Think of thesethree cumulative amp-hour meters as a fuel gauge for your system since they alltell you how much energy you have put into your battery bank versus what you have taken out. We highly recommend one ofthese meters for every battery based home system.ShuntsA shunt is a very precise resistor that will produce a low voltage drop (millivolts) proportional to the amount of current flowing through it.There are several different size shunts available depending on the maximum amperage of the circuit it will be installed in and theamperage to millivolt drop ratio required by the particular meter you plan to use. For example, a 10:1 shunt will produce a 1 millivolt dropfor every 10 amps of current that is flowing through it. Most meters that use an external shunt can be placed 50-100 feet away from theshunt. If any of the meters we sell require an external shunt, we say so and let youknow which one to use.Product Name andDescriptionPartNumberPriceShippingWeight (lbs.)100 Amp - 100 Millivolt 32980 $25.00 1.0500 Amp - 50 Millivolt 32990 $30.00 2.0ShuntsDigital MetersAn accurate meter for monitoring battery voltage in the control room or remotely.Accuracy to a tenth of a volt, amp draw - 8 milliamps. Meter is a compact digitalmonitor for 12 or 24 VDC battery banks with a 40 VDC maximum. Two year warranty.Product Nameand DescriptionPartNumberPriceShippingWeight (lbs.)MetersDigital Volt Meter 37401 $53.00 1.0 Digital Volt Meter10th Edition • Solar Electric Products Catalog • March 2003