INNOVATING TOMORROW

SOLAR MPPT SMU

CHARGE CONTROLLER

MULTI VOLTAGE RANGE

12V/24V/36V/48V SELF SETTING

MODEL:NEON-80HV

ISO
9001:201 5
ROHS
COMPLIANT
CERTIFIED

USER MANUAL

Vers.7.7
 ASHAPOWER SOLAR MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER NEON-80 HV Vers.7.7
Thank you for purchasing ASHAPOWER® NEON-80 HV Vers. 7.7 MPPT charge controller. It is a multi voltage range
device with unique features.The same device can be used for charging 1 battery (12V ) to a battery bank of 4x12V
(48V) in series.The device automatically detects and configures itself to the connected battery bank.The high Voc
range (open circuit voltage) of the device makes it easier to group the PV panels conveniently.The maximum
power point tracking (MPPT) technology of the charge controller optimizes the maximum power production
from the connected PV panel array.
SALIENT FEATURES
Compatible for 12V/24V/36V/48V battery bank Automatic disconnection of PV panels at night
Auto-detection and self setting of battery bank Over voltage and overload protection from PV panels
True 4 stage smart charging for prolonged battery life Protection for battery against hardware failures
(Bulk-Absorption-Float-Equalization) 16 menu user programmable function settings and
Programmable Initial limited ampere battery inbuilt settings keys
charging facility Grid power control to the connected inverter
Ultra-fast & efficient power point tracking (98.9%) (SMU-Solar Management Unit)
dsPIC33EP family micro controller based devices Forced grid to solar shifting facility
PV panel reverse polarity protection Multifunction status display

SPECIFICATIONS

Max. Applicable PV Panel Load & 12V / 1500 Wp / 120V Voc

Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) at different 24V / 2500 Wp / 165V Voc
battery banks
36V / 3500 Wp / 180V Voc
48V / 4500 Wp / 210V Voc

Nominal Battery Voltage 12V/24V/36/48 (Self Setting)

Maximum Charging Current (Rated Output) 80Amps

Battery charging stages Bulk-Absorption-Float-Equalization
98.9%

Standby Power Consumption <2W

Humidity 0 to 90% RH (No dew)

Operating temperature -20 degree to 65 degree C

Storage temperature -30 degree to 80 degree C

Overload Protection From PV Panel YES

Over Charge Protection YES

Panel Reverse Polarity Protection YES
Battery Reverse Polarity Protection Optional

Dimensions – L x W x H (mm) 345x213x142

Net Weight (Kgs) / Gross Weight (Kgs) 4.8Kgs/5.7Kgs
Connector Input/Output Terminal block

Display 2 x 16 LCDisplay

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 1 LED INDICATORS

2 2x16 LCD DISPLAY

KNOW YOUR DEVICE 3 SETTINGS BUTTON ( ) ENTER
NEON-80 HV Vers.7.7 4
4 SETTINGS BUTTON ( ) OFF
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5 SETTINGS BUTTON ( ) ON
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6 TERMINAL COVER

7 IN/OUT POWER TERMINALS

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LED
INDICATOR ON OFF BLINKING

BLUE Load is on SOLAR power Load is on GRID power

Battery LOW warning indication
SOLAR / GRID
(On battery power) (Applicable only if grid power is
to disconnect heavy loads
POWER STATUS connected to the inverter through
the charge controller)
GREEN
PV Panel voltage is higher PV Panel voltage is lower than
SOLAR PANEL
VOLTAGE
PRESENCE
than battery bank voltage battery bank voltage OR PV panel
connection is not ready
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RED
Solar charging current Solar charging current is below Fast blinking indicates BULK charging
SOLAR CHARGING is above 2 amps 2 amps
STATUS Slow blinking indicates ABSORPTION charging
(charging is still going on in low amps) Steady LED indicates FLOAT charging

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

1) PV Panel Grouping: Group the PV panel array using standard Solar MC4 connectors and parallel
connectors as to the recommended grouping example chart provided. Good quality weather proof solar DC
cables must be used (4sq,6sq,10sq).
2) Battery Bank Setup: If more than one battery is used, Connect the batteries with 16sq.mm/10 sq.mm
interlinking cables and tight them well. Check each battery separately for specific gravity, same terminal volt
and good backup.Do not use old and new batteries together, either in parallel or in series.
3) MPPT Charge controller installation: Mount the MPPT charge controller vertically on the wall using
the wall mounting clamp provided.
Avoid mounting on wet walls.
Avoid exposure to rain, dusty area, direct sun light or in area having high temperature.
Use 25 sq.mm/16 Sq.mm standard electric cables below 1.5 metre length as battery wires, red colour for
positive connection and black for negative. Remove the connection terminal cover of the charger.
Connect the battery wires with correct polarity to the desired battery bank. (Reverse polarity will spoil the
device) Three LED Indicators and cooling fan of the device starts functioning for 5 seconds and goes off.
MPPT Charge controller starts scanning the connected battery bank voltage and automatically configures
itself to that particular volt. Display shows the voltage of the connected battery bank and maximum
applicable range of PV panel Voc limit for the connected battery bank.When the charger is connected
on deeply discharged battery banks it will configure to low level battery voltage and results malfunction of the
device.
Ensure the displayed battery bank voltage and connected battery bank voltage is same
when the charge controller is powered ON.
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 NEON-80 HV Vers.7.7
Connect the cables from PV panels to the solar positive and negative terminals of the charge controller. If
the PV panel voltage and polarity is correct green LED indicator on the front panel glows on. When the
detected PV panel voltage is higher than the connected battery bank voltage red LED indicator glows on
indicating battery charging.

device detects more than 2Amp charging current to the battery, charging LED (RED) glows on.

availability.
When the connected battery voltage reaches GRID to SOLAR preset voltage (default 14.2V) the Blue LED
on the front panel glows ON indicating the battery is nearly full charge and ready to use the connected
load either directly from the battery or through a connected inverter.
Automatic Grid power/ Solar Power Changeover function using MPPT charge controller
(Converting a Home Inverter to a Smart Solar Inverter - Solar Management Unit - SMU )
Remove the connected grid phase input wire from the the inverter and connect to the ‘PHASE IN’ terminal of
the charge controller.Connect another wire from the ‘PHASE OUT’ terminal of the charger to the input phase
connector of the inverter.
Automatic Solar to Grid / Grid to Solar changeover function
In default mode MPPT charge controller is in AUTO BYPASS "ON" mode.
If it is in "OFF" mode press and hold ( ) ON button on the front panel for 2 seconds to turn it ON.
What happens if Auto Bypass Mode is in "ON" mode
Charger disconnects grid power to connected inverter when the battery volt goes above GRID to SOLAR
preset voltage. (default 14.2V per battery). Display shows INV MODE ON , AUTO BYPASS ON and
LOAD ON SOLAR indicator LED on the front panel (blue) glows on.
Charger connects grid power to the connected inverter when the battery volt goes below SOLAR to GRID
preset voltage. (default 11.5V per battery). Display shows INV MODE OFF, AUTO BYPASS ON and
LOAD ON SOLAR indicator LED on the front panel (blue) goes off.
To turn "OFF" automatic bypass function of the charger press and hold ( ) OFF button on the front panel
for 2 seconds.
What happens if Auto Bypass function is in "OFF" mode
Charger reconnects grid power to the connected inverter. Displays shows INV MODE OFF, AUTO BYPASS
MODE OFF. In this mode inverter will be always on grid power.
What is the Forced Grid to Solar Shifting feature.
This feature helps the customers using the charge controller as SMU. (solar management unit - converting a
normal inverter to solar inverter) When connected battery voltage is at low level (after sunset or in dim sun light)
a sudden heavy load on connected inverter drops the battery voltage below the preset solar to grid changeover
volt and the charge controller shifts the connected inverter load to grid power. It will only be shifted back
to solar mode automatically the very next day when battery is fully charged.If the battery terminal voltage is
above the solar to grid preset voltage (default 11.5v) the inverter load can be shifted back to solar mode again
by pressing and holding ( ) ENTER button for 3 seconds.
Multifunction display status
E-TODAY : Indicates everyday total solar energy production from the MPPT charge controller in units.
:This value disappears overnight and is added to total energy production in Units on the next day.
UNITS :Total solar energy produced from the solar charge controller in units from the day of installation.
This value resets when goes over 999 units or when battery power to MPPT is disconnected.
BAT VOLT :Indicates terminal voltage status of the connected battery bank.
SPV AMP :Indicates available PVpanel input current (Amp) from the connected solar panels.
SPV VOLT :Indicates available PV panel input voltage from the connected solar panels.
WATTS : Indicates currently available solar power in watts from the connected solar panels.
CHG AMP :Indicates current flow (Amp) from the charge controller to the battery and connected load in live.
How MPPT charge controller drives the connected Inverter (SMU)
Charge controller is provided with a relay inside to connect and disconnect grid power to inverter monitoring
the terminal volt of the battery.When the battery terminal volt rises up to 14.2V (adjustable) charger
disconnects grid power to the inverter and the load on it starts running on battery power (solar power). When
the solar charging current stops load will be working from the battery bank and the battery voltage goes
down. When it reaches 11.5V (adjustable) the device reconnects AC mains (grid power) to inverter and the

warning indication to remove heavy load on inverter.

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 EXAMPLES FOR GROUPING OF PV PANELS NEON-80 HV Vers.7.7
Note: For maximum MPPT performance we recommend Voc of at least double the
battery bank voltage. When grouping PV Panels in series maximum Voc
must be under the specified limit for each battery bank as mentioned below.
Max.PV Panel Max.PV Panels
Battery
Bank Volt Voltage PV Panels used in Watts Applicable in
Range (Voc) Watts

1) 47Voc (375W PANEL) X 2PANEL IN SERIES = 94Voc = 750W

12V 120V 2 STRINGS IN PARALLEL =1500W 1500W

2) 55Voc (550W PANEL) X 2PANEL IN SERIES = 110Voc = 1100W

48 Voc (375W PANEL) X 3 PANEL IN SERIES = 144Voc =

24V 165V 2500W
1125W X 2 STRINGS IN PARALLEL = 2250W

48 Voc (360W PANEL) X 3 PANEL IN SERIES = 144Voc = 3500W

36V 180V 1080W X 3 STRINGS IN PARALLEL = 3240W

1) 36 Voc (260W PANEL) X 5 PANEL IN SERIES = 180Voc =

1300W X 3 STRINGS IN PARALLEL = 3900W
48V 210V 4500W

2) 47 Voc (375W PANEL) X 4 PANEL IN SERIES = 188Voc =

1500W X 3 STRINGS IN PARALLEL = 4500W

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Lead Acid Batteries Produce Hydrogen Gas Which is Highly Flammable
1) Never use a flame or any kind of spark producing device near fully charged batteries as it may cause
an explosion of the batteries and fire hazard (eg: Checking battery water level under a candle flame,
spark from metal cutter or spark from loose contact of battery connecting wires).
2) Maintenance of the batteries and pv panel array at regular intervals make the solar power system
trouble free and fresh.
3) Solar panels should be grouped in such a way that the maximum Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) of the
panels connected in series should not exceed the Maximum PV panel voltage recommended for each
Battery Banks.
4) Safety precautions must be taken while grouping and connecting PV panels to the charge controller
with high Voc input. (500 Volt DC current from the PV panel is highly dangerous. Never touch the
terminals without safety glows).
5) Extreme care should be taken while connecting High voltage solar power systems.
6) Earthing and wiring of high power solar system must be done under the supervision of a qualified
electrical engineer.
7) Never connect the PV panel connection to the battery input or the connection of the batteries to the
PV input.
8) Never connect any of the grid line to any of the DC (PV or Battery) connection terminals.
9) The installation and use must comply with the local safety instructions and standards in force.
10) We disclaim all responsibility and liability for damage, costs or losses resulting from an installation
that does not comply with the instructions, a faulty operation or inadequate maintenance.
11) The use of the charger is in any case under the responsibility of the customer.
12) This equipment is neither designed nor guaranteed to installations used for vital medical care nor any
other critical installation entailing potential risks of damage to people or to the environment.

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 EXAMPLES OF CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
1500W/12V OFF GRID SOLAR POWER PLANT

47Voc 375W PV PANELS

ASHAPOWER
CHARGE CONTROLLER
LOAD GRID

INVERTER
BAT IN IN OUT
P N P

P N N P

7 8 9 10 11

1 2 3 4 5 6

12V BATTERY BANK

Total Voc 94V (1 X 12V BATTERY)

Total Watts 1500W

Max PV.Panel Applicable in Watts : 1500W

Max PV Voc Range 120V

2400W/24V OFF GRID SOLAR POWER PLANT

47 Voc, 400W PV PANELS

ASHAPOWER
CHARGE CONTROLLER
LOAD GRID

INVERTER
BAT IN IN OUT
P N P

P N N P

7 8 9 10 11

1 2 3 4 5 6

Total Voc 144V

Total Watts 2400W

Max PV.Panel Applicable in Watts : 2500W 24V BATTERY BANK

Max PV Voc Range : 165V (2 X 12V BATTERY)

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 3KW/36V OFF GRID SOLAR POWER PLANT

ASHAPOWER
CHARGE CONTROLLER
LOAD GRID
INVERTER
BAT IN IN OUT

55Voc, 485W PV PANELS

P N P

P N N P
7 8 9 10 11

1 2 3 4 5 6

Total Voc 165V

Total Watts 2910W
36V BATTERY BANK
Max PV.Panel Applicable in Watts : 3500W
(3 X 12V BATTERY)
Max PV Voc Range 180V

4280W/48V OFF GRID SOLAR POWER PLANT

49 Voc, 535W PV PANELS

ASHAPOWER
CHARGE CONTROLLER
LOAD GRID

INVERTER
BAT IN IN OUT
P N P

P N N P

7 8 9 10 11

1 2 3 4 5 6

Total Voc 196V

Total Watts 4280W

Max PV.Panel Applicable in Watts : 4500W 48V BATTERY BANK

(4 X 12V BATTERY)
Max PV Voc Range : 210V

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING NEON-80HV Vers.7.7

ERROR
CODE DESCRIPTION SOLUTION

PV PANEL VOLTAGE PV PANEL VOLTAGE IS NOT IN THE SPECIFIED LIMIT. CHECK FOR PV PANEL GROUPING.
EV
ERROR REFER PV PANEL GROUPING MANUAL PROVIDED.

BATTERY BANK VOLTAGE CONNECTED BATTERY BANK VOLTAGE IS NOT IN THE SPECIFIED LIMIT. CHECK FOR
EB
ERROR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES LOOSE CONNECTION OF JUMPER WIRES AND NUMBER OF
BATTERIES.

ET CONNECTED PV PANEL CAPACITY (WATTS) IS NOT IN THE SPECIFIED LIMIT OR CHECK

HIGH TEMPERATURE
FOR THE FUNCTION OF THE COOLING FAN.

LIGHTNING MAY CAUSE HARDWARE FAILURE. IF CONTINUOUS BEEP SOUND AND

ERROR MESSAGE EM IS SEEN, CHECK FOR LOOSE CONTACT OF BATTERY
CONNECTORS OR FAULTY BATTERIES.DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT THE BATTERY
EM HARDWARE ERROR WIRES FROM THE DEVICE. IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS CONTACT THE INSTALLER FOR
SERVICE ASSISTANCE.
IF MPPT IS MOUNTED ON A WET WALL, EARTH LEAKAGE MAY CAUSE ISSUES.
UN MOUNT THE DEVICE AND ISOLATE IT FROM THE WALL BY MOUNTING ON A WOODEN OR
PVC BOARD.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ACTIVATION OF INITIAL LIMITED AMPERE BATTERY CHARGING

AND EQUALIZATION CHARGING
1. What is initial limited ampere battery charging in MPPT charge controller ?
Maximum recommended charging current for a solar C10 lead acid battery is up to 20% of its Ah.
Batteries used in solar power system is often discharged below 11.5V every day. So it is recommended to start
initial charging with limited ampere instead of charging with maximum capacity of the charge controller.
Eg: Maximum recommended charging current for a 12V,150Ah lead acid solar battery is 30 Amp. If such a
battery is connected to MPPT charger delivering above 30 amps, the excess ampere entering the battery
can be controlled in the initial charging stage by activating initial limited ampere battery charging feature.
On activating this feature charger delivers only 20% of the connected battery Ah. ie.30 amps to the battery.
Four options are given to control the initial charging limit. In default the charge controller
is set in option "0" without any ampere limiting in charging.
Option 1. Ampere Limiting based on grid to solar load shifting voltage
In this mode battery charging ampere is limited in the initial charging stage up to the preset limit of grid
to solar load shifting voltage.(eg.If grid to solar load shifting voltage is set to 14.2V charge controller limits
the charging current up to this voltage at the rate of 20% of the Ah of the connected battery.There after
the entire current is shared between the connected inverter load and battery charging.
Option 2. Ampere limiting based on bulk charging voltage
In this mode also, battery charging ampere is limited in the initial charging stage and the limiting is stopped
when bulk charging stops. There after the entire current is shared between the connected inverter load and
battery charging.
Option 3. Daily bulk charging with limited ampere
If the battery is still in float charging mode in the morning, the charge controller will not limit the charging
current and the entire ampere will enter the battery.So it is recommended to set the option 3 to start daily
bulk charging with limited amps.
Option 4. Daily bulk charging without ampere limiting
For daily bulk charging without ampere limitation select option 4

MPPT charge controllers are sun light dependent devices and they can’t deliver high ampere in the morning.
They start to charge the batteries in low ampere early in the morning. As the terminal volt of the battery
increases, charge controller shifts the connected inverter load to solar power mode and the current is shared
between connected load and for battery charging.Hence the activation of limited ampere charging is not
necessary in low ampere charge controllers connected with high Ah batteries.
eg: If the charge controller delivers more than 30amp current in starting stage and the connected battery is
below 150Ah it is recommended to activate limited ampere charging option.

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2. What is Equalization charging in MPPT charge controller
When a lead acid battery is left in discharged state for extended periods of time, non-removable sulphate
crystals are formed on the surface of battery plates that reduce the charging and discharging capacity of the
battery. Equalization charging is an over charging process of lead-acid batteries above their recommended
charging voltage, to remove sulfation and bring all cells of the battery to similar levels by increasing the
voltage to 2.50V/cell or 10 percent higher than the recommended charging voltage. Equalization charging
also equalize acid stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of stationary
batteries than at the top level. Battery experts recommend periodic equalization charging to keep the
batteries healthy (once in every three month).
SMF, VRLA, AGM, GEL Batteries.
SMF (sealed maintenance free), SLA (Sealed lead acid) and VRLA (Valve regulated lead acid) batteries are
same. Its 2 types of cells are (AGM (Absorbed glass mat) and GEL cells. They are maintenance free batteries
which do not require regular water filling, its composition of electrodes and electrolyte is same as flooded lead
acid batteries. These batteries do not need to be kept upright as the electrolyte is in the form of gel or paste).
Un-attended equalization charging of old battery is risky as there is chance for over heating of
battery plates, overflowing of electrolyte and damaging of batteries.
Remove all loads from the batteries before starting equalization charging. Fill all the battery cells with distilled
water in the required level. It is better to remove all the lids of the batteries before starting equalization
charging as the batteries will begin gassing and bubbling vigorously at the peak stage of boost charging.
Ensure the batteries are installed in a good ventilated area. Even a spark from a metal cutter, loose contact of
battery wires may cause fire hazard and explosion of batteries. During equalization charging, check the
changes in the specific gravity of acid of each cells every hour and stop charging if the gravity and voltage of
cells no longer rises during the gassing stage. Further improvement of the cell is not possible and continued
charging will spoil batteries.

Enabling limited ampere charging in MPPT charge controller.

Enter settings menu 14. AMP-LT (Follow function settings page in user manual)

Enabling equalization charging in MPPT charge controller.

In default condition equalization charging will be active once in a month
Enter settings menu and configure following settings for enabling equalization charging.
4.EQLZ-V : Set the upper limit of equalization voltage.
As the equalization is an over charging process, ask a battery expert before setting the maximum applicable
upper voltage limit. Blind settings will spoil the batteries.
5.BVLC-V : Select the battery low voltage level to start equalization charging based on battery terminal
volt. (Configure a value slightly less than inverter's low voltage cut off to avoid frequent equalization charging)
6.N-DAYS : Set period of Equalization charging.
N-DAYS = 0 =>Disables all modes of Equalization charging
N-DAYS = 1 =>Equalization charging starts every alternate days
N-DAYS = 2 =>Equalization charging starts every 2 days
………………………………………………………………………………..
N-DAYS = 30 => Once in a month (Recommended)
N-DAYS = 90 => Once in 3 months
N-DAYS = 180 => Once in 6 months
It is recommended to preset 14th Menu AMP-LT (initial limited ampere charging) in mode “2” if
equalization charging is activated.This option is recommended because system will not shift from grid to
solar mode till the equalization charging is completed which helps to rise battery terminal voltage
gradually and attains maximum gravity of electrolyte and gets good backup from batteries.

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 CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS OF ASHAPOWER MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER Vers.7.7
CAUTION
 DO NOT TRY TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS
OF THE DEVICE BLINDLY TO AVOID MALFUNCTION
AND HAZARDOUS RESULT

Note: Before changing the default settings values of the device, refer user guide of the connected battery and ensure the maximum ampere and voltage
applicable for battery type and brand. This device is designed for direct charging of ( LEAD-ACID,SMF, GEL) batteries.Blind settings may cause severe damage to the
batteries and charge controller. Default values given are for lead acid C10 grade solar batteries.To reset to default settings enter settings menu 16 (F-RST
factory reset ) and change the value to "1". (Refer function settings page of user manual)
How to enter settings mode of MPPT charge controller.
Connect the charge controller to the desired battery bank. Consecutive pressing of the ENTER button ( ) displays the existing function settings of the charger.
Note down the default settings before changing. Accessing settings menu allows the user to customise and calibrate the charge controller
To enter setup mode, press OFF button ( ) first and press ENTER button ( ) also for 3 seconds without releasing OFF button.Charger enters Setup mode displaying
version number and model name. Press the ENTER button to scroll through the various setup menu as given in the function settings page. Use the ON button ( )
to increase and the OFF button ( ) to decrease the default values.When kept idle for 5 seconds or gone through all settings menu the device saves the changes
and goes to normal mode.
When default settings are changed charge controller will be in Auto bypass OFF mode. To turn ON the Auto bypass mode press and hold UP button ( ) for 2 seconds.
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ASHAPOWER SOLAR MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER FUNCTION SETTINGS Vers.7.7

RANGE
MENU TYPE DESCRIPTION
MIN DEFAULT MAX
Limit the float charging voltage recommended for the batteries. This
FLOAT-V value varies in different types of batteries. Default value given is for C10
1 Battery float SETTINGS 13.0V 13.8V 15.5V
grade solar lead acid batteries. For SMF and Gel batteries this value is
charging limit between 13.0V to 13.8V. Refer battery user manual to change the value
Limit the absorption charging voltage limit for the connected
ABSN-V batteries.Default value given is for C10 grade lead acid batteries.
2 Battery Absorption SETTINGS 13.5V 14.3V 16.5V
(Whenever the battery voltage goes below the float voltage limit
charging limit system goes to absorption mode and goes back to float level)

Limit the maximum bulk charging voltage recommended for the

batteries.This value varies in different types of batteries.Default value
BULK-V 13.5V 14.5V 16.5V
3 Battery bulk SETTINGS given is for C10 grade solar Lead acid batteries.For SMF and Gel
batteries this value is between 13.5V to 14.5V (Refer battery user manual
charging limit
before changing)

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 ASHAPOWER SOLAR MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER FUNCTION SETTINGS Vers.7.7
RANGE
MENU TYPE DESCRIPTION
MIN DEFAULT MAX
(Never try to equalize sealed (SMF,SLA,GEL) batteries). Limit the
EQLZ-V maximum voltage required to boost the lead acid batteries. Equalization
4 Battery equalization 14.0V 14.8V 16.5V

Battery equalization
is an over charging of battery above their recommended bulk charging

charging settings
upper volt limit voltage to equalize terminal volt of all cells (see reference in manual)

BVLC-V Select the battery low volt level to activate auto equalization based on
5 Battery equalization battery volt.(Select a volt limit just below the inverter low volt cutoff level 9.0V 10.5V 13.0V
lower volt limit to control frequent equalization)
N-DAYS
"0" "30" 180
Select the equalization Select the number of days to activate periodic equalization
6 period in days
day day day

Limit the charging current to the battery if needed. (maximum charging

MAX - AMP current is recommended as 20% of the Ah of a single 12V lead acid battery.
7 Set the output ampere of SETTINGS Eg: for a 150Ah battery, 30 ampere is the maximum charging 4A 80A 80A
MPPT charge controller
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current recommended. Refer battery user manual before changing the value

GRID-TO- SOLAR If grid power is connected to inverter through MPPT to shift the load
8 Set grid power mode to SETTINGS automatically from grid power to battery power (solar power) set the 12.0V 14.2V 16.5V
solar mode shifting volt changeover battery voltage preferred

SOLAR-TO-GRID
Set the changeover battery voltage preferred to change the load
9.0V 11.5V 16.5V
9 Set solar power to grid SETTINGS automatically from solar power (battery power) to grid power
power shifting voltage

BLOW-LED Blinking of blue LED indicates low battery volt. Set this value above the LB 11.7V 16.5V
10 Battery low volt SETTINGS value given in the 9th menu SOLAR-TO- GRID changeover volt limit
warning limit

BATTERY-AH Set the Ah of the connected battery bank to limit the bulk charging
11 Set the Ah of the SETTINGS time Eg: If 2 X 150Ah battery is connected in series set the value 150Ah 10Ah 150Ah 600Ah
connected battery and if connected in parallel set as 300Ah

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 ASHAPOWER MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER FUNCTION SETTINGS. (continued) (Vers.7.7)
RANGE
MENU TYPE DESCRIPTION
MIN DEFAULT MAX

When MPPT charging is going on connect a true RMS DC clamp

CAL-AMP meter ( Fluke brand is better ) over the positive battery wire and ensure
CALIBRATION the same reading is seen on the MPPT display.Calibrate and correct if
12 Ampere calibration
there is difference.If the reading is less in clamp meter increase 2 or 70 100 150
setting of the charger
3points using UP button and save changes.If the reading is high in the
clamp meter decrease 2 or 3 points and save the changes.Repeat
the charging process till both display shows same reading

CAL-VOLT Note the battery volt reading on the MPPT display.Measure battery
13 Volt calibration CALIBRATION terminal volt using a true RMS DC voltmeter.If there is difference - - -
setting of the charger in reading UP or DOWN the default value till both readings are equal

A) Select option "0" to stop all initial limited ampere battery charging

AMP-LT B) Select option "1" for initial limited ampere charging upto the
Settings for initial preset volt of 8 the menu. (Grid to solar shifting volt 14.2V default)
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limited ampere charging C) Select option "2" for initial limited amp charging up to the preset
volt of 3rd menu. (Bulk charging limit 14.8V default) Charger releases
- "0" , ,
"1" "2" "3"
14 SETTINGS ZERO
( Initial Charging ampere is ampere limiting when bulk charging ends (float charging starts) "4"
limited to 20% of the D) Select option "3" for daily bulk charging with limited ampere even if
Ah of the connected battery ) the charger is in float charging mode
E) Select option "4" for daily bulk charging without ampere limit
even if the charger is in float charging mode

, "0"
S-MODE
A) Option " 1 " Grid to Solar changeover function depends on solar presence
- "1" "1"
SETTINGS
15 Grid to solar/Solar to grid B) Option " 0 " Grid to Solar/Solar to grid changeover function depends on
shifting dependency battery terminal voltage

F-RST "0"
16 Factory Reset SETTINGS To reset all settings to default settings -
ZERO "1"
CONVERTING A NORMAL INVERTER TO A SMART SOLAR INVERTER
USING SMU MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER
Before starting it is better to make a plan of your solar energy needs and ensure your existing inverter and
batteries are suitable for solar application. When a battery is charged with limited charging ampere (6Amp to
10Amp ) for long hours it delivers good energy backup. Solar charging and discharging is a daily process with
high current from solar panels. We get only 4 to 5 hours average sun light in a day and have to charge the
batteries in this time. C10 grade solar batteries above 100 Ah have the capacity to handle high current charging
and discharging. Usually inverter batteries are either C20 grade or C10 grade normal batteries. An inverter
battery is always connected to grid power and continuously charging the batteries in limited ampere for
long hours (6AMP to 10AMP) and gives good back up. That is why we don't get enough backup from normal
batteries when charged from solar power with high current. If we use normal batteries for solar charging with
limited charging current they can't be fully charged before evening. So always insist on C10 grade solar
batteries for solar applications. Now check your home inverter is provided with a grid charging ON/OFF switch.
Most of the branded normal type inverters are not provided with a grid charging ON/OFF switch on them. When
we use this type of normal inverter in solar off-grid system it will charge batteries from grid power and we do
not get actual solar benefit.Customers use external grid changeover relay systems to overcome this problem.
HOW THE CHARGE CONTROLLER DRIVES THE CONNECTED INVERTER
Most of the SMU type solar MPPT charge controllers are provided with an inbuilt relay to control grid power
to the inverter.Remove grid power phase wire from your inverter and connect to PHASE IN terminal of
MPPT.Connect a wire from the PHASE OUT terminal of MPPT to the PHASE IN terminal of the inverter. (Never
connect the neutral wire of grid power to any connectors of MPPT). When charging starts terminal volt of the
battery rises to the preset voltage 14.2 V (this value is adjustable) MPPT disconnects the AC mains to the
inverter and the connected load on the inverter works on battery power (solar power). when the battery
terminal volt goes down (in the evening or cloudy sky) and reaches 11.5 V (this value is adjustable) MPPT
reconnect grid power to the inverter. If your inverter is a normal type without a grid charging disabling switch
it will charge the batteries and we don't get the solar benefit. To overcome this it is better to limit the load on
the inverter and keep the battery terminal volt always high. Some customers use solar power only in the
day time and shift the load to AC mains by keeping the shifting to AC mains voltage 12.0 V or more. Fitting an
external grid change over the relay system for bypassing grid power directly to load is also applicable. If we
use an inverter with a grid charging ON/OFF switch we can keep the switch in off position to avoid charging
from the grid. Only on cloudy days we can keep the switch in on position and charge the batteries from grid
power.

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