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SB4I  30 amp Industrial Solar Charge Controller  with negative line Load Disconnect.

Connects between the solar panel and batteries to protect against overcharging and battery damage.

 

High specification Solar Charge Controller for Industrial and off-grid applications.

 

Essential protection from battery overcharging

 

Ensures the maximum charge possible into the batteries.

 

Automatic load disconnect/reconnect.

 

Heatsink not in contact with mounting surface for a safer installation.

 

Low heat dissapation.

 

LED Charge Status indicator.

 

LED Load Status indicator.

 

Push button, manual  load disconnect/reconnect.

 

RS232 serial output for data logging.

 

Fully automatic operation.

 

No setting up routine.

 

Ring terminals for secure cable connections.

 

Optional remote display unit.
The remote display unit indicates the solar panel current, the Load current, the battery voltage level and the charge mode. It can be up to 10 meters from the controller. Simple two wire connection. Compact design with hidden cable entry.


Both the SB4I Charge Controller and the optional Remote Display are easy to install and fully automatic in use.

They offer high reliability and are supplied with full instructions and a  2 year warranty.

Battery Voltage Range

6.5 to 17

Volts

Solar Current

30

Amps max

Load Current

30

Amps max

Battery types

Gel and liquid

Lead acid

Dimensions

145w123h45d

mm

Weight

400

g

Display

Yellow LED

Flashes when charging,

ON when charged.

Green LED

ON with load

Controls

Push button

Load ON/OFF

Charge modes

Boost

For 2hrs or until battery reaches 14.4V. Boost mode recommences if battery falls below 12.4V, or if solar current falls to zero.

PWM

14.4V. Boost and PWM for 2hrs max

Float

13.8V

Other modes

No solar

Night-time or dark mode.

Overcurrent

Max current exceeded. Charge stops for 2hrs.

Error

Battery faulty

Cooling

Excessive heat

Charge stops for 2 hrs.

Load disconnect

11.1

Volts

Load reconnect

12.5

Volts

PWM frequency

30

Hz

Self consumption

5.5

mA

Energy  Loss

at full current

< 6

Watts

Maximum solar voltage

35

Volts

Regulation type

Series

Operating temperature

-10 to +50

Deg Celsius

Storage temperature

-20 to +60

Deg Celsius

Humidity

5 to 95

%

Case Material

    Recyclable plastic, black

Protection

    IP22

Connection type

    Ring  terminals, standard automotive.

Wire type

Up to 6

Sq mm, multi-strand

Wire length, battery

2

meters, Max

Wire length, solar panel

10

meters, Max

Fixing

    Wall mounted. Fixed with two screws