Patented Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology allows Solar Boost 6024H to increase charge current up to 30% or more compared to conventional charge controllers. Don't waste money by throwing PV power away! Get the power you paid for with a Solar Boost Charge Controller.Solar Boost 6024H is specially designed to receive a high voltage 36V or 48V PV array input, and charge a 12V or 24V battery at up to 60A. A high efficiency DC-DC voltage converter combined with MPPT technology allows Solar Boost 6024H to provide a cost effective solution for installations where the PV array must be located far from the batteries and charge controller. High voltage input reduces both wiring expense and wiring power loss.Solar Boost 6024H also provide an advanced fully automatic three stage charge control system to ensure the battery is properly and fully charged, resulting in enhanced battery performance with less battery maintenance. An equalize function is also included to periodically condition liquid electrolyte lead-acid batteries.An optional user friendly digital display is available to monitor PV charge performance. Optional temperature compensation of charge voltage is also available to further improve charge control and battery performance.
Features
- Patented MPPT Technology Increases Charge Current up to 30% or more!
- Special High Voltage Input design accepts 36V or 48V Solar Module Arrays
- Charges 12V or 24V Batteries at up to 60A output charge current
- Three Stage Charge Control Optimizes Charge Parameters to Battery Size & Type
- Electronic Current Limit Prevents Overload or Nuisance Fuse Blow
- Available Digital Display Monitors PV Charge Performance
- Durable Powder Coat Finish & Conformal Coated Electronics Resist Corrosion
- Fully Protected Against Excess Current, Temperature, Transient Voltage & Polarity
- Full 36 Month Limited Warranty, Optional Extended Coverage Available
- ETL Listed to UL STD. 1741, Certified to CAN/CSA STD. E335-1/2E, CE Labeled
How Do Solar Boost Controllers Increase Charge Current?
Solar Boost charge controllers increase charge current by operating the PV module in a manner that allows the module to produce all the power it is capable of. A conventional charge controller simply connects the module to the battery when the battery is discharged. When the 75W module in this example is connected directly to a battery charging at 12 volts its power production is artificially limited to about 53 watts. This wastes a whopping 22 watts or nearly 30% of the available power!Patented MPPT technology used in the Solar Boost 6024H operates quite differently. The Solar Boost 6024H continually calculates the module's maximum power voltage, in this case 17 volts per module. It then operates the modules at their maximum power voltage to extract maximum power. The higher power at high voltage extracted from the modules is converted to battery voltage through a high efficiency DC-DC converter, then provided to the battery as increased charge current.The actual charge current increase you will see varies primarily with module temperature and battery voltage. In comfortable temperatures, current increase typically varies between 10 to 25%, with 30% or more easily achieved with a discharged battery and cooler temperatures. What you can be sure of is that Solar Boost charge controllers will deliver the highest charge current possible for a given set of operating conditions.
Shipping Weight: 9.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 13" x 11" x 5"
Specifications for Solar Boost 6024H
Output Current Rating
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60 Amp Maximum
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Nominal Battery Voltage
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12 / 24VDC Field Selectable
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Nominal PV Voltage
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36VDC / 48VDC (3 or 4 series modules) Field Selectable
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PV Open Circuit Voltage
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140VDC Maximum
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Standby Power Consumption
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30mA Typical
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Charge On Power Consumption
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190 / 120mA @ 12 / 24VDC (with fan operating)
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Charge Algorithm
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3 stage charge. Acceptance/Float transition based on charge current matched to battery amp-hours. Can accept external shunt signal for optimal charge control with widely varying loads. Selectable for 2 stage charge.
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Acceptance Voltage Setpoint
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13–16VDC / 26–32VDC
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Float Voltage Setpoint
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0–2VDC / 0–4VDC < Acceptance
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Equalization Voltage Acceptance
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+ 1.0 / 2.0VDC
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Voltage Step-down
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Cannot operate as conventional 12VDC or 24VDC charge controller, must operate in high voltage input / low voltage output step-down mode
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Temperature Compensation
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Optional temperature sensor adjusts charge voltage setpoint based on measured battery temperature. Field selectable slope, –5.0mV/°C/cell (lead-acid), or –2.0mV/°C/cell (NiCd)
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Power Conversion Efficiency
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95% @ 28 Volt 50 Amp Output
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Cabinet Dimensions
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10”H x 8¾”W x 3½”D (25.5cm x 22.6cm x 8.74cm)
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Digital Display
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Available in the unit, as a remote, or both. Shows PV input current, output charge current, battery voltage, charge mode and state of charge. Remote display mounts in standard duplex box, includes 25 foot (7.6m) cable. Maximum cable length to 300 feet (91.4m).
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Digital Display Range/Accuracy
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Voltmeter, 70.0VDC / ±0.30% F.S. Ammeter, 60.0A / ±0.50% F.S.
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Specified Temperature Range
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0 to +40 (Extended range -40C to +60C, will operate but may not meet spec. – see Technical Bulletin 100206)
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