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A
Controller for Virtually any DC Charging Source
The
C40 has long been the mainstay of Xantrex (Trace Engineering)
charge controller line-up, its versatility and reliability
have made it an industry standard. Now the C40 is
joined by two companion controllers, the C35 and C60.
All three of these fully solid state, microprocessor-driven
controllers are UL and cUL listed. C Series controllers
may be configured for PV battery charging, or DC load
control or DC diversion operation. Whatever the charging
source, a C Series controller is sure to meet your
DC controller needs.
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STANDARD
FEATURES
- Silent Microprocessor
Control
All C Series controllers have a powerful microprocessor
at their core which increases system performance and
maximizes battery life. They are fully solid state
and operate silently.
- PWM Charge Performance
C Series controllers all use Pulse Width Modulation
(PWM) charging profiles which are designed to provide
a full charge to your battery while, at the same time,
minimize gassing which can shorten battery life.
- 3-Stage Battery
Charging
All C Series controllers automatically initiate
a 3-stage battery charging cycle. Bulk, Absorption,
and Float modes are used to ensure that voltage and
current settings accurately match the batteries' actual
state of charge. This means fast-as-possible charging
and extended battery life. An auto equalize mode can
be easily switched off when the controller is used
with sealed batteries. C Series controllers are factory
set for solar PV battery charging operation.
- Field
Adjustable
There
are a number of field configurable, user adjustments
for C Series controllers. C35 and C60's can only be
set for 12 or 24 VDC operation. The C40 may be configured
for 12, 24 or 48 volt systems. Bulk and Float voltage
set points are user adjustable which allows use with
a wide variety of battery technologies including;
flooded lead acid, gel, and absorbed glass mat. In
addition, there are manually selectable settings for
Nicad batteries.
- DC Load Controller
Mode
When used as a load controller, the C Series will
automatically turn a DC load on or off at predetermined
battery voltage settings. Both LVD (low voltage disconnect)
and LVR (low voltage reconnect) set points are user
adjustable.
- DC Diversion Mode
In this mode, all power, which is not used to
maintain a full charge on the batteries, is diverted
to a "load dump" such as water or space
heaters. Diversion mode is used to regulate microhydro
and wind turbine systems which need a constant load.
- LED Status Indicator
A simple to read, multi-color LED indicates operating
status and is standard on all C Series controllers.
- UL and cUL Listed
C Series controllers are listed by UL to exacting
UL 1741 and cUL CSA 22.2 107.1-95 standards. C Series
controllers are also CE compliant (European countries)
and are designed to CTIK standards (Australia). Their
current ratings are real world and do not have to
be derated to comply with USA NEC 125% overcurrent
requirements.
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OPTIONAL
FEATURES
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LCD Digital Display
CM, CMR/50 or CMR/100-A back-lit meter which
continuously displays: battery voltage, DC amperage,
cumulative amp hours and amp hours since last reset.
CM mounts on front of C Series, C35, C40 and C60,
charge controllers. The remote meters CMR/50 and
CMR/100 use simple telephone type plug-in connectors.
50 ft. (15 m) or 100 ft. (30 m) cable included.
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Temperature Compensation
BTS/15
or BTS/35
- Monitors
battery temperature and adjusts charging voltage
for maximum performance. A 15 ft. (4.5 m) or
35 ft. (11 m) cable with standard telephone
type connectors is included.
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WARRANTY
Two years workmanship and materials. |
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Model |
C35
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C40
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C60
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| Voltage
Configurations |
12
VDC |
24
VDC |
12
VDC |
24
VDC |
48
VDC |
12
VDC |
24
VDC |
| Maximum
PV Array Open Circuit |
55
VDC |
55
VDC |
125
VDC |
125
VDC |
125
VDC |
55
VDC |
55
VDC |
| Charging/Load
Current @ 25 °C |
35
amps DC continuous |
40
amps DC continuous |
60
amps DC Continuous |
| Recommended
Breaker Size With Recommended Wire Size in Conduit |
60
amps DC, #6 AWG |
60
amps DC, #6 AWG |
60
amps DC
(100% continuous duty cycle),
#6 AWG (90 °C rated) |
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General
specifications
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Maximum
Peak Current
Maximum Voltage Drop
Total Current Consumption
Charge Regulation Method |
85
amps intermittently-electronically protected
0.30 volts -charge control mode
While operating - 15 ma (typical), at idle - 3 ma
(tare)
Solid state, 3-stage (Bulk, Absorption and Float)
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). |
| Regulation
Adjustment Settings |
Charge
Control Mode Setup for: |
| Lead Acid
Battery |
12
Volt Configuration:
Float 12.5 - 14.5 VDC
Bulk 13.0 - 15.0 VDC
EQ +1 VDC above Bulk |
24
Volt Configuration:
Float 25.0 - 29.0 VDC
Bulk 26.0 - 30.0 VDC
EQ +2 VDC above Bulk |
48
Volt Configuration:
Float 50.0 - 58.0 VDC
Bulk 52.0 - 60.0 VDC
EQ +4 VDC above Bulk |
NiCad Type
Battery
(VDC above adjustment setting) |
Float
or Bulk (add 2 VDC) |
Float
or Bulk (add 4 VDC) |
Float
or Bulk (add 8 VDC) |
| Load Control
Mode |
Low
Voltage Reconnect (LVR) - Subtract 1 V (for 12
VDC systems), 2V (for 24 VDC systems), and 4 V
(for 48 VDC systems) from the Bulk setting.
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) - Subtract 2 V (for
12 VDC systems), 4 V (for 24 VDC systems), and
8V (for 48 VDC systems) from Float setting.
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Standard
Features
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Status Indicator
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Multicolor
LED indicates the operating/battery voltage status
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Low Voltage
disconnect
(Load Control Mode)
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User
selectable manual or automatic reconnection - includes
warning flash before disconnect and provides a "grace"
period.
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Equalization
Charge
(Charge Control Mode)
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User
selectable manual or automatic equalization (every
30 days)
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Short Circuit
Protection
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Fully
electronically protected with auto-reset
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| Field Adjustable
Control Setpoints (test points provided for high
accruacy) |
Two
user adjustable voltage setpoints for control of
loads or charging sources (settings retained if
battery is disconnected) |
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Options
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LCD
Meter Panel
(CM, CMR/25 CMR/50, CMR/100) |
Back-lit,
2-line, 32 character, alpha numeric liquid crystal
display panel for remote (CMR/XX) or front mounting
(CM) on the C Series controller. CMR/25 includes
25' (7.5 m) of cable. CMR/50 includes 50' (15 m)
of cable, CMR/100 includes 100' (30 m) of cable.
Displays: battery voltage, DC amperage, cumulative
amp hours, amp hours since last reset.
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| External
Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS/15, BTS/35) |
Provides
automatic adjustmentt of the charge control setpoints
to the battery temperature. BTS/15 is supplied with
15' (4.5 m) of cable, BTS/35 cable length is 35'
(11 m) |
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Physical
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Enclosure
Type
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Indoor,
ventilated, powder-coated steel with 3/4" and 1"
knockouts
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Specified
Temperature Range
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32
to 104 °F (0 to +40 °C)
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Allowed
Temperature Range
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-67
to 167 °F (-55 to +75 °C)
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Altitude
Limit (operating)
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15,000
feet (5,000 meters)
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Altitude
Limit (non-operating)
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50,000
feet (16,000 meters)
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Dimensions
(H x W x D)
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C35:
8" x 5" x 2.5" (20.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.35 cm)
C40, C60: 10" x 5" x 2.5" (25.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.35
cm)
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Mounting
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Vertical
Wall Mount
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Weight (Controller
only)
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C35:
2.5 lbs (1.2 kg), C40: 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg), C60: 3.0
lbs (1.4 kg)
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| Weight (Shipping) |
C35:
3.0 lbs (1.4 kg), C40: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg), C60: 3.5
lbs (1.6 kg) |
| Certifications |
UL Listed
to UL 1741 and CSA 22.2 107.1-95. CE Compliant,
Designed to CTIK Standards. |
| Warranty |
All C35,
C40 and C60 controllers are warrantied for two years
against defects in workmanship and materials. |
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for more information, quotations or consultation |
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© 2003, Southwest Photovoltaic Systems, Inc. |
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