aerl CoolMax SRX 600/30-120, Installation And Operation User Manual

Page 1: ...CoolMax SRX Charge Controller Installation and Operation User Manual Models SRX 600 55 48 SRX 600 70 48 SRX 600 30 120...

Page 2: ...ro Wind and Cathodic Protection applications Contact Information Address 2 75 Bluestone Circuit Seventeen Mile Rocks 4073 Queensland Australia Phone 61 1800 950 865 Email sales aerl com au Website htt...

Page 3: ...Disconnect Sizing 11 CoolMax 600 55 48 11 CoolMax 600 70 48 11 CoolMax 600 35 120 11 Wiring Compartment 12 Wiring Polarity 13 Operation 14 Powering Up 14 Programming the Device 14 Device Status Indic...

Page 4: ...er Manual be read before beginning installation Only qualified electricians and technicians should install the COOLMAX SRX This manual is intended for all installation technicians and the system owner...

Page 5: ...ile Rocks Australia after contacting AERL and receiving the appropriate RMA documentation from AERL No allowance is made for labour or travelling time required to disconnect or reinstall faulty parts...

Page 6: ...Power Limitation PV Reverse Polarity Protection Yes Yes Yes Earth Leakage Current Detection Yes Yes Yes Safety Protection Class I I I Pollution Degree Internal I I I Pollution Degree External III III...

Page 7: ...maximum power available from your PV array efficiently charging your batteries and maximizing power generation AERL s Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT algorithm has been proven to be highly robust re...

Page 8: ...sunlight Optimal cooling is achieved when the COOLMAX SRX is mounted vertically A minimum of 15cm should be kept clear above the COOLMAX SRX to allow for cooling CoolMax Charge Controllers are not de...

Page 9: ...rgy Research Labs AER09 Rev 1 2 7th July 2022 9 AER09 REV 1 2 Mounting the Controller Use the mounting plate included with the controller to mount the SRX on a vertical surface as demonstrated in Figu...

Page 10: ...2 7th July 2022 10 AER09 REV 1 2 Mounting Clearances When mounting the SRX a clearance zone around the device must be adhered to for optimal cooling of the controller under full load Please refer to...

Page 11: ...oller output and load o Recommended Option Beny BB1 63 63A 600V 2 Pole Circuit Breaker CoolMax 600 70 48 The output current limit of the CoolMax 600 70 48 is 70 amps Use a 125A Non Polarized DC Circui...

Page 12: ...r side of the access panel Refer to Figure 2 below Figure 2 SRX Access Panel Screw Locations CAUTION Hazard All CoolMax SRX wiring must enter the unit through the entry ports located in the base and r...

Page 13: ...al PV Input and Battery Output terminals will be visible Refer to Figure 3 below Figure 3 SRX Access Cover Removed CAUTION Equipment Damage Reversing the polarity of either the input or output may dam...

Page 14: ...on strip will appear yellow to indicate no charge profile has been configured The CoolMax SRX is programmed via the USB C port located inside the access cover as demonstrated in Figure 4 to the right...

Page 15: ...L COOLMAX SRX Wall Mount Australian Energy Research Labs AER09 Rev 1 2 7th July 2022 15 AER09 REV 1 2 Device Status Indicator Green OK Blue START UP SLEEP Yellow WARNING Red FAULT Figure 5 LED Indicat...

Page 16: ...r optimal battery life and performance These voltages can be adjusted in the charge profile settings Refer to Page 18 for instructions Figure 6 Battery Charge Profile Illustrated IMPORTANT The CoolMax...

Page 17: ...ry manufacturer s user manual or datasheet The CoolMax SRX Default Charge Profiles are as follows SRX 600 55 48 SRX 600 70 48 Nominal Battery voltage 48 V 48 V Max Charge current 55 A 70 A Absorption...

Page 18: ...y Charge Profile with AERL Link Connect to the USB C Port on the CoolMax and Select the Device from the available local devices list Select the Settings button to access the battery charging settings...

Page 19: ...h Labs AER09 Rev 1 2 7th July 2022 19 AER09 REV 1 2 Once the required settings have been set Apply the Changes to the CoolMax SRX by clicking on the Apply button Note Further instructions for more com...

Page 20: ...CAN RJ45 ports labelled CAN and located between the power terminals Insert the remote temperature sensor connector into the RJ45 connection Make sure the orientation is correct and do not force the co...

Page 21: ...n during the device s start up routine The device chassis must be connected to the same earth as the PV array for the ground fault detection to function The chassis earth point is located inside the a...

Page 22: ...ivity The SRX ground fault detection offers three levels of sensitivity all of which are compliant with the Australian PV installation standards Low 100k Medium 50k High 30k The sensitivity of the gro...

Page 23: ...for remote monitoring and control functionality The relevant protocol registry maps for integration are available from AERL on request Both networking protocols can be accessed via the RJ45 connector...

Page 24: ...53 Low Input Voltage Detected Sleep Mode The PV Voltage is below the minimum allowed PV Voltage or not adequate to charge the connected battery Confirm PV String Configuration is appropriate for the d...

Page 25: ...output voltage has been detected Confirm the battery is connected to the controller 1154 High Output Voltage High output voltage has been detected Battery may be being charged from a secondary source...

Page 26: ...ature sensor has detected a low battery temperature Operating the battery at a low temperature may greatly reduce its lifespan Consider a temperature controlled battery environment if the battery regu...

Page 27: ...ount Australian Energy Research Labs AER09 Rev 1 2 7th July 2022 27 AER09 REV 1 2 Note The CoolMax troubleshooting guide and documentation is being improved regularly If the relevant situation is not...