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Blue Sky Energy - Solar Boost 1524iX 

 

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SYMPTOM 

PROBABLE CAUSE 

ITEMS TO EXAMINE OR CORRECT 

Networked units do not 
seem to coordinate 
action or slaves do not 
turn on 

IPN network address set wrong 
 

 

Network wiring problem 

One unit of a multi-unit network must be set to IPN network address 0 (zero), AND all other units 
must be set to different addresses. 

 

Confirm wiring correctly in place. Use IPN-ProRemote to view Charge Unit Status screens to 
confirm communication. 

Temperature related 
functions do not work. 

Temperature sensor not installed on master 
 

 

Temperature sensor failed or installed 
reverse polarity 

Temperature sensor must be installed on the master in a multi-controller system. Temperature 
sensor inputs on slaves are disabled. 

 

If sensor is open, short, reverse polarity or missing system will operate as if sensor was at 25

°

C. 

Sensor temperature can be read directly on the IPN-ProRemote. Sensor voltage when connected 
reads 2.98V at 25

°

C, changing at +10mV/

°

C. 

 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 

SPECIFICATIONS 

Solar Boost 1524iX 

Output Current Rating 

20 amp maximum (12V battery & 12V PV’s)  

  15 amp maximum (battery or PV’s > 12V nominal) 

Nominal Battery Voltage 

12 / 24VDC 

PV Input Voltage 

57VDC maximum (Recommend maximum V

OC

 at STC 

 45.6VDC) 

Power Consumption 

0.20W typical standby 

 plus 0.40W each for charge ON & Load ON 

Charge Algorithm 

3-stage Bulk/Acceptance/Float 

 plus automatic Equalize 

Acceptance Voltage 

14.2VDC

 fixed (range 10.0 – 40.0VDC

Float Voltage 

13.2VDC

 fixed (range 10.0 – 40.0VDC

Equalization Voltage 

15.2VDC

 fixed (range 10.0 – 40.0VDC

Voltage Setpoint Limit 

15.5VDC

 fixed (range 10.0 – 40.0VDC

Single output configurable as either: 20 amp 12V / 15 amp 24V load controller  –or–  2A auxiliary battery charger 

2A typical, same charge voltage as primary battery 

20 amp / 15 amp maximum, ON 

12.6VDC

 / OFF 

11.5VDC

 (Range 10.0 – 40.0VDC

, or battery amp-hours from full

Auxiliary Output 

   

 Aux. Battery Charge 

   

 Load Control 

   

 Dusk-to-Dawn Control

 

Variable Post–Dusk and Pre–Dawn timers

, Range 0.5 – 20.0 hours 

Temperature Compensation 

Optional sensor adjusts charge voltage based on battery temperature 

–5.00 mV/

°

C/cell correction factor (Range 0.00 to –8.00 mV/

°

C/cell

 sensor range –60 to +80

°

Power Conversion Efficiency 

97% typical @ 28V / 12A Output 

Physical Configuration 

and Dimensions 

Open frame construction with conformal coated electronics mounted to rear of 5.3” x 5.3” (13.5cm x 13.5cm)  

clear anodized aluminum face plate. Mounts into standard 4

11

/

16

” (11.9cm) square electrical box which is included. 

Volt/Amp Accuracy/Range 

Battery voltmeters 40.0VDC

±

0.50% FS 

 PV voltmeter 60.0VDC

±

0.50% FS 

Ammeters 25.0A

±

0.50% FS 

Communication 

Blue Sky Energy’s proprietary IPN Network interface 

Environmental 

–40 to +50

°

C, 10 – 90% RH non-condensing 

As a part of our continuous improvement process 

             

 

 

 

 

Voltages double for 24V battery 

specifications 

are 

subject 

to 

change 

without 

prior 

notice             

 

 

 

 

With IPN-ProRemote 

 

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 

 

Blue Sky Energy, Inc. (hereinafter BSE), hereby warrants to the original consumer purchaser, that the product or any part thereof shall be free from defects due to 

defective workmanship or materials for a period of five (5) years subject to the conditions set forth below.  

 

1. 

This limited warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser of the product, and is not extended to any other party. 

 

2. 

The limited warranty period commences on the date the product is sold to the original consumer purchaser. A copy of the original purchase receipt identifying purchaser 
and date of purchase, must accompany the product to obtain warranty repairs.  

 

3. 

This limited warranty does not apply to, and future warranty shall become void, for any product or part thereof damaged by; a) alteration, disassembly or application of a 
foreign substance, b) repair or service not rendered by a BSE authorized repair facility, c) accident or abuse, d) corrosion, e) lightning or other act of God, f) operation or 
installation contrary to instructions pertaining to the product, or g) cosmetic aging. 

 

4. 

If BSE’s examination of the product determines that the product is not defective the consumer shall be charged a test and evaluation fee of $20 and be responsible for all 
transportation costs and insurance related to returning the product to the consumer. The consumer is ultimately responsible for proper installation and operation of the 
product and BSE’s prior troubleshooting assistance shall not serve as a waiver of the test and evaluation fee. The test and evaluation fee is subject to change without 
prior notice. 

 

5. 

If within the coverage of this limited warranty, BSE shall repair or replace the product at BSE’s sole discretion and return the product via standard ground transportation of 
BSE’s choosing within the continental US. The consumer shall be responsible for all transportation costs and insurance to return the product outside the continental US, 
and for all transportation costs and insurance related to expedited return of the product. BSE’s liability for any defective product or any part thereof shall be limited to the 
repair or replacement of the product. BSE shall not be liable for any loss or damage to person or property, or any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or 
otherwise, caused by any defect in the product or any part thereof.  

 

6. 

Any implied warranty for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the length of this warranty.  

 

7. 

To obtain warranty repairs, contact BSE at 760-597-1642 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number. Mark the outside of the package with the RGA 
number and return the product, postage prepaid and insured to the address below. The consumer is responsible for all transportation costs and insurance related to 
returning the product to BSE, and for any shipping damage which may void the warranty or increase the cost of repairs.  

 

Blue Sky Energy, Inc. 

2598 Fortune Way, Suite K 

Vista, CA 92081    USA 

 

800-493-7877   

   760-597-1642   

   Fax 760-597-1731   

   www.blueskyenergyinc.com 

For product or purchasing 
inquiries contact:

www.ecodirect.com

Summary of Contents for SOLAR BOOST 1524iX

Page 1: ...ING PHOTOVOLTAIC CHARGE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL THIS MANUAL INCLUDES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL SB1524iX SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS COVERED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING US PATENTS 6 111 391 6 204 645 Blue Sky Energy Inc 2011 430 0029 B ...

Page 2: ...rk 5 INSTALLATION 5 Electrostatic Handling Precautions 6 Battery and PV Voltage 6 Selecting PV Modules 6 As Shipped Factory Default Settings 6 Equalize Enable 6 Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Battery and PV Wiring 7 Auxiliary Output 7 Auxiliary Battery Charge 8 Load Controller 8 Dusk to Dawn Lighting Control 8 Installing a Multi Controller System 8 IPN Network Address 9 Mounting 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GU...

Page 3: ...ng a severe burn j Remove all sources of power photovoltaic and battery before servicing or installing 4 CHARGER LOCATION INSTALLATION a This unit is designed to charge 12V 6 cell or 24V 12 cell flooded or sealed type lead acid chemistry batteries within the range of 10 to 5 000 amp hours Follow battery manufacturers charging recommendations when considering this unit for use with other battery ch...

Page 4: ...displays If net battery charge current is greater than 3 to 5 amps per 100 amp hours of battery capacity the charge status indicator can provide a rough indication of battery state of charge CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR CHARGE MODE APPROXIMATE CHARGE LEVEL OFF CHARGE OFF CONTINUOUSLY ON BULK 70 FULL BLINKING 1 SEC ON 1 SEC OFF ACCEPTANCE 70 95 FULL BLINKING 0 2 SEC ON 1 SEC OFF ...

Page 5: ... SB1524 can perform automatic equalization alone or manual equalization via the IPN ProRemote Equalization is essentially a controlled overcharge which applies a relatively high voltage to bring all battery cells up to the same specific gravity and eliminates electrolyte stratification by heavily gassing the battery While equalization parameters are adjustable with the IPN ProRemote factory defaul...

Page 6: ...n the unit is operating at high power When mounted vertically as described in the installation section the unit can deliver full output in an ambient temperature of up to 50 C 122 F If an over temperature condition exists the unit will shut down and the Charge Status Indicator will display an OFF condition The 1524 does not include a digital type temperature sensor and will always show the heatsin...

Page 7: ...e very different consider using a separate charge controller for each module type to obtain the best MPPT current boost performance Select PV modules that do not exceed the maximum ratings shown below and preferably produce at least 3A of IMP per 100 amp hours of battery capacity Recommended range of VMP at STC Nominal Battery Voltage Automatic Current Limit Maximum PV Power STC Maximum PV Isc STC...

Page 8: ...to 2 1 in lb 0 24 nm DO NOT connect Bat and PV together outside of the unit or improper operation will result Bat and PV connect together internally MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR PAIR LENGTH 3 VOLTAGE DROP WIRE GAUGE AWG 12 VOLT SYSTEM 16A FEET METERS 24 VOLT SYSTEM 12A FEET METERS 12 AWG 8 0 2 4 21 4 6 6 10 AWG 12 8 4 0 33 8 10 4 8 AWG 20 2 6 2 53 8 16 4 6 AWG 32 4 9 8 85 6 26 0 4 AWG 51 0 15 6 136 2 41 4 TA...

Page 9: ...d to setup and enable lighting control Refer to IPN ProRemote operators manual for lighting control setup instructions Variable time settings are available to turn lighting ON after Dusk Post Dusk timer and or ON before Dawn Pre Dawn timer If both timers are set to DISABLED factory default the lighting control feature is disabled If either the Post Dusk or Pre Dawn timers are set to a time value t...

Page 10: ...roller must be set to address 0 zero to serve as the master The other controllers must be set to address 1 7 with no two controllers set the same The 1524 requires that a jumper be soldered across location A2 to select addresses 4 through 7 IPN NETWORK ADDRESS MASTER SLAVES DIP SWITCH 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 JUMPER A2 NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES 1 A1 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON 2 A0 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON O...

Page 11: ... charged and battery voltage is high Output during MPPT operation is constant power higher battery voltage reduces charge current increase VMP and available power decrease with increasing PV cell temperature Cooler PV s will produce greater boost It is normal for boost to decrease as PV temperature rises Replace use as is or use different controller for different PV modules Auxiliary battery not b...

Page 12: ... Energy Inc hereinafter BSE hereby warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the product or any part thereof shall be free from defects due to defective workmanship or materials for a period of five 5 years subject to the conditions set forth below 1 This limited warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not extended to any other party 2 The limited warra...

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