Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 2000E Charge Controller
Solar Boost 2000E Charge Controller
Patented Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology allows Solar Boost 2000E 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.
The Solar Boost 2000E provides a precision Multi-stage Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) 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.
A built in LCD digital display monitors solar charge performance.The display shows battery voltage, solar panel current and output charge current. You can actually see current boost working by knowing the difference between solar panel current and output charge current. A charge status LED indicates the present charge mode, and shows when the battery has become fully charged.
Features of theBlue Sky Energy Solar Boost 2000E Charge Controller
Charge Controller | Nominal Battery Voltage | Nominal PV Input Voltage* | Maximum PV Power** | Maximum Output Current | Charge Algorithm | Digital Display | Remote Display Capability | Load Control | Lighting Control | Agency Approvals | Typical Applications |
Solar Boost 2000E | 12V | 12V | 350W | 25A | 2-stage, plus Equalization | Yes | No | No | No | - | Small to medium 12V systems; RV's, boats, small off grid cabins & small industrial |
Solar Boost 50L | 12/24V | 12/24V | 700W (12V) 1400W (24V) | 50A | 3-stage, plus Equalization | Optional | Yes | No | No | ETL/cETL CE, FCC | Medium to large 12/24V systems; larger RV's & Boats, on or off grid homes & larger industrial |
Solar Boost 3048L | 24/48V | 24/48V | 800W (24V) 1600W (48V) | 30A | 3-stage, plus Equalization | Optional | Yes | No | No | ETL/cETL CE, FCC | Medium to large 24/48V systems; on or off grid homes, larger industrial & telecomm |
Solar Boost 6024HL | 12/24V | 36/48V | 800W (12V) 1600W (24V) | 60A | 3-stage, plus Equalization | Optional | Yes | No | No | ETL/cETL CE, FCC | Large 12/24V systems where higher 36/48V input is desired to reduce wire size/cost; large on or off grid homes & larger industrial |
Solar Boost 3024iL | 12/24V | 12/24V | 540W (12V) 800W (24V) | 40A (12V) 30A (24V) | 3-stage, plus Equalization | Optional | Yes | Yes 20A Voltage or AH based | Yes, Post-dusk & Pre-dawn timers | ETL/cETL CE, FCC | Medium 12/24V systems; larger RV's & Boats, on or off grid cabins & industrial. Aux. output for load control or 2nd battery charge. IPN™ network to coordinate multiple units for larger systems. |
Solar Boost 2512i | 12V | 12V | 350W | 25A | 3-stage | No | Yes | No | No | - | Small to medium 12V systems; RV's, Boats, small off grid cabins & small industrial. Includes limited IPN network interface to support IPN displays. |
Solar Boost 2512iX | 12V | 12V | 350W | 25A | 3-stage, plus Equalization | No | Yes | Yes 25A Voltage or AH based | Yes, Post-dusk & Pre-dawn timers | - | Small to medium 12V systems; RV's, Boats, small off grid cabins & industrial. Aux. output for load control or 2nd battery charge. IPN™ network to coordinate multiple units for larger systems |
*- Nominal PV module voltage must be greater than or equal to nominal battery voltage. PV VOC rating at STC should not exceed maximum controller rating ÷1.25. See Technical Bulletins 100214 & 100210. Typical 12V nominal PV module provides VMP≈17V & VOC≈21V at STC. ** - Approximate maximum PV power handling capability after applying NEC 1.25 current derating. See Technical Bulletins 100214 |
Options & Accessories | Compatible Charge Controller | Agency Approvals | Typical Applications and Features |
SB50 Display | SB50L 3048L, 6024HL | ETL/cETL CE, FCC | Available installed in product enclosure (append 'D' to p/n) and/or as a remote charge control display. Provides simple display of Input/Output current, Battery Voltage and Charge System Status. |
IPN-ProRemote | SB3024i(L), 2512i(X) & future IPN based charge controllers | ETL/cETL CE, FCC | Full featured remote display combines both charge controller monitoring/setup and complete battery system monitoring. Includes highly accurate "fuel gauge" type battery capacity display. The IPN-ProRemote can monitor up to 8 IPN based charge controllers. |
IPN-Remote | SB3024i(L), 2512i(X) & future IPN based charge controllers | ETL/cETL CE, FCC | Low cost remote display provides a simple Battery Voltage and Solar Charge Current display for IPN base charge controllers. The IPN-Remote can monitor up to 8 charge controllers on the IPN network. |
DUO-Option | SB3024i(L) | ETL/cETL CE, FCC | Converts 20 amp auxiliary output into separate diversion type charge controller. Provides both diversion control for wind//hydroelectric and PV MPPT in the same unit. Configurable for minimum or maximum possible power to the dump load. Available as factory option or field upgrade. |
CBM4070 | SB3024i(L), 2512iX | CE | External high current MOSFET switch Current Booster Module. Increases DC load current capability of SB3024i(L) and 2512iX to 70 amps for lighting or similar DC load applications. Increases SB3024i(L) DUO-Option diversion PWM current capability to 40 amps. |
Battery Temperature Sensor | All Solar Boost charge controllers | ETL/cETL CE, FCC | Allows charge controller to automatically adjust charge voltage setpoints based on measured battery temperature. |
Specifications | Solar Boost 2000E |
Output Current Rating | 25 Amp Maximum (Output current limit 25.0±0.5A) |
Nominal System Voltage | 12 VDC |
PV Open Circuit Voltage | 30 VDC Maximum |
Standby Power Consumption | 17mA Typical |
Charge On Power Consumption | 70mA Typical |
Charge Algorithm | Fully automatic two stage charge, Bulk & Constant Voltage. A third manually actuated Equalize charge function is included to periodically condition lead-acid batteries. |
Charge Voltage Setpoint Range | 13-16VDC (14.0VDC initial factory setting) |
Equalization Voltage | Charge voltage setting +1.2VDC |
Temperature Compensation | 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) |
Power Conversion Efficiency | 95% @ 15 Amp Output |
Panel Dimensions | 4 5/8"H x 6 3/8"W x 1 7/8"D (11.75cm x 16.19cm x 4.76cm) |
Construction | Open frame construction with conformal coated electronics visible from rear. Designed to mount into a rectangular surface cutout. Optional conduit ready surface mount box available. |
Front Panel Displays | LCD digital display shows PV module input current, output charge current and battery voltage. Charge status LED shows present charge mode and battery state of charge. |
Digital Display Range/Accuracy | Voltmeter, 19.99VDC / ±0.10% F.S. Ammeter, ±26.0A / ±0.75% F.S.. |
Specified Temperature Range | 0 to +40°C (Extended range -40 to +50°C, will operate but may not meet spec.) |