Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 3048DL Charge Controller - Display
Specifications | Solar Boost 50 | Solar Boost 3048 |
Current Rating | 50 Amp Maximum | 30 Amp Maximum |
Nominal System Voltage | 12 / 24VDC Field Selectable | 24 / 48VDC Field Selectable |
PV Open Circuit Voltage | 57VDC Maximum | 140VDC Maximum |
Standby Power Consumption | 30mA Typical | 30mA Typical |
Charge On Power Consumption | 150 / 90mA @ 12 / 24VDC | 100 / 70mA @ 24 / 48VDC |
Charge Algorithm | 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. | |
Acceptance Voltage Setpoint | 13-16VDC / 26-32VDC | 26-32VDC / 52-64VDC |
Float Voltage Setpoint | 0-2VDC / 0-4VDC< Acceptance | 0-4VDC / 0-8VDC< Acceptance |
Equalization Voltage | Acceptance + 1.0 / 2.0VDC | Acceptance + 2.0 / 4.0VDC |
Voltage step-down | Can charge 12V battery from 24V Array | Can charge 24V battery from 48V Array |
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 | 97% @ 40 Amp Output | 97% @ 25 Amp Output |
Cabinet Dimensions | 10"H x 83/4"W x 31/2"D (25.5cm x 22.6cm x 8.74cm) | |
Digital Display Range/Accuracy | Voltmeter, 70.0VDC / ±0.30% F.S. Ammeter, 60.0A / ±0.50% F.S. | |
Specified Temperature Range | 0 to +40ºC (Extended range –40 to +60ºC, will operate but may not meet spec. – see Technical Bulletin 100206) |