Specialty Concepts ASC-12/8 AE Charge Controller
ASC-12/8 AE Charge Controller
The ASC photovoltaic battery charge controller is ideal for 1-4 panel systems. This rugged unit holds the record for high reliability since 1981. The ASC has a simple, low component count design that is 100% solid state and is completely sealed against harsh environments. Lightning protection and a blocking diode are
included. The ASC is UL listed and is FM approved for hazardous locations. The ASC is a negative ground, switching shunt controller available in 12 and 24 volt units up to 16 amps, and 6 volt units for 4 amps. The terminal block accepts up to 12 gauge wire.
FEATURES CHARGE REGULATION
• 1-16 amp charge current, 12 volt
• 8 or 16 amp charge current, 24 volt
• 4 amp charge current, 6 volt
• Switching shunt, pulse charging
• Remote temperature compensation (option)
• Adjustable set-points (option)
LOW VOLTAGE LOAD DISCONNECT (LVD)(option)
• 10 amp LVD Relay
• Contacts for generator start or alarm
DESIGN FEATURES
• Encapsulated for protection
• 100% solid state charge control
• Reverse leakage protection - blocking diode
• Lightning protection
• Input noise suppression
• Low power consumption
• Simple, rugged circuitry
MONITORING & MOUNTING
• Charging light
• LVD activated light (with LVD)
• Surface mount
• Suitable for outdoor mounting
Parameters | Units | Nominal Currents | Nominal Currents | Nominal Currents | Nominal Currents | Nominal Currents |
1 amp | 4 amp | 8 amp | 12 amp | 16 amp | ||
Short Circuit Current, Continuous | (Amps) | 1.5 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
Short Circuit Current, Max (60 seconds) | (Amps) | 1.9 | 5 | 10.5 | 15.5 | 21 |
PARAMETERS | Units | Nominal Currents | Nominal Currents | Nominal Currents |
6 v | 12 v | 24 v | ||
Load Current, Continuous (1)(3) | (Amps) | N/A | 10 | 10 |
Load Current, Max (60 seconds) (1)(3)(5) | (Amps) | N/A | 13 | 13 |
Array Voltage, Max Voc | (Volts) | 26 | 26 | 46 |
Operating Voltage @ Battery, Minimum | ||||
Charge Control | (Volts) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Load Disconnect (1) | (Volts) | 4.2 | 8.5 | 17 |
Quiescent Current | (Milliamps) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Current Consumption, Charging, Typ. | (Milliamps) | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Current Consumption, | ||||
Load Disconnected, Typ. (1)(4) | (Milliamps) | N/A | 40 | 40 |
Voltage Drop, Array to Battery, Typ. | (Volts) | .30 | .30 | .30 |
Voltage Drop, Array to Battery, Max. | (Volts) | .55 | .55 | .55 |
Voltage Drop, Battery to Load, Typ. (1) | (Volts) @ 10 amps | .06 | .06 | .06 |
Charge Termination | (Volts) | 7.1 + .1 | 14.3 + .2 | 28.6 + .4 |
Charge Resumption | (Volts) | 6.65 + .2 | 13.5 + .3 | 27.0 + .6 |
Load Disconnect (LVD) (1) | (Volts) | N/A | 11.5 + .2 | 23.0 + .4 |
Load Reconnect (1) | (Volts) | N/A | 13.0 + .3 | 26.0 + .6 |
Operating Temp. Range | (°C) | -40 to 50 | -40 to 50 | -40 to 50 |
Storage Temp. Range | (°C) | -55 to 85 | -55 to 85 | -55 to 85 |
Temperature Comp. Coef. (from 25°C) (2) | (Volts/°C) | -.015 | -.03 | -.06 |
Notes:
OPTION DEFINITIONS: A=Temperature Compensation, E=Low Voltage Load Disconnect, F=User Adjustability.
(1) Low-voltage disconnect option
(2) Temperature compensation option
(3) Non-inductive.
(4) LVD relay energized, red L.E.D. on, typical value.
(5) Carry only, Non-switching
Also Known As:
ASC.12.8AE
ASC 12 8AE
ASC_12_8AE
ASC128AE