Specialty Concepts ASC-12/8 AE Charge Controller


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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

ParametersUnitsNominal
Currents
Nominal
Currents
Nominal
Currents
Nominal
Currents
Nominal
Currents
  1 amp4 amp8 amp12 amp16 amp
Short Circuit Current, Continuous(Amps)1.5481216
Short Circuit Current, Max (60 seconds)(Amps)1.9510.515.521

PARAMETERSUnitsNominal
Currents
Nominal
Currents
Nominal
Currents
  6 v12 v24 v
Load Current, Continuous (1)(3)(Amps)N/A1010
Load Current, Max (60 seconds) (1)(3)(5)(Amps)N/A1313
Array Voltage, Max Voc(Volts)262646
Operating Voltage @ Battery, Minimum
    Charge Control(Volts)000
    Load Disconnect (1)(Volts)4.28.517
Quiescent Current(Milliamps)101010
Current Consumption, Charging, Typ.(Milliamps)151515
Current Consumption,
    Load Disconnected, Typ. (1)(4)(Milliamps)N/A4040
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 + .114.3 + .228.6 + .4
Charge Resumption(Volts)6.65 + .213.5 + .327.0 + .6
Load Disconnect (LVD) (1)(Volts)N/A11.5 + .223.0 + .4
Load Reconnect (1)(Volts)N/A13.0 + .326.0 + .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

Note: Specifications and pricing of the Specialty Concepts ASC-12/8 AE Charge Controller subject to change without notice. Illustrations and descriptions of the Specialty Concepts ASC-12-8AE do not claim to be complete or exhaustive.

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