38898
38898
OrderableSunSaver MPPT 15 A Charge Controller for 12 or 24 V Batteries
A charge controller for large solar panels.
Pricing
- Model:
- 38898
- Item Number:
- 38898
- Warranty:
- 5 years
- Lead time:
- 21 days
- Compliance:
- The 38898 regulator is re-programmed at Campbell Scientific to have a 6 Vdc low voltage disconnect (LVD) to protect the data instead of the battery. It can be programmed using pn 34540 and MorningStar MSView software.
Overview
The 38898 consists of a Morningstar 15 A charge regulator that has been re-configured by Campbell Scientific and includes the mounting hardware to mount it to a 2.54 cm (1 in.) grid back panel. This charge controller is well suited for large power supplies, which includes an AGM battery (BP84 84 Ah 12 V Sealed Rechargeable Battery) and a large solar panel (SP370 370 W Solar Panel). As an additional benefit, Campbell Scientific provides full support of the SunSaver MPPT.
Key Advantages
Technical Description
The 38898 uses maximum power point tracking. While the 38898 is capable of RS-232, Modbus, and USB communications, only RS-232 communication is supported through the hardware. Note: When reading parameters off the 38898 using a data logger, you must use the CPI/RS-232 port. This functionality does not work when using the control ports.
The 38898 offers the ability to select the battery type: gel, sealed, AGM, or flooded. To set the battery type, use a jumper and switch #1.
The 38898 offers programmable low voltage disconnect (LVD). From the manufacturer, the 38898 comes with an 11 V LVD when switch #2 is on and an 11.5 V LVD when switch #2 is off. At Campbell Scientific, we prioritize data over battery health and reconfigure the LVD to 8.5 V and the LVR to 10.0 V. Caution: Draining a battery below 11.5 V will shorten the life of the battery.
Benefits
- Preconfigured to work with AGM battery types and to prioritize data collection over long-term battery health
- 12 V or 24 V battery charging
- 60 Vdc maximum input compared with the 50 Vdc on the CH201 and 40 Vdc on the CH150
- Selectable battery type: gel, sealed, AGM, flooded
- Programmable low voltage disconnect (LVD)
- Auto-equalization feature for AGM battery types
- Terminals for remote temperature sensor (RTS) to compensate charging based on battery temperature; use pn 38899
- Built-in temperature sensor for use when no RTS is provided
- Battery status LEDs to provide battery state of charge and indicate fault condition
- RS-232 communication with pn 34540
Specifications
- Operational Temperature
- -40° to +60°C
- Storage Temperature
- -55° to +100°C
- Battery Voltage Range
- 7 to 36 V
(power out)
- Maximum Input Voltage
- 60 V
- Quiescent Current
- 35 mA
- Certifications
- CE and RoHS
- Certifications
- IEC 62109
- Certifications
- ETL Listed
(UL-1741 and Canadian CSA C22.2 No.107.1.01)
- Certifications
- FCC Class B Part 15 compliant
- Certifications
- Manufactured in a certified ISO 9001 facility.
- Dimensions
- 6.43 x 16.89 x 7.26 cm
(2.53 x 6.65 x 2.86 in.) without mount foot
- Dimensions
- 6.43 x 19.1 x 7.26 cm
(2.53 x 7.52 x 2.86 in.) with mount foot
- Weight
- 589.67 g
(1.3 lb)
Accessories
(6)38899
RTS Temperature Sensor
Orderable34540
RJ-11 to RS-232 DB9 Female Converter
Orderable31055
CPI/RS-232 Data Cable, RJ45 to DB9 Pin (Male)
Orderable17394
Converter, USB to DB9 Pin (Male) RS-232
Orderable13657
Null Modem Cable, 9-Pin Socket (Female) to 9-Pin Socket (Female)
Orderable18663
Null Modem Cable, 9-Pin PIn (Male) to 9-Pin Pin (Male)
Orderable
Ships With
(1)- SunSaver MPPT and Mounting Hardware (for mounting to a 1-in. Campbell Scientific grid plate)