Difference between revisions of "BlueSolar 100-15 True MPPT solar charge controller"
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The BlueSolar series of charge controllers are some of the latest and most efficient MPPT controllers available. The BlueSolar 100-15 controller is based on a Freescale MC9S08AC32 40MHz MCU, can handle up to 100V 15A PV installation, hence then model name. This allows up to 400W of PV on a 24V battery setup, which is pretty much for such a relatively small controller. | The BlueSolar series of charge controllers are some of the latest and most efficient MPPT controllers available. The BlueSolar 100-15 controller is based on a Freescale MC9S08AC32 40MHz MCU, can handle up to 100V 15A PV installation, hence then model name. This allows up to 400W of PV on a 24V battery setup, which is pretty much for such a relatively small controller. | ||
Also known as the nice clone, [https://www.fangpusun.com/mppt75-05-10-100-15-catalogue Fangpusun BlueSolar 100-15] | |||
[[Victron VE Direct DIY Cable]] | |||
== Specs == | == Specs == | ||
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* Battery voltage: 12V or 24V, auto-detect | * Battery voltage: 12V or 24V, auto-detect | ||
* Battery fuse: 20A blade fuse | * Battery fuse: 20A blade fuse | ||
* Protection: Over-voltage, | * Protection: | ||
** Over-voltage (PV, battery) | |||
** Over-temperature (buck converter) | |||
** Low-battery voltage cut-off | |||
** "BatteryLife" intelligent battery management | |||
* Terminals: screw terminals, max. 6mm2/10AWG | * Terminals: screw terminals, max. 6mm2/10AWG | ||
* Monitoring: Two LEDs, remote VE Direct RS232 communication cable to a computer or meter device | * Monitoring: Two LEDs, remote VE Direct RS232 communication cable to a computer or meter device | ||
* Auxilary port: JST-PH 4-pin 2mm pitch connector, pinout GND-RX-TX-5V | * Features: Day/night timing and light dimming option via RS232 port | ||
* Firmware: Upgradable via VE Direct RS232 cable and software | * Auxilary port: JST-PH 4-pin 2mm pitch connector, pinout GND-RX-TX-5V, 19200 baud rate | ||
* Firmware: Upgradable via VE Direct RS232 cable and VE Connect software | |||
* Stock firmware: v1.16 | |||
* Manufacture date: 2016, week 15 | |||
* Size: 113.9 x 100.7 x 46.9 mm | * Size: 113.9 x 100.7 x 46.9 mm | ||
== Board layout == | |||
[[Image:BlueSolar_100-15_charge_controller_pcb_top.jpg|500px]] [[Image:BlueSolar_100-15_charge_controller_pcb_bottom.jpg|500px]] | |||
== Schematic == | == Schematic == | ||
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== Monitoring == | |||
[[Image:VEDirect_monitoring_desk.png|300px|right]] | |||
[[Image:VEDirect_monitoring_device.png|200px|right]] | |||
The RS232 port on the controller, when connected, outputs a continuous stream of the current status and state of the system. | |||
* [http://beta.ivc.no/solar/BlueSolar-HEX-protocol-public.pdf BlueSolar HEX protocol] | |||
* [http://beta.ivc.no/solar/VE.Direct-Protocol.pdf VE Direct protocol] | |||
Status values provided: | |||
* Panel voltage, mV - measured direct after the screw terminal | |||
* Panel power, W - product of Battery current x Panel voltage, there is no dedicated panel current | |||
* Battery voltage, mV - measured on directly after the screw terminal, before the fuse | |||
* Battery current, mA - sense resistor, delta pv and load current, panel is directly connected to battery and load output | |||
* Load output state, ON/OFF - output switch state | |||
* Load current, mA - sense resistor | |||
* Yield total, kWh - accumulated overall | |||
* Yield today, kWh - accumulated one day | |||
* Maximum power today, W - peak power output achieved | |||
* Yield yesterday, kWh | |||
* Maximum power yesterday, W | |||
Changing the settings of the controller is also possible, done via special commands outlined in the [https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software white paper]. They begin with a ":" and end with a new-line character. | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* [https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers/mppt7510 BlueSolar MPPT 75/10, 75/15 & 100/15] | * [https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers/mppt7510 BlueSolar MPPT 75/10, 75/15 & 100/15] | ||
* [https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software Software and white papers] | * [https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software Software and white papers] |
Latest revision as of 21:23, 11 August 2018
The BlueSolar series of charge controllers are some of the latest and most efficient MPPT controllers available. The BlueSolar 100-15 controller is based on a Freescale MC9S08AC32 40MHz MCU, can handle up to 100V 15A PV installation, hence then model name. This allows up to 400W of PV on a 24V battery setup, which is pretty much for such a relatively small controller.
Also known as the nice clone, Fangpusun BlueSolar 100-15
Specs
- Type: MPPT charge controller with load output
- Micocontroller: Freescale MC9S08AC32 40Mhz MCU
- Switches: MOSFET N-channel 100V/180A/5mOhm, 40V/190A/2.5mOhm for load output
- Max. PV voltage: 100V
- Max. PV current: 15A
- Max. load current: 15A
- Battery voltage: 12V or 24V, auto-detect
- Battery fuse: 20A blade fuse
- Protection:
- Over-voltage (PV, battery)
- Over-temperature (buck converter)
- Low-battery voltage cut-off
- "BatteryLife" intelligent battery management
- Terminals: screw terminals, max. 6mm2/10AWG
- Monitoring: Two LEDs, remote VE Direct RS232 communication cable to a computer or meter device
- Features: Day/night timing and light dimming option via RS232 port
- Auxilary port: JST-PH 4-pin 2mm pitch connector, pinout GND-RX-TX-5V, 19200 baud rate
- Firmware: Upgradable via VE Direct RS232 cable and VE Connect software
- Stock firmware: v1.16
- Manufacture date: 2016, week 15
- Size: 113.9 x 100.7 x 46.9 mm
Board layout
Schematic
The following is a partial reverse-engineer of the power stage of the charge controller, no logic or support circuitry is included.
Monitoring
The RS232 port on the controller, when connected, outputs a continuous stream of the current status and state of the system.
Status values provided:
- Panel voltage, mV - measured direct after the screw terminal
- Panel power, W - product of Battery current x Panel voltage, there is no dedicated panel current
- Battery voltage, mV - measured on directly after the screw terminal, before the fuse
- Battery current, mA - sense resistor, delta pv and load current, panel is directly connected to battery and load output
- Load output state, ON/OFF - output switch state
- Load current, mA - sense resistor
- Yield total, kWh - accumulated overall
- Yield today, kWh - accumulated one day
- Maximum power today, W - peak power output achieved
- Yield yesterday, kWh
- Maximum power yesterday, W
Changing the settings of the controller is also possible, done via special commands outlined in the white paper. They begin with a ":" and end with a new-line character.