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Regulators & Maximisers
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The PL series of charge controllers give you the freedom to operate your solar electric system the way you want to. They offer complete control over the charge cycle, plus an unprecedented amount of useful information about current and past performance.
PL regulators help to protect the system with a built in low battery disconnect switch. In addition, the versatile event controller can switch power on or off according to criteria set by the user. This allows the PL to do extra tasks such as switching a light on at night or keeping a water tank full by operating a pump when needed. The user can select either Pulse Width Modulation or slow speed switching. Regulation can be done in both series and shunt modes. Other features include backup generator control and charging a second battery. Informative Display shows battery voltage, charge current, ampere hours in and out of battery, load being drawn from the battery and which part of the charge cycle the battery is in. Easy to maintain Information is available for the past 30 days – so even if the user doesn’t remember what happened, the regulator will. Well Connected With the optional PLI interface and PL com software, the user can access can be read or settings adjusted. This can be done remotely using a modem. Versatile Built to handle l2, 24 and 48V systems and allow complete control of the regulation cycle mean you can use it almost anywhere. |
Adjustable: All settings are adjustable and are stored in a non-volatile memory. |
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Model PL20 PL40 PL60 Possible System Voltages 12, 24, 32, 36 or 48 volts Maximum Solar Charge Current 20 A 40 A 60 A Maximum Load Switch Current 20 A 7 A 30 A Voltage Drop at Rated Current 0.4 v 0.4 v 0.42 v Operating Ambient Temperature Range - 20 °C to 55 °C Supply Current 9 mA 13 mA 20 mA Battery Temperature Sensor Range - 5 °C to 50 °C Regulation Set Points 4 set programs else user adjust Dimensions (mm) H x W x D 100 x 109 X 41 130 x 124 X 50 225 x 175 X 62 Weight 320 g 515 g 1100 g Prices $ 335 $ 430 $ 670
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The PLA allows up to 3 PL series charge controllers to work together. The PLA provides a common communication interface, four alarm or control channel outputs, and can control a separate load control unit called an LS1.
The PLA makes system performance data retreival easier by providing a PC compatible way of collecting system total information. |
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 PLA Allows up to 3 PL series charge controllers to work together.Provides a PC compatible way of collecting system data. |
 PLM Remote monitor allows remote access using one PL series. One button operation and audible alarm. |
 PR Series A simple two stage regulator. Uses a rugged power mossfet and switches on the negative side. |
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PR Series regulators - A simple two stage regulator for charging liquid electrolyte lead acid batteries from photvoltaic panels. It uses a rugged power mosfet and switches on the negative side.
The PR1210 regulator works like an intelligent switch between the battery (-) terminal and the solar (-) terminal. Charge current flows into the battery until the battery voltage rises to the boost maximum of 14.6 volts. The regulator then switches to float mode. The current is then switched off and the battery voltage slowly falls. When the battery voltage drops below the float cut - in voltage (13.4 v), the current is switched on again until the battery voltage rises to the float maximum of 14.0 volts. The charge current is then switched off. The regulator switches the current on and off to keep the battery voltage between the float maximum and the float cut in voltage. When the battery has been discharged enough for it to fall below the boost cut in voltage (12.5 v), the unit will switch back into boost mode. DO NOT attempt to test this regulator without a battery connected. This is not a linear regulator. The PR1210 is ideal for camping, boating and other one or two panel solar applications. It features brass inserts and screws in the terminal block and is fully enclosed in resin. The PR1210 is not adjustable. |
| Accessories | Prices | ||
| Shunt - 100A 50 or 100mV | $ 90 | ||
| Shunt - 200A 75mV | $ 90 | ||
| PLS2 Shunt Adaptor | $ 161 | ||
| PLTB Temperature sensor | $ 31 | ||
| PLSI Interface for computer modem | $ 93 | ||
| WY mini leads for PL 20 & PL 40 | $ 12 | ||
| WZ mini leads for PL 60 | $ 12 | ||
| PLA multiple regulator interface | $ 364 | ||
| PLM remote display for all PLs | $ 165 | ||
| PLDA double adaptor | $ 10 | ||
| PR series 12 v or 24 v compact regulator | $ 95 | ||
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Fully temperature compensated
Constant voltage PWM series charging Reverse current blocking at night Low self power consumption High efficiency Tricolor LED displays battery charge state Wide temperature range - 40 °C to 85 °C Well suited to small and portable solar applications |
| Model | Prices |
| Solsum 12 / 24 volt 5 amp – without low voltage load disconnect | $ 65 |
| Solsum 12 / 24 volt 6.6 amp – with low voltage load disconnect | $ 88 |
| Solsum 12 / 24 volt 8 amp – with low voltage load disconnect | $ 105 |
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Budget - priced reliable imported regulator that has extra functions at no extra cost
Suitable for 12 volt or 24 volt charging Reverse current blocking at night Low self power consumption Green charging light Tricolor LED displays battery charge state Switched output terminals, with red indicator light Well suited to small and portable solar applications |
| Model | Prices |
| Sunpo 12 / 24 volt 10 amp – with manual light / load switch | $ 65 |
| Sunpo 12 / 24 volt 10 amp – Solar street lamp controller | $ 85 |
| Letron automatic gate controller | $ tba |
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These regulators do not require any form of external sensing for the presence of sunshine, hence there are only two circuits to complete. Internal electronics monitor the battery state of charge and the solar panel voltage. When the battery voltage drops to around 13 volts the regulator will call for charge. Providing there is sunshine on the solar panel this call will be answered and both the green charge LED and the relay will be turned on after a delay of about 6 seconds. This will cause current to flow to the battery. The battery voltage will rise until it reaches approimately 14.4 volts at which point the regulator will turn off the relay and the charge LED.
During the charging time the regulator will disconnect the solar panel from the battery every 20 minutes to determine the state of the solar panel output. Assuming there is charge available, 8 seconds later it will recommence charging. At the end of the day this same function will prevent the regulator from staying on all night. |
| Model | Capacity | Prices |
| ESR 1 | 12 volt - 1 amp - very low power draw, no LED | $58 |
| ESR 5 / 6v | 6 volt - 5 amp - for sealed battery | $110 |
| ESR 10SLA | 12 volt - 10 amp - for SLA standby battery only | $110 |
| WPA 1220 | 12 volt - 20 amp | $132 |
| WPA 2420 | 24 volt - 20 amp | $132 |
| WPA 12100 | 12 volt - 100 amp | $220 |
| XL 70 | 12/24/36/48 volt - switchable voltage - 70 amps capacity | $450 |
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The Australian Energy Research Laboratories P/L (A.E.R.L.) maximiser is a revolutionary electronic device that connects between any solar photovoltaic power source and a battery bank or DC water pump motor, to automatically maximize the electrical power delivered from the solar panels to the battery bank or pump motor.
It combines innovative simplicity with space-age power electronics to solve, once and for all, the problem of reliably extracting the maximum available power from all types of photovoltaic solar panels. WHY SOLAR PUMPING SYSTEMS NEED A MAXIMIZER The maximiser is to the solar photovoltaic system, what a perfect automatic gearbox is to the automobile. They both link the power source to the load and permit the most efficient operation of the power source by exactly matching it at all times to the ever-changing requirements of the load. The gearbox preforms this mechanically, while the maximiser uses high reliability solid-state power electronics in a dc - dc step - down converter. Trying to supply any dc pump motor directly from photovoltaic solar panels is like attempting to drive a car, over a range of vehicle speeds, with only one gear ratio. Efficiency and performance are drastically reduced and valuable solar power is wasted. HIGHER BATTERY CHARGING CURRENTS, WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED MOST The maximiser boosts charging current in wet or dull conditions typically by 20 to 30% compared to directly - connected systems. Like no other charge regulator, the maximiser converts higher PV maximum power voltages directly into extra charging current, whenever solar panel temperatures drop. It does this automatically, at times when the charging current needs boosting the most. Using a 12 volt battery system as a simple example: On a bright but cloudy day the panel temperature may typically drop by 20°C, with a 7% rise in panel maximum power voltage, from say 14.5 volt to 15.5 volt for a 36 cell panel. If the battery goes into a net discharge current state, as typically happens in cloudy or dull conditions, the battery voltage will also drop down to around 12.5 volts. The maximiser takes this 3 volt (15.5 - 12.5), or 24% difference, and dc - dc converts it into a 24% increase in charging current, compared to a directly - connected PV system. For battery charging, the maximiser will increase the overall yearly average output power by up to 10%, or more. In situations where the average panel temperature falls below 25°C on cloudy or windy days, the maximiser can easily produce 25% higher charging rates than would result without the maximiser. This is achieved by always operating solar panels at their maximum power output voltage, eliminating blocking diodes and their wasteful losses, and minimising cable losses by configuring solar arrays at higher voltages, and lowering current losses in the wiring to the batteries. |
Our testing has shown that 9 x BP 80 watt solar panels with a maximiser will consistently produce more power than 10 of the same solar panels, in the same location, without the maximiser.
Model Watts Input Volts Input Amps Output Amps Prices 300P (Pumping) 300 18 - 165 volts o/c 0 - 4 amps 0 - 12 amps $ 879 300B (Battery unit) 300 18 - 165 volts o/c 0 - 4 amps 0 - 16 amps $ 879 600P (Pumping) 600 18 - 165 volts o/c 0 - 8 amps 0 - 16 amps $ 989 600B (Battery unit) 600 18 - 165 volts o/c 0 - 8 amps 0 - 20 amps $ 989 900P (Pumping) 900 18 - 165 volts o/c 0 - 10 amps 0 - 18 amps $ 1389 900B (Battery unit) 900 18 - 165 volts o/c 0 - 10 amps 0 - 24 amps $ 1389 1200P (Pumping) 1200 18 - 165 volts o/c 0 - 12 amps 0 - 20 amps $ 1539 1200B (Battery unit) 1200 18 - 165 volts o/c 0 - 12 amps 0 - 28 amps $ 1539 800 BLV for
12, 24 & 36 v battery systems800 18 - 85 volts o/c 0 - 16 amps 0 - 28 amps $ 989 1800 BHV for
110 v battery systems1800 99 - 250 volts o/c 0 - 12 amps 0 - 20 amps $ 1979 1800 PHV for
high voltage pumping systems1800 99 - 250 volts o/c 0 - 12 amps 0 - 16 amps $ 1979 2800 PHV for use with
180 v 3 hp brush motors800 99 - 250 volts o/c 0 - 16 amps 0 - 20 amps $ 2199
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The MX60 raises the bar for high performance solar controllers. OutBack’s ingenuity and engineering experience has been combined to maximize the output power of your expensive solar array. Our real time active Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) system ensures that your solar array is operating at its peak power point regardless of age, shading or environmental conditions. Systems with large solar arrays are now a snap thanks to the MX60’s 60 amp
DC output current rating for 12, 24 or 48 VDC systems - all with just one model! Real wiring flexibility of your solar array is finally here because of the MX60’s wide range DC input, up to 150 Voc. The ability to step-down a high voltage solar array to a lower voltage battery can save you money by reducing the size of wire required, and making the installation simpler and faster. Our smart multistage recharging process ensures your batteries are recharged efficiently and gently, to prolong battery life and achieve the highest possible performance. All of the MX60’s status information is displayed on the large built-in backlit LCD screen. Monitoring your solar array’s performance is easy due to the included data logging system that automatically records the last 64 days of system operation. OutBack’s network communication system allows your MX60 to communicate with the rest of your OutBack system, eliminating multiple product interaction problems and allowing remote monitoring via the OutBack MATE display up to 300 metres away. |
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Features:
DATA LOGGING SUPERB MPPT ALGORITHM SAVE MONEY ON WIRE 80 CHARACTER DISPLAY HIGH EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMABLE AUX OUTPUT EASY MENU DRIVEN SET UP ADJUSTABLE BATTERY VOLTAGES SAFE EQUALISE FUNCTION FIVE STAGE CHARGING PROCESS TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION POSITIVE EARTHING POSSIBLE 2 YEAR WARRANTY 70 AMPS MAX OUTPUT LOOKS COOL |
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| Outback MPPT charge controller | $1504 |
| Remote temperature sensor | $ 85 |
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