Flexcharge NC--L-- Family of Combination Charge-Load
Controllers
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The NC12L12 (shown here)
is the standard controller from this family of Controllers.
These controllers are designed for the PV user who require the highest
levels of system dependability, lowest battery watering maintenance, Longest
life from flooded lead acid and gel battery technologies.
These controllers are in
use everywhere between Florida USA, Saudi Arabian Deserts, to Antarctica
( See the Who's
Using Flexcharge Link). With these controllers performing
dependably in those locations, you can be assured it will work for you.
As with all Flexcharge controllers
The NCxxLxx Controllers are designed using the latest proven surface mount
technology components. Low standby power consumption is achieved
in these controllers with a 6mA typical parasitic current. Each controller
is tested for proper operation prior to being placed into its shipping
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Indicators
The complexity and quantity
of status indicators were intentionally kept to a minimum on the NC12L12.
The two dual color LEDs smartly show when the batteries are being charged
by the green section of the top LED. When the controller is regulating
the RED section of the top LED shows RED. When the load is ON the lower
LED will glow Green, and when the controller is in Low Voltage Disconnect
by the lower LED will glow RED.
Operation
The NCxxLxx use the Flexcharge
Charge method described at this link for superior battery operation.
The circuitry is designed
to ignore numerous types of false inputs from stray light sources.
Unlike a number of controllers
on the market the NCxxLxx controllers switch power to the Positive Side
of the Load and the Battery Charging connections. This allows the
user to connect all the system grounds to one location rather than running
a separate wire for PV-, Load- and Battery- to the controller, a feature
that is required for UL approval.
One small but convenient
feature not found on competitors controllers but is included with the NC12L12
is the Manual Low Voltage Disconnect RESET Circuit. This function is also
used to test the load circuitry after the installation is completed, and
/ or when The Low Battery Disconnect circuitry is active. To activate the
RESET circuit pass a small magnet over the RED Low Battery Symbol. The
load will also illuminate briefly indicating that the Load Circuitry and
Low Battery Voltage Disconnect circuit is functioning properly.
Features
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Waterproof packaging.
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Reverse polarity protected on
battery wires.
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Easy to read LED indicators
clearly display the controller's status.
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High efficiency charging circuitry.
Insertion Loss resistance of only 0.080 Ohms on 12A Model, 0.008 Ohms on
the 30A model.
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Field select for 12V or 24V
operation. Shipped ready for 12V systems, simply cut a wire jumper
for 24V
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Order with Load ON at Dusk,
OFF at Dawn operation, or Load always ON.
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Low battery voltage Load Disconnect
(LVD) and automatic LVD reset at dawn (A SES Flexcharge Patented feature).
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Manual Load Test / LVD Reset
magnetically operated switch located under the load status indicator.
Easily reset the LVD circuit after installation and test the controller's
load circuitry.
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Delayed Low Battery Disconnect
to prevent disconnect during momentarily high load currents.
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Delayed Dawn sensing circuit
to prevent load switching during momentarily bright light levels (i.e.
Lightning flashes, vehicle lights).
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Small enclosure 3"H x 3"W x
1.5"D + mounting feet.
Options
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Temperature Compensation.
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High current models (NC30L12,
NC12L30, & NC30L30) 30 ampere charge and/or load capacities.
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Integral Digital Load Timer.
Use with Dusk to Dawn Model. Starts timer at dusk then turns the
load OFF after the selected time has elapsed. Set Run times up to 7.5 hour
in 1/2; hour increments or 15 hours in or 1 hour increments, includes Dawn
Override.
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Integral Load Flasher circuitry.
Order flash repeat times from 0.25 sec to 10 sec with ON-Times from 0.1
sec to 5 sec.
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Voltage sense wires allowing
the controller to be installed anywhere between the PV panels and the batteries.
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NC12L12 Operating
Characteristics
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Parameter
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12V Selected
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24V Selected
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Regulated Peak Charge Voltage
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14.25V
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28.50V
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Charge Reconnect Voltage
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13.70V
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27.40V
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PV Voltage at Dusk - Load ON
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4V
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8V
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PV Voltage at Dawn- Load OFF
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6V
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12V
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Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)
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10.92V
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21.84V
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Auto LVD Reset (continuous ON mode)
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12.9V
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25.8V
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Auto LVD Reset (Dusk to Dawn mode)
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With Charge LED ON
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With Charge LED ON
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Controller Parasitic current
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Charging
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5.0mA
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5.0mA
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Standby
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2.3mA
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2.3mA
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Load ON
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4.0mA
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4.0mA
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LVD
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5.6mA
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5.6mA
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Input Voltage/Current Limits (12A
Model)
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PV Voltage
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0-50V
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0-50V
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Battery Voltage
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5-50V
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5-50V
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Charge Current
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0-12A
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0-12A
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Load Current
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0-12A
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0-12A
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Fuse Rating (Max)
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15A
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15A
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Charging Algorithm
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Last Updated: 1/2/99