Flexcharge NC--L-- Family of Combination Charge-Load Controllers

NC12L12 Photo
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 container. 

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 Options
NC12L12 Operating Characteristics
Parameter 
12V Selected
24V Selected
Regulated Peak Charge Voltage
14.25V
28.50V
Charge Reconnect Voltage
13.70V
27.40V
PV Voltage at Dusk - Load ON
4V
8V
PV Voltage at Dawn- Load OFF
6V
12V
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)
10.92V
21.84V
Auto LVD Reset (continuous ON mode)
12.9V
25.8V
Auto LVD Reset (Dusk to Dawn mode) 
With Charge LED ON
With Charge LED ON
Controller Parasitic current
   
Charging
5.0mA
5.0mA
Standby
2.3mA
2.3mA
Load ON
4.0mA
4.0mA
LVD
5.6mA
5.6mA
Input Voltage/Current Limits (12A Model)
   
PV Voltage
0-50V
0-50V
Battery Voltage
5-50V
5-50V
Charge Current
0-12A
0-12A
Load Current
0-12A
0-12A
Fuse Rating (Max)
15A
15A
 
Charging Algorithm Explained
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  Last Updated: 1/2/99