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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. 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
- Waterproof packaging.
- Reverse polarity protected on battery wires.
- Easy to read LED indicators clearly display the controller's status.
- High efficiency charging circuitry. Insertion Loss resistance of only 0.080 Ohms on 12A Model, 0.008 Ohms on the 30A model.
- Field select for 12V or 24V operation. Shipped ready for 12V systems, simply cut a wire jumper for 24V
- Order with Load ON at Dusk, OFF at Dawn operation, or Load always ON.
- Low battery voltage Load Disconnect (LVD) and automatic LVD reset at dawn (A SES Flexcharge Patented feature).
- 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.
- Delayed Low Battery Disconnect to prevent disconnect during momentarily high load currents.
- Delayed Dawn sensing circuit to prevent load switching during momentarily bright light levels (i.e. Lightning flashes, vehicle lights).
- Small enclosure 3"H x 3"W x 1.5"D + mounting feet.
Options
- Temperature Compensation.
- High current models (NC30L12, NC12L30, & NC30L30) 30 ampere charge and/or load capacities.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Manual
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The NC25A-(X) is series regulator designed for alternative energy charging systems ranging in size from 0.1A to 25A. It is the ideal regulator for Solar (PV) and Permanent Magnet Generators (Including outboard motors and smaller wind generators). The NC25A also includes the Charge Divert feature. Charge Divert allows you to use the excess charging source energy for other tasks, or for placing a load on permanent magnet charging sources such as wind generators to prevent over speed conditions. The Divert connection is only activated after the charging source is making energy and the batteries are not using the energy (i.e. A wind generator will not be starting into the divert load). This controller can easily and inexpensively be expanded to handle one or more banks of 100A charging sources. (1000A max charging current in this configuration). Multiple battery banks can be charged with the use of a standard battery charging isolators.
Years prior to the sale of the first NC25A, the SES Flexcharge product development team took a hard look at what a new alternative energy charge controller's performance level would need to be to give the user the best possible controller for there needs. From that effort came the following design criteria;
Highest Possible Charging Efficiency.
The NC25A holds a Patent for its innovative an efficient charging circuitry.
Most alternative energy charge controllers operate at an efficiency of 97%. Off hand, this sounds pretty good but lets go through the numbers for a typical charge controller.
Power Wasted = (Total Charging Current) x (100% - 96%) x (Typical Battery Voltage). P = 25A x 0.04 x 12.6V = 12.6W of wasted energy.
The NC25A operates at 99.5% typical charging efficiency. (99.9% at its best).
P = 25A x 0.005 x 12.6V = 1.57W
In comparing the numbers we see a 11 watt gain in charging energy that is available for your battery bank with the NC25A over the Typical Charge controller.
With a peak charging efficiency of 99.9% and an operating current of only 4mA, more of the systems charging energy will get through a NC25A into your batteries than with any other regulator on the market. Models are available for charging 12V, 24V, 36V, and 48V systems. Use with Lead Acid, Gel, or Flooded Nicad battery technologies.
Dependability
There should never be such thing as a compromise to dependability when it comes to an alternative energy system charge controller as these systems are often located in hard to reach locations (mountain tops, ocean navigation buoys, polar regions, etc...). We took great care to design the NC25 for long term unattended operation; extensive transient voltage protection; high steady-state voltage protection (it is not affected by continuous charging input voltages up to 100V, the point where the transient voltage protection kicks in); reverse polarity protection on battery connections; fully sealed electronics for 100% humidity operation; etc... The NC25A is designed for Install and Forget operation.
Simple to Operate
The NC25A includes easy to read Charge and Divert Indicators, an adjustment for peak charge voltage, and an easy to use terminal strip for the system wire connections. Because the system charge controller is usually located near the battery bank in a remote structure we chose not to incorporate power consuming monitors such as volt meters or current monitors. If this type monitoring equipment is desired it should be installed after the system disconnect switch and located where you can view them.
Easy Upgrades
Upgrading the controller to regulate higher currents can be accomplished easily, and is relatively inexpensive.
Features
- 5 YEAR WARRANTY.
- COMPLETELY SEALED ELECTRONICS FOR MARINE OR OUTDOOR MOUNTING.
- LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE INDICATOR. (FLASHING RED LIGHT).
- ARC REDUCTION CIRCUITRY TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE RELAY CONTACT WEAR.
- CHARGING EFFICIENCY BETTER THAN 99.50% FROM 0.5A TO 30A OF CHARGING CURRENT.
- OPERATES EFFICIENTLY (98%) WITH AS LITTLE AS 0.1A OF SOLAR PANEL CHARGING CURRENT.
- EFFICIENTLY CHARGES BATTERIES FROM 0 VOLTS WITH FULL POWER.
- 25 AMP CHARGE CAPACITY. SPECIAL ORDER 24V, 36V, AND 48V MODELS, OR EXPANDED MODELS WITH CHARGING CURRENT CAPACITIES UP TO 2000A.
- 25 AMP CHARGE DIVERT CIRCUIT. STABLE DIVERT CIRCUITRY PREVENTS ERRATIC RELAY SWITCHING IF CHARGE SOURCE VOLTAGE DROPS.
- DIVERTS ONLY WHEN VOLTAGE AND CURRENT ARE AT USABLE LEVELS. PERFECT FOR MOTOR TYPE DIVERT LOADS (FANS, PUMPS, etc...)
- PEAK CHARGE VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT WITH A RANGE OF 13.8V TO 15.9V (Multiply by 2,3,or 4 to find voltages for 24V, 36V, or 48V versions).
- CHARGES WITH THE SAME HIGH ACCURACY THROUGH BATTERY ISOLATORS.
- CONSUMES LESS THAN 5mA (0.005A) WHILE CHARGING AND AT NIGHT, 2mA IF YOU DO NOT USE THE CHARGE INDICATOR.
- CHARGES BATTERIES AT FULL POWER, BELOW THE PLATE SATURATION POINT, THIS CHARGES BATTERIES FASTER, AND REDUCES ELECTROLYTE DEPLETION BY UP TO 90% OVER CONVENTIONAL CONSTANT VOLTAGE, PWM, & HIGH FREQUENCY CHARGE REGULATORS.
- BATTERIES START CHARGING AT 0.005A OF CHARGE CURRENT.
- CONTROLLER CAN WITHSTAND OPEN CIRCUIT INPUT SPIKES OF 1500V/A, & 140V CONTINUOUS WITHOUT DAMAGE.
- REVERSE POLARITY AND TRANSIENT VOLTAGE PROTECTION ON THE BATTERY SENSE WIRES.
- NO POWER WASTING SAMPLE PERIODS.
- REMOTE BATTERY VOLTAGE SENSING SO THE CONTROLLER CAN BE MOUNTED ANYWHERE BETWEEN THE CHARGING SOURCE AND THE BATTERIES.
- EASY TO INSTALL USING THE LABELED CORROSION RESISTANT NICKEL / BRASS / STAINLESS STEEL CONNECTOR.
- U/L 94V-O RATED ENCLOSURE AND UL LISTED OR RECOGNIZED COMPONENTS.
NC25A-12 Operating Characteristics
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Flexcharge NC25A-12 (24,36,48)
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Min.
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Max.
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| Charge Input Voltage |
0Vdc
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140Vdc
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| Allowable Battery Voltage on Sense Wires
12V Systems
(Multiply by 2, 3, or 4 for 24V, 36V, or 48V Systems) |
0Vdc
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16Vdc
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| Standby/Operating Current of the Controller |
2mA
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7mA
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| Charging Amperes |
0.005A
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25A
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| Occasional Short Term Over-Current (1/2 Second Max.) |
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50A
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| Total Charging Efficiency |
98.9%
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99.8%
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| Insertion Loss Resistance (Ohms) |
0.001W
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0.004W
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| Charge Divert Current |
0A
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25A
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| Charge Divert Over Current (1/2 Second) |
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50A
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| Transient Surge Protection (20uS) |
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1500VA
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| Operating Temperature |
-40°C
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+60°C
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| Storage Temperature |
-55°C
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+60°C
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| Case Dimensions |
4"W x 3.75"H x 1.5" D
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