Pow-m60-Ultra User Manual v1.3.0925
Pow-m60-Ultra User Manual v1.3.0925
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➢ Before installing and operating the controller, please read the user manual thoroughly and keep
it for future reference.
➢ The installation or operation of the controller should only be performed by individuals who
have received proper training and supervision.
a. Anyone lacking the necessary knowledge, experience, or capabilities for the safe installation
and operation requirements.
b. Individuals (including children) who may have physical, sensory, or intellectual impairments
that could affect the safe installation and operation.
a. This controller product does not have user-serviceable components; do not disassemble or
attempt to repair the controller yourself.
b. Install the controller in a well-ventilated environment with adequate clearance around it.
c. Install the controller on non-combustible walls and ensure there are no flammable materials
nearby; it is normal for the controller to generate heat during operation.
d. Place the controller in an environment that is protected from direct sunlight, rain, humidity,
and dust, and keep it away from any flammable liquids or gases. The controller is for indoor
use only.
e. Do not install or operate the controller on top of, directly above, or in an enclosed space above
batteries, as batteries emit explosive gases.
b. Ensure there are no open flames in the vicinity of the batteries, as batteries emit explosive
gases.
c. Battery acid is corrosive; if battery acid comes into contact with the skin, rinse immediately
with clean water.
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d. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. Do not charge lithium batteries when the
temperature is below 0°C. Charging frozen batteries is prohibited.
e. Ensure that the equipment is properly configured for the type of battery connected to it.
DC Battery Connections
a. Ensure that the DC system is fully off/powered down by disconnecting all cables and/or new
ports from the battery/DC system.
b. Use flexible, multi-strand copper cables with an appropriate cross-sectional area, and
connect them to matching fuses or circuit breakers.
c. Connecting the photovoltaic array to the controller is prohibited until the battery is connected
first.
Controller Configuration
a. Refer to the battery manufacturer's guide and specifications to ensure the battery is suitable
for the controller and confirm the recommended charging settings.
b. Integrated charging modes include adaptive charging logic, which is suitable for most battery
types.
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Warranty Services
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing the POW-M60 series solar controller.
Please carefully read this manual as it will help you maximize the many advantages the controller
offers for your solar system.
This manual provides important recommendations regarding installation and usage. For your own
benefit, please read and pay close attention to the safety advice within.
In accordance with the instructions, repair services may be provided to users for any damaged
units resulting from incorrect installation, disassembly, or improper use of this product.
Warranty Terms:
⚫ Within 30 days from the date of purchase, a malfunctioning controller will be replaced at no
charge, provided that it has been used under normal circumstances and authorized by the
company's technical personnel.
⚫ Within 2 years from the date of purchase, a malfunctioning controller will be repaired at no
charge.
NOTE
⚫ Unauthorized disassembly voids the warranty.
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Declaration
Under the following circumstances, our company reserves the right not to assume any quality
warranty responsibilities:
⚫ Damage resulting from non-compliance with the instructions and safety warnings in this
document.
⚫ Damage caused by operation in environments that do not meet the requirements specified in
this document.
⚫ Damage due to operation beyond the parameter ranges specified in applicable technical
specifications.
⚫ Damage caused by abnormal natural conditions (force majeure), such as lightning, earthquakes,
fires, storms, etc.
⚫ Any damage resulting from failure to adhere to local standards and regulations during the
installation and operation processes.
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Table of contents
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Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................. 1
1 Product Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Features..................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Product Appearance .............................................................................................................................. 8
2 Installation and Wiring ...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Choosing the Installation Location .................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Wiring Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Installation and Wiring Guidelines ................................................................................................... 10
3 Operation Guide ............................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 LCD Screen Icon Display ..................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Key Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Operating Modes .................................................................................................................................. 15
3.4 PV Parameters Overview..................................................................................................................... 16
3.5 Battery Parameters Overview............................................................................................................ 16
3.6 Battery Parameter Settings ................................................................................................................ 17
3.7 Charging Voltage Parameters for Different Battery Types......................................................... 21
3.8 Load Operation Mode Settings ......................................................................................................... 22
4 Protection ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Protection Function.............................................................................................................................. 23
4.2 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 24
5 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
6 Specification Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 26
7 Parallel Operation Guide ................................................................................................................................. 28
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1 Product Introduction
Welcome to the POW-M60 series solar controller. This controller represents advanced innovation
in the field of solar technology and is designed to provide exceptional performance and reliability
for your solar energy system. The controller is equipped with advanced CNC technology, an LCD
display, automated operation, and a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) battery charging
mode. Combined with advanced control technology, it significantly extends the lifespan of your
batteries.
The POW-M60 series solar controller is designed to meet the diverse needs of various solar energy
systems, whether in standalone systems or other application scenarios. It automatically controls
the charging and discharging processes. By optimizing the controller's battery charging and
discharging processes, it not only prolongs the battery's lifespan but also enhances the overall
system's performance. The controller features self-diagnostic functions and electronic protection,
effectively preventing damage to the controller or batteries during installation errors or system
faults, ensuring system reliability and stability.
Our POW-M60 series solar controllers are suitable for a wide range of solar energy applications.
We offer a user-friendly custom open-program configuration interface, making the configuration
process of solar energy systems quicker and smoother. It also provides more possibilities for
expanding solar energy systems. Whether you are setting up a small-scale residential standalone
solar system or expanding your solar energy project, the POW-M60 series solar controller will be
an indispensable partner.
By choosing the POW-M60 series solar controller, you will gain an efficient, sustainable, and secure
energy management solution that provides strong support for future energy needs. We are
committed to advancing solar technology and delivering outstanding products and services to
you.
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1.1 Features
⚫ Integrated Charging Presets
Integrated charging modes include adaptive charging logic, suitable for most battery types such
as flooded lead-acid batteries, gel-sealed lead-acid batteries, and lithium batteries. Specific
charging parameters for each battery type can be found in Section 3.7.
⚫ Versatile Application
Compatible with 12V/24V/36V/48V system voltages.
⚫ Multi-Stage Charging Algorithm
The multi-stage charging algorithm is designed to optimize each charging cycle. After the
batteries are fully charged, it maintains battery capacity by applying preset charging parameters
in specific charging stages.
⚫ Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Technology
MPPT technology tracks the maximum power point voltage (Vmp) of the array as it varies with
weather conditions, ensuring the collection of maximum power from the array throughout the
day.
⚫ High-Efficiency Charging
Innovative MPPT technology with a tracking efficiency of up to 99.9% and a peak conversion
efficiency of up to 98.1%, reducing power consumption, minimizing heat generation, and
lowering operating temperatures.
⚫ Customizable Charging Current Limit
Different types of batteries have varying requirements for charging current. Customizing the
charging current limit ensures that the charge controller is compatible with multiple battery
types. By setting a maximum charging current, you can prevent excessive charging rates,
thereby reducing potential damage to the battery and extending its lifespan. The configurable
range for the charging current is 2 to 60A.
⚫ Supports Up to 12 Units in Parallel
The parallel operation function allows for easy expansion of the solar panel configuration and
energy storage capacity limits, thus increasing the scale of energy storage. For detailed parallel
operation guidelines, refer to Section 7.
⚫ Adaptive Boost Charging
During the initial charging phase, adaptive boost charging monitors battery response and
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automatically determines the duration of the boost stage for each independent charging cycle,
ensuring that the battery is fully charged at any discharge level or capacity while avoiding
overcharging during the boost charging stage (extends battery life).
⚫ Durable and Secure
a. Photovoltaic input overcurrent
b. Photovoltaic array short circuit
c. Reversed photovoltaic polarity
d. Overvoltage protection for batteries
e. Overdischarge protection for batteries
f. Over-temperature protection
⚫ External Temperature Probe Configuration
Precisely monitor battery temperature. When the battery temperature exceeds 65°C, charging is
stopped, and when the battery temperature drops below 55°C, charging is resumed to protect the
battery.
⚫ Forced Air Cooling & Heat Dissipation Backplate
Features an internal cooling fan for forced air cooling and an external heat dissipation plate for
natural heat dissipation, enhancing overall equipment efficiency.
⚫ One-Click Factory Reset
Long-press the "SET" button to reset the controller. All configurable settings will revert to their
factory defaults after the reset.
⚫ Lithium Battery Activation
Compatible with lithium batteries. When the battery type parameter is set to lithium batteries, the
charging cycle will be adjusted to accommodate the needs of lithium battery charging. Additionally,
when connected lithium batteries are in a protected state, the controller will activate the lithium
batteries with the energy from the solar panels, with current not exceeding the lithium battery
protection voltage and current range.
Warning: Do not charge lithium batteries when the temperature is below 0°C.
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When running multiple controllers in parallel, ensure they are installed at the
same horizontal height, with a minimum spacing of 75mm between
controllers.
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NOTE
⚫ For parallel connection wiring, please refer to Chapter 7.
Step 1. Install the controller vertically with its ports facing downward, securing it to the wall
through the four mounting holes using screws. For ease of installation, it is recommended
to use two upper screws for initial "hanging" of the device, followed by the addition of two
lower screws, and then fully tighten all four screws.
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Step 2. Battery Wiring: Connect the battery to the controller using cables.
Attention
⚫ Do not connect the inverter to the load terminal of the controller; otherwise, it may cause
irreversible damage to the equipment. If it is necessary to connect the inverter, please refer
to the diagram below.
NOTE
⚫ All wiring work must be carried out by professionals.
⚫ For safe operation and proper application, circuit breakers of the appropriate specifications
must be installed on the cables connected to the controller, and ensure that the
connections are tight.
⚫ Ensure that all circuit breakers are in the off position before completing all wiring.
⚫ Connect the positive cable terminal to the positive terminal port, and the negative cable
terminal to the negative terminal port.
⚫ The above notes also apply to the PV ports and DC output ports.
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Step 3. PV Wiring: Connect the photovoltaic array to the controller using cables.
Step 4. DC Output Wiring: Connect the load to the controller using cables.
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Step 5. Temperature Probe Connection: Connect the temperature probe wire to the controller
and securely fix the probe end to the battery using insulation tape.
Step 6. Pre-Startup Check: Refer to the wiring diagram below. If all connections are accurate, and
all wiring is securely connected, close the circuit breakers in the order of Battery, PV Input,
and Load terminals.
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3 Operation Guide
No. Description
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Function
key Description
Note: In the event of a fault, the operation mode section will display the fault code. For details,
please refer to section 4.2.
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In browsing mode, use the BAT/▲ and DC/▼ buttons to scroll through the battery parameters.
When you reach the parameter you wish to set, press and hold the BAT/▲ button to enter the
parameter setting mode. Once in the specific parameter's setting mode, adjust the values or scroll
through options using the BAT/▲ and DC/▼ buttons, and press the button to confirm
the settings.
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Note:
⚫ If parallel operation is not used, this setting does not need to be configured.
After completing the parallel wiring, use this setting to define the master and slave units.
The controller with the lowest communication code value will be the master. In a parallel operation,
if the master fails, the system will automatically select the controller with the next highest
communication code value as the new master. For example, if Master Unit 01 fails, the system will
designate Unit 02 as the new master.
Assuming 6 controllers are operating in parallel, assign communication codes from 01 to 06 to
each unit (each unit's communication code should be unique).
Code
01 02 03 04 05 06
Possible Scenarios
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NOTE
⚫ Before setting the battery parameter, please turn off the photovoltaic input to ensure that
the battery is not in a charging state.
Please select the battery type according to the connected battery by referring to the table below.
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⚫ If "USE" is selected for the battery type, the following 6 charging parameters can be manually
set.
⚫ If "USE" is not selected, manual setting of charging parameters is not required. The controller
will charge according to the preset values for the selected battery type. For preset values, see
Chapter 3.7.
System Voltage
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Note:
⚫ The charging parameters for lead-acid batteries and user-defined batteries listed in the
above table are for a 12V system voltage. For a 24V system voltage, these values should
be multiplied by 2. If a lead-acid or user-defined battery with a 24V system voltage is
connected, the actual charging voltage will be twice the value displayed on the screen.
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00H Light Control Mode (Load output starts after sunset and stops at sunrise).
Immediate Load On (Press the SET button to immediately turn off the load
24H
output).
Adjust the duration of load activation (The value indicates the duration, e.g.,
01H~23H
01H for 1 hour, 02H for 2 hours).
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4 Protection
4.1 Protection Function
Protection Description
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4.2 Troubleshooting
Fault Code Description Resolution
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5 Maintenance
We recommend conducting the following checks and maintenance at least twice a year to ensure
optimal performance:
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6 Specification Parameters
Model POW-M60-ULTRA
Self-consumption 0.7W-1.2W
Environmental Parameters
Altitude <3000m
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General Specification
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#01 #02 #n
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Battery pack
Main Modules:
➢ Controller
The controller device is capable of standalone operation for individual units and can also support
a maximum of 12 units in parallel operation. When operating in parallel, communication between
the parallel controllers is achieved through communication lines. The parallel controllers are
installed at the same horizontal height.
➢ Solar Array
Each controller must be connected to a separate solar array. One solar array cannot be
simultaneously connected to more than one controller. The input power connected to each
controller should not exceed the rated input power of a single controller.
➢ Battery Bank
Parallel controllers are connected to the same battery bank.
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Step 1. Install parallel devices at the same height level with a minimum distance of approximately
75mm between devices.
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