Go Power GP-RVC-MPPT-30 User Manual

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10.1 TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
• Screwdriver
• Drill
• Multimeter
10.2 INSTALLATION AND WIRING
STEP 1: CHOOSE AN INSTALLATION LOCATION
The following things should be considered when choosing an installation location for GP-RVC-30-MPPT controllers.
• The controller should be installed indoors where it is safe from water or condensation
• Avoid installing the controller in direct sunlight
• Mount the controller to a non-ammable surface
• For best thermal performance mount the controller vertically with power terminals facing downward, this will
encourage natural convection through the heatsink and keep it cooler
• There should be at least 6 inches of air gap above and below the controller for the natural convection to occur
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• Locate the controller as close to the battery as possible (but not directly above the battery to prevent potential
damage due to gassing of the battery), this will keep the battery wires short and prevent voltage drop
• Ensure any enclosed space where the controller is mounted is well ventilated, this will prevent heat buildup that
could lead to derating of the controller
STEP 2: MARK THE MOUNTING POSITION ACCORDING TO THE MOUNTING DIMENSIONS OF THE CONTROLLER
First, place the controller at a proper position and use a marking pen to mark the mounting points. Drill 4 mounting holes of
the appropriate size at the 4 marks. Fix screws into the upper two mounting holes.
STEP 3: FASTEN THE CONTR OLLER
Align xed holes of the controller with the two pre-xed screws and hang the controller up. Then x the lower two screws.
10. INSTALLATION

Go Power GP-RVC-MPPT-30 Specifications

General

Battery Voltage Range	8V – 32V
Battery Type	Lead Acid (AGM, GEL, Flooded), LiFePO4
Max Charge Current	30A
Conversion Efficiency	≤98%
MPPT Tracking Efficiency	>99%
No-Load Loss	<10mA
Max Panel Input Voltage	100Voc
Max PV Power Input	600W@12V / 1200W@24V
Grounding	Negative
Protection	Solar/battery reverse polarity Solar/battery over voltage Solar/battery short circuit Over temperature
Operating Temperature	-35 to 45°C
Storage Temperature	-35 to 75°C
Humidity	95% N.C.
Water Ingress Protection	IP32
Altitude	< 3000m
Max Wire Gauge	8 AWG

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (H x W x D)	3.15” x 7.78” x 5.5”
Weight	3.14lbs (1.42kg)