Product Description
Xantrex C35
C Series - C35, C40 & C60
Charge Controllers
A Controller for Virtually any DC Charging Source Standard FeaturesSilent Microprocessor Control PWM Charge Performance 3-Stage Battery Charging Field Adjustable LCD Digital Display (Optional) Temperature Compensation Warranty |
Specifications
Model | C35 | C40 | C60 | ||||
Voltage Configurations | 12 VDC | 24 VDC | 12 VDC | 24 VDC | 48 VDC | 12 VDC | 24 VDC |
Maximum PV Array Open Circuit | 55 VDC | 55 VDC | 125 VDC | 125 VDC | 125 VDC | 55 VDC | 55 VDC |
Charging/Load Current @ 25 �C | 35 amps DC continuous | 40 amps DC continuous | 60 amps DC Continuous | ||||
Recommended Breaker Size With Recommended Wire Size in Conduit | 60 amps DC, #6 AWG | 60 amps DC, #6 AWG | 60 amps DC (100% continuous duty cycle), #6 AWG (90 �C rated) | ||||
General specifications | |||||||
Maximum Peak Current Maximum Voltage Drop Total Current Consumption Charge Regulation Method | 85 amps intermittently-electronically protected 0.30 volts -charge control mode While operating - 15 ma (typical), at idle - 3 ma (tare) Solid state, 3-stage (Bulk, Absorption and Float) Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). | ||||||
Regulation Adjustment Settings | Charge Control Mode Setup for: | ||||||
Lead Acid Battery | 12 Volt Configuration: Float 12.5 - 14.5 VDC Bulk 13.0 - 15.0 VDC EQ +1 VDC above Bulk | 24 Volt Configuration: Float 25.0 - 29.0 VDC Bulk 26.0 - 30.0 VDC EQ +2 VDC above Bulk | 48 Volt Configuration: Float 50.0 - 58.0 VDC Bulk 52.0 - 60.0 VDC EQ +4 VDC above Bulk | ||||
NiCad Type Battery (VDC above adjustment setting) | Float or Bulk (add 2 VDC) | Float or Bulk (add 4 VDC) | Float or Bulk (add 8 VDC) | ||||
Load Control Mode | Low Voltage Reconnect (LVR) - Subtract 1 V (for 12 VDC systems), 2V (for 24 VDC systems), and 4 V (for 48 VDC systems) from the Bulk setting. Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) - Subtract 2 V (for 12 VDC systems), 4 V (for 24 VDC systems), and 8V (for 48 VDC systems) from Float setting. | ||||||
Standard Features | |||||||
Status Indicator | Multicolor LED indicates the operating/battery voltage status | ||||||
Low Voltage disconnect (Load Control Mode) | User selectable manual or automatic reconnection - includes warning flash before disconnect and provides a "grace" period. | ||||||
Equalization Charge (Charge Control Mode) | User selectable manual or automatic equalization (every 30 days) | ||||||
Short Circuit Protection | Fully electronically protected with auto-reset | ||||||
Field Adjustable Control Setpoints (test points provided for high accruacy) | Two user adjustable voltage setpoints for control of loads or charging sources (settings retained if battery is disconnected) | ||||||
Options | |||||||
LCD Meter Panel (CM, CMR/25 CMR/50, CMR/100) | Back-lit, 2-line, 32 character, alpha numeric liquid crystal display panel for remote (CMR/XX) or front mounting (CM) on the C Series controller. CMR/25 includes 25' (7.5 m) of cable. CMR/50 includes 50' (15 m) of cable, CMR/100 includes 100' (30 m) of cable. Displays: battery voltage, DC amperage, cumulative amp hours, amp hours since last reset. | ||||||
External Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS/15, BTS/35) | Provides automatic adjustmentt of the charge control setpoints to the battery temperature. BTS/15 is supplied with 15' (4.5 m) of cable, BTS/35 cable length is 35' (11 m) | ||||||
Physical | |||||||
Enclosure Type | Indoor, ventilated, powder-coated steel with 3/4" and 1" knockouts | ||||||
Specified Temperature Range | 32 to 104 �F (0 to +40 �C) | ||||||
Allowed Temperature Range | -67 to 167 �F (-55 to +75 �C) | ||||||
Altitude Limit (operating) | 15,000 feet (5,000 meters) | ||||||
Altitude Limit (non-operating) | 50,000 feet (16,000 meters) | ||||||
Dimensions (H x W x D) | C35: 8" x 5" x 2.5" (20.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.35 cm) C40, C60: 10" x 5" x 2.5" (25.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.35 cm) | ||||||
Mounting | Vertical Wall Mount | ||||||
Weight (Controller only) | C35: 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg), C40: 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg), C60: 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg) | ||||||
Weight (Shipping) | C35: 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg), C40: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg), C60: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) | ||||||
Certifications | UL Listed to UL 1741 and CSA 22.2 107.1-95. CE Compliant, Designed to CTIK Standards. | ||||||
Warranty | All C35, C40 and C60 controllers are warrantied for two years against defects in workmanship and materials. |