Sunsei Battery Charge Controller CC-10000 (10 Amp)
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SunSei Charge Controller- 10 Amp For Solar panels generating up to 10A of current (12V) The ICP SunSei CC-10000 charge controller is an integral part of most solar battery charging systems. The 10 Amp Charge Controller acts as a regulator that will prevent solar panels from overcharging your 12 volt battery. This assures trouble-free solar charging and longer battery life. The ICP SunSei CC-10000 charge controller stops the charge when your battery has reached full voltage. This controller will regulate the charging of batteries during conditions of heavy usage, or when left unattended for long periods of time. Great for small and medium size solar charging systems. Compatible – Works with almost all types of batteries and solar panels Efficient – Over 98% efficiency at full current Full Charging – Ensures that the batteries are always topped off Battery Safe – Charging method maximizes battery life High Voltage Limiting – Floats battery at safe voltage when battery is full Robust Circuitry – Control function 100% solid state Two stage charging – Boost and float charge using pulse width modulation (PWM) Status LED – LED indicates battery charging Reverse leakage protection – Prevents power loss at night Incorrect Wiring Protection – Reverse battery and solar panel protected Terminal Block – For sound and easy wire connections 10 Amp charge controller Cut-in Voltage 7 VDC Cut-out Voltage 14.5 VDC Dimensions 2.2" x 2.8" x 1.1" / 57 mm x 70 mm x 28 mm Weight 0.26 lbs Operating Temperature Range -40ºF to 122ºF / -40ºC to 50ºC Warranty 2 years Open circuit voltage (Voc) cannot exceed 30V (the sum of the Voc of all solar panels in series). The solar array’s peak operating current (Ip) cannot exceed 10A. SunseiTM CC-10000 FOR NON-SOLAR APPLICATIONS: These units will only operate with solar electric panels. Do not use to regulate other power sources, such as a hydro or wind generators/alternators or AC battery chargers. These charging sources can damage the controller and/or the generating equipment. ICP Sunsei Charge Controller FAQs How do I know if my charge controller is actually working? The charge controllers are built and tested with state-of-the-art techniques. If the indicator LEDs are on, then it is most probably working. Nevertheless, to verify, you must use a DC multimeter. When the indicator light indicates charging, the controller has connected the panel to the battery. In this state, the battery voltage measured at the battery output terminals must be under 14.4 volts, and the solar panel at the input terminals must be a few tenths higher than the battery voltage. If you read 20 volts at the solar panel input, then the charger is not letting the current through. You would again make sure that the battery is under 14.4 volts and that the charging light is on. If the problem persists, contact ICP Customer Support. The charge controller can not be tested unless it is connected to a working solar panel and a good battery. Will the charge controllers discharge the battery at night? No, the charge controllers prevent backflow from the battery to the input, where the solar panels are connected. The design of the electronics in the controllers is such that battery draw is minimal and would take several months to discharge a battery alone. I have been charging my battery for some time, but the FULL LED has never come on. Is there anything wrong? No. The FULL LED indicates that the battery has reached the maximum voltage allowable under charging, and that the charge controller has cut off the charge from the solar array to the battery. The FULL LED will only come on when the battery voltage reaches 14.4 volts (14.2 volts for gel cell batteries). However, it is not necessary for a battery to reach this voltage to be considered fully charged. In fact, most battery manufacturers consider an open circuit voltage (taken at the battery terminals at least 30 minutes after the charge has stopped) of 12.8 to 13 volts to be a fully charged battery. Can I connect more than one solar panel to my charge controller? Yes, you can connect more than one solar panel to the charge controller in parallel (+ to + and - to -). The current from each panel will combine to charge more quickly. The total sum of the rated panel currents must not exceed the limit of your Sunsei(tm) Charge Controller. Please refer to the controller's instructions. Can more than one battery be connected at the output of the charge controller? Yes, as long as the batteries are connected in a voltage configuration for which the charger is made. For all Sunsei(tm) Solar Chargers, this is 12 volts. (Please note that the Sunsei(tm) CC25000 can also charge 24 volt batteries with 24 volt panel configurations. Please refer to the instruction manual.) Why does the charge controller have to be placed close to the battery? There are two reasons. Firstly, it is for safety. Batteries are capable of putting out a very high current that can result in fires. By having the controller close to the battery, you can reduce the chances of the + and - wires being shorted together if they are cut by accident. It is also highly recommended to fuse any wires coming from the batteries in case a short or overload should occur. Please consult local electrical codes. Secondly, it is for battery charge control accuracy. The current going through the wires causes a voltage drop which is sensed by the controller. This will cause slight inaccuracies in detecting the correct battery voltage. The drop in the wires increases with distance and smallness of wire, so when you increase the distance you must also use larger gauge. Can I test the charge controller by hooking up a solar panel and reading the voltage at the battery terminals? No. To test the charge controllers, a battery must be connected to complete the circuit. Please refer to the instruction sheet of your Sunsei(tm) Charge Controller. Will the charge controller work with dead batteries? It will work with batteries as low as 7 volts.

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