Schneider Electric XW 60 Amp 12-60 Volt MPPT Charge Controller

Manufacturer Part Number: RNW86510301

The Schneider Electric XW Solar Charge Controller is a photovoltaic (PV) charge controller that tracks the electrical maximum power point of a PV array to deliver the maximum available current for charging batteries. When charging, the XW MPPT regulates battery voltage and output current based on the amount of energy available from the PV array and state-of-charge of the battery.

Features

• 60 Amp Charge Controller for 12, 24, 36, 48 V batteries
• MPPT delivers maximum available power from PV array to battery bank, producing up to 30% more power than PWM charge controllers
• Integrated PV ground-faulted protection
• Convection-cooled design - does not require a cooling fan
• Selectable two or three-stage charging algorithms, with manual equalization to maximize system performance
• Two-line, 26-character liquid digital display (LCD) and four buttons for configuration and system monitoring in stand-alone applications

Essential for prolonging battery life by providing a controlled charge to the battery bank without overcharging

• Easy-to-install
• Schneider Electric XW MPPT easy integrate into Schneider XW system

Applications

• Residential
• Developing country

Specifications

Detailed Description

General

The Schneider Electric XW MPPT can be used with 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60-volt DC battery systems and is able to charge a lower nominal-voltage battery from a higher nominal-voltage array. For example, the XW MPPT can charge a 12-volt battery from a 36-volt array. This provides flexibility for installers to use longer wiring runs without compromising efficiency. The XW Solar Charge Controller can be installed (in single or multi-unit configurations) with Xantrex XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger(s) or can be used in other solar energy systems where a solar charge controller is needed.

The XW MPPT incorporates a dynamic Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm designed to maximize energy harvest from the PV array. The MPPT constantly adjusts the operating points of the array to ensure it stays on the maximum power point. It does not stop energy harvest to sweep the array like some other competing products. This feature is beneficial all sunlight conditions, especially in areas with fast moving cloud cover and quickly changing solar conditions.