HP Series Smart Solar Charge Controller

（HP2430/2440/2450/2460 HP4830/4840）

UserManual

Dear users
Thank you for choosing our product. Before using the product, please read this manual carefully.ProductFeatur
1. Product Features
1.Automaticsystem voltage identification

2. Charging program options for sealed, GEL and flooded lead-acid batteries and lithium batteries are available.
3. An upgraded 3-stage PWM charging algorithm is adopted.Application of an equalizing charge to the battery periodically
or when over discharged, can effectively prevent the battery from non-equalization andsulfuration,thus extending the
battery's service life (with the exception of GEL and lithium batteries).
4. With temperature compensation employed, charging parameters can be automatically adjusted (with the exception of
lithium batteries).
5. A wide range of load working modes facilitate the product's application to different types of street lights and monitoring
devices.
6. The product provides overcharge, over-discharge, overload protection, as well as short-circuit and reverse-connection
protection.
7. By virtue of an advanced load starting method, large-capacitance loads can be started smoothly.
8. A range of parameter settings and power-down saving functions are available ,thus requiring no repeated setting.
9. The product provides a dot matrix graphic LCD screen and a human-machine interface with 2 keys.
10.The user-friendly design of browser and dynamic interfacesensures convenient and intuitive operations.
11. (An optional communication function) provides a RJ12 data port (output of TTL232 level or bluetooth signals), with the
data adopting the standard Modbus protocol,and can be used together with our upper computer monitoring

software or mobile phone APP.

12. Boasting an industrial grade design, the product can function well in various tough conditions.
13.TVS lighting protection is adopted.

2. Panel Structure

3. State Indicators
Indicated
LCD Icon State Meaning
Object
Day
recognition Steady on Day time
 Night
Steady on Night time
recognition
Solar panel Steady on Solar panel indication
BOOST Steady on Boost charging
FLOAT Charging state Steady on Floating charging
EQUATIZE Steady on Equalizing charging

Quick flashing Battery overvoltage

Battery
Slow
Battery overvoltage
flashing
4 dashes 100%

3 dashes 75%

Battery SOC 2 dashes 50%

1 dash 25%

0dash 0%

Steady on Load turned on

Load Steady on Load turned off

Overload or short-circuit
Quick flashing
protection

4. Five Load Working Modes

1.Pure light control (0): When sunlight disappears and the light intensity drops to the starting point (light control off), the controller
initiates a 10-minute delay (settable) to confirm the starting signal, and then switches on the load for operation. When sunlight emerges and the

light intensity reaches the starting point, the controller initiates a 1-minute (fixed) delay to confirm the shutting-down signal, and then shuts down
the output to stop the load's operation.

2.Light control + time control (1 to 14): The starting process is the same as pure light control. After operating for a preset period
of time (settable from 1 to 14 hours), the load stops operation automatically.

3.Manual mode (15):In this mode, the user can switch the load on or off by the keys,no matter whether it's day or night.
4. Debugging mode
(16):When the solar panel voltage is higher than the "light control off" voltage, switch off the load immediately; when the solar panel voltage is
lower than the "light control on" voltage, switch on the load immediately.

5. Normal on (17): The energized load keeps in output state.

LED LED
Mode Mode
Display Display

Light control + time

0 Pure light control mode 9
control (9 hours)

Light control + time

1 10 Light control + time
control (1 hour)
 control (10 hours)

Light control + time Light control + time

2 11
control (2 hours) control (11 hours)

Light control + time Light control + time

3 12
control (3 hours) control (12 hours)

Light control + time Light control + time

4 13
control (4 hours) control (13 hours)

Light control + time Light control + time

5 14
control (5 hours) control (14 hours)

Light control + time

6 15 Manual mode
control (6 hours)

Light control + time

7 16 Debugging mode(default)
control (7 hours)

Light control + time

8 17 Normal on mode
control (8 hours)

5. Load Working Mode Settings

In the load mode menu, long press for 2s, and the number (e.g. 15) will begin to flash. Press to adjust the mode (from 0 to 17), and then
long press again for 2s to complete and save the setting.

Note: 1. After parameter adjustment, if is not pressed and held long enough for exiting , the system exits to the main menu after 12s, and the
parameter that was set is not saved.

2. When the system is saving data, the screen may shake slightly. This is normal and the user may ignore it.
6. Safety Advice

1) When connected to a 24 V or 48V system, the solar panel terminal voltage may exceed the limit for human safety. If operation is to be

performed, be sure to use insulation tools and keep your hands dry.
2) If the battery is reversely connected, the controller itself won't be damaged, but the load end will have a negative voltage output, which may

damage your load device. Take care not to let thishappen.

3)In the 48V system, separate reverse connect battery or separate reverse connection of solar panel controller will not damage; but if in reverse

connection of the battery and is connected solar panels, or solar panels on the reverse connection is connected to the battery may cause
damage to the controller.

4)The battery contains a large amount of energy. Therefore, in no cases should the battery be short circuited. It's recommended that a fuse be serially

connected to the battery.

5)Keep the battery away from fire sparks, as the battery may produce flammable gas.

6) Keep children away from the battery and controller.

 7) Follow the safety advice provided by the battery manufacturer.

7. LCD Screen Illustration

8. Browsing Menu on LCD Screen

1).Continuously press ,the screen will display the following in order: "main menu"---"solar panel voltage"---" solar panel
current"---"battery capacity"---"battery voltage"---"discharging current"---"charging amp-hrs"---" dischargingamp-hrs"---" temperature inside
controller"---" load mode"---" load modesettings"---"error code", and then back to "main menu". If the keys are notoperated for 12s, the system
will automatically return to display the "main menu".

Setting Menu on LCD Screen

2). When "load mode" is displayed, long press to enter into the load mode setting.Press

to adjust the mode, and long press for 2s to save and exit; or else, the system will not save the
setting that was just made and automatically exit the setting interface after 12s.
 10. Battery Types, Charging Voltages (Lithium Battery), Over-Discharge
Return and Over-Discharge Voltage Settings

In the non-load mode menu:

1) When is long pressed ,the first interface entered is for battery type setting, and the flashing one is
the battery type currently selected. Press to select among FLD/GEL/SLD/LI.
2) After selection, short press to enter into over-discharge return and over-discharge voltage
settings;or the first to enter charging voltage setting menu for lithium battery.
3) After parameters have been set, long press for 2 s to save and exit.

parameters shall be set according to the following rule: over-discharge voltage ＜ovover-discharge return
voltage ＜=under-voltage warning ＜floating charging voltage ＜boost chcharging return ＜=equalizing charging
voltage ＜overcharge voltage; and two adjacent values shall hahave a difference greater than 0.5 V.

11. Charging and Discharging Overload Protection and Recovery Time

In the charging and discharging overload protection mechanism, the relation between overload current and
protection time is as follows: An overload current 1.25 times of the rated current initiates a delay of 30s
before starting protection; similarly, 1.5 times, 5s and 2 times, 1s.
Overload recovery: automatic recovery after 1 minute.

12. Load Short Circuit and Recovery

Short-circuit automatic recovery time: 1st time, 5 s; 2nd time, 10 s; 3rd time, 15 s; 4th time, 20 s; 5th time,
4 hours or automatic recovery the next day; or long press to make the load resume output.

13. Communication Port Line Sequence (Only for Controllers with Communication
Functions)
Controller communication port RJ12 (6-pin)
4. Installation Instructions and Precautions

1. The controller shall be installed HP2430/2440 External dimensions: 164.0×103.5×47.0 (mm)

securely, and its dimensions are Installation dimensions: 154×85 (mm)

as follows: HP2450/2460 External dimensions: 189.27×127.2×54.0 (mm)

Installation dimensions: 180×92.2 (mm)

HP4830/4840 External dimensions: 189.27×127.2×54.0 (mm)

Installation dimensions: 180×92.2 (mm)
2. Installation hole diameter: 3.2 (mm)

3. Precautions:
①
If it is 12V system, the bottom left corner of LCD display will show '12V', 24V system will show' 24V',36V
system will show '36V', 48v system will show '48V'.

② The first step is to connect the battery. If the connection is made correctly, the controller screen will light
up; otherwise, check whether the connection is correct.
③ The second step is to connect the solar panel. If sunlight is present and strong enough (the solar panel voltage
 is greater than battery voltage), the sun icon on the LCD screen is on; otherwise, check whether the connection is
correct (it's recommended that the operation be performed under the debugging mode).
④ The third step is to connect the load. Connect the load leads to the controller's load output terminal, and the
current shall not exceed the controller's rated current.
⑤As the controller will generate heat during operation, it's recommended that the controller be installed in an
environment with good ventilation conditions.
⑥ Choose cables with large enough capacity for connection, in case too much loss incurred on the lines causes
the controller to misjudge.
⑦The controller has a common positive pole inside. If grounding is needed, ground the positive pole.
⑧It's important to fully charge the battery regularly. At least once full charging every month is recommended, and fa
to do that may cause permanent damage to the battery. Only when in-flow energy outpaces out-flow energy can the
battery be charged fully. Users shall bear this in mind when configuring the system.
⑨ Check whether the controller's each connection terminal is tightened securely; if not, it may suffer damage when
current passes .

15. Error Code List

Code on LCD screen Corresponding error

E0 No error

E1 Battery over discharge

E2 Battery overvoltage

E3 Undervoltage warning

E4 Load short circuit

E5 Load overload

E6 Temperature too high inside controller

E8 Charging current too high

E10 Solar panel input voltage is too high

16. Common Problems and Solutions

Symptoms Causes and Solutions

LCD screen does not light up Check whether the battery is correctly connected.

Check whether the ambient temperature is too low and whether the
Incomplete display or no renewal on LCD screen
display recovers when the temperature rises.

Check whether the solar panel is correctly connected and contact

No charging with sunlight present is good and reliable. Check whether the solar panel voltage falls
below the battery voltage.
 The sun icon does not light up, while the solar panel icon The load will be switched on automatically after 10 minutes (set
does. The battery voltage is normal, but there is no output. by the user).

The battery icon flashes quickly, and there is no output. System overvoltage. Check whether the battery voltage is too high.

The battery is over-discharged, and will recover when recharged

The battery icon flashesslowly, and there is no output.
adequately.

The load's power exceeds the rated value or it's short-circuited.

The load icon flashes quickly, and there is no output. After removing the problem, long press the key or wait until it
recovers automatically.

The load and the encircling light ring stays lit, and there is Check whether the power-consuming device is connected correctly
no output. and reliably.

Check whether wiring is sound and reliable, and system voltage is

Other symptoms
correctly recognized.

The decimal point flashes indicating that the displayed value has
The charging and discharging amp-hrs displays: 9999.K Ah
reached its upper limit. Long press to reset it.

17.Parameter Details

Model HP2430/2440 HP2450/2460 HP4830/4840 Remarks

Rated current 30A/40A 50A/60A 30A/40A

Automatic recognition of Default

Automatic recognition of 12V/24V
12V/24V/36V/48V automatic
System voltage
identification
Manual setup

12V/450W 12V/600W

12V/450W 12V/600W 12V/750W 12V/900W 24V/900W 24V/1200W

Rated power
24V/900W 24V/1200W 24V/1500W 24V/1800W 36V/1350W 36V/1800W

48V/1800W 48V/2400W

The lower
the system
No-load loss < 13mA/12V；< 15mA/24V <30mA voltage, the
smaller the
no-load loss.
Max. Solar
energy input <55 <110V
voltage

Max. voltage
at the battery <34V <68V
end

Battery type Parameters

 Flooded Sealed GEL Lithium Default

FLD SLD GEL LI SLD

Overvoltage 16．0V
protection
Equalizing 14.8 14.6 - -
charging
voltage
×1/12V；
Boost charging 14.6 14.4 14.2 14.4
voltage
Floating ×2/24V；
charging 13.8 13.8 13.8 -
voltage ×3/36V；
Charging 13.2V
recovery ×4/48V；
voltage
Over-discharge 12.5V（settable with the keys）
recovery
voltage
Over-discharge 11.0V（settable with the keys）
voltage
Equalizing 30days - -
charging
interval
Equalizing 1H - -
charging time
Boost charging 2H -
time
Temperature -3.0mV/℃/2V -
compensation
Light Light control on 5V, light controloff 6 V (light control on plus 1 V) ×1/12V；
controlvoltage
×2/24V；

Light control 10 minutes ×3/36V；

judgment time
×4/48V；

USB function Yes optional No

Bluetooth optional
function
Operating -25℃to+55℃；
temperature
IP protection IP30
degree
Net weight 390g 650g 650g

Battery plate reverse connection protection note 1, a battery reverse connection protection note 2, charging
battery board short circuit protection, charging the battery open circuit protection, charging over current
Protection protection, overload protection, load short-circuit protection controller and over temperature protection.
functions

189.27×127.2×54.0
Dimensions 164.0×103.5×47.0(mm) 189.27×127.2×54.0 (mm)
(mm)

Note 1 & 2: HP4830/40 reverse connect panels, please do not connect battery at the same time; When the battery
reverse connect, please do not connect panels at the same time. Otherwise it may cause damage of controller.