C40 Solar Charge and Load controller

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Trace C35, C40, and C60 Charge Controller Specifications

Electrical Specifications C35 C40 C60

Voltage Configurations 12 and 24 VDC 12, 24 and 48 VDC 12 and 24 VDC

Maximum PV Open Circuit Array Voltage 55 VDC 125 VDC 55 VDC

Charging / Load Current (@ 25 °C) 35 amps DC 40 amps DC 60 amps DC

Maximum Peak Current 85 amps 85 amps 85 amps

Maximum Voltage Drop Through Controller 0.30 volts 0.30 volts 0.30 volts

Typical Operating Consumption 15 ma 15 ma 15 ma

Typical Idle Consumption 3 ma 3 ma 3 ma

Recommended Breaker Size 45 amps 50 amps 60 amps rated at 100% continuous duty

Recommended Wire Size #8 AWG #8 AWG #6 AWG at 90°

Lead Acid Battery Settings Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable

NiCad Battery Settings Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable

Load Control Mode

Low Voltage Reconnect Adjustable (sticker provided with unit) Adjustable (sticker provided with unit) Adjustable (sticker provided with unit)

Low Voltage Disconnect User selectable manual or automatic reconnection - includes warning flash before disconnect and provides a one time, user selected grace period

Mechanical Specifications

Specified Temperature Range 32° F to 104° F (-0° C to 40° C) 32° F to 104° F (-0° C to 40° C) 32° F to 104° F (-0° C to 40° C)

Enclosure Type Indoor, ventilated, powder coated steel with 3/4" and 1" knockouts Indoor, ventilated, powder coated steel with 3/4" and 1" knockouts Indoor, ventilated, powder coated steel with 3/4" and 1" knockouts

Unit Weight 2.5 lb (1.2 kg) 3.0 lb (1.4 kg) 3.0 lb (1.4 kg)

Shipping 3.0 lb (1.4 kg) 3.5 lb (1.6 kg) 3.5 lb (1.6 kg)

Dimensions (H x W x D) 8.0" x 5.0" x 2.5" (20.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.4 cm ) 10" x 5" x 2.5" (25.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.35 cm) 10" x 5" x 2.5" (25.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.35 cm)

Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D) 12.4" x 7" x 2.5" (31.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 6.4 cm) 12.4" x 7" x 2.5" (31.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 6.4 cm) 12.4" x 7" x 2.5" (31.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 6.4 cm)

Mounting Vertical wall mount-indoor only Vertical wall mount-indoor only Vertical wall mount-indoor only

Altitude

Operating 15,000' (4,572 m) 15,000' (4,572 m) 15,000' (4,572 m)

Non-Operating 50,000' (15,240 m) 50,000' (15,240 m) 50,000' (15,240 m)

Features and Options

Regulation Method Solid state, three-stage (bulk, absorption, and float), pulse width modulation

Field Adjustable Control Setpoints Two user adjustable voltage setpoints for control of loads or charging sources - settings retained if battery is disconnected

Control Panel CM, CM/R-50, or CM/R-100 - optional LCD - backlit, alphanumeric display showing battery voltage, DC amperage, cumulative amp hours, and amp hours since last reset - remote includes 50’ (15 m) or 100’ (30.5 m) cable

Equalization Charge User selectable manual or automatic equalization - every 30 days

Battery Temperature Sensor BTS - optional remote battery temperature sensor for increased charging precision

Common Specifications

Listings UL Listed to UL 1741 - 1999 and to CSA 22.2 No. 107.1-95 Standards, CE compliant

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Electrical Specifications	C35	C40	C60
Voltage Configurations	12 and 24 VDC	12, 24 and 48 VDC	12 and 24 VDC
Maximum PV Open Circuit Array Voltage	55 VDC	125 VDC	55 VDC
Charging / Load Current (@ 25 °C)	35 amps	DC 40 amps	DC 60 amps DC
Maximum Peak Current	85 amps	85 amps	85 amps
Maximum Voltage Drop Through Controller	0.30 volts	0.30 volts	0.30 volts
Typical Operating Consumption	15 ma	15 ma	15 ma
Typical Idle Consumption	3 ma	3 ma	3 ma
Recommended Breaker Size	45 amps	50 amps	60 amps rated at 100% continuous duty
Recommended Wire Size	#8 AWG	#8 AWG	#6 AWG at 90°
Lead Acid Battery Settings	Adjustable	Adjustable	Adjustable
NiCad Battery Settings	Adjustable	Adjustable	Adjustable
Load Control Mode
Low Voltage Reconnect	Adjustable (sticker provided with unit)	Adjustable (sticker provided with unit)	Adjustable (sticker provided with unit)

Specified Temperature Range	32° F to 104° F (-0° C to 40° C)	32° F to 104° F (-0° C to 40° C)	32° F to 104° F (-0° C to 40° C)
Enclosure Type	Indoor, ventilated, powder coated steel with 3/4" and 1" knockouts	Indoor, ventilated, powder coated steel with 3/4" and 1" knockouts	Indoor, ventilated, powder coated steel with 3/4" and 1" knockouts
Unit Weight	2.5 lb (1.2 kg)	3.0 lb (1.4 kg)	3.0 lb (1.4 kg)
Shipping	3.0 lb (1.4 kg)	3.5 lb (1.6 kg)	3.5 lb (1.6 kg)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	8.0" x 5.0" x 2.5" (20.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.4 cm )	10" x 5" x 2.5" (25.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.35 cm)	10" x 5" x 2.5" (25.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.35 cm)
Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D)	12.4" x 7" x 2.5" (31.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 6.4 cm)	12.4" x 7" x 2.5" (31.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 6.4 cm)	12.4" x 7" x 2.5" (31.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 6.4 cm)
Mounting	Vertical wall mount-indoor only	Vertical wall mount-indoor only	Vertical wall mount-indoor only
Altitude
Operating	15,000' (4,572 m)	15,000' (4,572 m)	15,000' (4,572 m)
Non-Operating	50,000' (15,240 m)	50,000' (15,240 m)	50,000' (15,240 m)

Regulation Method	Solid state, three-stage (bulk, absorption, and float), pulse width modulation
Field Adjustable Control Setpoints	Two user adjustable voltage setpoints for control of loads or charging sources - settings retained if battery is disconnected
Control Panel	CM, CM/R-50, or CM/R-100 - optional LCD - backlit, alphanumeric display showing battery voltage, DC amperage, cumulative amp hours, and amp hours since last reset - remote includes 50’ (15 m) or 100’ (30.5 m) cable
Equalization Charge	User selectable manual or automatic equalization - every 30 days
Battery Temperature Sensor	BTS - optional remote battery temperature sensor for increased charging precision