Tycon TP-SC24-20 20A PWM Solar Battery Charge Controller 12/24V
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Overview
What it is and who it is for
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Tycon TP-SC24-20 is a 20A 3-stage PWM solar charge controller with automatic 12/24V detection, temperature-compensated charging, LCD display, 5V USB charging port, and support for AGM, GEL, flooded, and lithium batteries.
PRODUCT TYPE
Batteries
KEY FEATURES
• 3-stage PWM temperature-compensated battery charging
• Automatic 12V or 24V battery system detection
• 20A rated solar and load current
• Supports AGM, GEL, flooded lead-acid, and lithium battery charging
• Integral LCD displays battery voltage, temperature, load current, and solar current
• 5V 1A USB charging port
• Multiple load operating modes including normal and light-control operation
• Soft-start 20A load output for high-capacitance loads
• Electronic protection for short circuit, reverse current, overvoltage, overcharge, over-discharge, and over-temperature
• Automatic recovery for electronic protection functions
• TVS diode lightning protection
• Conformal-coated electronics for environmental protection
• Low self-consumption of less than 0.3W
• Six screw terminals supporting wire sizes up to 10 AWG
• Internally fused for protection
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Model: TP-SC24-20
• Product Type: PWM Solar Battery Charge Controller
• Rated Voltage: 12V / 24V, automatic detection
• Rated Current, Solar and Load: 20A
• Maximum Solar Panel Size: 340W at 12V; 680W at 24V
• Maximum Solar Input Voltage: Less than 55V
• Supported Battery Types: AGM, GEL, flooded lead-acid, lithium
• AGM Equalize Charge Voltage: 14.6V at 12V; 29.2V at 24V
• Flooded Equalize Charge Voltage: 14.8V at 12V; 29.6V at 24V
• AGM Boost / Absorption Voltage: 14.4V at 12V; 28.8V at 24V
• GEL Boost / Absorption Voltage: 14.2V at 12V; 28.4V at 24V
• Flooded Boost / Absorption Voltage: 14.6V at 12V; 29.2V at 24V
• Lithium Boost / Absorption Voltage: 14.4V at 12V; 28.8V at 24V
• AGM / GEL / Flooded Float Voltage: 13.8V at 12V; 27.6V at 24V
• Overvoltage Protection: 17.0V at 12V; 34V at 24V
• Over-Discharge OFF Voltage: 11.1V at 12V; 22.2V at 24V
• Over-Discharge ON Voltage: 12.6V at 12V; 25.2V at 24V
• Light Control ON Voltage: 5V at 12V; 10V at 24V
• Light Control OFF Voltage: 6V at 12V; 12V at 24V
• Light Control Delay: 10 seconds
• Self-Consumption: Less than 0.3W
• Temperature Compensation: -3.0mV/°C/cell
• Maximum Wire Size: 10 AWG
• Voltage and Current Accuracy: ±2%
• Environmental Protection: IP30
• Certifications: CE, RoHS
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +65°C / -13°F to +149°F
• Dimensions: 122 x 70 x 34.5 mm / 4.8 x 2.8 x 1.4 in.
• Weight: 200 g / 7 oz.
• Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
INTENDED USE / APPLICATIONS
• Remote power systems
• Solar lighting
• Solar power applications
Specifications
Technical specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Model | TP-SC24-20 |
| Brand | Tycon |
| Type | 3 Stage PWM Temperature Compensated Battery Charge Controller |
| Rated Voltage | 12/24V (Auto Detect), Max <35V |
| Rated Current (Solar and Load) | 20A |
| Self Consumption | <0.3W |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 130 x 75 x 38mm (5.1 x 3.0 x 1.5") |
| Weight | 160 g (5.6 oz) |
| Mounting | Four 3.5mm screw holes |
| Connections | Six screw terminals for wire size up to 10 AWG |
| Internal Protection | Fused |
| Power & Electrical | |
| Maximum Solar Panel Size | 260W @ 12V; 520W @ 24V |
| Maximum Solar Input Voltage | <55V |
| Boost (Absorption) Charge Voltage | 14.4V @ 12V; 28.8V @ 24V |
| Boost Charge Timeout | 2 Hours |
| Float Voltage | 13.8V @ 12V; 27.6V @ 24V |
| Automatic Battery Equalization | Every 30 days, 1-hour duration |
| Battery Equalization Voltage | Limited to 1-hour duration |
| Load Output Soft Start | Yes |
| Protections | Short circuit, reverse current, overvoltage, overcharge, over-discharge, over-temperature (all auto-recovery) |
| USB Charging Port | 5V 1A |
| Compatibility | |
| Battery Types | GEL/AGM Battery Arrays |