
Phocos CIS20 Industrial Solar Charge Controller IP68, timer (12/24V)
Description
Phocos CIS20 for 12/24V
Industrial Solar Charge Controller, 12/24V, 20/20A, IP68, timer
Waterproof PV solar charge controller
PV-Systems exposed to extreme weather and environmental conditions like street lights, navigation buoys, etc., for increased risk for damage in the power electronics. In order to assure reliable battery charge control under such conditions, Phocos developed the CIS encapsulated PV charge controller to prevent corrosion.
The Phocos CIS is an industrial-grade charge controller that is suitable for all practical PV applications. The Phocos CIS is a high-quality, 4-stage PWM-charging mode is combined with features such as: low-voltage disconnect, flexible load timer functions, and a multi-LED system status display.
The Phocos CIS charge controller features a single load timer, for one dimmable load. The CIS has no moving parts, switches or buttons. Settings such as battery type, deep discharge thresholds, timers, etc. are made quickly and easily via infrared remote control accessory.
All devices are connected to the controller by supplied lead wires rather than wire terminals. This feature eliminates the risk of damage from external elements like corrosion, dust, water, bugs, chemicals, physical shock, where components make electrical contact to the controller.
The extremely compact aluminum housing even allows for mounting CIS inside street light poles. CIS was developed in accordance with well-established Phocos standards incorporating the latest technology, highest-quality and best possible cost/performance ratio.
Key advantages
Robust aluminum housing
Epoxy encapsulated PCB to prevent corrosion
Waterproof (IP68) 1.5m for 72h
Compact size
Intelligent timer functions
Widely programmable (requires CIS-CU or MXI-IR)
External temperature sensor
4-Stage battery charging (main, float, boost, equalization)
Dimming function 0-10V output (only in single load series, not in the 2L versions)
Automatic system voltage recognition (12/24V)
Max. panel voltage: 42/52V (Voc) in 12/24V systems
Max. panel current: 5-20A (Isc) depends on model
Grounding: possible on positive line (see N-Series for negative grounding on minus line)
Operating temperature: −40 to +60 °C
Battery type: lead acid (GEL, AGM, flooded)
Programmable with: CIS-CU and MXI-IR (available optionally)
Available models
Phocos CIS10 LAST UNITS
Phocos CIS20 LAST UNITS
Phocos CIS single-load version: comes with a control output for one load, contains dimming function.
Optional available
- Phocos CIS-CU infrared remote controller
- Phocos MXI-IR infrared interface (USB) PC/CIS
- Phocos CISCOM software (free available)
CISCOM Software
CISCOM configuration software for CIS-controllers, quick and easy configuration of individual load-time and system components. The CISCOM requires the MXI-IR interface for communication between PC and the CIS-controller.
Diagrams
Phocos CIS | |
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The numbers within the diagrams stand for sequences of connecting the PV components.
Downloads
Phocos CIS - Datasheet
Phocos CIS - User manual
Phocos CIS - CE Declaration of conformity
Phocos CIS - Quick Start Manual
CIS | CIS-2L | CIS-N | CIS-N-2L | CIS-LED | CIS-MPPT | |||||||
Available versions | CIS 05 CIS 10 CIS 20 |
CIS-2L 05 CIS-2L 10 CIS-2L 20 |
CIS-N 05 CIS-N 10 CIS-N 20 |
CIS-N-2L 05 CIS-N-2L 10 CIS-N-2L 20 |
CIS-LED 05 | CIS-MPPT 75/20 | ||||||
Controller type | PWM | PWM | PWM | PWM | PWM | MPPT | ||||||
Waterproof (IP68) | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
System voltage | 12/24V | 12/24V | 12/24V | 12/24V | 12V | 12/24V | ||||||
Battery type | GEL, Acid | GEL, Acid | GEL, Acid | GEL, Acid | GEL, Acid | GEL, Acid | ||||||
Max current (A)* | 5/10/20A | 5/10/20A | 5/10/20A | 5/10/20A | 5A | 20A | ||||||
Max panel voltage (V)** | 42/52V | 42/52V | 42/52V | 42/52V | 42V | 75V | ||||||
Overcharge protection | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Deep discharge protection | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Compatible with CIS-CU | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Compatible with MXI-IR | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Compatible with CISCOM | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Grounding possible (on line) | (+) | (+) | (-) | (-) | (+) | (-) | ||||||
Loads controlled | single load | dual loads | single load | dual loads | single load | single load | ||||||
Dimmable | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
Datalogger (2 years data) | X | |||||||||||
LED driver | X | |||||||||||
Size (mm) | 82x58x20 | 82x58x20 | 82x58x20 | 82x58x20 | 82x93x20 | 130x150x45 | ||||||
Weight | 150g | 150g | 150g | 150g | 210g | 1050g | ||||||
* Depends on version. The max current appears as panel/generator (Isc).
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Technical Data
Product | Phocos CML 10A | 15A | 20A |
Type | Waterproof Charge Controller 12/24V |
System | Photovoltaic Systems |
Function | Overcharge Protection |
Batteries | GEL, AGM, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
Charging Mode | PWM |
Nominal Voltage | 12/24V automatic detection |
Max. charge/load current | 10A | 20A |
Float charge | 13.8/27.6V (25°C) |
Main charge | 14.4/28.8V (25°C) 30min (daily) |
Boost charge | 14.4/28.8V (25°C) 2h activation: battery voltage <12.3/24.6V |
Equalization | 14.8/29.6V (25°C) 2h activation: battery voltage <12.1/24.2V |
Max. panel voltage | 55V (Voc) |
Deep discharge protection | Cut-off voltage 11–12V/22–24V | Reconnect level 12.8/25.6V |
Overvoltage protection | 15.5/31.0V |
Undervoltage protection | 10.5/21.0V |
Temperature compensation | -25 mV/K at 12V | -50 mV/K at 24V |
Self consumption | 5–8 mA at 12V | 6–10 mA at 24V |
Grounding | positive grounding possible |
Ambient temperature | −40 to +60°C |
Max. height | 4.000m above sea level |
Wire cross section | 1.5 mm2 | 1.5 mm2 | 2.5 mm2 |
Adjustment range | Evening/morning hours Night/day detection 0–15 h/0–14 h | 2.5–10V |
Wire length | 10cm |
Weight | 150 g |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 82x58x20 mm |
Protection class | IP68 (waterproof) |
Technical data dimming output | Dimming value 0–100% output power | dimming output voltage 0–10V (max. 1mA) |
Warranty | 2 years |