BQ24560 MPPT Module YZX Studio

User Manual

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Specs
● Based on the Texas Instruments BQ24650.
● Supported chemistry: 1-6 cells Li-Ion/Li-Polymer, LiFePO4, Lead Acid.
● 80W maximum solar power input.
● Input voltage: 5-28V.
● Pre-charge function: default at 0.5A.
● Charging current set through shunt resistor value (factory setting 5A).
● Output voltage: 4.2V-28V.
● Charging efficiency: 96% @ 16V input 12V 5A output.
● Status LED: OFF = no input present, or battery NC; RED ON = charging; RED FLASHING = error
(over-temperature, over-voltage); BLUE ON = charge complete.

Warnings
● Doesn’t have reverse polarity protection.
● Not recommended for charging nickel-cadmium or nickel metal hydride battery pack.
● Not recommended for charging unprotected lithium cells.

Configuring the MPPT using a bench power supply

1. Apply 18V input power to the module from an adjustable power supply. (use any voltage you would like
as your MPPT point).
2. Use a multimeter to measure the module output voltage, no battery connected. Adjust MPPT
potentiometer clockwise until you get 0V on the output, then slowly adjust counterclockwise until you
get some voltage on the output and stop.
3. The output is now fluctuating because there is no battery connected and the red LED is flashing. If the
voltage is fluctuating for example between 8.0 and 8.4V the final charging stop voltage will be 8.4V.
You can use the min/max function on your multimeter to capture the max. Adjust the CV potentiometer
clockwise to increase the stop voltage and continue to watch the fluctuations on your voltmeter
consider the highest read value the actual stop voltage. (To reduce these oscillations you can use a
large value electrolytic connected on the output of the MPPT module).
4. Now the module is configured and will adjust the power point such as to keep the input voltage at 18V.
By adjusting the MPPT pot now you can vary the charging current but with low resolution.
5. Monitor your battery voltage for the first charge to make sure the module was adjusted correctly and it
doesn’t overcharge your battery. If the module is not adjusted correctly there is a risk of fire or
explosion from over charging the battery.

Various reference charging voltages

● 3.7V lithium battery 1S = 4.2V, 2S = 8.4V, 3S = 12.6V, 4S = 16.8V.
● 3.2V lithium iron phosphate battery 1S = 3.6V, 2S = 7.2V, 3S = 10.8V, 4S = 14.4V.
● 6V lead acid battery = 6.8V.
● 12V lead acid battery = 13.6V.

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Thermals
Here are a couple of thermal images with the module running with 18V input, 12V 5A output and 12V 8A
output, no heatsink used.

For increased power dissipation you can attach the module to a heatsink, just make sure you don’t short the
contacts on the back of the PCB. You can use a thermal pad that will help isolate the PCB electrically from the
heatsink.

Disclaimer
All information in this document has been translated from the original Chinese version YZX Studio product
description. There might be errors in this document.
Translated by Voltlog – http://www.voltlog.com