Operating manual Info LED Battery LEDs

1st step: Connect the battery

Connect the battery connection cable with the
9. Faults and remedies
No display : Check battery polarity and external fuse. Or battery voltage is too low or
Solar charge controller Manufactured in a correct polarity to the middle pair of terminals battery defective.
on the solar charge controller (with the battery
10 A / 8 A / 6 A DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 facility
symbol). Battery is not charged : Check if solar module is connected with correct polarity or if short
If present, remove any external fuse. Connect circuit at the solar input. If solar module voltage is lower than battery voltage or if solar
Please read these instructions completely before installation!
battery connection cable A+ to the positive module is defective the battery cannot be charged.
pole of the battery. Connect battery
connection cable A– to the negative pole of Battery displays jumps quickly : Battery voltage changes quickly. Large pulse currents
1. About this manual cause voltage fluctuation. Battery is too small or defective. Ask your dealer for technical
These operating instructions are part of the product. Read these operating instructions the battery. Insert the external fuse in the
battery connection cable. assistance.
carefully before use, keep them over the entire lifetime of the product, and pass them on to
any future owner or user of this product. If the connection polarity is correct, the info The following faults do not destroy the controller if they occur singly. After correcting the
This manual describes the installation, function, operation and maintenance of the solar LED illuminates green. fault, the device will continue to operate correctly:
charge controller. These operating instructions are intended for end customers. * solar module short circuits * reverse solar module polarity *2
A technical expert must be consulted in cases of uncertainty. 2nd step: Connect the solar module * short circuits at load output * excessive load current
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Ensure that the solar module is protected from incident light (cover it or wait for night). * reversed battery polarity * solar module overcurrent
Ensure that the solar module does not exceed the maximum permissible input current. * device overtemperature * overvoltage at the load output
2. Safety First connect the M+ solar module connection cable to the correct pole of the left pair of
The solar charge controller may only be used in PV systems for charging and controlling terminals on the solar charge controller (with the solar module symbol), then connect the 10. Legal guarantee
lead-acid batteries in accordance with this operating manual and the charging M– cable. Remove the covering from the solar module. According to the German legal requirements, for this product the customer has a 2 year legal
specifications of the battery manufacturer. guarantee.
The solar charge controller may only be connected to the local loads and the battery by 3rd step: Connect loads The manufacturer warrants to the specialized trade a voluntary warranty of 5 years from the
trained personnel and in accordance with the applicable regulations. Follow the installation First connect the L+ load cable to the correct pole of the right pair of terminals on the solar invoice or receipt date. The manufacturer’s warranty applies to products are purchased and in
and operating instructions for all components of the PV system. charge controller (with the lamp symbol), then connect the L– cable. Insert the load fuse or operation in an EU country or Switzerland.
No energy source other than a solar generator may be connected to the solar charge switch on the load. The seller will remove all manufacturing and material faults that occur in the product during the
controller. Follow the general and national safety and accident prevention regulations. Notes: Connect loads that must not be deactivated by the solar charge controller deep legal guarantee period and affect the correct functioning of the product. Natural wear and tear
Keep children away from PV systems. Do not use the solar charge controller in dusty discharge protection, e.g. emergency lights or radio connection, directly to the battery. does not constitute a malfunction. Legal guarantee does not apply if the fault can be attributed to
environments, in the vicinity of solvents or where inflammable gases and vapours can Loads with a higher current consumption than the device output can be directly connected third parties, unprofessional installation or commissioning, incorrect or
occur. No open fires, flames or sparks in the vicinity of the batteries. Ensure that the room to the battery. However, the solar charge controller deep discharge protection will no negligent handling, improper transport, excessive loading, use of improper equipment, faulty
is adequately ventilated. Check the charging process regularly. longer intervene. Loads connected in this manner must also be separately fused. construction work, unsuitable construction location or improper operation or use. Legal guarantee
Follow the charging instructions of the battery manufacturer. Battery Acid splashes on skin claims shall only be accepted if notification of the fault is provided immediately after it is discovered
or clothing should be immediately rinse with plenty of water. Seek medical advice. 4th step: Final work Legal guarantee claims are to be directed to the seller.
Do not operate the solar charge controller when it does not appear to function at all. The Fasten all cables with strain relief in the direct vicinity of the solar charge controller The seller must be informed before legal guarantee claims are processed. For processing a legal
solar charge controller or connected cables are visibly damaged or loose. In these cases (clearance of approx. 10 cm). guarantee claim an exact fault description and the invoice / delivery note must be provided.
immediately remove the solar charge controller from the solar modules and battery. The seller can choose to fulfil the legal guarantee either by repair or replacement. If the product
5. LED displays can neither be repaired nor replaced, or if this does not occur within a suitable period in spite of the
LED Status Meaning specification of an extension period in writing by the customer, the reduction in value caused by
3. Functions
Info LED illuminates green normal operation the fault shall be replaced, or, if this is not sufficient taking the interests of the end customer into
The solar charge controller monitors the state of charge of the battery bank, controls the
consideration, the contract is cancelled. Any further claims against the seller based on this legal
charging process, controls the connection/disconnection of loads. This optimises battery flashes slowly red* system fault
guarantee obligation, in particular claims for damages due to lost profit, loss-of-use or indirect
use and significantly extends its service life. - too high charging current
damages are excluded, unless liability is obligatory by German law.
The following protection functions are part of the basic function of the controller: - overload / short circuit
Overcharge protection, deep discharge protection, battery undervoltage protection, solar - overheated
together with red LED :
11. Technical Data
module reverse current protection.
- too low battery voltage Solar charge controller 6A 8A 10 A
together with green LED : Characterisation of the operating performance
4. Installation
- too high battery voltage System voltage 12 V (24 V)
4.1 Mounting location requirements
Battery flashing quickly* battery empty, low voltage disconnection Own consumption < 4 mA
Do not mount the solar charge controller outdoors or in wet rooms. Do not subject the solar
charge controller to direct sunshine or other sources of heat. Protect the solar charge red prewarning, loads still on DC input side
controller from dirt and moisture. LED flashing slowly* deep discharge protection active (LVD), loads Open circuit voltage solar module
< 47 V
Mount upright on the wall (concrete) on a non-flammable substrate. Maintain a minimum disconnected (at minimum operating temperature)
clearance of 10 cm below and around the device to ensure unhindered air circulation. Battery illuminates battery weak, loads are on Module current 6A 8A 10 A
Mount the solar charge controller as close as possible to the batteries (with a safety yellow flashes slowly yellow* LVD reconnection setpoint has not yet been DC output side
clearance of at least 30 cm). LED reached, loads still disconnected Load current 6A 8A 10 A
Battery illuminates battery good End of charge voltage 13.9 V (27.8 V)
4.2 Fastening the solar charge controller green flashes quickly green* battery full, charge regulation active Boost charge voltage 14.4 V (28.8 V)
Mark the position of the solar charge controller fastening holes on the wall. LED > 50 % / 12.4 V … 12.7 V
Drill 4 Ø 6 mm holes and insert dowels. Fasten the solar charge controller to the wall with *flashing slowly: 0,4Hz: 4 times in 10 second, flashing quickly: 3Hz: 3 times in 1 second Reconnection voltage (SOC / LVR) *³ (24.8 V … 25.4 V)
the cable openings facing downwards, using 4 oval head screws M4x40 (DIN 7996). < 30 % / 11.2 V … 11.6 V
6. Grounding Deep discharge protection (SOC / LVD) *³ (22.4 V … 23.2 V)
4.3 Connection The components in stand-alone systems do not have to be grounded – this is not standard Operating conditions
Use a wire size suited to the current ratings of the charge controller, e.g. 6mm² for 10A, 5 practice or may be prohibited by national regulations (e.g.: DIN 57100 Part 410: Prohibition Ambient temperature -25 °C … +50 °C
mm² for 8A, 4 mm² for 6A, 3 mm² for 5A for cable length of 10 m. of grounding protective low voltage circuits). Ask your dealer for technical assistance. Fitting and construction
An additional external 20A fuse (not provided) must be connected to the battery connection
7. Lightning protection Terminal (fine / single wire) 4 mm / 6 mm2 - AWG 12 / 9
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cable, close to the battery pole. The external fuse prevents cable short circuits.
Solar modules generate electricity under incident light. The full voltage is present, even In systems subjected to an increased risk of overvoltage damage, we recommend Degree of protection IP 31
when the incident light levels are low. Protect the solar modules from incident light during installing additional lightning protection / overvoltage protection to reduce dropouts. Dimensions (X x Y x Z) 145 x 100 x 24 mm
installation, e.g. cover them. Ask your dealer for technical assistance. Weight approx. 150 g
Never touch non-isolated cable ends. Use only insulated tools. Ensure that all loads to be
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connected are switched off. If necessary, remove the fuse. 8. Maintenance Charge controller is protected against reverse battery polarity together with polarity
Connections must always be made in the sequence described below. The solar charge controller is maintenance-free. protected loads. Reverse battery polarity combined with short circuited or polarised
All components of the PV system must be checked at least annually, according to the load could cause damages in load or charge controller.
*2
specifications of the respective manufacturers. Ensure adequate ventilation of the cooling The reverse-polarity protection of the solar module in a 24 V system is only provided
730930 | Z04 | 16.35 element. Check the cable strain relief. Check that all cable connections are secure. Tighten up to an open-circuit module voltage of 36 V.
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screws if necessary. Check corrosion on terminals. Lower value for nominal current, higher value for lowest current.