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Solar Panel Connection

Solar power should (through a series voltage regulator) be connected 

directly into the caravan battery circuit. See Figure 3 on page 9. The solar 

power may be wired directly to the caravan battery, or to the caravan battery 

connections on the Genius-II. Use whichever connection point is most 

convenient from a wiring perspective.

Note

: A solar panel voltage regulator with maximum output voltage not 

exceeding 14.8 V must be used at all times. In some situations the led can 

blink randomly, this is because the solar charger voltage is greater than the 

charger voltage. This occurs only when the mains and the solar charger are 

both present.

CAUTION

Solar panels should not be directly connected; a solar panel voltage 

regulator must be fitted between solar panels and the battery.

REMOTE LOAD-ISOLATOR SWITCH CONNECTION

The Genius-II allows for remote control of the load connections. A pair  

of contacts are provided for connection to the external switch. When  

this switch is closed, all loads are disconnected from all power.  Battery  

charging is not effected by this switch. The switch current when closed  

is less than 1 mA, so any convenient switch and wire size may be used.

Summary of Contents for Genius 15-35

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Page 3: ... have created a range of rugged smart and reliable products to power your adventures Our range of battery chargers monitors and power management systems for caravans gives you peace of mind when you are on the road so that you can relax in even the most far flung destinations knowing that you have control over your vehicle power To learn more about the BMPRO range of products please visit our webs...

Page 4: ...rt circuit currents even if they appear damaged Take care that dropping or touching of metal objects onto the battery cell does not cause short circuits Remove any personal metal adornment such as a chain watch or ring which could cause short circuits and personal injury If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order ...

Page 5: ...atisfied the power supply will be safe to operate Ensure that cable connections to batteries have the correct polarity and are protected against accidental short circuit Ensure that the shrouding supplied with the battery is fitted to the terminals Before servicing a battery disconnect the power supply from the mains supply Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries Charging a nonrecharge...

Page 6: ...lity product that will power your adventures for years to come DISCLAIMER BMPRO accepts no liability for any loss or damage which may occur from the improper or unsafe use of its products Warranty is only valid if the unit has not been modified or misused by the customer Copyright 2019 MANUAL PART 033930 REV 1C ...

Page 7: ...11 Remote Load Isolator Switch Connection 14 Battery Connection Disconnection Procedure 15 BATTERIES 16 Paralleling Batteries 16 Storage 17 Deeply Discharged Batteries 17 SERVICING 18 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 18 Functional Diagram 18 AC DC Power Supply 19 Fault Protection 19 Fusing 19 Battery Charging Features 19 Battery Charging Management 20 Battery Charging Store Mode 20 LED INDICATOR 21 SPECIFIC...

Page 8: ...arging and powering of the load from an external 13 8 V DC power source The unit is fully enclosed ready for direct wall mounting All connections are at the base of unit providing convenient wiring and installation User access to all load and battery fusing has been provided at the base of the unit The Genius II is available in two different battery charge currents WHAT S INCLUDED Included with th...

Page 9: ...tional remote switch This switch is used to disconnect the loads from all power Names and Functions of Parts Mains Cable permanently connected 240 V input power for charging the caravan battery and powering loads Mounting Bracket Illuminated Power Switch 240 V input power switch Load Fuses Ten fuses for the 12 V loads Load Terminal Block Positive Connection Used for connecting the positive wire of...

Page 10: ...izontal orientations with enclosure air temperatures up to 50 C Note The enclosure air temperature can easily exceed 50 C if adequate ventilation is not provided The unit has over temperature protection meaning it will shut down if its internal temperature rises above a safe level The unit will automatically restart once it has cooled to an acceptable level MOUNTING The Genius II should be securel...

Page 11: ... or 18 AWG 10 20 A 3 0 mm or 14 AWG 20 30 A 5 5 mm or 10 AWG Table 2 Wire Size Recommendations 8 Figure 1 Mounting holes Four 5mm mounting holes 328 mm 316 mm 138 mm 180 mm LOAD BATTERY AND EXTERNAL DC INPUT CONNECTIONS All DC connections should be wired according to Figure 3 on page 13 A block diagram of the basic internal wiring of the Genius II can be found in Figure 5 on page 13 Wire Size DC c...

Page 12: ...n solar panels and the battery Solar power should through a series voltage regulator be connected directly into the caravan battery circuit See Figure 3 on page 11 The solar power may be wired directly to the caravan battery or to the caravan 9 Figure 2 Spade Terminal Dimensions 8 2mm max 3 6mm min Load Connections Up to 10 independently fused loads may be connected Loads are attached using the tw...

Page 13: ...ry Solar Regulator Load 10 Fuse 1 Fuse 2 Fuse 3 Fuse 4 Fuse 5 Fuse 6 Fuse 7 Fuse 8 Fuse 9 Fuse 10 Fuses for Loads 12V Solar Regulator Car Battery or other DC source 12V 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 35A The solar regulator may be connected at the Genius II or at the caravan battery as shown above Figure 3 DC Wiring Diagram ...

Page 14: ...n blink randomly this is because the solar charger voltage is greater than the charger voltage This occurs only when the mains and the solar charger are both present CAUTION Solar panels should not be directly connected a solar panel voltage regulator must be fitted between solar panels and the battery REMOTE LOAD ISOLATOR SWITCH CONNECTION The Genius II allows for remote control of the load conne...

Page 15: ... II WARNING Sparks have the potential to cause an explosion should combustible gases be present The following procedures are designed to minimise the risk of spark generation while connecting or disconnecting the battery BATTERY CONNECTION DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE Battery Disconnection Procedure The caravan battery should be disconnected as per the following steps 1 Disconnect all loads Turn off al...

Page 16: ...hours 200 Ah 8 hours 300 Ah 12 hours PARALLELING BATTERIES When paralleling batteries together all the batteries MUST be 9 9 of the same type e g deep cycle battery 9 9 of the same capacity e g 100 Ah 9 9 of the same manufacturer 9 9 fully charged before connecting them together Figure 4 Recommended wiring for connecting batteries in parallel BATTERIES Note This battery charger is rated to charge ...

Page 17: ...tion of the depth of discharge and the battery size Bigger higher capacity batteries will be more troublesome in this respect In normal use a battery connected to the Genius II should never become deeply discharged so recharging it should never be a problem If a battery has become deeply discharged and the Genius II will not charge it remove the battery see Battery Connection Disconnection Procedu...

Page 18: ...uses 10 A Fuse Battery fuse 35 A Fuse FUNCTIONALDESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM Functional Description Functional Diagram AC DC Power Supply This provides an isolated 13 65 V DC output for powering of the load and charging of the battery Battery current is sensed and monitored by the power supply to limit the charging current to 15 A or 30 A maximum depending on the model Refer to About the Genius ...

Page 19: ...ment as per the following The power supply is a three stage battery charger with Boost Float and Store charging modes to ensure long battery life Charging current is limited to a maximum of 15 A or 30 A maximum depending on the model Details of the charging process can be found in the Battery Charging Management section below The power supply is able to deliver 35 A maximum to the battery and load...

Page 20: ...es to Boost mode for 15 minutes once a day This is sufficient to keep the battery fully charged The net result is a battery which can be left on charge indefinitely without the usual battery degradation problems from continuous charging 17 When mains is interrupted during Vfloat mode When mains is interrupted during Store or Periodic Boost mode 15 min 24 Hours 24 Hours Vfloat 13 65V Vstore 13 25V ...

Page 21: ... is powering the loads Red Solid Mains present AND battery connected AND power supply in over temperature shutdown mode Red Flash Mains present AND battery fuse blown Red Blink Loads disconnected via remote disconnection switch Red and or Green flashes of unspecified duration Output overload or Other unspecified fault Table 4 LED Indications Notes a LED on continuously b Typically 0 25 second on 0...

Page 22: ...otection 17 V Over Current Protection 35 A to 38 A load battery current Battery Current Limit 15 A 1 A GENIUS II GENIUS IIA and GENIUS IIN 30 A 3 A GENIUS IIH GENIUS IIHA and GENIUS IIHN Battery Connect 11 5 0 2 V Disconnect 10 0 0 2 V Battery Drain 3 mA Efficiency 84 Cooling Fan Thermally controlled Ambient 0 C 50 C Weight 3 7 kg Standards Safety AS NZS 60335 1 AS NZS 60335 2 29 EMC AS NZS CISPR ...

Page 23: ...ddition to our consumer guarantee obligations where a product has been installed incorrectly 4 This warranty does not extend to product failures or defects caused by or associated with but not limited to failure to install or maintain correctly unsuitable physical or operating environment accident acts of God hazard misuse unauthorised repair modification or alteration natural disaster corrosive e...

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