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. 2015. Canadian Solar Inc.
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1.0
IntrodUCtIon
2.0
FUnCtIons
3.0
system ComPonents
4.0
sPeCIFICAtIons
(InClUdInG oPtIonAl PArts)
Andes Solar Home System (SHS) is an off-grid solar
system. The system consists of PV module, control-
ler, battery and LED lamps. It transforms sunlight
into DC electricity and stores energy into the battery.
The battery can be used for LED lamp or other small
DC devices. The system is designed for rural areas
where no grid exists and can also be adapted to
emergency, camping, RV and other outdoor activi
-
ties.
> Lighting function
> USB power for small DC devices
> Built-in digital AM / FM radio (optional)
Rated 12V Output: 12 V / 2.5 A
Rated USB Output: 5 V / 2 A, 5 V / 1 A
Solar Module: DC 17.5 V 20 Wp / 30 Wp / 50 Wp
Battery: DC 12 V 18 Ah / 24 Ah / 33 Ah
Lamp: DC 12 V 3 W
Radio: Digital AM / FM radio (Optional)
Operating Condition: 0~45
℃
, 0~85%
Site Altitude: < 1000 m
IP Grade: Indoor use, IP 20
Dimensions (L*W*H) (mm): Main unit 483*338*321
Net Weight (kg): CSFDC-20-1218A1, 12.6 kg;
CSFDC-30-1224A1, CSFDC-30-1224A2 14.5 kg;
CSFDC-50-1233A1, CSFDC-50-1233A2 19.2 kg
5.0
InstAllAtIon And oPerAtIon
step 1
Install fuse
step 2 (support rack optional)
Install the support rack to PV
module and adjust the angle
to make the PV module
toward the sun
step 3
Connect the PV cable to the PV socket and lock
the connector
step 4
Check battery capacity
Press the button to
check battery capacity
step5-1
Lighting the lamp
Connect the lamps to 12 V DC socket and turn on the
switch on the lamp cable
step5-2
Power the USB devices
Connect the USB cable
to USB socket
*Short press to check the capacity of battery before power the USB devices
Load
Controller
Battery
Solar Module
solar module
main unit
led lamp & cable
support rack
(optional)
1PCs
1PCs
2 PCs
1 PCs
