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GP-PWM-30-SB

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GP-PWM-30-SB

User Manual

30 AMP PWM SOLAR CONTROLLER

Summary of Contents for GP-PWM-30-SB

Page 1: ...GP PWM 30 SB ________________________________________________________________________ 2019 Go Power GP PWM 30 SB User Manual 30 AMP PWM SOLAR CONTROLLER...

Page 2: ...6 0 Wiring Diagram 10 7 0 Operating Instructions 11 7 1 Power Up 11 7 2 Setting the Battery Charging Profile 12 7 3 Battery Charging Profile Chart 12 7 4 Viewing the Controller Display Information 13...

Page 3: ...The GP PWM 30 SB is intended for use at 12 VDC nominal system voltage and is rated for a maximum continuous DC input current of 37 5A and input voltage of 35VDC Per the National Electric Code NEC art...

Page 4: ...5 years PWM Charging 4 Battery Charging Profiles 4 Stage Charging Monthly Equalize Option Displays Charging Current Battery Voltage Battery State of Charge and Amp Hours Charged Since Last Reset Rever...

Page 5: ...13 7V 25 C 77 F Float Voltage LiFePO4 14 0V Equalization Voltage Sealed only 14 9V 25 C 77 F 2h 28 Days or if battery voltage 12 1 VDC Temperature Compensation Sealed Gel AGM Flooded 24mV C 13mV F US...

Page 6: ...with electricity and when handling and working around batteries Observe correct polarity Reverse polarity of the battery terminals and array will cause the controller to give a warning tone The contr...

Page 7: ...he unit Indoors protected from the weather In an RV the most common controller location is above the refrigerator The wire from the solar array most commonly enters the RV through the fridge vent on t...

Page 8: ...0 7 A The resulting voltage is not to exceed 35V If your solar system exceeds this value contact your dealer for a suitable controller alternative 3 Select wire type and gauge If this GP PWM 30 SB was...

Page 9: ...onnect the battery wiring to the controller first and then connect the battery wiring to the battery 5 Torque all terminal screws per the following Stranded Copper 90 C Wire Wire Size AWG Rated Torque...

Page 10: ...and older have different terminal locations The GP PWM 30 SB Maximum 37 5A rating is based on a 30 amp total maximum short circuit current rating Isc from the parallel solar modules nameplate ratings...

Page 11: ...ode Icons Displayed All segments of the numerical display backlight blinks Depending on the battery voltage when the GP PWM 30 SB Power Up occurs the controller may do a Boost Charge or quickly go int...

Page 12: ...d hold the A Button for 3 seconds Non volatile memory Any settings made on the GP PWM 30 SB will be saved even when the power has been disconnected from the controller Refer to the Battery Charge Prof...

Page 13: ...To toggle between Battery Voltage PV Charging Current Battery State of Charge SOC and ampere hours charged since last reset press the B Button Equalization Charge 25 C Applied for 2 hours every 28 da...

Page 14: ...30 SB 14 2019 Go Power Push the B Button to show the battery voltage Icons Displayed Battery SOC Volt Symbol V Push the B Button to show the PV charging current Icons Displayed Ampere Symbol A Batter...

Page 15: ...percentage Icons Displayed Battery SOC Percent Symbol A value of 100 will only be displayed after a Boost or Equalize charge completes Push the B Button to show the number of amp hours charged since...

Page 16: ...harged Press and hold the A Button for 6 seconds to reset the counter to zero 7 6 Errors Over Voltage If the GP PWM 30 SB experiences a battery over voltage 15 5V the controller will stop operating an...

Page 17: ...h it The controller will continue operating in this condition and will only stop operating if the voltage drops below 9 volts Icons Displayed Battery SOC Symbol LOW 8 0 Display Symbols Symbol Indicato...

Page 18: ...than 11 0 VDC Whole display will start to blink Battery voltage 15 5 VDC Battery State of Charge Symbol Battery Voltage Shows only after full Boost or Equalization Cycle 12 6 VDC 11 8 12 6 VDC 11 0 1...

Page 19: ...t the charging device anywhere else USB Negative contact is connected to battery negative 10 0 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Before a problem is suspected with the system read this section There are...

Page 20: ...e gauge faulty wiring a faulty voltmeter or all the above Consult the Suggested Minimum Wire Gauge chart in Section 5 for wiring suggestions and check all connections What causes a warning signal and...

Page 21: ...ime of Day Daytime Nighttime Possible Causes Battery or fuse connection and or solar array connection Daytime only or battery or fuse connection Nighttime only How to tell 1 Check the voltage at the c...

Page 22: ...connections small wire gauge or both How to tell 1 Check the voltage at the controller battery terminals with a voltmeter and compare with the voltage reading at the battery terminals 2 If there is a...

Page 23: ...harging sources If you suspect an electrical short seek the help of a qualified professional or your dealer Consider having your battery bank tested or replacing your battery bank Battery capacity det...

Page 24: ...se to 100 and the Sun and Battery icons are present with an arrow in between 2 Check that the modules and batteries are configured correctly Check all wiring connections 3 Modules look dirty overhead...

Page 25: ...lting from but not limited to Misuse and or abuse neglect or accident Exceeding the unit s design limits Improper installation including but not limited to improper environmental protection and improp...

Page 26: ...GP PWM 30 SB 26 2019 Go Power 13 0 Installation Template Use the template below for flush mounting the controller...

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