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GP-PWM-10 

 

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© 2017 Go Power!® 

 

 

2.0 Warnings 

 

 

Disconnect all 
power sources 

Electricity can be very dangerous. Installation 
should be performed only by a licensed 
electrician or qualified personnel. 

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Battery and 
wiring safety 

Observe all safety precautions of the battery 
manufacturer when handling or working 
around batteries. When charging, batteries 
produce hydrogen gas, which is highly 
explosive.  

 

Wiring 
connections 

Ensure all connections are tight and secure. 
Loose connections may generate sparks and 
heat. Be sure to check connections one week 
after installation to ensure they are still tight. 

 

Work safely 

Wear protective eyewear and appropriate 
clothing during installation. Use extreme 
caution when working 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 controller will not function 
unless battery terminals are connected to a 
battery with proper polarity. Failure to correct 
this fault could damage the controller. 

 

Do not exceed 
the GP-PWM-10 
Amp current 
and max 
voltage ratings 

The current rating of the solar system is the 
sum of the Maximum Power Current (Imp) of 
the solar PV strings in parallel. The resulting 
system Imp current is not to exceed 10A. The 
voltage of the array is the rated open circuit 
voltage (Voc) of the PV array and is not to 
exceed 28V. If your solar system exceeds 
these ratings, contact your dealer for a 
suitable controller alternative. 

3.0 Tools and Materials Needed 

 

Flathead Screwdriver (for wire terminals) 

 

Philips Screwdriver (for mounting screws)  

 

If the GP-PWM-10 Controller was purchased with a Go 
Power! RV Solar Power Kit then UV resistant wire is 
included. For instructions regarding the Go Power! RV 
Solar Power Kit installation, please refer to the 
Installation Guide provided with the Kit. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for MAXIMUM GP-PWM-10

Page 1: ...GP PWM 10 _________________________________________________________________________________ 2017 Go Power User Manual...

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Page 3: ...structions 7 6 0 Wiring Diagram 9 7 0 Operating Instructions 10 7 1 Power Up 10 7 2 Setting the Battery Charging Profile 10 7 3 Battery Charging Profile Chart 11 7 4 Viewing the Controller Display Inf...

Page 4: ...r battery has reached a 100 state of charge the Controller prevents overcharging by limiting the current flowing into the batteries from your solar array The GP PWM 10 is a 12 volt photovoltaic PV cha...

Page 5: ...age 28V Operating Consumption Display backlight on 15mA Operating Consumption Display backlight off 6mA Bulk Absorption Voltage Sealed Gel AGM LFP Flooded 14 1 14 4 14 4V 25 C 77 F 30min Day or V 12 3...

Page 6: ...ity Reverse polarity of the battery terminals and array will cause the controller to give a warning tone The controller will not function unless battery terminals are connected to a battery with prope...

Page 7: ...er to the batteries Use of a positive or negative distribution bus is allowed between the controller and battery as long as it is properly sized electrically safe and an adequate wire size is maintain...

Page 8: ...dule 10 Wire Gauge 100 Watt Solar Module 10 Wire Gauge 160 Watt Solar Module 10 Wire Gauge 170 Watt Solar Module 10 Wire Gauge Terminal Screw Torque 16 inch pounds 1 8N m IMPORTANT Identify the polari...

Page 9: ...the GP PWM 10 before you begin to use the controller follow steps in Section 7 The default battery setting is for AGM batteries Congratulations your GP PWM 10 should now be operational If the battery...

Page 10: ...the battery voltage when the GP PWM 10 Power Up occurs the controller may do a Boost Charge or quickly go into Float Charge The Charging Profile selected will commence the following day after a Power...

Page 11: ...1V N A Bulk Absorption Charge 25 C Set to 30 minutes every morning Applied for 2 hours if the battery voltage drops below 12 3 volts 14 1V 0 1V 14 4V 0 1V 14 4V 0 1V N A Equalization Charge 25 C Appl...

Page 12: ...xcess sulfation is removed This feature is only available when Flooded batteries are selected 7 4 Viewing the Controller Display Information To toggle between Battery Voltage PV Charging Current Batte...

Page 13: ...3 2017 Go Power Push the B Button to show the battery state of charge shown as a percentage Icons Displayed Battery SOC Percent Symbol Push the B Button to show the number of amp hours charged since t...

Page 14: ...Voltage If the GP PWM 10 experiences a battery over voltage 15 5V the controller will stop operating and the display will begin to flash with all icons The controller will resume operating when the er...

Page 15: ...y Time PV Charge Current Night Time Battery Voltage Battery State of Charge SEALED Sealed Gel AGM AGM LFP FLOODED Flooded Other Symbols USB charger on When charger is off no symbol will show BOOST Con...

Page 16: ...11 0 11 8V 11 0V 100 Shows only after full Boost or Equalization Cycle 90 12 8V 11 0 1 8 90 12 8V and 11 0V 0 11 0V 9 0 USB Charging The GP PWM 10 offers a standard USB connector for delivering 5V to...

Page 17: ...r the most up to date FAQs It seems like my flooded batteries are losing water over time Flooded batteries may need to have distilled water added periodically to replace fluid loss during charging Exc...

Page 18: ...ub sections grouped by symptoms involving key components Components considered irrelevant in a diagnosis are denoted Not Applicable N A A multimeter or voltmeter may be required for some procedures li...

Page 19: ...red by something PV panel is too dirty to supply a high enough voltage to charge the battery PV panel is not connected Remedy Check the panel and to ensure it is not obscured Clean the panel if it is...

Page 20: ...r poor connection between solar array and controller How to tell 1 The State of Charge SOC screen is close to 100 and the Sun and Battery icon are present with an arrow between 2 With the solar array...

Page 21: ...put to be reduced Overcast days may also cut the power output of the module 4 Disconnect one or both array wires from the controller Take a voltage reading between the positive and negative array wire...

Page 22: ...l protection and improper hook up Acts of God including lightning floods earthquakes fire and high winds Damage in handling including damage encountered during shipment 2 This warranty shall be consid...

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