CONTENTS
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. I
Chapter 1 SunStar Description................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Versions and Ratings ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Operating Modes.............................................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Adjustability ..................................................................................................... 1-2
1.4 General Use....................................................................................................... 1-3
1.5 Optonal Available ............................................................................................ 1-4
Chapter 2 SunStar Installation................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 General Information ........................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Installation Overview....................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Control Terminal Connection......................................................................... 2-2
2.4 Installation Steps .............................................................................................. 2-4
2.4.1 Mounting ................................................................................................ 2-5
2.4.2 Solar Battery Charging DIP Switch Settings ....................................... 2-5
2.4.3 Load Control DIP Switch Setting .......................................................... 2-8
2.4.4 Diversion Charge Control DIP Switch Settings ................................... 2-11
2.4.5 Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) ...................................................... 2-11
2.4.6 System Wiring and Power-Up ............................................................... 2-11
2.4.7 Finish Installation ................................................................................... 2-13
2.5 Communication with CombiPlus/SuperCombi............................................. 2-14
Chapter 3 Front Cover of SunStar Operation ........................................................................ 3-1
3.1 LED Status Indicator....................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Charge Control or Diversion Control Mode Indicatons .............................. 3-2
3.3 Load Control Indications ................................................................................ 3-2
3.4 Equalization Mode Indication ........................................................................ 3-3
3.5 Fault Mode Indication ..................................................................................... 3-3
3.6 LCD Meter Displays ........................................................................................ 3-4
3.6.1 LCD Displays Flow ................................................................................. 3-5
3.6.2 Fault Messages ........................................................................................ 3-6
Chapter 4 Solar Battery Charging ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 PWM Battery Charging .................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.1 Four Stages of Solar Charging............................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Battery Charging Notes.......................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Standard Battery Charging Programs........................................................... 4-2
4.3 Temperature Effects ........................................................................................ 4-3
4.3.1 Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) ...................................................... 4-3
4.4 Equalization...................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4.1 Standard Equalization Programs.......................................................... 4-5
4.4.2 Typical Equalization............................................................................... 4-6
4.4.3 When to Equalize .................................................................................... 4-6