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SolarBee Troubleshooting
If you find that the SolarBee has quit operating,
the following checks can be performed:
Connection Check -
1) Locate the digital controller and be sure that
each PV module cord is properly connected.
2) Check that the battery is properly connected.
3) Follow each cord from the electronic controller
to its originating component and be sure it is not
damaged.
Visual Digital Controller Check
- The SolarBee
contains an LED (Light Emitting Diode) blink
sequence that indicates the machine operation
status. The blinking LEDs are found on the
Brain-board located inside the digital controller.
A solid green LED is also located on the Zahn
board. To observe the LEDs,
1) Open the door of the digital controller and
locate the laminated LED label on the inside of
the door.
2) Using the LED label, locate the Brain-board
and the Zahn board. Observe and record
the blinking LEDs (color and # of blinks in
succession) and solid green LED (off or on).
3) Using the LED label, match your blink
observations to the corresponding indication.
Use the information on the next two pages to
proceed.
DC Voltage Check -
If a DC voltmeter is available, the battery voltage
can be measured off of the brainboard at the
3-pin connection (white, black, and orange
leads). 1) Using the voltmeter positive lead on
the white screw terminal and voltmeter negative
lead on the black screw terminal, the voltage can
be measured. 2) Record the measurement.
SCADA Information
- SolarBee operation status
information can be transmitted from the machine
to a nearby monitoring station by using one of
SolarBee's various SCADA kits. Contact Medora
Corp. Customer Service for more information.
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Medora Corp. Installation / Service Crew
Medora Corp. is committed to serving our
customers. Feel free to contact a Medora
Corp. Customer Service Representative
if you experience any problems with your
SolarBee. At Medora Corp, we will get you
technical support, parts, or a service visit
to make sure that your SolarBee is back
online in short time. (866) 437-8076 or
