Photonic Universe Ltd
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Bringing you the benefits of solar power -
Registered office:
Tel: +44 (0) 203 150 11 11
13 David Mews
Fax: +44 (0) 203 150 12 12
Porter Street
Email:
London W1U 6EQ UK
Web shop:
www.photonicuniverse.com
Q. Can I upgrade the solar kit to generate more power and charge my batteries faster?
A. The solar charge controller can work with solar panels with up to 160W combined power. If the wattage
of your solar panel allows it, you can add another solar panel to your kit so that the total combined power
output is less than 160W. This second solar panel should be connected in parallel to your existing solar
panel (
“+” to “+”,“-” to “-”). It is essential that the second solar panel is made of solar cells from the same
manufacturer.
If the wattage of your solar panel does not allow adding another solar panel (e.g. 150W solar panel), then
you will need to upgrade the solar charge controller to 20A before adding another solar panel.
If you need help with upgrading your solar kit please contact
Photonic Universe
for assistance using the
contact details below.
Q. Can I run 240V AC household appliances from my 12V battery?
A. You can run 12V DC appliances from your battery, but if you also want to run 240V AC household
appliances you need an off-grid pure sine wave power inverter (see Appendix 2 for more details).
Troubleshooting
It is important to remember that if your battery is not getting enough charge, it does not necessarily mean
there is a problem with the solar charging kit. In most cases the power drain from the battery would simply
be higher than the power generated by the solar charging kit (especially in the winter when you might
have a noticeable reduction in solar energy output and an increase in energy consumption at the same
time). Another reason could be that there is a power leakage in your system. Only after disconnecting the
battery from the system of your vehicle / boat and from all your loads, and when you then left it charging
for a considerable amount of time with no effect on the battery, should you use the following
troubleshooting options:
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Disconnect and reconnect the system (solar panel should be disconnected first, then the batteries;
connection in the reverse order: batteries, then the solar panel).
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If the controller does not recognise the battery (upon connection the battery light on the controller
remains switched off), make sure that the battery generates at least 11.5V for troubleshooting
purposes. If necessary, charge the battery by other means first.
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Disconnect
the battery from your vehicle / boat (both “+” and “-”) so that there is no power drain or
leakage.
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Check all connections to ensure they are secure and clean
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Check polarity of the battery connection and the solar panel connection
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Ensure the solar panel is exposed to sufficient light
– ideally position it to face the sun directly
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For more information refer to the Troubleshooting section of the solar controller manual
Warranty
The solar charge controller included in this set is covered by 1 (one) year warranty after purchase. The
warranty is provided by
Photonic Universe
– we will repair or replace any products with defects at our
discretion.
Disclaimer
Working with electricity and batteries can be dangerous. The information provided in this
manual is for general guidance only. All work should follow the safety standards and
should be carried out by an appropriately qualified person.
Photonic Universe Ltd is not responsible for any damage or injury caused by inappropriate
installation or use of the product.
