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6.3.5 Background Illumination
The background light is typically turned off to conserve power, however, any time a button is pressed
the background light will turn on to help illuminate the display. The background light will automatically
turn off after 30 seconds of inactivity.
7 Operation
7.1 Installation
Please consult the Pika B801 Charge Controller Installation & Service Manual for instruction and
important safety precautions related to the installation of your new charge controller. Anyone installing
a B801 Charge Controller should follow the strict safety procedures and instructions provided in the
Installation & Service Manual.
7.2 Power Switch
The power switch located on the bottom of the charge controller and can be used to turn your B801 ON
and OFF.
High voltage may still be present inside the charge controller and at the terminals even
when this switch is in the OFF position. Note that disconnecting the battery bank (e.g. via a service
disconnect or circuit breaker) may not turn the charge controller off if sources (e.g. wind or solar) are
providing power to the
REbus™ DC microgrid. Always check for voltage on each terminal before
performing any electrical service!
7.3 Enable/Disable
Enable
To permit the B801 to import and export power while connected to the batteries, it must be enabled.
Once enabled, the B801 will automatically return to importing and exporting power after an outage
(power cycle or battery disconnection). To
“ Enable ” the B801, navigate to the B801 page, press the
center button, select “Enable” from the menu options and select confirm . The “disabled” state message
will no longer be displayed on the B801 page.
Disable
To prevent the B801 from importing and exporting power while connected to the batteries, it must be
disabled. Once disabled, the B801 will not import or export power until it has been enabled. To disable
the B801 navigate to the B801 page, press the center button, select “ Disable ” from the menu options
and select confirm. The “disabled” state message will be displayed on the B801 page.
When disabled but powered up, the B801 will remain connected to your local wireless network and still
operate as a communications gateway for the REbus
™ DC Microgrid.
7.4 Charging Stages
7.4.1 Terms
Terminology used in the description of the operation of the B801 is defined below.