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Please pay close attention to the following wire specifications
WIRE SIZE
Refer to the “WIRE SIZE” chart below to determine the minimum size wire needed for
each connection. When using heavy stranded wire, you may need to divide the ends into
two groups and straddle the screw on the terminal block.
WIRE SIZE – INSTALLATION
NOTE: Any variation of wire size or length will affect the performance of the charge
controller.
OPERATION
Once properly mounted and connected, the charge controller will start charging
immediately given adequate solar power. The 12 Volt 30 Amp Solar Charge Controller is
based on a three stage charging algorithm; Bulk Charge Mode, Constant Voltage Mode
and Float Mode.
Battery condition is indicated by the LED lights. The controller will indicate the battery
condition in three states: GOOD (green), FAIR (yellow), LOW (red). Please refer to label.
Please note the charge controller is not able to start the charging process if the initial
battery voltage is less than 3 volts (+/- 0.3).
CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR L.E.Ds
The top 3 LED indicator lights show the charging status of the charge controller.
The red LED indicates solar power available.
ON: indicates solar panel properly connected and solar power supplied within parameters
OFF: indicates no power available or insufficient voltage to activate controller.
The blue LED indicates the charge controller is in “Bulk Charge or absorption” mode.
The green LED indicates “Charge Complete” which means the battery is fully charged and
the charge controller is in float mode
Battery to Controller Wire
Solar Array to Controller Wire Size/Distance
Size/Distance
Length of Wire
Up to 3 metres
6m
9m
12m
Wire Size
14mm
2
(6 B&S) 4.58mm
2
8mm
2
14mm
2
(10 B&S)
(8 B&S)
(6 B&S)
