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1. Quick Start Instructions
This section provides a brief overview of how to begin using your solar charge controller. It is
recommended that each user review the entire manual to ensure the best possible performance
as well as maximize years of worry-free service. It is highly recommended that the connections
be made in the following steps provided:
1. Mount the charge controller onto a clean, vertical flat surface. It is very important to allow
enough space both above and below the charge controller to ensure maximum airflow.
2.
Connect the Battery
:
After proper mounting is established, connect the battery or
battery bank to the charge controller battery terminals. Be careful not to switch the
polarities of the battery and do not allow the bare wires to touch the metal casing of the
charge controller. As soon as the battery is connected to the charge controller, the
device will
power automatically
and will light green when the battery voltage is in the
right range.
3.
Connect the Solar Panel(s)
:
Connect the solar extension cables into the charge
controller PV terminals. The green LED indicator will light up if there is enough sunlight.
Make sure the solar module(s) voltage and current do not exceed the ratings of the
charge controller.
4.
Connect the DC Loads (optional)
:
Connect 12VDC (12V systems) or 24VDC (24V
systems) loads to these terminals. The maximum rated current is 10 amps for the
PWM10CC and 30 amps for the PWM30CC. H
owever, for safety, it’s recommended that
the loads do not exceed 80% of this rating. If the orange or red LED battery indicator
light turns on, the battery capacity is low and needs to be charged before using any of
the connected loads again.
Do not connect devices such as power inverters, high
power DC motors/pumps or other DC electronics with heavy electrical load that
exceed the charge controller ratings.
5. After all connections are made as shown in
Fig. 1
, the charge controller will now be
providing charge to your battery or batteries. To test the system for proper connections,
press the SET button on the charge controller until you see number
6.
(6 “Dot”) or
7.
(7
“Dot”). See
Table 1
for description of each work mode.
Figure 1
. Wiring diagram
Solar Panel(s)
DC Load
Battery
