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Description, Applications & Features

DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES OF CHARGE CONTROLLER MSK-10A

MSK-10A is a 10A rated, Series Type PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Charge Controller. 
It is based on an advanced design using a microcontroller for digital accuracy and fully 
automatic operation. PWM battery charging has been optimized for longer battery life. 
The unit is designed for user-friendly operation. 

FEATURES

-  Advanced microcontroller based, high performance design for digital accuracy and 

fully automatic and intelligent operation 

-  Series Type PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) charging for low loss, higher efficiency  

charging and longer battery life 

-  4 Stages of charging for 100% return of capacity and long battery life – Bulk, Ab-

sorption (Boost), Equalization and Float Stages 

-  User friendly LED display for monitoring of operation and self diagnostics for 

troubleshooting

-  Integrated Temperature Sensor for temperature compensation to ensure improved  

charging of batteries that experience wider temperature variations during the year 

-  MOSFET based reverse current blocking for night-time battery discharge prevention. 

This allows much lower losses as compared to Diode based blocking 

-  Electronic protections: Over charging, over discharging, over heating and overload 

and short circuit on the Load Terminals. 

-  Reverse polarity protection: any combination of PV Panel(s) and battery

NOTE:

 For more detailed information on PWM Battery Charging, Charging Stages and 

Batteries, please visit www.samlexamerica.com/support/white-papers

Summary of Contents for MSK-135

Page 1: ...Portable Solar Charging Kit MSK 90 MSK 135 Please read this manual BEFORE using your Portable Solar Charging Kit Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...NUAL Index SECTION 1 Safety Instructions 3 SECTION 2 Description Applications Features 5 SECTION 3 Layout 7 SECTION 4 Installation Operation 9 SECTION 5 Troubleshooting Maintenance 12 SECTION 6 Specifications 13 SECTION 7 Warranty 15 ...

Page 3: ...Positive terminal of the solar array input on the Charge Con troller or the Positive terminal of the battery DO NOT ground the Negative 3 To reduce the risk of injury charge only 12V Lead Acid Batteries Sealed AGM types Other types of batteries may be subject to bursting which can lead to per sonal injury and damage 4 Comply with battery manufacturer s recommendations 5 Avoid charging damaged defe...

Page 4: ...a dark cover over the panels when handling panels that have bare un insulated output wires Accidental shorting of panel terminals or wiring connected to the panels can result in spark causing personal injury or a fire hazard 15 It is important that the battery gets fully charged frequently at least once per week Otherwise the battery can become permanently damaged due to under charging Partially c...

Page 5: ...anels Panels are built with strong anodized aluminum frames and high transpar ency solar glass for maximum light permeability and high efficiency Maximizing Solar Energy Capture and System Efficiency with Tilting Arrange ment Folding type of support legs with tilt adjustment arrangement have been provided The unfolded solar array can be conveniently pointed towards the direction azimuth of the sun...

Page 6: ...e 4 Stages of charging for 100 return of capacity and long battery life Bulk Ab sorption Boost Equalization and Float Stages User friendly LED display for monitoring of operation and self diagnostics for troubleshooting Integrated Temperature Sensor for temperature compensation to ensure improved charging of batteries that experience wider temperature variations during the year MOSFET based revers...

Page 7: ...e 50A Mating Type Battery Connector Battery Clamps 9B Red Positive Battery Clamp 9C Black Negative Battery Clamp 10 2 ft Adapter Cable with 2 Pole 50A Mating Type Battery Connector SAE Connector 10B SAE Connector 11 10A Fuse and Fuse Holder 12 12V Battery not included 13 Fuse for load s connected directly to the battery not included 14 12V load connected directly to the battery 15 Carrying Case Fi...

Page 8: ...em voltage error Charging Load and Battery Status LED Orange flashing simultaneously Controller overheating SECTION 3 Layout CHARGING STATUS 1 BATTERY STATUS 2 Charging Status LED Indicator 1 Battery Status LED Indicator 2 Load Status LED Indicator 3 Load ON OFF Button 4 LOAD STATUS 3 PV Positive PV Negative Load Positive Load Negative Battery Positive Battery Negative NOTE RJ 45 RS 485 Communicat...

Page 9: ... to the PV and PV terminals of the Charge Controller Fig 3 2 through their respective Junction Boxes 6 Fig 3 1 No ad ditional connection is required to be made Connection of Battery or Battery Bank to the Charge Controller The following arrangement has been provided for connecting the Charge Controller to the battery Battery Terminals of the Charge Controller Fig 3 2 are prewired to 14ft cable wit...

Page 10: ...f the load when the battery drops below 11 1V The load will be automati cally re connected after the battery has recharged to 12 6V The load is protected against overload 10A Connection of Loads 10A Directly to the Battery Loads 10A 14 Fig 3 1 should be connected directly to the battery through appropri ate fuse and cable rated at 1 25 times the continuous DC input current of the load Fig 3 1 The ...

Page 11: ...e polarity no damage to the controller will result Correct the polarity to resume normal operation Battery Voltage Error If battery voltage does not match controller operating voltage controller will stop working After correcting the voltage the failure can be eliminated by pushing the Load ON OFF Button 4 Damaged Temperature Sensor If the temperature sensor is short circuited or damaged the contr...

Page 12: ...of 12 6V Battery voltage will then be restored at the Load Terminals Load Status LED Indicator 3 is Red and flashing slowly There is no output voltage at Load Terminals and the load has switched off Current drawn from the Load Ter minals is 10A Reduce the load to 10A Press the Load On Off Button 4 After 3 sec the output voltage at the Load Terminals will be restored Load Status LED Indicator 3 is ...

Page 13: ... 85 C 40 F to 185 F INGRESS PROTECTION IP RATING IP 65 Waterproof STANDARD TEST CONDITIONS STC FOR SOLAR MODULE Irradiance Level 1000W m2 Spectrum AM1 5 Cell Temperature 25 C 77 F OTHER COMPONENTS PARAMETERS CABLE SETS FOR BATTERY Main Cable Set 14ft cable pre wired to Charge Controller Battery end has 2 Pole 50A Mating Type Battery Connector and 10A fuse Adapter Set 1 2 Pole 50A Mating Type Batte...

Page 14: ... Cycle Battery Voltage drops to 10 8V Float Voltage Vf 13 8V Exit to Absorption Boost when in Float Stage 13 2V Under Voltage Warning 12 0V LED Battery Status Indicator Orange Under Voltage Warning Auto Reset 12 2V Over Voltage Limit 15 5V Charging Stops Over Voltage Limit Auto Reset 15 0V Charging Resumes Over Voltage Disconnect Indication 16 0V Control on Load Terminals Low Battery Disconnect 11...

Page 15: ...s unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable number of opportunities to do so Warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor Any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone other than the Warrantor shall render this warranty void There shall be no warranty for defects or damages caused by faulty installation or hook up abuse or misuse of the equipment including exposure to excessi...

Page 16: ...0 561 5885 Fax 888 814 5210 Local Numbers Ph 604 525 3836 Fax 604 525 5221 Website www samlexamerica com USA Shipping Warehouse Kent WA Canadian Shipping Warehouse Delta BC Email purchase orders to orders samlexamerica com 11023 MSK 90 135 0415 ...

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