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SOLAR PANEL TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Solar panel is exposed to 
sunlight but the charging 
indicator is not lit.

Battery is not properly connected 
to the solar panel or the sunlight 
is too weak.

1. Check all connections to make sure 
the solar panel is properly connected to 
the battery.
2. Wait until the sun shines more 
brightly or the weather condition 
imporves.

Without load, battery 
indicators stay at the same 
level even after charging for 
a long period of time.

The battery is damaged or has 
died and no longer holds an 
adequate charge.

Replace the battery.

Battery indicator flashes no 
output.

The battery is over-discharged.

Disconnect the load from the battery 
and charge the battery for a longer 
period of time.

LED indicators randomly 
flash.

The battery is not properly 
connected.

Disconnect the battery and remove all 
the cables from the solar panel and the 
battery, repeat set-up procedure shown 
on page 7.

There is no voltage output 
reading from the panel

The output cables may not be 
connected correctly.

Verify that the output cables are con-
nected to the battery correctly.
The panel is fitted with a SMART control-
ler that will not allow any output if the 
panel is not connected. This protects 
the panel.

The charge LED doesn’t glow 
green.

Battery voltage is too low.
Battery fuse is blown.

Check the battery voltage. If the battery 
voltage is less than 8V, the controller 
will not work.
Check the fuse. The fuse will typically be 
blown for the following reasons: 
1. Battery poles +/- are reversed or a 

short circuit occurred.

2. Solar controller output current over 

10A.

Summary of Contents for UGP-120WSPB

Page 1: ...UGP 120WSPB 120 WATT PORTABLE SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM OWNER S GUIDE APR18V1 ...

Page 2: ...this appliance Model No UGP 120WSPB Type Number _______________________ Serial No ________________________ Purchase Date________________________ Record these numbers for future use IMPORTANT Keep a copy of your bill of sale The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts Please do th...

Page 3: ...DN P Series The smart controller ensures easy and safe operation of the solar panels and will turn off when the batteries are fully charged during solar panel use and in situations where reverse polarity may occur The controller features a switch allowing for use with lead acid and gel type batteries Continual green lit LEDs indicate that the batteries are fully charged See complete product specif...

Page 4: ...Heavy duty aluminium folding support legs 5 Automatic SMART solar controller with LED indicators 6 10m connection cables extending from the controller 7 Battery clamp 8 Hinges 9 Solar panel junction box 10 Connected cable between the left solar panel and the controller 11 Connected cable between the right solar panel and the controller COMPONENTS 1 8 3 4 5 9 10 11 6 2 7 ...

Page 5: ...oltage V After completing these calculations the capacity of the solar panels can be established Example The following table represents a typical portable appliance configuration APPLIANCE WATTS VOLTAGE AMPS HOURS AMP HOURS 12V fluorescent light 8 12V 0 65 4 2 6 12V bandW television 20 12V 1 67 1 1 67 12V radio 5 12V 0 42 1 0 45 12V fan 4 12V 0 33 5 1 65 12V travel iron 120 12V 10 1 6 1 67 12V fri...

Page 6: ...ring each charge cycle For the example above at least 30 charge is needed to be left in the battery We need at least 30 51 Ah 0 7 43 6 Ah battery for each day use If the battery is going to be used for 3 days without charging then the minimum battery capacity recommended would be 43 6 3 131 Ah at related discharge rate Please note Solar panels and their controller are maintenance free There are no...

Page 7: ...g B Open the folding solar panels so that they lay flat and fold out the support legs c Adjust the legs to obtain the desired angle and orient the solar panel system in the direction that allows for maximum sun exposure Secure the panels in position The direction and angle of the solar panel system can be adjusted throughout the day for maximum sun exposure 3 Connect the panels The panel as the in...

Page 8: ...se irreparable damage to the controller and or panel Please note there is no power output until the solar panel system is connected to a battery When the solar panel kit is first connected to a battery and exposed to the sun the charge controller will start a self diagnostic program to ensure that it is operating correctly This program will take up to 3 minutes to complete and during this time the...

Page 9: ...SSIS GROUND CORRECT CORRECT 12V 12V 12V 12V CHASSIS GROUND Load Load 12V 24V 12V 12V 12V 12V CHASSIS GROUND To inverter charger To accessory loads CORRECT 24V 12V 12V 12V 12V CHASSIS GROUND To inverter charger To accessory loads CORRECT 24V TYPICAL SERIES CONNECTIONS TYPICAL BATTERY CONNECTIONS ...

Page 10: ...10 12V 12V 12V 12V CHASSIS GROUND To inverter charger To accessory loads INCORRECT 12V 12V 12V 12V CHASSIS GROUND To inverter charger To accessory loads INCORRECT INCORRECT BATTERY CONNECTIONS ...

Page 11: ...y INTEGRATED WATERPROOF SMART SOLAR CONTROLLER WITH LED INDICATORS SDN P Series Compatible Model SDN P10A 1 PV Solar Panel indicator light green 2 Battery indicator light red green 3 Load indicator light yellow 4 PV connection terminal 5 Battery connection terminal 6 Load connection terminal MAIN FEATURES 1 Three stage battery charging with PWM 2 Compatible with Gel AGM Li etc battery type 3 Water...

Page 12: ...y bright PV is charging battery OFF PV voltage is low For battery indicator light Light colour 2 Light State Working State Green Steady bright Battery is normal Green Flash Battery is full Red Green Steady bright Battery is under voltage Red Steady Bright Battery is over discharged turn off For load indicator light Light colour 3 Light State Working State Yellow Steady bright DC load is on OFF DC ...

Page 13: ...voltage is too high the controller will automatically disconnect the charging circuit in order to avoid damage to the battery Over discharge protection When battery voltage discharge too low controller will cut off the load output automatically to protect battery PV modules reverse polarity protection When PV modules reverse polarity NOT suggested the controller will not damage will continue to wo...

Page 14: ...y must be removed from the confines of a vehicle when connective to the solar controller Keep away from explosive gases flames smoke and sparks Keep away from any flammable substances Always adhere to battery manufacturer s recommendations when charging batteries Given sufficient light solar panels always generate energy even when they are disconnected Accidental shorting of the terminals or wirin...

Page 15: ...h a soft cloth When working with a lead acid type battery be careful not to short out the battery with a metal tool or object Remove all personal items such as watches rings bracelets and necklaces Short circuits can happen and can damage such items and cause severe burns and or personal injury Keep the surface of the solar panels clean from dust by wiping with a soft cloth Do not walk on the sola...

Page 16: ...lamp is broken check the LED lamp cables connection is correct or not take off LED lamp connection cables then reconnect Load Indicator light flash slowly Output power over the controller rated power Remove the excess DC loads to down the output current For Battery Battery indicator light is red LED turn on for a short time Battery voltage is low Cables resistance is too big or the battery is dama...

Page 17: ...nd charge the battery for a longer period of time LED indicators randomly flash The battery is not properly connected Disconnect the battery and remove all the cables from the solar panel and the battery repeat set up procedure shown on page 7 There is no voltage output reading from the panel The output cables may not be connected correctly Verify that the output cables are con nected to the batte...

Page 18: ... 22 5 V SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT 6 67A MAX POWER VOLTAGE 18V MAX POWER CURRENT 5 56A SIZE FOLDED L 33 x W 21 6 x D 2 75 SIZE OPEN L 53 1 x W 33 x 1 37 OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40 C 85 C WEIGHT 11 kg TYPE SDN P Series RATED VOLTAGE 12V DC 24 V DC RATED CURRENT 10V MAX INPUT VOLTAGE 50V OPERATING VOLTAGE 8V minimum charge start controller will not work with a battery lower than 8V OPERATING TEMPERATURE 20...

Page 19: ...NFORMATION manual copy keep with your records To make care and servicing of your solar panel easy and efficient please record the following information for future reference Model Serial Number Purchased From Date Purchased ...

Page 20: ...se date WARRANTY CONDITIONS This Warranty does not apply to any appliance that has been subjected to alterations misuse abuse including damage by foreign agents or chemicals accident improper installation or service delivery damage or other than normal household use and service This UNIQUE appliance must be serviced regularly as outlined in the Owner s Manual Neither Unique Gas Products Ltd nor th...

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