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APPENDIX (C)
Solar Mode
NOTE:
Viking recommends Solar Package (
part # VA-SOCHP
) for most general solar
applications. Alternatively, individual and third party solar components can be used.
If more specific information is needed please consult with Viking Access Systems.
For more information regarding solar energy refer to www.nrel.gov/solar
SOLAR
MODE ON
To Turn ON Solar Mode:
A. Use the “Diagnose” button to scroll through the LCD
Display to “SOLAR MODE”. Default setting is OFF.
B. Press and hold the “Stop” button on the control board.
C. Press and release the “Diagnose” button to toggle this
feature ON and OFF.
Solar Input Battery Input Load Input
+ –
+ –
+ –
+
–
+
–
Disconnect the operators
Power Harness and use
the Solar Harness.
Connect the batteries
in series for 24VDC
Connect the Solar
Panel(s) for 24VDC
3
6
9
8
Solar Mode will change the following:
1. Viking Wireless Konnect Modules are
not
compatible for Solar Mode.
2. Heaters will be disabled. Refer to page 28.
3. Auto Open feature will be disabled. Refer to page 3, 26.
4. Last Open feature will be available. Refer to page 3, 26.
5. Control Board will go to sleep when idle for 10 seconds.
6. While in sleep, there will be no power supplied from Aux PWR. Refer to pages 3, 21.
7. While awake, there will always be power supplied from Aux PWR. Refer to pages 3, 21.
8. While in sleep, all Loop Connector safety inputs will be ignored. Center, Re-Open and UL.
9. When waking from sleep, there will be a 2 second delay before the motor responds to
open or close. This will allow time for the safety devices to power up and stabilize.
