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8.5
Solar Systems
Solar panel charged lubricator model uses the charger shown in
the picture. Cable connection is directly into the left hand side
screw terminals indicated on the charger.
The battery feed cable will have been factory connected, the free
end with ring terminals should be connected to the battery
terminals; blue core to negative and brown core to positive.
The round solar panel cable connects to terminals indicated with
the solar panel legend; Brown ‘+’, Blue ‘-‘
IMPORTANT NOTE: Damage will result if incorrectly connected.
The controller contains two indicator lamps:
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A Green LED and this will be illuminated as soon as there is power from the module. When
the controller starts to limit the charge current the LED will flash.
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The second LED can change colour from Red via Yellow to Green. Battery voltage is shown
by the colour and legend on the controller - Green full charge, Red low battery charge.
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When the battery voltage falls below approximately 11V the multi-colour LED will start to
flash FAST. While the battery remains at a low charge the LED will continue to flash slowly.
8.6
Mains Powered Systems
If solar charging is not possible an alternative system that utilises local mains power to maintain battery
charge may be used. Cable routing and connection should be undertaken by trained and authorised
personnel only. The procedure is as follows:
8.6.1
A suitable cable should be routed from the local trackside power source to the cabinet via
suitable armoured cable and routed into the cabinet through a suitable waterproof gland.
The cabinet can be drilled towards the base to suit the gland; care should be taken to avoid
damage to any internal cabinet components.
8.6.2
The cable incoming cable should be armoured and suitably routed and protected to avoid a
hazard.
8.6.3
Cable rating should be 220/110 Volt at 10 Amp.
8.6.4
Connection should be made on the two pole MCBs to the left of the main Control Box. All
other power wiring will have been completed during product assembly.
8.6.5
Connection should only be undertaken with the lubricator installer present.
The mains charger is suitable for input voltage between 95 and 240 Volt AC or DC.
