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PORTABLE SOLAR KITS           

User Manual

GP-PSK-80
GP-PSK-120

© 2016 Go Power! By Carmanah Technologies

Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information 

gpelectric.com

Carmanah Technologies Corporate Headquarters

250 Bay St, Victoria, BC Canada V9A 3K5
Tel: 1.866.247.6527
73807_MANUAL_GP-PSK_RevH

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Page 1: ...K 120 2016 Go Power By Carmanah Technologies Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gpelectric com Carmanah Technologies Corporate Headquarters 250 Bay St Victoria BC Canada V9A 3K5 Tel 1 866 247 6527 73807_MANUAL_GP PSK_RevH powered by ...

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Page 3: ...P 6 5 2 SETTING THE BATTERY CHARGING PROFILE 7 5 3 BATTERY CHARGING PROFILE CHART 7 5 4 MAXIMUM POWER BOOST TECHNOLOGYTM 8 5 5 VIEWING THE CONTROLLER DISPLAY INFORMATION 8 5 6 ERRORS 9 6 DISPLAY SYMBOLS 10 7 USB CHARGING 11 8 SPECIFICATIONS 11 5 1 PORTABLE SOLAR KIT SPECIFICATIONS 11 5 2 SOLAR CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS 12 9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 12 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 11 LIMITED WARRANTY 15...

Page 4: ...and heat Be sure to check all connections before using the portable solar kit Observe correct polarity Reverse polarity of the battery terminals and array will cause the controller to give a warning tone The controller will not function unless battery terminals are connected to a battery with proper polarity Failure to correct this fault could damage the controller Do not exceed the GP PWM 10 amp ...

Page 5: ...etails Use your existing trailer plug to access your battery for charging Park your RV in the shade and place your solar panel in the sun using this extension cable GP PSK 7PIN 7 Pin Trailer Plug Adapter GP PSK X30 30 Extension Cable 1 3 5 2 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 13 12 15 16 17 FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES ...

Page 6: ...ted that the panel s direction be frequently adjusted to track the sun s movement throughout the day southerly exposure 5 Connect battery clamps to the positive red and negative black battery terminals Ensure that the connection is secure Connect the battery clamp cable to the rest of the solar panel cable using the quick connect cable Ensure the battery clamps do not come in contact with one anot...

Page 7: ...e 25 C 13 7V 0 1V Bulk Absorption Charge 25 C Set to 30 minutes every morning Applied for 1 hour if the battery voltage drops below 12 3 volts 14 1V 0 1V 14 4V 0 1V 14 4V 0 1V Equalization Charge Applied for 2 hours every 28 days and if the battery voltage drops below 12 1 volts N A N A 14 9V 0 1V If a charging cycle is unable to complete in a single day it will continue the following day The term...

Page 8: ...onds As long as there is full sunlight present your battery voltage will be boosted to 14 4V for Flooded and AGM and 14 1V for SEALED GEL for 30 minutes regardless of the battery s state of charge Icons Displayed BOOST Battery Symbol Do not use the Maximum Power Boost function more than twice a day as it could damage your batteries due to gassing 5 5 VIEWING THE CONTROLLER DISPLAY INFORMATION To t...

Page 9: ... operating and the display will begin to flash with all icons The controller will resume operating when the error is cleared Icons Displayed All symbols blinking Low Voltage If the battery state of charge reaches 0 the battery SOC symbol will show the text LOW beneath it The controller will continue operating in this condition and will only stop operating if the battery voltage drops below 6 volts...

Page 10: ...On when charger is off no symbol will show BOOST Controller tries to keep battery at Boost Voltage or higher LOW Battery Voltage is lower than 11 0V Whole display will start to blink Battery Voltage 15 5V BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE Shows only after full Boost or Equalization Cycle 12 6V 12 6V and 11 8V 11 0V 100 Shows only after full Boost or Equalization Cycle 90 12 8V SOC Battery Voltage 11 0V 90 1...

Page 11: ...ttery to above 12 8V the USB terminal will be enabled again Do not connect the charging device anywhere else USB Negative contact is connected to battery negative TYPE MODULE SIZE CLOSED MODULE SIZE OPENED NET WEIGHT MAX POWER MAX POWER VOLTAGE MAX POWER CURRENT OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT Module H x W x D H x W x D lbs kg W V A V A 80W 2x40W 21 57x19 80x2 75 in 548 x 503 x 70 mm 21...

Page 12: ...rging Voltage 77 F 25 C 2h 28 Day or V 12 1 14 9V Temperature Compensation 13mV ºF 24mV ºC USB Charger 5V 800mA Operating Temperature 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Display Operating Temperature 14 to 131 F 10 to 55 C Humidity 99 N C Protection Battery Reverse Polarity Solar Array Reverse Polarity Over Temperature PV Short Circuit Over Current Dimensions H x W x D 3 94 x 4 02 x 1 14 in 100 x 102 x 29 mm W...

Page 13: ...nals 2 If there is a voltage discrepancy of more than 0 5V there is an excessive voltage drop Check all connections from the controller to the battery including checking for correct wire polarity Check that all connections are clean tight and secure Shorten the distance from the controller to battery or obtain larger gauge wire It is also possible to double up the existing gauge wire i e two wire ...

Page 14: ...urrent readings Current reading is less than expected at daytime with clear sunny skies 1 Current is being limited below 1A as per normal operation 2 Incorrect series parallel configuration and or wiring connections and or wire gauge 3 Dirty or shaded module or lack of sun 4 Blown diode in solar module when two or more modules are connected in parallel 1 Battery State of Charge screen is close to ...

Page 15: ...g but not limited to improper environmental protection and improper hook up Acts of God including lightning floods earthquakes fire and high winds Damage in handling including damage encountered during shipment or installation Visit gpelectric com for additional product warranty information Refer to the troubleshooting or frequently asked questions section in this manual and or read our frequently...

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