Analytic Systems SolarMax SMP100, Руководство по установке и эксплуатации

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Troubleshooting
If any problems are encountered this section should be used as a reference.
OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS
Q: SolarMax is not producing the expected output power.
A: Are the PV panels shaded by clouds or structures? Clouds, shade and dirty panels can cause lower than expected
performance from the solar arrays.Is the current limit on either the input or output set lower than needed for the efficient
operation of the charger?
Are the batteries fully charged? If so the SolarMax will only trickle charge the batteries to maintain a full charge. In this
instance the charger cannot use the maximum output from the PV array.
Q: Batteries are hot, and/or out gassing.
A: Check that the BTS (battery temperature sensor) is installed and connected to the batteries properly; if this is the
case, there may be a defect in the charger unit itself. Contact Analytic Systems for assistance. Check that battery
charging parameters are correct using Power Wizard software.
Q: Cables from the charger to the batteries are hot.
A: The size (AWG) of the cables may be under sized for the current. Check that the size or distance of the wire run is
within the guidelines of the NEC. Make sure the breakers/fuses are the correct sizing to handle the current. Check for a
short in the PV wiring if it is the PV breaker.
Q: Erratic behavior of the charger unit.
A: Check that the PV arrays are balanced for voltage, ie. That all the arrays are wired to supply the charger with the
same voltage. Arrays of different voltages are not tolerated by the charger. One array may have a damaged panel
causing the voltage to be lower than it should be.