Copyright 2013 HotSpot Energy
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DC4812VRF Typical System Topology
Outdoor Electrical Connections
Charge Controller:
HotSpot recommends and may have provided a charge controller from Morningstar: Tristar TS-45,
Tristar TS-MPPT-45 or TS-MPPT-60. Information on using, installing and/or configuring these units is
available for download from
www.morningstarcorp.com
Regardless of the brand charge controller
used, please follow the charge controller manufacturers recommended procedures. The instructions in
this document are only guidelines, consult the manufacturers documents for the official information.
Batteries:
We recommend deep-cycle batteries from Trojan or other major manufacturer. You can use 6, 8,12 or
24 volt batteries as long as they are wired for 48 volts. HotSpot does not provide batteries. Please
source your batteries from a reputable supplier and rely only upon the installation and use instructions
provided by the battery manufacturer.
PV Solar Panels:
Solar panels must be connected per NEC and per the PV manufacturers instructions and wired according
to the charge controller requirements. Mounting and grounding must follow the NEC and the
instructions provided by the manufacturers of the panels, mounting & grounding hardware, etc.
Ground Fault Protector (GFDI)
Note this is to be a GFDI device designed to protect equipment and is not a safety device. It is NOT a
GFCI. It will not protect from electric shock to a person.
Use of a GFDI actually increases the safety risk
and therefore must be labeled accordingly.
Reference model MNEPV80 80A Din Rail Breaker &
MNDC-GFP 63 3 amp Ground fault protector or similar. This is an installer-provided part.
