HRD
i
Charge Regulator
Installation and Operation
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the HRD
i
Charge Regulator.
This is the latest technology for charge regulation of small Rutland wind turbines and solar panels.
Summary of Features & Uses
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Protects batteries from overcharging.
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Protects electronic equipment from high battery voltage damage.
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Automatic 12 Volt or 24 Volt setting.
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Temperature compensation for optimum charge regime with internal and external sensor.
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Multi stage charging for optimum charge regime.
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Built in charge / stop switch for installation & maintenance.
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For use
ONLY
with Rutland 503, 504, 504-e, 913, 914i and FM-910-3 Windchargers.
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Input for up to 160Watts of solar panels.
Note : in ambient temperatures >40°C the solar panel
input must be de-rated. Contact your dealer or the manufacturer for advice.
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May be connected in parallel with other charge sources (not through the HRDi)
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For use with a single or dual battery bank.
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Clear alpha-numeric digital LCD screen with user display options.
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Push button activated and timer controlled backlight.
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Accepts up to 6 mm
2
cable ( SWG 11 or AWG 9 ).
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Optional remote display can be added to dedicated port.
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Operating temperature: -10°C to + 40°C (LCD 0°C to + 40°C )
LCD screen
displaying
monitored data
Scroll button
*
Charge / Stop Switch shown in
stop position as used for
installation / maintenance.
W
iring block for inputs from Windcharger
and solar panels and output to battery banks.
Wall mounting
fixing holes.
Ventilation
slots that must
never be
obstructed.
HRD
i
Layout & Main Features
Ports for optional
remote display (left)
and supplied external
temperature sensor
(right)
Zero button
*
Back-light button
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* Please note
that these
buttons also
have further
functions