HRD
i
Charge Regulator
Installation and Operation
Eleven Step Quick Start Guide
The sequence of connection is critical to the voltage set up of the HRD
i
. Follow these instructions
carefully to ensure no connections are live during installatioin. See Fig 2 for guidance.
1.
Select a covered dry vertical wall location in a ventilated area close to the batteries. Using the four
screw holes in the casing, firmly attach the HRD
i
with the wiring block downmost. At this stage we
recommend that the external temperature sensor be inserted into its dedicated port so that the sensor
is in the viscinity of the batteries.
2.
Select cables and connectors that will continuously carry a
minimum
of 10 Amps. No less than
4.0 mm² gauge cable should be used to provide the link from the HRD
i
to the battery.
3.
Cut the minimum cable necessary to link the HRD
i
to the battery, thus avoiding voltage drop and
ensuring accurate voltage sensing. The maximum recommended length is 1.5m.
4.
Caution. Before any connections to the HRD
i
are made, cover any solar panels and restrain the
Windcharger from turning. Ensure that any other charge sources to the battery are stopped.
5.
Set the HRD
i
Charge / Stop switch to the Stop position.
6.
Connect the battery link cables to the HRD
i
battery positions, BAT1+ & BAT1- and if a second
bank is used, BAT2+ & BAT2-. It is ESSENTIAL that BAT1 is connected as this link provides
internal power for the HRDi. Connect BAT2 before BAT1 if both are to be used.
7.
Connect the 2 Windcharger cables to the Windcharger positions ( WG + & WG - ) and the solar
panel cables to the solar panel positions ( PV + & PV - ) ensuring correct polarity is observed.
Note : Solar panels must be fitted with appropriate blocking diodes , parallel panels having one
each. Keep the solar panels covered and Windcharger tied.
8.
Connect the other ends of the battery link cables to the battery terminals, ( + & - ) ensuring
correct polarity. This senses the battery voltage and establishes 12V or 24V operation. The LCD
screen and buttons will now illuminate. Do not press any buttons.
9.
The screen shows a brief introduction screen, then a status report that must be checked as
corresponding to the set up as shown below:
10. Press
Continue
(back light button)
>
or wait for 10 seconds for the operating screen to display.
11.
Move the Charge / Stop switch to the Charge position, uncover any solar panels and untether the
Rutland Windcharger. The system is now fully operational and will begin to monitor & log.
System Voltage 12 V
Batter y 2 Connected
Exter nal Temp
Other option =
24 V
Other option =
Not Fitted
Other option =
Internal
Note : With the shutdown switch still in
the stop position wires may be
disconnected in order to start again
should the settings not be as required.