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Installation Instructions
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Connecting the voltage sense wires to the RTS terminal will
cause an alarm.
NOTE:
If the battery input voltage is greater than 5 volts
different than the
Battery Sense
, due to voltage drops or
faulty connections, the
Battery Sense
input will not be recognized
by the ProStar MPPT.
A battery voltage sense connection is not required to
operate the ProStar MPPT controller, but it is recommended
for best performance.
STEP 3: Remote Temperature Sensor
WARNING:
Risk of Fire.
If no Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS) is connected,
use the ProStar MPPT within 3m (10 ft) of the batteries. Internal
Temperature Compensation will be used if the RTS is not
connected. Use of the RTS is strongly recommended.
AVERTISSEMENT
:
Risque d'incendie.
Si non Capteur de température distant (RTS) est
connecté, utilisez le MPPT ProStar moins de 3m (10 pi) de les
batteries. Compensation de la température interne sera utilisée si
la RTS n'est pas connecté. Utilisation de la RTS est fortement
recommandé.
All charging settings are based on 25°C (77°F). If the
battery temperature varies by 5°C, the charging setting
will change by 0.15 Volts for a 12 Volt battery. This is a
substantial change in the charging of the battery, and the
use of the optional Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS) is
recommended to adjust charging to the actual battery
temperature. The RTS can be added at any time after the
system has been installed.
Connect the RTS to the 2-position terminal located between
the battery (-) and chassis ground terminal lugs (see figure).
The RTS is supplied with 33 ft (10 m) of 22 AWG (0.34 mm
2
)
cable. There is no polarity, so either wire (+ or -) can be
connected to either screw terminal. The RTS cable may
be pulled through conduit along with the power wires.
Tighten the connector screws to 5 in-lb (0.56 Nm) of torque.
Separate installation instructions are provided inside the RTS
bag.
WARNING:
Equipment Damage
Never place the temperature sensor inside a battery cell.
Both the RTS and the battery will be damaged.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Endommagement de l’équipement
Ne placez jamais la sonde de température dans un
élément de batterie. Le RTS et la batterie seraient endommagés.
CAUTION:
The ProStar MPPT will use the local
temperature sensor for compensation if the RTS is not
used.
PRUDENCE:
Le ProStar MPPT MPPT ne compense pas
la température des paramètres de charges si le RTS
n’est pas utilisé.
NOTE:
The RTS cable may be shortened if the
full length is not needed. Be sure to reinstall the ferrite
choke on the end of the RTS if a length of cable is removed.
This choke ensures compliance with electromagnetic emissions
standards.
REMARQUE:
Le câble de RTS peut être raccourci
si la totalité de la longueur n’est pas nécessaire.
Assurez-vous de réinstaller la bobine en ferrite sur l’extrémité du
RTS si une longueur de câble est enlevée. Cette bobine assure la
conformité avec les normes d’émissions électromagnétiques.
STEP 4:
Grounding and Ground Fault Interruption
WARNING:
This unit is not provided with a GFDI device. This
charge controller must be used with an external GFDI
device as required by the Article 690 of the National
Electrical Code for the installation location.