Installation Instructions
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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 connec-
té, 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 substan-
tial 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.