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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
5.0
Load & Lighting Control
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5.1 General Load & Lighting Control Notes............................................42
5.1.1 Inductive Loads............................................................. 42
5.1.2 Parallel TriStars....................................................................42
5.1.3 Reverse Polarity...................................................................42
5.2 Load Control Settings .................................................................. 42
5.3 LVD Warning..................................................................................44
6.0
Diversion Charge Control
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44
6.1 Diversion Charge Control................... .......................................... 44
6.2 Diversion Current Ratings .......................................................... 45
6.3 Standard Diversion Battery Charging Programs .......................... 45
6.3.1 Battery Charging References......................................46
6.4 Selecting the Diversion Load
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6.4.1 Suitable Loads for Diversion...
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6.4.2 Defintion of Terms........................................................47
6.4.3 Load Power Ratings.....................................................48
6.4.4 Maximum Diversion Load............................................48
6.4.5 Minimum Diversion Load.............................................49
6.5 NEC Requirements .................................................................... 50
6.5.1 Second Independent Means.......................................50
6.5.2 150 Percent Rating..................................................... 50
6.6 Additional Information...................................................................50
7.0 Custom Settings with PC Software...........................................
51
7.1 Connection to a Computer............................................................51
7.2 Using the PC Software.................................................................51
7.3 Changing Set-points.....................................................................52
7.4 Finish...........................................................................................52
8.0
Self-Test / Diagnostics.........................................................................53
8.1 General Troublshooting..............................................................53
8.2 Troubleshooting Solar Charging................................................ 54
8.3 Troubleshooting Load Control................................................... 54
8.4 Troubleshooting Diversion Control.................................. ..........54
9.0
Battery Information (reference)..........................................................
55
9.1 Sealed Batteries...........................................................................55
9.2 Flooded Batteries ....................................................................... 56
9.3 L-16 Cells .................................................................................. 57
10.0 Warranty...............................................................................................5
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11.0 Specifications......................................................................................
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Appendix 1 - Load and Lighting Control DIP Switch Settings ......................
61
Appendix 2 - Diversion Charge Control DIP SwitchSettings........................
66
Appendix 3 - LED Indications........................................................................
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12.0 Certifications......................................................................................
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c o n t i n u e d . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety, installation, operating and mantenance
instructions for the TriStar-PWM solar controller.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate potentially
dangerous conditions or mark important safety instructions:
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution
when performing this task.
CAUTION:
Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the
controller.
NOTE:
Indicates a procedure or function that is important to the safe and
proper operation of the controller.
CONSIGNES IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS.
Ce manuel contient des instructions importantes de sécurité, d’installations et
d’utilisation du contrôleur solaire. TriStar-PWM. Les symboles suivants sont utilisés
dans ce manuel pour indiquer des conditions potentiellement dangereuses ou des
consignes importantes de sécurité.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Indique une condition potentiellement dangereuse. Faites
preuve d’une prudence extrême lors de la réalisation de cette tâche.
PRUDENCE:
Indique une procédure critique pour l’utilisation sûre et correcte
du contrôleur.
REMARQUE:
Indique une procédure ou fonction importante pour l’utilisation
sûre et correcte du contrôleur.
Safety Information
• Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning
installation.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside the TriStar-PWM. Do not
disassemble or attempt to repair the controller.
