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Appendices
The DIP switch settings described below are for
Load and Lighting Control
only.
The DIP switches are shipped in the OFF position. The OFF settings will operate as
follows:
Switch
Function
1
Must be ON for Load, Lighting or Diversion Control
2, 3
Auto voltage select
4, 5, 6
Lowest LVD = 11.1V
7
Diversion Control mode OFF
8
Lighting Control mode OFF
To configure your TriStar for the Load Control you require, follow the DIP switch
adjustments described below. To change a switch from OFF to ON, slide the switch
up toward the top of the controller. Make sure each switch is fully in the ON or OFF
position.
DIP Switch Number 1 - Control Mode: Load & Lighting Control
Mode
Switch 1
Charging Off
Load/Lighting On
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
ON
O FF
Figure A1-2 - Step 3 DIP Switch #1
For Load or Lighting Control mode, move the DIP switch to the ON position as shown.
DIP Switches Number 2,3 - System Voltage:
Voltage
Switch 2
Switch 3
Auto Off Off
12 Off On
24
On
Off
48 On On
Auto Select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
12 Volts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
ON
OFF
24 Volts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
48 Volts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
Figure A1-3 - Step 3 DIP Switches # 2,3
The auto voltage selection occurs when the battery is connected and the TriStar
starts up. There should be no loads on the battery that might cause
a discharged battery to indicate a lower system voltage.
The DIP switch selectable voltages are for 12V, 24V or 48V lead-acid batteries.
Although the “auto voltage” selection is very dependable, it is recommended to use
the DIP switches to secure the correct system voltage.
DIP Switches Number 4,5,6 - Load Control Algorithm:
For normal Load Control Mode, set the DIP switches 4,5,&6 according
to the table below. For Lighting Control, see the table and Figure 2.4
on the next page.
LVD
Switch 4
Switch 5
Switch 6
11.1 Off
Off
Off
11.3 Off
Off
On
11.5
Off
On
Off
11.7 Off
On
On
11.9
On
Off
Off
12.1 On
Off
On
12.3 On
On
Off
Custom On
On
On
LVD 11.1V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
LVD 11.3V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
LVD 11.5V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
LVD 11.7V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
ON
OFF
LVD 11.9V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
LVD 12.1V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
LVD 12.3V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
Custom
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP
ON
Figure A1-4 - Step 3 DIP Switch # 4,5,6
Select one of the 7 standard load control algorithms, or select the “custom”
DIP switch for special custom settings using the PC software.
Refer to Section 5.1 for the 7 standard LVD settings, LVD
R
reconnect
settings, and current compensation values.
