TK 56579-11-IS-EN (Rev. A, 10/20)
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11
Solar Panel Test Procedures
There are two types of 5A Charge Controllers:
1. Controller
with
LED status lights.
2. Controller
without
LED status lights.
The test procedures are different depending on the type of charge controller you have.
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e:: Charge controllers can take up to one minute to turn on.
Figure 13. Two Types of Battery Charge Controllers Shown.
5A Charge Controller with LED status lights
5A Charge Controller without LED status lights
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This charge controller has three LED status lights that indicate battery charging and system
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Status Light Function
Flashing Green
Solar panel working properly and charging
Solid Green
Battery fully charged
Flashing Yellow
Marginal battery, charging
Solid Yellow
Marginal battery, not charging (night time)
Flashing Red
Extremely low battery, charging
Solid Red
Extremely low battery, not charging (night time)
No light
Controller not connected/extremely low or dead battery
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