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CHARGE CONTROLLER
L.E.D. DESCRIPTIONS
EXTERNAL POWER ADAPTOR
- Illuminates continuously while power from A.C. Power Supply
Adaptor is sensed.
SOLAR PANEL -
Illuminates continuously while power from Solar Panel is sensed.
DETECTION
- If illuminated for longer than 3 seconds check connection on battery.
CHARGING
- Continuous or flashing indicates charging – refer to Charge Algorithm Section,
for further details.
CHARGED
- On continuously when input power is present and battery fully charged. Flashes when
battery capacity is low.
SYSTEM ERROR
- If flashing, the charger has entered Failure Mode. Disconnecting power will
reset charger, but if source of failure is not corrected, Failure Mode will occur again.- refer
to the following Table to Decode the Error Type:
L.E.D.s
(First 4 L.E.D.s from Left)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Wrong Battery Voltage
Off
Off
Off
Flash
Reverse Battery Connection
Off
Off
Flash
Off
Thermal Runaway Condition
Off
Flash
Off
Off
Charge Time Monitor - 1
Off
Flash
Flash
Off
Charge Time Monitor - 2
Off
Flash
Flash
Flash
Excessive Battery Drain
Flash
Off
Off
Off
Failed Pre-Qualification Test -1
Flash
Off
Off
Flash
Failed Pre-Qualification Test -2
Flash
Off
Flash
Off
NOTE:
- If External power and Detection lights are ON then the battery is not connected to the charger.
- If Solar power and Detection lights are ON then the battery is not connected to the charger.
Verify that the wiring harness is connected to the charger output located on bottom side of the
charger.
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