User Manual BMS1230 - REDARC Electronics
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1. SS F a d Back ctor 2 Detect 5 mm The Disconnect Trigger setting can be set to OFF to operate from either SOC or Voltage level triggers Change Setting Next Menu Item Back Change Setting If either Voltage or SOC are selected at the Disconnect Trigger setting screen the Disconnect trigger level will need to be selected Once the Disconnect trigger level is selected the Reconnect trigger level must be selected Note that there is a built in minimum hysteresis constrain on this setting and a non adjustable time delay exists to stop repetitive switching Next Menu Item Confirm Back Cancel Increase Setting Decrease Setting The DC Input Trigger allows you to select whether you would like your DC input to be triggered via Ignition automatically The Manager30 or at a specific voltage Set DC Input Trigger Screen Advanced Settings Screen Load Disconnect Screen R Bus Diagnostics Screen ON selects Ignition Trigger Auto is controlled by The Manager30 and 12V or 24V lock the unit to a 12V or 24V system The default value is Auto Confirm Setting Change Setting Cancel Setting Change Setting This screen is used by REDARC to identify problems with a The Manager30 setup and does not need to be accessed unless requseted by REDARC Technicians Start Process More Info Advanced Settings Screen Set DC Input Trigger Screen MaxCharge Current Screen This s2. Stage Charging Process Boost Absorption Float Voltage Current Figure 1 4 1 3 Stage Charging Process INTRODUCTION Storage Mode Storage mode is designed to charge the house battery to its optimal level and maintain that level while your caravan is in storage This mode requires all loads to be switched off or disconnected from the house battery before charging It uses a 8 stage charging profile consisting of Desulphation Soft Start Boost Absorption Battery Test Equalise Float and Maintenance stages see Figure1 4 2 Storage mode is designed to detect a wide range of battery fault conditions for more information on these fault conditions please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual Unlike Touring mode Storage mode does not cycle This means that when the charging process is completed The Manager30 will always remain in either Float or Maintenance stages Float stage will provide the house battery with a trickle charge whenever the house battery voltage drops below a predetermined threshold to ensure the battery stays charged Maintenance stage turns The Manager30 output off but continues to monitor the house battery and will revert to Float stage when necessary NOTE If The Manager30 is set to Storage mode and the vehicle is started The Manager30 will automatically switch to Touring mode once it senses an increase in input voltage from the alternator NOTICE When using the charger in Storage mode
3. The AC power connection must be connected to an earthed socket outlet Do not use The Manager30 AC input if the cord is damaged Use of a non genuine or damaged AC input cord may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or service agent CAUTION Always wire the Output Connector before connecting it to the Main Unit During connection of the unit the Battery Output positive must be connected first followed by the Ground chassis terminal The chassis connection should be made away from the battery and fuel lines DC Input positive should be connected last Once all connections are wired to the Output Connector plug the connector into the Main Unit When disconnecting remove the Output Connector from the Main Unit first The DC Input should be disconnected next followed by the Ground chassis connection then the Battery Output connection 2 4 1 Load Disconnect Feature The Load Disconnect wire is a ground switch to activate a relay for disconnection of any loads running from the house battery The relay must be 12V with a maximum coil current of 1A and resistor or diode suppresion is recommended The Load Dsiconnect feature must be activated in the User Menu as explained in section 3 3 of this manual 2 4 2 Ignition Trigger Feature The Ignition Trigger wire is used to turn the DC charging s
4. make sure that all loads are disconnected from the house battery under charge Failure to do so may cause the house battery to be under charged give false readings on the State of Charge indicator and possibly cause damage to any loads connected 8 Stage Charging Process Desulphation Soft Start Boost Absorption Batt Test Equalise Float Maintenance Voltage 2 Figure 1 4 2 8 Stage Charging Process 1 6 1 7 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT When The Manager30 15 set to Storage mode and no valid charging sources are connected it will enter a Sleep mode 30 seconds after the last user interaction The sleep mode is designed to limit the amount of current drawn from the output battery by the system whilst in Storage mode and does this by switching the screen and all non essential functions off The Manager30 will wake up from its Sleep mode if a button is pushed or if any valid input source is sensed though this may take 30 60 seconds to occur after the source is connected This delay can be avoided by disconnecting the output before connecting an input source however the State of Charge of the output battery will not be retained i e SOC screen will return to Analysing until a charge cycle is completed Maximum Charge Current Setting The Manager30 allows the user to set the maximum charge current for their battery making it suitable for charging batteries as small as 40Ah in capacity When th
5. solar Information Screen Battery Charge Screen Home Screen Clock Output Status Screen The Solar Information screen displays information on the power and voltage output of the solar panels From this screen you can access a log of daily power generation measured in Watt Hours The log will store up to 7 days of data and will overwrite storing only the last 7 days at any one time Clear Logs Hold to Confirm Previous Day Solar Information Input Status Screen Next Day Solar Information The Output Status screen displays a summary of the current flow of the system The screen will display current from The Manager30 unit current in to or out of the battery and current provided to the loads The direction of the current flow is indicated by the arrows and a moving white dot N A Input Status Screen Home Screen Clock Charging Status Screen The Charging Status screen displays the charging status of The Manager30 including Charge Stage Charge Mode and Battery Voltage and Battery Temperature Change Charging Mode Output Status Screen Home Screen Clock Home Screen Clock The Change Mode screen allows switching between Touring and Storage modes Remember to disconnect all loads before setting Storage mode Clear Logs Hold to Confirm Previous Day Solar Information Input Status Screen Next Day Solar Information When using the charger in Storage mode make sure that all loads are disconnected from the house battery under charge Fai
6. 60 C The Main Unit must not be installed in a location with any less than 10cm clearance at the top of the Main Unit to allow for airflow across the heatsink fins The Main Unit should be installed as close as possible to the house battery The cable length should be less than 2m The Main Unit must be mounted to a flat solid support using M6 sized screws or bolts using all four mounting holes NOTICE The Main Unit must be fixed using suitable screw mounts Failure to adequately mount the unit such as using adhesives to mount the unit will result in unreliable operation of the charger REDARC recommends that the Main Unit be mounted to optimise airflow past the heatsink Mounting the unit horizontally see Figure 2 2 1 1 is acceptable Do NOT mount the unit as shown in Figure 2 2 1 2 or Figure 2 2 1 3 Figure 2 2 1 1 Horizontal mounting is acceptable Figure 2 2 1 3 Do NOT mount the unit upside down Figure 2 2 1 2 Vertical mounting is not recommended 19199191909 5 12 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 2 2 Mounting the Remote Monitor The Remote Monitor should be mounted inside the caravan or RV using the template provided inside the box It is acceptable however to mount the Remote Monitor in any convenient location as long as it is protected from harsh environments Figures 2 2 2 1 and 2 2 2 2 illustrate how to recess and wall mount the Remote Monitor unit figure 2 2 2 3 illustrates removal of
7. a battery make sure the settings at the Battery Setup menu on the Remote Monitor are correct for the type of battery under charge Charging a battery with the wrong profile may cause The Manager30 to indicate a fault or give misleading results and could result in damage to the battery Noticeable oscillations between Boost and Absorption stages indicate the wrong choice of battery type Check and adjust battery type If you are unsure of the battery type or settings to use set The Manager30 to the Gel setting Remote Settines The Remote Settings Menu allows modification of settings relating to the Remote Display and its operation m Jo Remote Settings Menu Battery Setup Screen Edit N A Advanced Settings Screen gt 3 USER GUIDE Contrast Setup The Remote Settings menu allows modification of the settings listed below gt Edit Selected Setting Cycle through Settings DEL Remote Settings Screen Cycle through Settings Contrast Setup vmm Backlight Timer imm Laneuaase Sety SEES he ch Back Edit Oh Back Edit ch Back Edit Briahtnezs Setu Home Screen Timer rmm Scrolling Screens OQ ch Back Edit Oh Back Edit OBack Edit Temperature Setu E Setup Loosing ch Back Edit Oh Back Edit Keypad Tone Setup X mmm Format X mmm i d E ch Back Edit Back Edit diet Contras um Each set
8. battery is above 60 C Charger will halt charging until battery is below 55 C Dry cell detected in output battery Charger has detected a dry cell in Replace battery output battery Shorted cell detected in output battery Charger has detected a shorted in Replace battery output battery Warnings CHARGER WARNING MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION AC supply over voltage The internal AC converter output Contact supplier voltage is too high AC supply over temperature The internal AC converter temperature Contact supplier is too high DC supply over voltage The DC input voltage is too high over Check DC input refer to specified input 32V range Solar supply over voltage The solar input voltage is too high Check solar input refer to specified above 32V input range No battery sensor connected The supplied battery sensor is not Connect battery sensor if faulty return connected or is faulty to supplier Low battery State of Charge House battery is almost flat Reduce remove loads on house battery Bad cable detected Too much voltage drop between Check cable for correct sizing charger and battery sensor requirments Load Disconnect output shorted Load disconnect output faulty Contact supplier Battery voltage low Disconnect all loads Loads exceeding charge available from Connect additional input source or input sources disconnect loads Other issues FAULT ACTION Low output current can occur when the unit is hot and Check that the unit
9. in exercise of its sole discretion either 3 1 repair the defective Product 3 2 replace the defective Product or 9 3 3 provide a refund to the Purchaser for the purchase price paid for the defective Product without charge to the Purchaser 4 The warranty given by Redarc in clause 3 covers the reasonable costs of delivery and installation of any repaired or replaced Products or components of Products 10 to the Purchaser s usual residential address notified to Redarc together with the reasonable costs of removal and return of any Products determined by Redarc to be 11 defective 5 If the Purchaser incurs expenses of the nature referred to in clause 4 in the context of making a claim pursuant to this Warranty that is accepted by Redarc the Purchaser will be entitled to claim for reimbursement of those expenses which Redarc determines in exercise of its sole discretion to be reasonably incurred Without limiting any other clause in this Warranty Redarc has the right to reject any Warranty claim made by a Purchaser pursuant to this Warranty where 8 1 the Purchaser does not notify Redarc in writing of a Warranty claim within the Warranty Period 8 2 the Purchaser does not notify Redarc in writing of a Warranty claim within 1 month of becoming aware of the relevant circumstances giving rise to the claim so that any further problems with the Product are minimised 8 3 the serial number of the Product has been altered removed or made illeg
10. in or out of the house battery and uses the first charge cycle Calculating and the battery size input by the user at setup to determine what the full State of Charge should be The Manager30 has calculated the full state of charge for the system this screen will display either the Time to Full Charge or the Battery Time Remaining depending on whether the house battery is currently being charged or discharged The Manager30 uses the estimated State of Charge value to calculate based on the current into or out of the house battery the time to reach 100 State of Charge You may use this to decide when to disconnect AC power for example similarly The Manager30 uses the estimated State of Charge value to calculate based on the current power usage of the system e g of loads such as fridges lighting the useful time remaining of the battery NOTE Zero State of Charge occurs when The Manager30 determines that the amount of charge removed from the house battery in Ah is equal to the amount input by the user at initial setup View Charge Logs per Hour Home Screen Clock Home Screen Clock Input Status Screen The Charge per Hour screen displays the average State of Charge of the battery under charge at the end of each hour across the course of the last day The most recent hour is always the left most line on the graph View Charge Logs per Day Previous Hour SoC Battery Charge Screen Next Hour SoC The Charge per Da
11. the Remote Monitor Recess Use the template provided Page 36 Feed the Remote Monitor cable to mark the position and drill and cut through the hole and connect it to the mounting holes into the wall the Remote Monitor Mount the Inner Assembly to the Clip the Front Face to the Inner wall using 4 suitably sized screws Assembly Figure 2 2 2 1 How to recess the Remote Monitor into the wall 13 INSTALLATION GUIDE Wall Mount Use the template provided Page 36 to mark the position and drill and cut the mounting holes into the wall Feed the Remote Monitor cable through the hole and connect it to the Remote Monitor Attach the Back Plate to the wall using 4 suitably sized countersunk screws Clip the Inner Assembly into the Back Plate Clip the Front Face to the Inner Assembly Figure 2 2 2 2 How to wall mount the Remote Monitor 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE Removing the Remote Monitor The locking tabs the back of the The locking tabs can be accessed Inner Assembly need to be unclipped through holes on the top of the from the Back Plate backing plate when installed Insert a flat head screwdriver at a When the screwdriver is in a vertical Slight angle towards the front of the position gently push upwards on the Remote Monitor and push back to bottom of the Remote Assembly to depress the locking tabs unlock tab Repeat 3 4 4 for 2 tab slide fingers b
12. to 1509001 quality and 15014001 environmental standards and backed with REDARC s quality service and two year warranty The Manager30 charging algorithm uses solar whenever possible making the unit more energy efficient and better for the environment The Manager30 s DC DC charging enables optimal charging of house batteries even if they have different chemical characteristics from the vehicle battery The input voltage can be above equal to or below the output voltage State of Charge SOC indication means you will always know how fully charged the battery is and how much longer it will need to achieve full charge An easy to operate high quality user friendly graphical display module lets you know what s going on at all times The Manager30 is very reliable and includes reverse polarity protection without depending on fuses and short circuit protection The unit has undergone stringent safety amp electrical compliance testing The Manager30 s easily selectable charging profiles make it suitable for charging all lead acid battery types commonly used in modern caravans and motorhomes The Manager30 disconnects automatically from the vehicle battery so there is always power to start the car oophisticated fault detection monitors the house battery condition during all stages of charging keeping you and your caravan camper RV safe Ihe Manager30 has a separate battery sensor to monitor battery conditions and state o
13. 35 2 29 2002 Fourth edition A1 2004 in conjunction with IEC 60335 1 2001 Fourth edition A1 2004 A2 2006 EN 60335 2 29 2004 in conjunction with EN 60335 1 2002 A1 A2 A11 A12 A13 Compliant 1 1 4 INTRODUCTION Specifications Electrical Specifications Inputs AC Input Input Voltage Range nominal Power Rating Efficiency Connection DC Input Input Voltage Range Turn ON OFF Threshold 12V 24V Power Rating Efficiency Connection Solar Input Input Voltage Range Turn ON Open Circuit Voltage Power Rating Efficiency Connection Max Charging Volts Battery Terminals Gel Setting AGM Setting Calcium Setting Standard Lead Acid Setting Float Voltage Output Current Nominal Temperature Compensation Operating Temperature Over Temperature Shutdown Total Battery Capacity Output Battery Volts Nominal Memory Save on Battery Disconnect Output Protection Short Circuit Protection Surge Protection Reverse Polarity Protection Overload Protection Compliance CE Safety Environmental General Specifications Main Unit Dimensions Remote Dimensions Kit Weight Warranty 220 240VAC 50Hz 520W 80 90 IEC Mains Plug 9 32V 13 2V 12 7V 26 4V 25 4V 520W 94 Phoenix 1967498 Connector 9 32V 17 5V 520W 93 Phoenix 1967498 Connector Storage Mode Touring Mode 14 4V 14 4V 14 4V 14 4V 16 0V 15 2V 15 5V 14 8V 13 5V 13 5V 30A 30 C 40 C 80 C Yes 40
14. 800Ah 12V Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2009 19 EC 2009 104 EC IEC60335 RoHS Compliant 445x185x 9mm 186x 4x29mm 5 5kg 2 years Manager30 will only charge the battery when the battery temperature is between 0 C and 60 C in order to protect the battery from damage 1 INTRODUCTION 429 Figure 1 4 1 Main Unit Dimensions Figure 1 4 2 Remote Monitor Dimensions 1 INTRODUCTION 1 5 Multi stage Charging Process The Manager30 incorporates two different multi stage charging profiles Touring 3 stage and Storage 8 stage which can be selected in the Battery Mode menu on the Remote Monitor Touring Mode Touring mode is designed for use when on the road Touring mode offers a 3 stage charging profile consisting of Boost Absorption and Float stages see Figure1 4 1 In Touring mode the house battery is monitored to detect only a limited number of faults such as short circuit over current and over voltage This allows The Manager30 to operate correctly even when loads are connected to the house battery This mode will always produce an output unless a fault condition is detected and will cycle through the three stages as required to maintain the house battery as outlined in Figure 1 4 1 NOTICE Touring mode will achieve its best charge level if a Storage mode charge has been recently performed 3
15. THE POWER OF REDARG MANAGER 51230 Battery Management system THE MANAGER30 The Manager30 Battery Management System is a complete charging solution for your Auxiliary or House battery The system incorporates 12V Solar 240V AC and 12 24V DC inputs to provide a 12V charging output at a maximum 30A rating The system also includes a Remote Monitor which provides information such as current voltage and temperature as well as a simplified battery percentage and charge rate WARNINGS amp SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for The Manager30 battery management system DO NOT OPERATE THE BATTERY CHARGER UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL AND THE CHARGER IS INSTALLED AS PER THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REDARC RECOMMENDS THAT THE CHARGER BE INSTALLED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON A WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER CAUTION 1 The Battery Charger should not be used by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Childr
16. aches a particular setting Set Alarm SOC Screen MaxCharge Current Screen dack Edit Advanced Settings Screen Low Voltage Alarm Screen Set Alarm SOC um Set Alarm SOC setting sets the percentage of State of Charge at which the alarm will sound The Alarm SOC can be set to OFF e US Confirm Setting Increase Alarm SOC OCancel Confirm Cancel Setting Decrease Alarm SOC Low voltaee Alarm dest The Low Voltage Alarm setting will sound an alarm when the battery Voltage reaches a particular setting E Set Alarm Voltage Screen Low SOC Alarm Screen Eak Advanced Settings Screen Load Disconnect Screen Set Alarm voltage dest The Set Alarm Voltage setting sets the Voltage at which the alarm will sound The Alarm Voltage can be set to OFF 105 volts Confirm Setting Increase Alarm Voltage Ocancel Confirm O Cancel Setting Decrease Alarm Voltage Load Disconnect dei The Load Disconnect setting will output a GROUND relay trigger signal based on a user set SOC or voltage level Ly Disconnect Trigger Screen Low SOC Alarm Screen Bach Advanced Settings Screen Load Disconnect Screen USER GUIDE Disconnect Trigger umm SF Back Disconnect SOC mm 40 oF Back Reconnect SOC dmm oU e Cancel Contirm 42 Set OC Input Trigger Fim 1 29 d Back Bus Disonostics Edit Set OC Input Triaeser m Auto l2 Contirm amp Cancel
17. ault be detected This ensures that it will not attempt to charge a faulty battery which protects The Manager30 house battery and most importantly the user The Remote Display is used to inform the user of the nature of the problem whenever possible These indicators should be used to diagnose and if possible correct any faults that may occur When attempting to diagnose a fault cabling Should be adequately rated and all components including all input sources and house battery should be connected as close as possible to The Manager30 he listing on the following page 33 outlines the probable cause and recommended action to take when faults occur with The Manager30 system If after attempting to rectify the situation a fault still occurs please contact REDARC for further diagnosis Contact Details REDARC Electronics 08 8322 4848 power redarc com au WWW redarc com au 32 3 USER GUIDE Faults CHARGER FAULT MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION Charger over current fault An internal error has caused excessive Return to supplier current draw Charger over voltage fault The output voltage is too high above Check battery is correct type 12V 6 18V cell Unit over temperature fault Allow to cool The unit has over heated Allow to cool charging will recommence automatically Output battery under temperature fault Output battery is below 0 C Charger will halt charging until battery is above 5 C Output battery over temperature fault Output
18. ay cause The Manager30 to indicate a fault or give misleading results and could result in damage to the battery Noticeable oscillations between Boost and Absorption stages indicate the wrong choice of battery type Check and adjust battery type If you are unsure of the battery type or settings to use set The Manager30 to the Gel setting Figure 2 5 1 and 2 5 2 show standard wiring for batteries in series and parallel respectively Ground Figure 2 5 1 Batteries in Series Figure 2 5 2 Batteries in Parallel To ensure that all batteries are equally charged loads and The Manager30 should be connected with ground and 12V power connected diagonally opposite across all batteries as shown in Figure 2 5 2 To calculate Ah rating of batteries in parallel simply add the rating of each battery in the bank together For example 3 batteries with an Ah rating of 100Ah each will yield a total of 3 x 100Ah or 300Ah Batteries connected in series will assume the lowest Ah rating of the batteries in the bank For example 2 batteries in the bank one is 50Ah the other 100Ah When connected in series the Ah rating is 50Ah NOTE REDARC recommend that all batteries in the House Battery bank are of the same Ah rating and chemical characteristics If this is not the case an inbalance may be caused resulting in one battery overcharging 21 2 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE MPPT Solar Regulator The Manager30 is designed for use with 12V solar panels A mi
19. cified in clause 21 and includes 12 If the Purchaser acquired a Product for the purpose of resupply then this Warranty 5 1 details of the relevant expenses incurred by the Purchaser and shall not apply to that Product 5 2 proof of the relevant expenses having been incurred by the Purchaser 13 In particular the sale of a Product via an online auction online store or other Exclusions and limitations 6 This Warranty will not apply to or include any defect damage fault failure or malfunction of a Product which Redarc determines in exercise of its sole discretion to be due to 6 1 normal wear and tear or exposure to weather conditions over time 14 6 2 accident misuse abuse negligence vandalism alteration or modification 6 3 non observance of any of the instructions supplied by Redarc including 19 instructions concerning installation configuring connecting commissioning use or application of the Product including without limitation choice of location 6 4 failure to ensure proper maintenance of the Product strictly in accordance with Redarc s instructions or failure to ensure proper maintenance of any associated 16 equipment or machinery 6 5 repairs to the Product that are not strictly in accordance with Redarc s 17 instructions 6 6 installation repairs or maintenance of the Product by or under the supervision 18 of person who is not a qualified auto electrician or technician or if non genuine or non app
20. creen gives the option of restoring the Factory Settings for The Manager30 A list of the factory settings can be found on Page 34 Reset Restore Settings Confirm N A Advanced Settings Screen About Screen 30 3 USER GUIDE About D About 3 6 Fault Screens Warning Ha battery sensor connected Ohlonore Clear Fault X cell detected in output battery Ohlonore Clear The About Screen allows you to access information about the build of The Manager30 and the company You may be asked to access this menu should you ever call up for technical support with The Manager30 Restore Settings Confirm Advanced Settings Screen N A About Screen If The Manager30 detects a problem with the charging system that does not prevent it from charging the battery it will alert you via a Warning screen and an alarm buzzer and continue charging The screen will give a brief description of the problem and allow you to select either Clear or Ignore Both options will clear the warning screen After selecting Clear however The Manager30 will immediately check to see if the fault condition still exists If it does it will display the warning screen again Selecting Ignore will prevent The Manager30 from detecting the same fault for up to one minute NOTE If Ignore is selected but the fault is not removed when the warning re appears after one m
21. e charge current is set below the maximum 30Amps the current supplied to charge the battery is restricted to the user setting Any excess current is used to power loads running from the battery under charge If no loads are running from the battery total current from The Manager30 will be restricted to the level set by the user Green Power Priority The Manager30 is designed to charge from multiple sources simultaneously to charge the auxiliary house battery If the Solar power input is available the maximum available solar power will be used before topping up the output charging current from another source if available e g mains Priority is given to solar then to AC Mains power then to DC Vehicle power 10 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 1 System Layout Remote Monitor Vehicle Battery Z Not Supplied Not Supplied House Battery Not Supplied BMS1230 Mains Power Figure 2 1 1 System Layout 2 2 Mounting Instructions This section describes how to mount the three major components of The Manager30 the Main Unit the Remote Monitor and the Battery Sensor THE POWER OF REDARC Figure 2 2 1 The Manager30 System 11 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 2 4 Mounting the Main Unit Do NOT expose the Main Unit to rain snow spray or bilge water For optimum operation The Manager30 should be mounted where the temperature is nominally below 35 C and does not exceed a maximum of
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23. en should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the Battery Charger 2 Do NOT alter or disassemble the Battery Charger under any circumstances All services or repairs must be returned to REDARC for repair Incorrect handling or reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire and may void the unit warranty 3 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by REDARC may result a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 4 The AC power connection must be connected to an earthed socket outlet Do not use the AC input if the cord is damaged Use of a non genuine or damaged AC input cord may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or service agent 5 Cable and fuse sizes are specified by various codes and standards which depend on the type of vehicle the Battery Charger is installed into Selecting the wrong cable or fuse size could result in harm to the installer or user and or damage to the Battery Charger or other equipment installed in the system The installer is responsible for ensuring that the correct cable and fuse sizes are used when installing this Battery Charger 6 When charging a battery make sure the settings at the Battery Setup menu on the Remote Monitor are correct for the type of battery under charge Charging a battery with the wrong profile may cause the Batt
24. ery Charger to indicate a fault or give misleading results and cause injury to persons damage to the Battery Charger and or property Noticeable oscillations between Boost and Absorption stages indicate the wrong choice of battery type Check and adjust battery type If you are unsure of the battery type or settings to use set to the Gel setting Only use the Battery Charger for charging Standard Automotive Lead Acid Calcium Content Gel AGM SLI or Deep Cycle type 12V batteries SAL FOR Instruction Manual BMS1230 DOC402 Version 2 4 WARNINGS amp SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cg w NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame vicinity of battery This may cause the battery to explode Be extra cautious so as to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto a vehicle battery Doing so might cause the battery to spark or might short circuit the battery or other electrical parts that may cause an explosion Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn SPARK NEAR A BATTERY MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE TO REDUCE THE RISK A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY WHEN CONNECTING THE BATTERY INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE TO THE BATTERY CHARGER ALWAYS DO THE FOLLOWING Always wire the Output Connector before connecting it to the Battery Char
25. etween the Front Face Remove the Remote Monitor cable and the Inner Assembly in positions and the Inner Assembly is removed marked above and carefully pull back towards the front of the Remote Monitor Figure 2 2 2 3 How to remove the Remote Monitor 15 2 2 3 2 3 INSTALLATION GUIDE Mounting the Battery Sensor The length of cables on the Battery Sensor to connect to the Main Unit and the House Battery will dictate the allowable mounting distance from the battery however REDARC recommend mounting the Battery Sensor as close to the Main Unit as possible The Battery Sensor should be mounted to a solid surface using two suitably sized screws for attachment Figure 2 2 3 1 illustrates how to mount the Battery Sensor Figure 2 2 3 1 Mounting the Battery Sensor DC Gable Size Requirements A CAUTION Cable and fuse sizes are specified by various codes and standards which depend on the type of vehicle the Battery Charger is installed into Selecting the wrong cable or fuse size could result in harm to the installer or user and or damage to The Manager30 or other equipment installed in the system The installer is responsible for ensuring that the correct cable and fuse sizes are used when installing the Battery Charger The Manager30 is capable of drawing up to 50A from the Vehicle Battery which may be several metres from its installation location and is limited to 30A output to the House Battery The installer needs to en
26. f charge even while The Manager30 is in standby mode The battery sensor monitors current voltage and temperature of the house batteries 12 Automatic temperature and voltage drop compensation 4 INTRODUCTION General Description The Manager30 is designed to offer a complete solution to battery charging and maintenance needs for recreational automotive applications The Manager30 incorporates AC DC and Solar inputs to achieve the best charge to a house battery The Remote Monitor The Manager30 comes with a Remote Monitor designed to give you house battery information and charge status along with critical system information while charging is in progress With the Remote Monitor you can customise how your house battery is charged and monitor where the charge is coming from keeping you in control at all times The Remote Monitor can be surface mounted on a wall or recessed into the dashboard of an RV for example The Kit Includes Main Unit Battery Sensor 6 Remote Monitor Output Connector 6 T Piece RJ45 9 CANBus Cables 1m A 5m Power Cable 2009 19 EC adapting to Council Directive 72 245 EEC relating to radio interference electromagnetic Compatibility of vehicles clauses 6 5 6 6 6 8 amp 6 9 only 2004 104 EC 14th October 2004 adapting to technical progress of Council Directive T2 245 EEC relating to radio interference electromagnetic compatibility of vehicles nts IEC 603
27. ger During connection of the unit the Battery Output positive must be connected first followed by the Ground chassis terminal The chassis connection should be made away from the battery and fuel lines DC Input positive should be connected last Once all connections are wired to the Output Connector plug the connector into the Main Unit When disconnecting the Battery Charger remove the AC Connector first followed by the CAN connection then the Output Connector from the Main Unit The DC Input should be disconnected next followed by the Ground chassis connection then the Battery Output connection if complete removal is necessary PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To assist with the safe operation and use of the Battery Charger Consider having someone close by to come to your aid when you are using the Battery Charger Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery lf battery acid contacts your skin or clothing remove the affected clothing and wash the affected area of your skin immediately with soap and water If battery acid enters your eye immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical assistance immediately To improve user safety it is recommended to control the charger and monitor the charging process using the remote away from the vicin
28. ger30 is first switched on there are a number of items that need to be setup before the charger will safely and accurately charge to your system specifications The following steps will explain the minimum setup requirements for The Manager30 Set the Time and Date Clock A vest The Manager 20 features real time clock time and date function which needs Sunday to be setup when the power is first connected AU alm Ki setting the Date and Time allows the unit to log State of Charge across the day Set Date Time per hour and across the course of a month with the high and low SoC logged for each day Set Time 2 12 00 am Oh Back Set the Time amp Date Charging Status Screen N A Battery Charge Screen Setup your Battery Type Battery Type GEL Size 80 Ah Edit A CAUTION To access the Settings menu both the Up and Down buttons must be held for 2 seconds This allows you to modify your Battery Setup Remote Settings and some Advanced Settings as well as providing a restore Factory Settings option and an About screen The first screen in the Settings menu is the Battery Setup screen The Battery setup displays the selected battery settings for the battery under charge Edit Battery Type amp Size About Screen N A Remote Settings Screen When charging a battery make sure the settings at the Battery Setup menu on the Remote Monitor are correct for the type of batter
29. have to buy a special kind of cable A To ensure the correct operation of The Manager30 REDARC advise that if the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord available from the manufacturer Q running a load from my house battery but it does not seem to register on The Manager30 Remote why can not see this current draw I This is generally caused by incorrect wiring of the Battery Sensor Ensure no equipment earths go direct to the house battery negative or to the house battery end of the shunt They must all go to common or chassis ground or to the ground end of the shunt My Input Status screen shows a voltage on the Solar input but the bar graph shows that no charge is coming from the Solar input what does this mean gt A partially shaded panel or low light conditions such as dawn or dusk will increase the target solar panel voltage level to match the maximum power point In this situation solar will be selected as a source however little or no current will be flowing into the battery Output Status im 2094 Q Input Status 4 Charging Status an 18 2W Stace Xx Ten OM BattTemp Oh Home Solar Info 42 Home Q Ihave just finished wiring The Manager30 and when i turn the unit on the Remote Monitor says No Battery Sensor Detected is my unit faulty A The Battery Sensor has a timeout function in built into the unit If the Battery Sens
30. ible without the written authority of Redarc 8 4 the Purchaser is unable to provide proof of purchase documentation in accordance with clause 7 4 or evidence that the Product was properly installed and removed if relevant and that proper maintenance has been performed on the Product by or under the supervision of a qualified auto electrician or technician in accordance with the instructions of Redarc If the Product is found to be working satisfactorily on return to Redarc or upon investigation by Redarc the Purchaser must pay Redarc s reasonable costs of testing and investigating the Product in addition to shipping and transportation charges Where Redarc is in possession of the Product the Product will be returned to the Purchaser on receipt of the amount charged Any replaced Products or components of Products shall become the property of Redarc Redarc may in exercise of its sole discretion deliver another type of Product or component of a Product different in size colour shape weight brand and or other specifications in fulfilling its obligations under this Warranty in the event that Redarc has discontinued manufacturing or supplying the relevant Product or component at the time of the Warranty claim or where such Product or component is superior to that originally purchased by the Purchaser provided that the claim is notified to Redarc in writing at the postal address or email Other conditions of Warranty address spe
31. inute it will not be accompanied by the alarm buzzer The troubleshooting section of this manual contains a description of faults detected Clear Warning N A Ignore Warning N A lf The Manager30 detects a problem with the charging system that prevents it from continuing to charge the battery it will alert you via a Fault screen and an alarm buzzer and will instantly terminate the charging cycle until the fault condition is cleared The screen will give a brief description of the problem and will allow you to select either Clear or Ignore Both options will clear the fault screen After selecting Clear however The Manager30 will immediately check to see if the fault condition still exists If it doesn t the unit will restart charging selecting Ignore will simply hide the fault screen for up to one minute It will not allow The Manager30 to recommence charging unless The Manager30 itself detects the removal of the fault condition NOTE If Ignore is selected but the fault is not removed when the warning re appears after one minute it will not be accompanied by the alarm buzzer The troubleshooting section of this manual contains a description of faults detected Clear Fault N A Ignore Fault N A 31 3 7 USER GUIDE Troubleshooting The Manager30 is designed to detect and advise the operator of a variety of fault conditions and will terminate the charging cycle immediately should a critical f
32. is in a well ventilated space temperature derating is implemented to protect the Charger The current display shows a negative current when there The current shunt connection is reversed are no loads on the house battery and the house battery is charging Noticable oscillations between Boost and Absorption stages Check and select the correct battery type 33 3 USER GUIDE 3 8 Factory Settings The Manager30 is shipped with a number of settings already programmed into the unit These settings are set to ensure that the charger will safely charge any battery and may not reflect the actual requirements for your battery type It is important to review these settings and adjust as required Setting Factory Value Battery Type Capacity 80Ah harge Mode TOURING ish Off emperature Scale Key Tone Status o DN Contrat LI 50 ime Date Format 12 Hour DD MM YYYY acklight Timer Max Charge Current 30 Amps C T B B L L L L Load Disconnect Modification of the Advanced Settings menu items affect way The Manager30 unit responds to charging situations Modification of these settings may result in the unit not functioning at 100 of its capacity These settings should only be modified if absolutely necessary and when the effects of the changes are 100 understood 34 3 USER GUIDE 3 9 Frequently Asked Questions Q have damaged my Power Cable and need to replace it do
33. ity of the battery being charged NOTICE 1 2 3 Do NOT connect computers or IT equipment to the Charger front panel connector or remote Damage may occur It is recommended to leave the remote connected at all times to the base unit The Main Unit must be fixed using suitable screw mounts Failure to adequately mount the unit such as using adhesives to mount the unit will result in unreliable operation of the charger When using the charger in Storage mode make sure that all loads are disconnected from the house battery under charge Failure to do so may cause the house battery to be under charged give false readings on the state of Charge indicator and possibly cause damage to any loads connected A partially shaded panel or low light conditions such as dawn or dusk will increase the target solar panel voltage level to match the maximum power point In this situation solar will be selected as a source however little or no current will be flowing into the battery Modification of the Advanced Settings menu items affect the way the Battery Charger responds to charging situations Modification of these settings may result in the Battery Charger not functioning at 100 of its capacity These settings should only be modified if absolutely necessary and when the effects of the changes are 100 understood Touring mode will achieve it s best charge level if a Storage mode charge has been recently performed CONTENTS Table of Co
34. ls 3 1 3 2 USER GUIDE Remote Monitor The Remote Monitor is designed to give you control of how the battery is being charged as well as up to date house battery and charge information at any time during the charging process You can check battery charge status estimated charge time and State of Charge SOC per hour over a day and per day over a month It also allows you to select charging profiles specific to the battery type and size The four controls Up Down Enter and Home allow you to select options or move in and out of menu items Home Button LCD Display Up Button HE POWER OF Enter Button Signal Indicator Down Button Figure 3 1 1 The Remote Monitor Understanding the Display The top left corner of the screen always displays the title of the present menu Use the Up and Down buttons to move between menus and to change settings such as battery type and contrast level At any time during operation the Home button will take you back to the Home Screen unless otherwise specified At any time during operation the menu at the bottom of the screen will explain the function of the Enter and Home buttons aL Ny Title g UC On Mute SDC vs Hour Battery Status Down Key Function Up Key Function 2O3 00ane SOC 75 Back C anum Enter Key Function Figure 3 2 1 The LCD Display 23 3 USER GUIDE 3 9 Initial Setup When The Mana
35. lure to do so may cause the house battery to be under charged give false readings on the State of Charge indicator and possibly cause damage to any loads connected 3 USER GUIDE 35 Settings Menu To access the Settings menu both the Up and Down buttons must be held for 2 seconds This allows you to modify your Battery Setup Remote Settings and some Advanced Settings as well as providing a restore Factory Settings option and an About screen Battery Setu The first screen in the Settings menu is the Battery Setup screen The Battery E m setup displays the selected battery settings for the battery under charge Tupe GEL Edit Battery Type amp Size About Screen Edit N A Remote Settings Screen Tupe of Battery im The Type of Battery screen allows the user to indicate the type of battery GEL being charged by The Manager30 This setting will affect the charge profile ADM _ that The Manager30 uses to charge the battery so it is important to select the 2 correct battery type Once you happy with your selection move on to the Oh Back size of Battery screen Size of Battery del The Size of Battery screen allows the user to indicate the battery bank size 125 When you have chosen this value the menu will ask for confirmation of the 120 2 settings while displaying them on the screen Next menu Confirm Cycle through options Back Cancel Cycle through options A CAUTION When charging
36. nimum input voltage of 17 5V is required to start charging from a solar source Once charging has started the operating voltage range of the solar input can go as low as 9V and as high as 32V outside of this range charging will stop The power output from solar panels varies depending on the amount of sunlight and the electrical load on the solar panel output The Manager30 utilises a Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT algorithm on the solar input to ensure that the greatest charge possible is transferred from the solar panels to the battery under charge As conditions change the MPPT algorithm adjusts its parameters accordingly in order to maintain the optimum point at which the solar panels can deliver the most power An array of solar panels can be connected to The Manager30 solar input on the condition that the open circuit output voltage of the array is at least 17 5V and does not exceed 32V For this reason 12V panels must be connected in parallel Refer to Figure 2 6 1 So long as the voltage requirements are met there is no limit to the number of panels that can be connected in a solar array however The Manager30 will not draw more than 520W from the solar input For installations with a single 12V solar panel a blocking diode is not necessary For installations with an array of solar panels please refer to the panel manufacturer s instructions for requirement and or fitment of diodes Figure 2 6 1 Array of 12V Solar Pane
37. ntact details of the claim is capable of being photographed 21 Redarc s contact details for the sending of Warranty claims under this Warranty are number of the Product specified on the label affixed to the Product Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd 7 4 proof of purchase documentation for the Product from an authorised distributor x 1 ies North Lonsdale SA 5160 or reseller of Redarc which clearly shows the date and place of purchase mail power redarc com au The return of any Products without the prior written instructions of Redarc will not Telephone 61 8 8322 4848 be accepted by Redarc 38 THE POWER OF REDARG Free technical assistance please contact REDARC Electronics 23 Brodie Road North Lonsdale SA 08 8322 4848 power redarc com au www redarc com au Copyright 2014 REDARC Electronics Pty Ltd All rights reserved WARBMS1230 REV2
38. ntents Warnings and Safety Instructions Contents Features and Benefits 1 Introduction 1 General Description 2 he Remote Monitor 3 The Kit Includes 4 Specifications 5 Multi stage Charging Process 6 Maximum Charging Current Setting 7 Green Power Priority 2 INSTALLATION Guide 1 System Layout 2 Mounting Instructions 1 Mounting the Main Unit 2 Mounting the Remote Monitor 3 Mounting the Battery Sensor 3 DC Cable Size Requirements 4 The Manager30 Wiring Connections 1 Load Disconnect Feature 2 Ignition Trigger Feature 3 Connecting the Battery Sensor 4 Wiring the Main Unit 5 Batteries 6 MPPT Solar Regulator 3 USER Guide 1 Remote Monitor 2 Understanding the Display 3 Initial Setup 4 User Menu 5 Settings Menu 6 Fault Screens T Troubleshooting 8 Factory Settings 9 FAQs 4 Remote Drill Template 5 wo Year Warranty FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1 The Manager30 incorporates five products in one negating the need for separate AC 240V charger solar regulator DC DC charge system battery monitor and vehicle battery isolator The Manager30 will automatically select between charging sources requiring no input from the operator during its operation 2 The Manager30 has no fan which makes it SUPER quiet and very reliable The Manager30 is designed and manufactured in Australia for Australian conditions using the latest electronic and design technologies It is manufactured with high quality components
39. or is wired to Power and Ground for a considerable amount of time before the Main Unit is connected this message may appear Try disconnecting the Red Battery Positive terminal of the Battery Sensor and reconnecting it If the message appears again please contact REDARC Electronics 35 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 327 9 TWO YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Over the last three decades our company has established a reputation as the power conversion specialist A 100 Australian owned company we have met the needs of customers in transport and other industries through exciting innovative thinking We believe in total customer satisfaction and practice this by offering our customers Technical advice free of jargon and free of charge Prompt turnaround of orders throughout Australia and globally Friendly personalised professional service and product support In the unlikely event that a technical issue arises with a Redarc product customers are encouraged to initially contact the Redarc Technical Support Team on 08 8322 4848 or power redarc com au for prompt and efficient diagnosis and product support Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quali
40. ource on with ignition This feature is designed to allow vehicle with Variable Voltage alternators to trigger the DC Input Figure 2 4 2 shows how to wire the Ignition Trigger wire The Ignition Trigger feature must be activated in the User Menu as explained in section 3 3 of this manual 18 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 4 3 Connecting the Battery Sensor Wire the Battery Sensor as shown in figure 2 4 1 1 ensuring that the BNEG stud connects to the House Battery negative terminal and the GND stud connects to the vehicle common ground point Connect the CANBus Connection cable the cable with the RJ45 connector to the CANBus network via the T Piece supplied see figure 2 4 2 he Battery Positive Lead connects to the house battery positive terminal this lead measures voltage and temperature at the battery to House Battery Negative Terminal CAN Network ter Mam Connection Unit to Remote Monitor to House Battery Positive Terminal Figure 2 4 1 1 Battery Sensor connections 2 4 4 Wiring the Main Unit Refer to Figure 2 4 1 for required connections and to Figure 2 4 2 typical setup sde 9 9 01010 CANBus Interface CAN 1 Battery Output DS DC Input 6 6 2 LOADLoad Disconnect lt Solar Input NS 3 Ground Ignition Trigger GN 4 AC Mains Input Figure 2 4 1 Required connections NOTE If a longer Remote Monitor cable is required a replacement CAT5 patch cable may b
41. rmination of the existence of any defect and the cause of any defect will be conclusive opare parts or materials for the Products are guaranteed to be available for a period of at least 2 years after purchase of the Products The agents officers and employees of any distributor or reseller of the Products and of Redarc are not authorised to vary or extend the terms of this Warranty Redarc shall not be responsible or liable to the Customer or any third party in connection with any non performance or delay in performance of any terms and conditions of this Warranty due to acts of God war riots strikes warlike conditions plague or other epidemic fire flood blizzard hurricane changes of public policies terrorism and other events which are beyond the control of Redarc In such circumstances Redarc may suspend performance of this Warranty without liability for the period of the delay reasonably attributable to such causes If a clause or part of a clause in this Warranty can be read in a way that makes it illegal unenforceable or invalid but can also be read in a way that makes it legal enforceable and valid it must be read in the latter way If any clause or part of a clause in this Warranty is illegal unenforceable or invalid that clause or part is to be treated as removed from this Warranty but the rest of this Warranty is not affected 7 2 evidence of the claim including photographs of the Product where the subject Redarc s co
42. roved parts have been fitted 19 6 7 faulty power supply power failure electrical spikes or surges lightning flood storm hail extreme heat fire or other occurrence outside the control of Redarc 6 8 use other than for any reasonable purpose for which the Product was manufactured 6 9 any indirect or incidental damage of whatever nature outside the control of Redarc 20 7 Warranty claims in respect of a Product must be made in writing to Redarc at the postal address or email address specified in clause 21 within the Warranty Period such claims must include the following 7 1 details of the alleged defect or fault and the circumstances surrounding the defect or fault internet website by a party that is not an authorised distributor or reseller of the Product will be deemed to be a resupply within the meaning of the Australian Consumer Law and will render this Warranty void as Redarc has no control over the storage handling quality or safety of Products sold by such persons A Purchaser shall only be entitled to the benefit of this Warranty after all amounts owing in respect of the Product have been paid While Redarc warrants that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship in the circumstances set out in this Warranty to the maximum extent permitted by law Redarc does not warrant that the operation of the Products will be uninterrupted or error free To the maximum extent permitted by law Redarc s dete
43. sure the appropriate cable is used to connect the positive and negative connections of The Manager30 to both the Vehicle Battery and the House Battery Ihe Manager30 will operate with less efficient cabling however for best performance high quality cable connections should be used to minimise voltage drop and efficiency losses 16 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 31 Input Wire Diameter Selection REDARC recommends the installer use cabling and connections between 8845 and 6B amp S automotive REDARC recommends that the input wire be of the size outlined in Table 2 3 1 Distance metres from Recommended Cross Recommended input vehicle battery to The Sectional Area Diameter Manager30 mm Equivalent Figure 2 3 1 Recommended input cable size 2 3 2 Output Wire Diameter Selection REDARC recommends the installer use cabling and connections between 8B amp S and 6B amp S automotive REDARC recommends that the output wire be of the size outlined in Table 2 3 2 For longer runs using 10mm is recommended however this will lower efficiency by up to 3 the recommended maximum length is 5m Distance metres from The Recommended Cross Recommended Manager30 to House battery Sectional Area Diameter mm Equivalent Figure 2 3 2 Recommended output cable size 14 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 4 The Manager30 Wiring Connections WARNING REDARC recommends that this unit installed by a suitably qualified person CAUTION
44. ting can be adjusted using the Up and Down controls 590 Confirm Setting Adjustment Adjust Setting Up Cancel Confirm Cancel Setting Adjustment Adjust Setting Down Advanced Settin The Advanced Settings menu allow modification of settings relating to advanced lt operations of The Manager30 unit MaxCharge Current Setting Remote Settings Screen N A Restore Factory Settings Screen NOTICE Modification of the Advanced Settings menu items affect the way The Manager30 unit responds to charging situations Modification of these settings may result in the unit not functioning at 100 of its capacity These settings should only be modified if absolutely necessary and when the effects of the changes are 100 understood 3 USER GUIDE hMasCharee Current 3 de The MaxCharge Current setting refers to the amount of current permitted by gt The Manager30 to charge the battery up to a maximum of 30 Amps set Charging Current Screen R Bus Diagnostics Screen Edit Advanced Settings Screen Low SOC Alarm Screen If the Charging Current setting is set lower than 30 Amps the excess current will be used to supply the loads running from the battery under charge 30 amps Confirm Setting Increase Charging Current Charging Current gel F Cancel Confirm Cancel Setting Decrease Charging Current Low SOC Alarm A dest The Low SOC Alarm setting will sound an alarm when the battery State of Charge re
45. ty and the failure does not amount to a major failure The benefits of this Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available at law in respect of the Products and shall not derogate from any applicable mandatory statutory provisions or rights under the Australian Consumer Law Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd atf the Redarc Trust trading as Redarc Electronics Redarc offers a warranty in respect of its Products where the Products are purchased from an authorised distributor or reseller of Redarc by a person Purchaser on the terms and conditions and for the duration outlined below in this document Warranty 1 In this Warranty the term Products means 8 11 all products manufactured supplied by Redarc excluding its solar products which are covered by Redarc s Solar Product Warranty and 1 2 any component of or accessory for any product in clause 1 1 manufactured or supplied by Redarc Offer and duration of product warranties 2 Redarc warrants that its Products will be free under normal application installation use and service conditions from defects in materials and workmanship affecting normal use for 2 years from the date of purchase Warranty Period 3 Where a Product malfunctions or becomes inoperative during the Warranty Period due to a defect in materials or workmanship as determined by Redarc then subject to further rights conferred by the Australian Consumer Law on the Purchaser Redarc will
46. y screen displays the maximum and minimum State of Charge of the battery under charge for each day across the course of the last month The most recent day is always left most line on the graph Clear Logs Hold to Confirm Previous Day SoC View Charge Logs per Day Next Day SoC 3 USER GUIDE Input Status d s 19 2 mmm 230 12 8V Oh Home Solar Info 42 Solar Information qmm Fast rezent 456Wh 59W Gei 1 amp 10 ZM e Back Clear Logs Output Status kel Charging Status kel Stage Ho Charge Touring VWoltaoe 15 2 BattTemp esL Oh Home Chanaee d Chance Storage Taurine cP Back Contirm amp NOTICE The Input Status screen displays a summary of the inputs to the system The Solar input is the priority providing as much usable input power as possible If another source is present and the Solar input is not providing maximum 30A input the other source will attempt to make up the remaining allowable input power This screen provides input voltage level as well as percentage bar graph of input power provided Only two sources are used at any one time If a source is not detected a circle with a line diagonally through it will display indicated that the source is not present If the solar and AC inputs are both in use and the DC input is detected the DC voltage will be displayed however the bar graph will display the not available symbol
47. y under charge Charging a battery with the wrong profile may cause The Manager30 to indicate a fault or give misleading results and could result in damage to the battery Noticeable oscillations between Boost and Absorption stages indicate the wrong choice of battery type Check and adjust battery type If you are unsure of the battery type or settings to use set The Manager30 to the Gel setting 24 3 USER GUIDE 3 4 User Menu Clock Sunday 12 00 12012013 Gi Set Date Time 4 hours until that h Home ttery Charae 3 tteru Charce Charee Loos 45 Gel 100 AIR 2 days until Charee Loos 42 Charge per Hour mj Gei 153 am 8 SUC 7 59 d Back amp Charze per Dau 4 1 oo SOC 25 4319 Back Clear Logs The Manager30 features a real time clock time and date function which needs to be setup when the power is first connected Set the Time amp Date Charging Status Screen N A Battery Charge Screen The Manager30 monitors current in and out of the house battery keeping track of the charge remaining This screen displays the estimated state of charge of the house battery in percentage along with a bar graph For the duration of the initial charge cycle for a new battery this screen will show Calculating This is when The Manager30 is gathering information about the battery under charge otate of Charge is determined by current
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