EcoOnline Solar Panel Manual
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1. have come with wire and MC4 connectors on the ends You will need to source opposing MC4 connector plugs to make connections to the solar panels MC4 connectors Please note the following when connecting the back end of an MC4 connector to solar wire The MC4 connector metal pin must be crimped onto the solar wire using appropriate Australian Standard crimping tools We recommend you also solder the crimped connection for better electrical contact but only after a secure and tight crimp is performed WARNING 7 Mounting the Solar Panel s 7 1 Mounting on Building Roof or Caravan If the panels are to be mounted on a building roof always check council building regulations in your area We recommend roof mounting of panels be performed by a qualified professional that can advise on appropriate mounting means for your situation WARNING Generally when mounting panel we also recommend e Panel s should be mounted as close to the ground as possible for ease of maintenance reduced wind loading shorter wire runs and a reduced chance of lighting strike e Electrical connections in junction box MUST be soldered on e The underside moisture barrier should not be scratched as this the will severely limit panel lifetime e Screwing self taping screws into the side of frame should not be used as a mounting means use the bolt holes on the back with locking bolt amp nut set or commercially available mounting means e Panels should be instal2. 4 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved Contents L KYT ater teeters E ero ene cd nnaenenstuaawecnsue toa cones ane odaudanen N 3 E SVU We SOI SUMS 1S a sacs oscreseeeate dats sacociendea eed oaes ranch casesneneastana auicubonetutanotaaeoseventand aaau conansesesieeiaesteves 4 2 002 chee nr rn E eee ee eee ee ee eee 4 4 Are You Setting up Charging System cccccccsseccccsssececeeseccceesececceeccceeeseceseenecessueecceseneecessuaecessunecessenecesseeesessuneess 4 DS Solar Pee MNS Dla SCO raghice seco gees aac ces veeeseca aaa tes ew asatncinn sie nacoiaaeacosansiec warns stosnneee vena eetarenaee tee iyae eaineteuaeeetac aes 5 6 Connecting the MC4 Connector to Solar Wire cccccceesccccsssecccceseccccesececeesececceeccesausececsuaeceseeeeccesseeceseuneceesenseeetas 7 Z Mounin NE A ail a gt 1 gt G eeeeece ae ante ne ere ene A eee eee 7 s Mantenan CS seserepan nne a e Ea a O ee Eer E EEA Ee 8 J TOubEe S Noone Ude ee E 9 Eco Online Solar Panel Installation and User Manual ss age Copyright 2014 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 1 Key Terms Congratulations on the purchase of your EcoOnline Solar Panel Please print this manual out for your reference Please take the time to read the manual before starting any work Particular attention should be given to text contained in the following key terms Please note EcoOnline has a strong product safety policy do not install products w
3. EcoOnline Solar PV Panel For 10W 120W Solar PV Panels Installation Manual amp User Manual Revised 17 11 2014 La Optex Solar Pty Ltd ww www EcoOnline com au Eco Online com au email info EcoOnline com au energy smart solutions Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved This publication is protected by copyright law and unless otherwise specified is for your personal and non commercial use only No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed by any process electronic or otherwise without the specific written permission of Optex Solar Pty Ltd Trademarks appearing in this manual are the sole property of Optex Solar Pty Ltd or their respective owners Nothing in this publication shall be construed as granting any express or implied license to use any intellectual property of Optex Solar Pty Ltd otherwise than for personal and non commercial use only Optex Solar Pty Ltd must not to the full extent permitted by law be held liable for any claim cost including legal costs damage expense loss including fines penalties set offs and consequential loss or liability arising from the use or misuse of any product described in this publication unless expressly provided otherwise in this publication Information as well as any products described in this publication are subject to change without notice Eco Online Solar Panel Installation and User Manual Page 1 Copyright 201
4. als Positive and negative wires must be soldered onto the solar panels terminals in the junction box WARNING Always check that the solar modules are wired for the same voltage as the battery by using a multimeter Open circuit voltage of a 12V nominal or 36 cell solar panel or in parallel connected solar panels should be around 21V This should be doubled for a 24V system CAUTION 5 1 In Parallel Connection Using Twin Cord Wire for 12V system 12V 12V Parallel Ne Ey y Connection 4 q a r Aaa Use cut wire plug to seal 12V 5 2 In Parallel Connection Using Single Cord Wire for 12V system 12V 172V Parallel Pr Pry y 3 Connection x Aom i A i 12V Eco Online Solar Panel Installation and User Manual Page 5 Copyright 2014 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 5 3 In Series Connection Using Twin Cord Wire for 24V system 12V 12V Series Connection Use cut wire plug to seal 24V 5 4 In Series Connection Using Single Cord Wire for 24V system 12V 12V f xil Series m mh gt Connection Panels wired in series must be of equal power and face exactly the same direction CAUTION Eco Online Solar Panel Installation and User Manual Page 6 Copyright 2014 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 6 Connecting the MC4 Connector Your solar panel may
5. ch as discoloured or burnt areas e Confirm that all the system components are ground connected tightly and correctly if the system is grounded e Check that any fuses and fuse holders are not corroded and or lose and or warm or hot during operation Replace as needed Fatigued weathered loose and or corroded wiring or electrical connections poses a fire risk even at low voltage The systems wiring should be checked periodically for any wear cracking resulting from UV damage of insulation on wiring and corrosion of any solder or WARNING controller connections Any affected parts should be replaced at the first sign of damage Eco Online Solar Panel Installation and User Manual Page 8 Copyright 2014 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 9 Trouble Shooting Guide Note solar panels have no moving part and are extremely reliable The only components that can fail are the diodes which can short out a panel and produce a OV across the junction box terminals The following is a step by step trouble shooting guide Measure the open circuit voltage using a multimeter with the panel in full sun Do you get 20V 22V Note in diffuse sun or hot conditions the voltage can be slight lower 19V 20V 22V open circuit voltage X Less than 18V open circuit in full sun Next connect solar panel to your charging system Unsolder and remove the diodes in the junction Measure charging current using multimeter box and again measur
6. e the open circuit voltage Current okay X Little Current x 20 22V open circuit Still less than 18V Under ideal cool and Note charging current Please contact Please return the sunny conditions can depend on the EcoOnline for new panel to EcoOnline charging current should State of the battery diodes for a Warranty Claim be close to the lmax rating on the back of the panel Check your charging system and X Charging system and battery the health of your battery is okay but panel is still not Please check the trouble shooting charging guide for your regulator and or Please return the panel to battery EcoOnline for a Warranty Claim Eco Online Solar Panel Installation and User Manual Page 9 Copyright 2014 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved
7. ithout reading safety guidelines in the manual Please report any product safety issues or near misses to info EcoOnline com au no matter how trivial Indicates a SAFETY issue that is likely to cause injury or death if the user does not follow the instructions DANGER Indicates a SAFETY issue that may cause injury or death if the user does not follow the instructions WARNING Indicates a SAFETY issue that may cause injury or property damage if the user does not follow the instructions CAUTION LIN Refers to critically important information related to the correct functioning of the system Read Carefully 7 7 t Tip Refers to useful information for the optimal operation of the system Eco Online Solar Panel Installation and User Manual Page 3 Copyright 2014 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 2 Safety Requirements Never connect solar panels to batteries directly Only connect to a battery through a suitable charging regulator DANGER Always use appropriate gauge wires Never exceed the rated Ampacity amp rating of a wire Keep in mind that wires situated in highly insulated environments cannot dissipate heat and hence will have a much lower Ampacity This could lead to a fire hazard WARNING If you are unskilled in making safe electrical connections we recommend all electrical connections be carried out by a certified electrician Loose corroded or fatigued electrical connections ca
8. led with 20mm to 50mm underside ventilation gap 7 2 Portable Folding Solar Camping Panel s We recommend portable folding panels are placed on a secure flat non flammable surface exposed to the sun As a precaution do not place panels in dry flammable grass for example WARNING LIN We recommend the portable folding panels be put away in very strong wind or if there Read Carefully isa chance of lighting Eco Online Solar Panel Installation and User Manual Page 7 Copyright 2014 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 8 Maintenance Important before carrying out any system maintenance you MUST check for any manual updates and download the latest installation manual from WARNING www EcoOnline com au downloads The following inspections and maintenance tasks are recommended at least two times per year for any battery charging system e Check that the controller is securely mounted in a clean and dry environment e Check that the air flow and ventilation around the controller is not blocked Clear all dirt or fragments on the heat sink e Check fixings holding wiring in place e Check all wires to make sure insulation is not damaged from UV exposure frictional wear moisture corrosion fatigue insects or rats etc Maintain or replace the wires if necessary e Make sure all terminal connections are tight Inspect regulator connections for loose corroded broken wires or signs of high temperatures su
9. n become resistive and overheat creating a fire hazard WARNING What follows are general installation guidelines they should NOT be taken to be appropriate for all installation situations if in doubt please seek advice from a certified electrician WARNING 3 Warranties EcoOnline offers the following Warranties e 20 year limited Warranty on all solar panels See EcoOnline com au Terms and Conditions page for further details 4 Are You Setting up Charging System Firstly please visit our online sizing calculators to size your system They will help you understand important factors involved in sizing a solar charging regulator system 1 Solar Panel Sizing Calculator this will help you understand the factors involved in a sizing solar panels 2 Solar Regulator Calculator this will help you understand the factors involved sizing a regulator 3 Solar Wire Sizing Calculator this will help you understand the factors involved in sizing wire gauges A charging system must be sized right for efficiency reliability and safety If in doubt please seek advice WARNING Eco Online Solar Panel Installation and User Manual Page 4 Copyright 2014 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 5 Solar Panel Wiring Diagrams Here you will find the in parallel and in series connection diagrams for wiring two 36 cell solar panels together if required NEVER screw clamp solder tinned wires to the junction box termin
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