Solar Controller / Battery Charger User's Manual and Important
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1. current e Surface Mount or Flush Panel Mount options For use with 12 Volt Solar Panels Only Suitable for Solar Panels up to 510 Watts OC SR30 Manual Rev 1 0 WARNING IMPORTANT PLEASE READ e This device is to be used with 12V nominal Solar Panels only and the Panel s should not exceed 510W 30A total limit This charger is designed for indoor use only and should never be exposed to rain Do not disassemble the charger Take to a qualified person if the unit requires repairing Lead acid batteries can be dangerous Ensure no sparks or flames are present when working near batteries Eye protection should always be used Never short circuit the battery Given sufficient light solar panels always generate energy even when they are disconnected Accidental shorting of the terminals or wiring can result in sparks causing personal injury or a fire hazard We recommend that you cover up the panel s with some sort of soft cloth so you can block all incoming light during the installation This will ensure that no damage is caused to the Solar Panel or Battery if the wires are accidentally short circuited e Always install a battery fuse on each circuit including the solar controller Do not reverse connect the wires to the solar panel or battery MOUNTING THE DEVICE The Solar Controller has two mounting options 1 Surface mount The quickest and easiest way to mount the unit is to use the two plastic spacers and se2. Solar Controller Battery Charger CHARGE Input DC12V Solar Panel Max 25V Output DC12V 30A Designed and Made for Australian Conditions Model Number OC SR30 User s Manual and Important Safety Information Congratulations on purchasing an OzCharge Solar Controller Regulator OzCharge Controllers are comprised of the latest technology and suited to Aussie conditions Please carefully read these instructions before installing and using this device FEATURES e Suits Gel AGM Conventional lead acid and Calcium Batteries e Built in regulator to prevent your battery from being overcharged Overcharging occurs when the charge voltage is unregulated This can result in premature battery failure e Can be connected to the battery permanently to keep the battery fully charged by using a process called floating This means the controller will stop charging when the battery is full and will automatically start charging the battery as required This process will also reduce water loss and help prevent the battery from drying out e Protects your battery from discharge at night Under low light or no light conditions the solar panel voltage could be less than the battery voltage The unit contains a special circuit which prevents current flowing back from the battery and into the solar panel e Coloured LED s to indicate the operational status when there is power from the solar panel e Digital LCD to indicate battery voltage
3. der normal use for a period of 2 Years from the Date of Purchase Please ensure you keep a copy of your receipt on file as this will be required for proof of purchase and to validate your warranty Obtaining Warranty Service Within the warranty period the Customer must contact the authorised supplier retailer where the product was purchased or alternatively you can contact the OzCharge service centre through one of the following methods Hotline 03 9482 2203 Website www ozcharge com au If the Authorised Supplier and or OzCharge service centre concludes that while under normal use a product failure or malfunction occurred during the warranty period and was caused by a defect in material or workmanship see Exclusions the Customer will be asked to ship to the nearest service point The product must be packaged appropriately for safe shipment To prove that the product is under warranty the customer should enclose a copy of their receipt for proof of purchase It is recommended that returned products be sent by registered mail as Zylux Distribution Pty Ptd OzCharge accepts no responsibility liability for goods lost or damaged in transit Return Shipping costs to be incurred by the Customer Exclusions If upon receiving a product for repair and if testing and examining the product has disclosed that the alleged defect or malfunction in the product does not exist or was caused by the Customer or any third persons misuse physical abuse wate
4. ge less than 11 5 Volts indicates that the battery is discharged and needs re charging Digital LCD Meter This can either display the battery voltage the charging current or it can be switch off This switch maybe changed at any time during the charging process CHARGING CURVE VOLTAGE SS pa ae Level 1 Level 3 a OC SR30 Manual Rev 1 0 SPECIFICATIONS Normal input _ solar cell array voltage TE 22 Current consumption when connected 12V battery Array not present 2 1 Charging Method Level 1 Level 2 gt Level3 o o To CT 2 2 Minimum charging condition for Start Up O S o o S y O 221 Correct polarity at input and output 2 2 2 Charging starts when Battery eer is not less than 0 3 Vdc Level 2 to Level 3 Period when charging current reach for Lead Acid Battery 211 LCD Meter Accuracy at DC Voltage o lis a 2 12 LCD Meter Accuracy at DC Currentat5 a0Amp 13 x Over temperature protection active at above The charger will resume the charging at about 4 1 Input Output Terminals MS Terminals 175 UEI mm 159 W x 95 H mm approx 5 mm Net weight approx 360g Operating temperature 5 to 45 C Storage temperature 10 to 70 C Operating Humidity range 0 to 80 RH 2 YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY Zylux Distribution Pty Ltd OzCharge warrants to the Customer that this product is substantially free from defects in materials and workmanship un
5. ied crimp the terminals on your Solar Array wires and connect to the Solar Panel like shown 2 Using the Terminals supplied crimp the terminals on your Battery wires and connect to the Battery like shown OPERATION L E D INDICATORS When the connections are completed the Solar Controller will start charging the battery automatically The unit has a 3 stage charging algorithm Bulk Charge Level 1 Constant Voltage Level 2 Float Mode Level 3 Please check your battery manufacturer s specifications to ensure the Boost Voltage switch is on the appropriate setting Boost Voltage Is the maximum Voltage used to charge a battery Typically for Gel and AGM batteries you would need to select 14 4V For all other Conventional and Calcium batteries you would need to select 14 7V The 6 LED s indicate the charging status and Solar Charge the battery condition Power Status These only work when there is power from solar panel input Solar Power Present No Battery Connected ON OFF OFF OFF OFF FLASH Reverse Polarity Short Circuit ON OFF OFF OFF OFF FLASH OFF OFF Solar Power Weak ON FLASH OFF OFF Battery Voltage below 11 5V 0 4V ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON Battery Voltage between 11 5V 12 5V 0 4V ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF Batter Voltage above 12 5V 40 sv OF ee OFF Orr Float Mode Battery Fully Charged ON OFF _ ON OFF CO OFF A volta
6. lf tapping screws supplied and mount the unit to a flat surface 2 Flush panel mount Before deciding to use this mounting method please ensure there is sufficient depth behind the controller or in the cavity Refer to Diagram below Using the dimensions shown in the following diagram mark a 95mm x 159mm rectangle where you wish to mount the controller and cut out the panel opening then use the two self tapping screws supplied to secure the unit 175 mm LNO LO ww g6 WLU 0p 159 mm CUT OUT Note You can use the card insert from the packaging as a guide for the CUT OUT OC SR30 Manual Rev 1 0 WIRING CONNECTIONS To protect the Battery and the Solar Panel we strongly recommend that you place a 30A inline fuse on the positive wire on both the Solar and Battery Circuits As close to the Battery Panel as possible The Solar Controller has 4 terminals which are clearly marked Solar and Battery There is a 12V and earth GND terminal for each circuit Refer to the wiring diagram below Correct Wire Size Please refer to the wire size chart below to determine the minimum size wire e e C needed for each connection This will also ensure you get the best performance out of your solar regulator bn ben EIAI OVUL LA ed Led OOOO ne Battery Connection Solar Array Connection Length of Wire 6m 9m 12m Size AWG 10 8 6 1 Using the Terminals suppl
7. r damage unauthorised attempts to open repair or modify the product or improper installation this will not be covered under this warranty This Warranty is void if 1 The product has been tampered or repaired by unauthorised personnel 2 The warranty seal is broken or altered 3 The warranty period has expired OC SR30 Manual Rev 1 0
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