Photonic Universe SWD-FWP-100M, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... Universe Folding Solar Charging Kit INSTRUCTION MANUAL For models 40W 60W 80W 100W 120W and 150W Application motorhomes caravans RVs campervans cars boats yachts and other systems with 12V lead acid batteries ...

Page 2: ... SWD FWP 60M SWD FWP 80M SWD FWP 100M SWD FWP 120M SWD FWP 150M Contents 1 Product overview 3 2 Installation instructions 4 3 Solar charge controller operation 7 4 Troubleshooting 9 6 Frequently asked questions 10 6 Maintenance 13 7 Warranty 13 8 Technical specifications 14 Appendix 16 ...

Page 3: ...ith a fold away aluminum stand which may be erected to position the panels towards direct sunlight to maximize the energy output When not in use or in transit the kit can be placed into the rigid storage case made with a layer of soft material for added protection For ease of initial installation the solar kit comes with crocodile clips for fast connection to your battery You can later replace the...

Page 4: ...tion if you accidentally connect the kit to the battery using the wrong polarity your system is safe Overheating protection switches off the charging when the controller or ambient temperature reaches a critical level Load protection if you have connected a 12V load to the controller optional the controller will be protected from short circuits and excessive current In addition the charge controll...

Page 5: ...place the crocodile clips with the ring terminals provided or purchase an optional 0 5m lead with a battery plug and ring terminals from Photonic Universe product code CRING40 To replace the crocodile clips cut them off and attach the ring terminals using a crimping tool or pliers When the ring terminals are permanently fixed to your battery you can use the battery plug to connect and disconnect t...

Page 6: ...r in an area without the interference of bright sunlight Note The battery type will be automatically set by the controller to sealed type The default charging voltage of 14 4V at 25 C should be suitable for most 12V lead acid batteries If you require a different level of voltage for your lead acid battery it can be set in the controller using one of the advanced system monitoring programming metho...

Page 7: ...indicates when the solar energy voltage is low 2 Battery Status LED indicator Shows state of charge of the battery 3 Temperature sensor Measures ambient temperature and automatically adjusts charging voltage depending on the temperature 4 Solar panel connection For connecting the solar panel cables 5 Battery connection For connecting the battery or battery bank 6 Load connection optional For conne...

Page 8: ...nection error Green Slow flashing 1 x per second Charging Green Fast Flashing 4 x per second Reverse polarity of solar panel connection Battery Status LED Green On solid Normal Green Slow flashing 1 x per second Full Green Fast Flashing 4 x per second Over voltage Orange On solid Under voltage Red On solid Over discharged Red Slow flashing 1 x per second Battery overheating Charging green and Batt...

Page 9: ...bles of your kit for signs of damage Pull test any cable joints strongly between the controller and your battery connections straight under the controller attachment of cables to the battery plug fuse holder connection attachment of cables to the crocodile clips Charging LED is off during daytime Solar panels disconnected Confirm that solar and battery wire connections are correct and tight Batter...

Page 10: ...me the controller to switch to a different load working mode e g permanently ON or using timer Low battery Recharge the battery The load output will turn on automatically when normal battery voltage is resumed Output overload Reduce the connected number of devices below 10A including peak power and check load connections Output short circuit Remove the short circuit and restart the controller by d...

Page 11: ...er It is not necessary to connect anything to them as the charging function of the solar kit controller will operate regardless of whether these cables are connected or not If needed this 12V output can be used to power small 12V devices with current up to 10A such as LED lights 12V to USB converters etc This load output can be programmed to turn on and off at certain times e g dusk to dawn or by ...

Page 12: ...rienced person approved by the manufacturer Note unauthorised modification to 24V will void the warranty Q Can the kit charge two or more 12V batteries connected in parallel to to A Yes it s possible if the batteries are the same type capacity and are always used together wired in parallel as a single 12V battery bank Q Is there any risk that the solar kit will over charge my battery A No One of t...

Page 13: ...ler are fully waterproof but we recommend wiping and drying the kit after rain to avoid rust corrosion or discolouration 6 Maintenance It is recommended to perform the following tasks with the power disconnected at least twice a year to keep the kit in good working condition Clean the solar panel glass using a regular household glass cleaner then wipe and dry the kit Use a suitable lubricant on hi...

Page 14: ...0 Max power W 40 60 80 100 120 150 Max power voltage V 17 5 17 5 17 5 17 5 17 5 17 5 Max power current A 2 29 3 43 4 57 5 71 6 86 8 6 Open circuit voltage V 21 6 21 6 21 6 21 6 21 6 21 6 Short circuit current A 2 47 3 7 4 94 6 17 7 4 9 26 Figure 7 Specifications for all models of folding solar kits Specifications under standard test conditions STC 1000W m2 AM 1 5 25 C Data provided for the solar p...

Page 15: ...ost reconnect 13 2V 13 2V 13 2V 9 17V Equalize duration 120 min 120 min 0 180 min Boost duration 120 min 120 min 120 min 10 180 min Figure 9 Specifications for battery voltage Battery voltage parameters for load terminals optional temperature at 25 C Sealed Gel Flooded User2 Low voltage reconnect 12 6V 12 6V 12 6V 9 17V Under voltage warning reconnect 12 2V 12 2V 12 2V 9 17V Under voltage warning ...

Page 16: ...able to monitor in depth charging information for your system the kit s controller can be connected to one of the following products below Figure 11 Parameter monitoring and programming There are four connection options which enable you to view and adjust charging parameters through the controller s RS485 communication port 1 MT50 remote meter Requires RS485 to RJ45 connection cable product code B...

Page 17: ...lar panel current Battery state of charge Load voltage and current if optional load terminals are used Records of accumulated charge and discharge energy Records of min max voltages Other parameters 2 Programming of Battery Type and other parameters Communication methods also allow you to adjust many charging and load settings of the solar charge controller including Battery type sealed gel floode...

Page 18: ... remote control command using one of the communication options above Light ON OFF provided as default without additional accessories required Figure 12 Light ON OFF working mode Light ON Timer Figure 13 Light ON Timer working mode Real time control Control the load ON OFF time by setting a real time clock Note In the Light ON OFF mode and Light ON Timer mode the load is turned on after a 10 min de...

Page 19: ...est for small appliances such as lighting TV and phone charging Electrolyte in gel form Completely sealed non spillable maintenance free Very low self discharge 4 7 years design service life Better recovery from deep discharge Suitable for outdoor installations and temperatures up to 10 C Available in 100Ah and 200Ah AGM Batteries Best for large or powerful appliances such as fridges pumps and inv...

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