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BATTERY TYPE SELECTION

 

Please check your battery manufacturer’s specifications to select correct battery type.

 

The unit provides 4 battery types for selections: Gel, AGM, WET (conventional lead acid),  
and Calcium.

 

There is a DIP switch at the back of the solar charge controller, this Dip switch is used for 
presetting your battery type. Please refer to Figure 1.1 to make DIP switch setting for the proper 
battery chemical; the factory default setting is at AGM battery type.

 

Figure 1.1:

 Battery Type Setting via DIP switch

 

Note:

 Once the Dip switch setting or external wire connection is finished, do not freely change 

the DIP switch or external wire connected; otherwise it may damage your battery.

Summary of Contents for SPM80K

Page 1: ...fied person if the unit requires repairing FEATURE OVERVIEW SOLAR PANEL Compact and Powerful Monocrystalline solar panels are manufactured from a solar cell that is cast from silicon These cells are m...

Page 2: ...ill 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 Discharge...

Page 3: ...f the solar charge controller this Dip switch is used for presetting your battery type Please refer to Figure 1 1 to make DIP switch setting for the proper battery chemical the factory default setting...

Page 4: ...he loss of capacity Gel and AGM battery do not run Equalization charge Float Charge Level 5 Battery is fully charged and maintained at a safe level A fully charged battery has a voltage of more than 1...

Page 5: ...or Absorption charging timer timed out 4 Hour 2 7 Equalization charging active Only for WET or Calcium battery Battery voltage discharged to less than 10 0 2 VDC Automatic equalizing charging periodi...

Page 6: ...D Indication page 4 for further details of charging status STEP 3 Secure the solar panel to the ground Secure by pushing the legs into the ground For greater set up stability secure the panel to the g...

Page 7: ...e my flat battery how long will it take A The SPM80K will charge a flat battery above 9V 250 900CCA Automotive with a charge time of 7 35Hrs The SPM120K will charge a flat battery above 9V 250 1200CCA...

Page 8: ...purchase together with an explanation in writing as to the nature of the claim In the event that the claim is determined to be for a minor failure of the product then BWI reserves the right to repair...

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