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P30LF User Manual 

 

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1.  Check the battery voltage on the battery terminals of controller to ensure at 

least 9VDC is present 

2.  Reset controller by removing battery power for ~1 minute and reconnecting 

The ‘LOAD ON’ indicator 
is on but there is no power 
output. 

1.  Load open circuit.  
2.  Check cables and connections and any other load switches. 
3.  Over discharge of the battery. The controller will resume normal operation 

after the battery has finished charging. 

5.3  S

UPPORT

 

If you are experiencing technical problems, and cannot find a solution in this manual, you can contact Windy 
Nation Inc. for further assistance. 
 

 

Call: (805) 323-6445 

 

Email: 

support@windynation.com

 

 

Write: 1404 Fleet Ave, Ventura, CA 93003 

 
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5.4  W

ARRANTY

 

Windy Nation warrants that the Power Controller 

(the “Product”), will be free from manufacturing defects in 

materials and workmanship under normal authorized use consistent with product instructions for a period of 

one (1) year from the date the original purchaser 

(“Customer”) receives the Product (the “Warranty Period”). 

This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. The C

ustomer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the 

entire liability of Windy Nation, its suppliers and affiliates for breach of the warranty is, at Windy Nation’s 
option, either (i) to replace the Product (or defective component part(s)) with a new or reconditioned Product 

(or component part(s)); (ii) to repair the reported problem; or (iii) to refund the purchase price of the Product. 

Repaired or replaced products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period only. No 

employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of Windy Nation not 

expressly set forth in this limited warranty. 

5.4.1 

Restrictions 

No warranty will apply if the Product (i) has been altered or modified except by Windy Nation; (ii) has not 
been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Windy Nation; 
(iii) has been subjected to abnormal physical, thermal or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident. If 
Windy Nation determines that the problem with the Product is not due to a manufacturing defect in Windy 
Nation’s workmanship or materials, or otherwise does not qualify for warranty repair, then the Customer will 
be responsible for the costs of all necessary repairs and expenses incurred by Windy Nation. 

5.4.2 

Warranty Claims & Return Procedures 

To be eligible for service under this warranty, the Customer must submit a service request within the 

Warranty Period by contacting Windy Nation in writing or via telephone and obtaining a Returned Materials 
Authorization (“RMA”) number. This RMA must be obtained before returning any product under this warranty.  
Notification must include a description of the alleged defect, the manner in which the Product was used, the 

serial number (if applicable), and the original purchase date in addition to the name, address, and telephone 

number of the Customer. Within five (5) business days of the date of notification, Windy Nation will provide 

the Customer with an RMA number and the location to which the Customer must return the defective 

Product. Any Product returned for warranty service shall be shipped at the expense and risk of the 

Customer. The Customer must return the entire Product kit (or, if authorized by Windy Nation, the defective 

component parts), within fifteen (15) days after issuance of the RMA number. Windy Nation will be under no 

obligation to accept any returned Product that does not have a valid RMA number. C

ustomer’s failure to 

return the Product within fifteen (15) days of its receipt of an RMA number may result in cancellation of the 

Summary of Contents for CHC-LCD-30FM

Page 1: ...P30LF User Manual Revision 1 0 Page 1 of 16 windynation 01 10 2018 30A Flush Mount LCD PWM Solar Charge Controller CHC LCD 30FM User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ion Charge Setting 9 3 4 4 Float Charge Setting 10 3 4 5 Low Voltage Disconnect LVD Setting 10 3 4 6 Low Voltage Reconnect LVR Setting 10 3 4 7 Load Timed Control Setting 10 3 4 8 RESET Default Setting 11 3 5 Protection Features 11 3 5 1 Electronic Short Circuit Safety 12 3 5 2 Internal Safety Fuses 12 3 5 3 Safety Per Terminal 12 3 5 4 Low Voltage Protection 12 3 5 5 Overload Protection 12 3 6 Er...

Page 3: ...ble with visual LCD graphic symbols to provide status indications of charge battery status and system faults Read this manual carefully before installing or using the controller and keep it for future reference 1 1 FEATURES Visual LCD display Intelligent 4 Stage PWM Charging Bulk Boost Float and Equalization Automatic battery charging temperature compensation User settable charging parameters offe...

Page 4: ...oper air flow 2 1 ELECTROSTATIC ESD PRECAUTIONS All electronic circuits may be damaged by static electricity To minimize the likelihood of electrostatic damage discharge yourself by touching an electrical ground e g copper pipe prior to handling the unit and avoid touching components on the circuit boards The risk of electrostatic damage is highest when relative humidity is below 40 2 2 MOUNTING T...

Page 5: ...avoid electric shock 1 Connect the Battery Connect the charge controller to the battery BEFORE connecting the solar panels to the charge controller Insert the battery wiring into the BATTERY terminals on the back of the charge controller and tighten the terminals from the top of the terminal block using a screwdriver to ensure a good connection is made Be sure to note the polarity of each terminal...

Page 6: ...ler self protection feature will prevent damage from reverse polarity connections but the load will not function until the load is connected properly A 30 amp fuse needs to be placed in the positive wire connecting the charge controller to the load See Section 3 5 for a complete fusing diagram 4 Connect the Battery Temperature Sensor BTS Optional The charge voltage required by batteries changes wi...

Page 7: ...nt For example connecting two units in parallel can allow for 60 amps of charging current and connecting three units in parallel can allow for up to 90 amps of charging current Additional parallel controllers can also be added in the future however each Controller must have its own PV array as shown below 3 OPERATION Once the controller is properly connected the main display interface will appear ...

Page 8: ...easured Values for Labeled Parameters Parameter Description SOC State of Charge Battery Capacity presented as a percentage NOTE Display will never show 100 due to character limitations BAT Battery Actual Battery Voltage IN Input current to the battery from the controller i e the current being generated by the solar panels displayed in Amp Hours NOTE Amount of current sent to battery depends on bat...

Page 9: ... and Fahrenheit Error Condition The Controller will display various Error Conditions See Section 3 6 for details 3 3 LCD MENU INTERFACE CYCLE 3 4 MENU INTERFACE DEFINITIONS The P30LF has eight different user menu interfaces to provision the controller accessible by pressing the MENU button on the front panel of the controller Once the MENU button is pressed you can use the UP and DOWN buttons to n...

Page 10: ...he set protection voltage the controller will automatically disconnect the load to prevent the battery from over discharging By pressing the UP and DOWN button from this interface you can set the value to 11 0 12 5V 22 0 25 0V Default 11 1V 22 2V IMPORTANT The smallest difference between LVD and LVR allowed is 0 8V 1 6V Be sure to first increase the LVR level for higher LVD levels 3 4 6 Low Voltag...

Page 11: ...NT There is a 10 minute delay before turning on the load in order to make sure it is really dark and not a passing cloud etc 3 4 8 RESET Default Setting By entering this mode you can reset the controller to its default settings By pressing the UP and DOWN button from this interface you can select Yes and then press ENTER to reset the controller IMPORTANT All Settings and values are reset when this...

Page 12: ...ection voltage Section 3 4 5 the controller will enter the low voltage protection state and the load will be disconnected The use of solar panels or an alternate charger is required to charge the battery to the recovery level Section 3 4 6 The controller will enter into the normal working state and power will be supplied to the load once the battery voltage exceeds the Low Voltage Protection volta...

Page 13: ...OOTING AND SUPPORT The Controller requires minimal care It is recommended to inspect all the connections at least two times per year for insulation damage or corrosion and to ensure all connections are tight and secure 5 1 MAINTENANCE CARE Clean the area around the controller of any dirt or debris with a cloth Tighten the screws on the terminals Inspect for loose broken or burnt wire connections I...

Page 14: ... or other person is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of Windy Nation not expressly set forth in this limited warranty 5 4 1 Restrictions No warranty will apply if the Product i has been altered or modified except by Windy Nation ii has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Windy Nation iii has been subjected to abnormal physical t...

Page 15: ... MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCTS Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of implied warranties or how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitations may not apply to you In any such jurisdiction the warranty shall be limited to the minimum warranty and period required by law WINDY NATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURIES OR DEATH THAT MAY OCCUR DIRE...

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