Sol TP Series Top of Pole Mount Lighting - Manual (Page 3)

3 rev.1011 MKTG-IM-TP-12-002
Installation and Owner’s Manual | TP Series Solar LED Lighting System
LED Luminaire
FIGURE 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
PV Module(s) -
Panel Pans are
optional
Pole (Provided by Customer)
Battery Enclosure**
(B.E.) May be
located near top
or Bottom of pole.
Houses intelligent
Controller and one
or more NRGLife™
Batteries
PV Mounting Bracket
Tenon Adaptor
Arm
(Universal shown)
Battery Enclosure Channel
(B.E. Channel)
1.0 Introduction
This manual contains important instructions for the TP Series - 1 or 2 panel systems that
shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the charge controller.
The TP Series is a patented, off-grid, standalone, solar-powered lighting system. Years
of engineering, development, and testing ensure that this system meets or exceeds all
performance and reliability specifications. Every system that leaves our factory has been
quality control tested and inspected to assure you of an easy installation and highly
dependable performance. All mechanical fittings and electrical connections are designed
for simple and reliable installation. The system is ready for use immediately after the
components are mounted and the plug and play connectors are joined.
1.1 Operational Principles
The Sol TP Series solar LED lighting system is designed to provide reliable operation and
illumination all year. The solar array (the photovoltaic panel, or PV panels) re-charges the
battery each day, replacing energy that was used during the previous evening so that
illumination can again be provided during the following evening. The system is designed
with a reserve, so that regular illumination will continue to be provided during periods
of rainy or cloudy weather. The controller monitors battery condition and will shut off
illumination if the battery charge drops below a specified level. This may occur if there is
a prolonged rainy or cloudy weather or if the solar array is shaded during part of the day.
The controller automatically restarts the system when the condition is corrected and the
battery charge returns to the specified level, protecting the batteries.
** Battery Enclosure may be
provided with hinged cover
and optional locking device.
1.2 System Overview
Hardware components of the
Sol TP Series lighting systems
are shown in Figure 1.
There are several models
of the Sol TP Series lighting
system.
The models are identical
except for the size of the solar
panel, which is specified for
your location and the fixture
choice.