Specialty Concepts SC3/10) - Manual

S
PECIALTY
C
ONCEPTS
M
ARK
III
/
10
(
SC3
/
10
)
Photovoltaic Battery Charge Controller
Installation and Operation Manual
S
PECIALTY
C
ONCEPTS,
I
NC.
8954 Mason Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA
Copyright 9/1997 Specialty Concepts, Inc.
G E N E R A L D E S C R I P T I O N
The Specialty Concepts Mark III/10 (SC3/10) is a battery charge controller and system
monitoring unit designed for use in mobile or stationary photovoltaic (PV) energy systems.
Lights are included to indicate system status and a front panel fuse provides over-current
protection. The SC3/10 is available for 12 volt systems with charging current up to 10 amps.
This unit uses a solid state pulse type charge controller to safely reach and maintain a full
state of charge for the battery. A blocking diode is provided to eliminate losses through the
solar panels (array) at night. LED lights indicate "Solar Charging", "Battery Up", and "Low
Battery". The fuse provides over-current and reverse polarity protection. This model is
available for 12 volt systems with charging currents up to 10 amps. The SC3/10 can be
mounted flush in the wall or on a standard, double gang electrical switch box.
F E A T U R E S
CHARGE REGULATION
•
10 amp charge current, 12 volt
•
Switching shunt, pulse charging
DESIGN FEATURES
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100% solid-state
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Designed for rugged mobile use
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Over-current protection - battery
fuse
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Reverse leakage protection -
blocking diode
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Lightning protection
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Input noise suppression
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Low power consumption
MONITORING
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"LOW BATTERY" light
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"SOLAR CHARGING" light
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"BATTERY CHARGED" light
MOUNTING
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Flush mount
•
Wall mounting on standard electrical
double switch box