Campbell Scientific Morningstar SunSaver-10 10A 12V Regulator User Manual

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at 0°C the controller will regulate at about 15.1 volts (for

12 volt flooded batteries).

b. Check that the proper battery type (sealed or flooded) has

been selected.

c. Check that all wire connections in the system are correct and

tight.

d. Disconnect the PV array and momentarily disconnect the

lead from the BATTERY positive terminal. Reconnect the

battery terminal and leave the PV array disconnected. The

Green charging light should not be lit. Measure the voltage

at the SOLAR terminals (with the array still disconnected). If

the green charging light is on or battery voltage is measured

at the SOLAR terminals, the controller may be damaged.

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a. Check that the load is turned on. Check that no system fuses

are defective. Check that no system circuit breakers are

tripped. Remember that there are no fuses or circuit breakers

inside the SunSaver.

b. Check connections to the load, and other controller and bat-

tery connections. Make sure voltage drops in the system

wires are not too high.

c. Check for proper LED indications on the SunSaver. If the red

LOAD DISCONNECT LED is on, the load has been discon-

nected due to low battery voltage. This is generally a normal

state when the load exceeds the PV array output due to

weather and other sunlight conditions.

d. Measure the voltage at the controller BATTERY terminals. If

this voltage is above the LVD, the load should have power.

Then measure the voltage at the controller LOAD terminals,

and if there is no voltage present, the controller may be

defective.

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For more detailed testing instructions contact

the Morningstar web site.

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