Windy Nation P30L LCD 30A Solar Charge Controller - Manual (Page 2)

P30L User Manual
Revision 1.0
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Features .............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1 Electrical Specifications .................................................................................................................. 4
1.3.2 Physical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 4
2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Electrostatic (ESD) Precautions ......................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Mounting ............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Connections ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.4 Parallel Connections ........................................................................................................................... 7
3 Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Button Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 LCD Graphic Indicators ...................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 LCD Interface Cycle ............................................................................................................................ 9
3.4 Interface Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 9
3.4.1 Battery Voltage – MAIN Interface ................................................................................................... 9
3.4.2 Battery Temperature ..................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.3 PV – Solar Panel Output Current .................................................................................................. 10
3.4.4 Load Current ................................................................................................................................. 10
3.4.5 PV – Solar Panel Generated Charge............................................................................................ 10
3.4.6 Load Consumed Charge ............................................................................................................... 11
3.4.7 Low Voltage Disconnect ............................................................................................................... 11
3.4.8 Low Voltage Reconnect ................................................................................................................ 11
3.4.9 Over Voltage Disconnect .............................................................................................................. 12
3.4.10 Load Mode – Timed Control ..................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Error Conditions ................................................................................................................................ 13
3.5.1 Low Voltage Protection ................................................................................................................. 13
3.5.2 Overload Protection ...................................................................................................................... 13
3.5.3 Short-Circuit Protection ................................................................................................................. 13
3.5.4 Solar Panel Connection ................................................................................................................ 14
3.5.5 Load In-Rush ................................................................................................................................ 14
4 Application .................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Wire Gauge Reference ..................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Wire Thickness ............................................................................................................................. 14
5 Troubleshooting And Support ..................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Maintenance & Care ......................................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 14
5.3 Support ............................................................................................................................................. 15
5.4 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4.1 Restrictions ................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4.2 Warranty Claims & Return Procedures......................................................................................... 15
5.4.3 Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................... 16
5.4.4 Limitation of Liability...................................................................................................................... 16
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