Figure 35: Typical Solar Panel Installation - ABB XSeriesG4 User Manual

Step-by-step instructions
Attach 2" pipe coupling to the top end of the XRC
Install the 2" pipe extension into the coupling and securely tighten.
Check solar panel using digital voltmeter to verify polarity and output voltage. Voltage will vary depending on amount of
sun, angle to sun, etc.
Install solar panel on mounting bracket, with provided hardware, if required.
NOTE: Do not connect the other end of the solar panel cable to the XRC
Attach the solar panel mounting plate to the top end of the 2" extension pipe with U-bolts and associated mounting
hardware. Do not tighten U-bolts until the solar panel has been correctly positioned.
For northern hemispheres, position the solar panel facing south. For southern hemispheres, position the solar panel
facing north. For optimum charging, the solar panel should not be in shadows for the majority of the day. The Panel
should be kept clean for maximum charging.
Remove CHGR Input terminal block (J17) from digital board (Figure 34: Battery and charger input connections). Insert
solar panel power cable through an access hole on the side of case. Allow enough power cable for field wiring to CHGR
Input +/- terminations on J17.
Before making connections to the terminal block, trim wire ends back 1/4". Loosen the terminal block securing screws,
insert wire then retighten. Connect the solar panel (+) lead to (+) terminal and (-) wire to (-) terminal. Verify that the main
battery pack is connected and then reinstall the terminal block with wires attached.
Following connection of the solar panel power cable, secure the cable to the 2' extension pipe and mounting pipe cable
with the plastic tie-wraps provided.
40" mounting pipe (Figure 35). Securely tighten.
G4
Solar Panel
Cable

Figure 35: Typical solar panel installation

Solar Panel
Mounting Bracket
U - Bolts
2 " Extension Pipe
2 " Coupling
G4
until instructed to do so.
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