Important Safety Instructions Please save these instructions. This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the charge controller. The following symbols are used throughout the manual to indicate potentially dangerous conditions or important safety information. WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution when performing this task.
Table of Contents General Information ............................3 Included Components ............................ 5 Identification of Parts ............................. 6 Installation ................................8 Operation ................................10 Programmable Parameters ........................11 1. Generated Energy Interface ......................11 2. Battery Voltage Interface ......................... 11 3. Battery Temperature Interface ..................... 11 System Status Icons ............................
General Information The Renogy Eclipse Solar Suitcase combine highly efficient monocrystalline solar panels with a 30A Adventurer charge controller to create an easy-to-use, ‘plug and play’ system. This system is specifically designed for mobile off-grid applications, where space and weight limitations are abundant.
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Four Charging Stages The Adventurer charge controller has a 4- stage battery charging algorithm for a rapid, efficient, and safe battery charging. They include: Bulk Charge, Boost Charge, Float Charge, and Equalization. charging the battery. The purpose for this is Bulk Charge: This algorithm is used for to offset the power consumption while...
Included Components Remote Temperature Sensor Measures the temperature at the battery and uses this data for very accurate temperature compensation. The sensor is supplied with a 6.6ft cable length that connects to the charge controller. Battery Voltage Sensor Measures battery voltage accurately. The voltage detected at the battery terminals on the controller may differ from the real battery voltage due to the connection and cable resistance.
Installation 1. Unlatch and unfold unit then connect MC4 Connectors 2. Connect Battery Alligator Clips to 12V Battery...
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3. Unscrew butterfly nut tilt to desired angle and lock butterfly nut To maximize the output, adjust the angle of the suitcase regularly to track the sun’s movement throughout the season Summer = – 15° Fall and Spring ...
Operation After connecting the battery to the charge controller, the controller will turn on automatically. Assuming normal operation, the charge controller will cycle through different display. They are as follows: Parameter Display PV Array Voltage Charging Current Generated Energy BATT Battery Voltage BATT Battery SOC%...
Use the following buttons to cycle through the menu and change parameters SELECT Cycles forwards through the different display screens. Cycles backwards through the different select screens ENTER & Customize some parameters on the charge controller Programmable Parameters Simply hold the “ENTER” button for approximately 5 seconds until the display flashes. Once flashing, then press “SELECT”...
System Status Icons Icon Behavior Constant: System is normal, but it is not charging Charging: The bars will be sequencing indicating the system is charging. Constant: The battery is at full charge. Flashing: The battery is overvoltage. Flashing: The battery is under voltage. System Status Troubleshooting Indicator Description Troubleshoot...
Maintenance For best controller performance, it is recommended that these tasks be performed from time to time. 1. Check that controller is mounted in a clean, dry, and ventilated area. 2. Check wiring going into the charge controller and make sure there is no wire damage or wear.
Technical Specifications Solar Panel Parameters Description 100 W Parameters 200 W Parameters Maximum Power 100 W 200 W Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 21.6 V 21.2 V Short Circuit Current (Isc) 6.10 A 11.72 A Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp) 17.6 V 17.7 V Maximum Power Current (Imp) 5.68 A...
Battery Charging Parameters Battery SEALED FLOODED High Voltage 16 V 16 V 16 V Disconnect Charging Limit Voltage 15.5 V 15.5 V 15.5 V Over Voltage 15 V 15 V 15 V Reconnect Equalization Voltage ----- 14.6 V 14.8 V Boost Voltage 14.2 V 14.4 V...
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Boost Voltage—users should check with their battery manufacturer for proper charging parameters. In this stage, users set the boost voltage where the battery will reach a voltage level and remain there until the battery undergoes an absorption stage Float Voltage—once the charge controller recognizes the set float voltage, it will commence floating.
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