Connecting The Swingsmart Dcs 20 To Solar Power Panels - HySecurity SwingSmart DC Series Programming And Operations Manual

Connecting the SwingSmart DCS 20 to
Solar Power Panels
1. Use 14 gauge wire or larger to connect the
solar panel(s) within 100ft (30.5m) of the
operator. Check NEC and local regulations if
other distances apply.
2. Use one 24VDC solar panel or two 12VDC
solar panels in series with a total capacity of
at least 20W. Mount them according to the
manufacturer's installation instructions.\
3. Make sure both DC power switches on the
SwingSmart control box are in the OFF
position, and then remove the two Phillips
head screws that secure the 24VDC cover to
the junction box.
4. Wire nut or crimp bond the solar panel wires
to the black and red input wires. See Figure 21.
5. Wire nut or crimp bond the equipment ground
wire to the green ground wire in the junction
box.
NOTICE
For extended battery backup installation
instructions, refer to Installing the Extended
Battery Backup Kit.
6. Slide the plastic cover off the control box and
attach the red spade connector to the battery
terminal on the upper DC power switch. See
Figure 21.
7. Turn both DC power switches ON and program
the Smart DC Controller. See "Configuring the
Setup Menu" on page 55.
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DC Solar Panel
switch (OFF)
SWINGSMART DC PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
Green Wires
Red Wires
Black Wires
Minimum
10W Panel
12V
Two 12V panels in
series connect to gate operator
or
One 24V panel connects
to gate operator
Control Box
Control Box
Red Spade
Connector
Input &
ground wires
Figure 21. Solar Panels and Wiring Connections
POWER
Minimum
10W Panel
12V
Minimum
20W Panel
24V
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