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Please read these instructions before use This revolutionary maximum power point tracker solar charger was designed using the technology that won GSL Electronics the prestigious “2008 EDN Innovation award”. A simple, compact and low cost alternative. Ideal for charging batteries with the new low cost high efficiency grid type panels.
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• Before connecting battery always check battery and PV panel polarity. • When used with panels over 200W @ 12V or 400W @ 24V the MPPT12-2P MUST be fitted with the PVF fuse. Locate this fuse as close as possible to the MPPT. A 15A 60V fuse is recommended.
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Please read these instructions before use Settings And Configurations: The MPPT12-2P factory default setting is for sealed lead acid batteries (Maximum charge voltage 14.2V and float voltage 13.4V) and auxiliary switch (grey wire) configured in Low Voltage Disconnect mode. The various operating modes can be configured with a combination of the green and yellow wires and the internal links CHE and REN.
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Model: 400W Solar Charger MPPT12-2P Maximum Power Point Tracker Page 4 of 8 Operating Instructions Please read these instructions before use Wiring With Dawn To Dusk Switch: The DDS option is intended to power up loads during night-time only. This feature will not trigger during short periods of low light, it is an approximation only to actual ambient light levels and if precise ambient light levels are required then light sensors must be used.
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Model: 400W Solar Charger MPPT12-2P Maximum Power Point Tracker Page 5 of 8 Operating Instructions Please read these instructions before use Wiring With Low Voltage Disconnect : The LVD option disconnects the load when the battery voltage drops below 10.5V on 12V mode and 21V when operating in 24V mode.
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Model: 400W Solar Charger MPPT12-2P Maximum Power Point Tracker Page 6 of 8 Operating Instructions Please read these instructions before use Wiring With Critical And Non Critical Loads: Critical loads are generally light loads which are powered under any condition. Non critical loads are loads which can be disconnected to ensure maximum on time for critical loads as well as to extend the life expectancy and reliability of the system.
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DDS function but has the same load limitations of 10A continuous or 20A transient. WHITE- Panel + GREEN - Remote Enable YELLOW - Load On/Off BLACK - Battery and Panel - RED - Battery + GREY - Non-Critical Load - NON-CRITICAL MPPT12-2P R6 Unit 2, 110 Station Road, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia...
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The customer is also entitled to have the products repaired or replaced if the products fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. GSL Electronics (GSL) warrants that its products will, under normal use and service, be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of the original purchase by the customer as marked on the customer’s original invoice.
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