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Zamp Solar ZS-8A User Manual

Zamp Solar ZS-8A User Manual

Solar controller / battery charger

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Solar Controller / Battery Charger
Input: DC12V Solar panel (Max. 25V)
Output: DC12V 8A
Model Number: ZS-8A
User's Manual
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Summary of Contents for Zamp Solar ZS-8A

  • Page 1 Solar Controller / Battery Charger Input: DC12V Solar panel (Max. 25V) Output: DC12V 8A Model Number: ZS-8A User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 FEATURE ●Advanced MCU control pulse width modulated (PWM) technology, high efficiency operation. ●Target for Gel, AGM, Conventional lead-acid (WET) and Calcium Batteries. ●Built in regulator to prevent your battery from being overcharged. Overcharging occurs when the charge voltage is unregulated. This can result in premature battery failure.
  • Page 3: Mounting The Device

    WARNING – IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ● This charger is designed for indoor use or outdoor use. ● Do not disassemble the controller. Take to a qualified person if the unit requires repairing. ● Lead acid batteries can be dangerous. Ensure no sparks or flames are present when working near batteries.
  • Page 4: Wiring Connections

    To protect the Battery and the Solar Panel, we strongly recommend that you place a inline fuse on the positive wire on both the “Solar” and “Battery” Circuits. A 15A fuse for ZS-8A, (As close to the Battery /Panel as possible) The Solar Controller has 4 terminals which are clearly marked ‘Solar’ and ‘Battery’.
  • Page 5 Figure-3.1 CHARGE STAGE The unit has a 5 stage charging algorithm. Soft Charge (Level 1) –Bulk Charge (Level 2)-Absorption charge (Level 3) – Equalizing Charge* (Level 4) - Float Mode (Level 5) Soft Charge- When batteries suffer an over-discharge, the controller will softly ramps the battery voltage up to 10V.
  • Page 6 IP22 or IP67, Net weight Approx. 200g Environmental characteristics Operating temperature -25 ~ 50*C Storage temperature -40 ~ 85*C Operating Humidity range 100% no condensation Looking for dependable solar & portable power? Rely on Zamp Solar for quality and long-lasting products.