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- Page 1 DURALITE 100 SOLAR CONTROLLER User Manual GP-PWM-30-DL © 2021 Go Power! Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gpelectric.com Go Power! | Dometic 201-710 Redbrick Street Victoria, BC, V8T 5J3 Tel: 1.866.247.6527 MAN_DuraLite-100-Controller_RevA-DOMGP...
- Page 2 Congratulations on purchasing your Go Power! DURALITE GP-PWM-30-DL Record the unit’s model and serial number below. It is much easier and quicker to record this information now at the pre-installation stage. Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Install: Battery Bank Information: (size, install date, battery type) Product Packaging Please safely store the packing the IC Series was delivered in or recycle the packaging components as outlined...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1 SOLAR CONTROLLER OVERVIEW......................4 1.1 INTRODUCTION........................4 1.2 SYSTEM VOLTAGE AND CURRENT...................4 1.3 BATTERY TYPE........................4 1.4 REGULATORY INFORMATION....................4 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS........................5 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................6 CHOOSING A BATTERY...........................7 4 DURALITE KIT WIRING DIAGRAM......................7 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................9 5.1 BATTERY CHARGING PROFILE CHART..................10 6 ERRORS & TROUBLESHOOTING......................10 7 DISPLAY SYMBOLS..........................11 8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)....................11 9 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS......................12... -
Page 4: Solar Controller Overview
1. SOLAR CONTROLLER OVERVIEW 1.1 INTRODUCTION A Solar Controller (or Charge Controller / Regulator) is an essential component of your photovoltaic solar system. The Controller main- tains the life of the battery by protecting it from overcharging. When your battery has reached a 100% state of charge, the Controller prevents overcharging by limiting the current flowing into the batteries from your solar array. -
Page 5: Specifications
SOLAR CONTROLLER OVERVIEW 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION VALUE DIMENSIONS (H X W X D): Dimensions (H x W x D): Nominal System Voltage 12 VDC 178.5 × 105.5 × 48.3mm Range of Battery Input Voltage 8 ~ 32 VDC 7.02 x 4.15 x 1.90 in Weight: 300g / 10.6 oz Rated Charge Current Recommended Wire Gauge:... -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
2. SOLAR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DURALITE KIT AND SOLAR CONTROLLER THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED DURING KIT USE AND MAINTENANCE. Read this manual in its entirety before using the DuraLite kit for the first time. •... -
Page 7: Choosing A Battery
3. CHOOSING A BATTERY The GP-PWM-30-DL is suitable for use with lead acid batteries (vented, GEL, or AGM type) as well as some lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries that are supplied with a Battery Management System (BMS). If using lithium ion, it must be lithium iron phos- phate (LiFePO4) chemistry with a BMS. - Page 8 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Automatic cycle interface Display: PV voltage, PV current, PV power, Battery voltage and Battery temperature 2) Clear the generated energy Operation: Step 1: Press the “SET” button and hold 5s under the PV power interface and the value is flashing. Step 2: Press the “SET”...
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Page 9: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operation: Step 1: Press the “SET” button and hold 5s under the battery voltage interface. Step 2: Press the “MENU” button when the battery type interface is flashing. Step 3: Press the “SET” button to confirm the battery type. 5.1 BATTERY CHARGING PROFILE CHART gpelectric.com | [page 9]... -
Page 10: Battery Charging Profile Chart
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ITEM SEALED FLOODED LF1 (12V) LF2 (24V) Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage 16.0V 16.0V 16.0V 14.6V 29.2V Charging Limit Voltage 15.0V 15.0V 15.0V 14.8V 28.8V Over Voltage Reconnect Voltage 15.0V 15.0V 15.0V 14.8V 28.8V Equalize Charging Voltage 14.6V —— 14.8V ——... -
Page 11: Display Symbols
ERRORS AND TROUBLESHOOTING FLASHING Solution This is an Overvoltage Error. The battery voltage is too high. Disconnect the DuraLite kit and plug in a power draw to lessen the voltage in the battery. FLASHING Solution This is an Over Discharge Error. The battery voltage is too low. Connect the DuraLite kit to charge the battery. 7. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting Problems
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Important Ensure batteries are in a well-ventilated space. My voltmeter shows a different reading than the GP-PWM-30-DL display. The meter value on the GP-PWM-30-DL display is an approximate reading intended for indication purposes only. There is an ap- proximate 0.1 VDC inherent error present that may be accentuated when compared with readings from another voltmeter. -
Page 13: Problems With Voltage
TROUBLESHOOTING Display Reading: 0 Time of Day: Daytime/Nighttime Remedy: Check all connections from the controller to the battery including checking for correct wire polarity. Check that all connections are clean, tight, and secure. Ensure the battery voltage is above 6 volts. Display Reading: Full battery icon flashing Time of Day: Daytime/Nighttime Remedy:... - Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy: Hold down the MAX BOOST Button for approximately 3 seconds to activate Maximum Power Boost. This will allow the controller to charge batteries to 14.4 +/- 0.1 VDC (14.1 +/- 0.1 VDC Sealed/Gel) with all current the solar array is producing. Check all connections from the controller to the array including checking for correct wire polarity.
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Page 15: Limited Warranty
10. WARRANTY Go Power! warrants the solar panel of the DuraLite Portable Solar Controller (GP-PWM-30-DL) for 5 years, from the date of shipment from its factory. This warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the five (5) year warranty period. It is not valid against defects resulting from, but not limited to: •... - Page 16 © 2021 Go Power! Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gpelectric.com Go Power! | Dometic 201-710 Redbrick Street Victoria, BC, V8T 5J3 Tel: 1.866.247.6527 MAN_DuraLite-100-Controller_RevA-DOMGP...