Marlec HRDi Installation & Operation

User Programming
The following (recommended) se ngs are factory programmed :-
1. Backlight on LCD display -remains illuminated for 60 seconds
2. Charge Level ( maximum voltage per cell ) -2.400 V / Cell @ 25˚ C
3. Bu on Illumina on ( on / off ) - ON
4. Restore Factory Se ngs - ON
Reprogramming
To change programmed se ngs press the back light bu on for 3 seconds
con nuously to begin the sequence of reprogramming op ons. The So ware
version & serial number briefly appears.
Press the back light bu on once within the next 5 seconds to go to the first op on
below. ( Note : Failure to do so returns you to the normal working mode )
1.Backlight. Press the UP bu on to increase the me or DOWN bu on to decrease
the me in 10 second steps. Press OK to confirm the change and move
to the next step.
2.Bu on Illumina on. Press the top bu on to toggle between ON and OFF. Press
OK to confirm the change and move to the next step.
3.Restore Factory Se ng. Default is YES. Toggle to NO and press OK to save the
changes made. Or Press OK and factory se ngs are restored.
4. Re-Start. A re-fresh of the firmware automa cally occurs when this
reprogramming sequence completes. A re-start is necessary whenever a ba ery is
added or removed at BAT 2 posi on.
Note : At any me in the reprogramming procedure, if no bu on is pressed for 30
seconds then normal opera on is returned without any changes saved.
Reprogramming for Other Ba ery Types
A PC App and Marlec Controller Interface Lead are available for programming
parameters for use with other ba ery types. Features include Voltage levels,
termperature compensa on and low temperature shutdown. Contact Marlec for
availability.
Manufactured in the UK by
Marlec Engineering Co Ltd
Rutland House, Trevithick Rd, Corby, Northants, NN17 5XY UK
Tel: +44 (0)1536 201588
Email: sales@marlec.co.uk www.marlec.co.uk
HRDi Layout & Main Features
LCD screen displays monitored data:
Displays Amps and Wa s being generated.
Line 1:
Scroll to view WG or PV or NET
Logged Ampere hours generated a er elapsed hours
Line 2:
Line 3:
Ba ery 1 voltage or LOW if <11.7V (23.4V)
Ba ery 2 voltage or LOW if <11.7V (23.4V) or N/C not
Line 4:
connected.
Indicate approximate charge levels and flash when opera ng
Ba ery
in regula on mode.
& 2
Symbols 1
Charge / Stop Switch shown in
stop posi on. Shut down for
installa on / maintenance.
Note: Do not operate in high winds
un l the turbine has been slowed
down or restrained and solar
panels covered or in darkness.
Connec on Panel includes:
Ports for op onal remote display and external temperature
sensor supplied.
Wiring block for inputs from Windcharger (WG) and solar panels
(PV) and output to ba ery banks 1 and 2.
RUTLAND HRDi
CHARGE REGULATOR
Installa on & Opera on
Doc No: SM-347C 28. 01..21
LIMITED WARRANTY
The Marlec Engineering Company Limited Warranty provides free replacement cover for all defects
in parts and workmanship for 24 months from the date of purchase. Marlec's obliga on in this
respect is limited to replacing parts which have been promptly reported to the seller and are in the
seller's opinion defec ve and are so found by Marlec upon inspec on. A valid proof of purchase will
be required if making a warranty claim.
Defec ve parts must be returned by prepaid post to the manufacturer Marlec Engineering Company
Limited, Rutland House, Trevithick Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5XY, England, or to an
authorised Marlec agent.
This Warranty is void in the event of improper installa on, owner neglect, misuse, damage caused
by flying debris or natural disasters including lightning and hurricane force winds. This warranty
does not extend to support posts, inverters, ba eries or ancillary equipment not supplied by the
manufacturer.
No responsibility is assumed for incidental damage. No responsibility is assumed for consequen al
damage. No responsibility is assumed for damage caused by the use of any unauthorised
components.
No responsibility is assumed for use of a non "furling" version of the Rutland Windcharger where
Marlec or one of its authorised agents finds that a generator incorpora ng a furling device should
have been used.
Congratula ons on purchasing Marlec's HRDi Charge Regulator.
This is the latest technology for over charge regula on of Rutland wind turbines and
solar panels. It is designed for use with Rutland 50"X" and 91"X" series models and
≤160Wa s of solar panels charging up to 2 separate ba ery banks.
Follow the installa on instruc ons and opera ng guidance provided in this manual.
Bu ons:
bu ons become selectors in programming mode)
(These
Scroll - to view WG (turbine) or PV (solar) or NET
readings. Screen can remain in any posi on.
Zero - Press to reset logged Ah and follow the prompts
Backlight - ON/OFF. Default ON for 60 seconds
To enter programming mode press and hold for 3 seconds.
Install the HRDi upright on a flat
surface and secure using the 4 wall
moun ng holes.
Ven la on slots must never be
obstructed, leave a minimum of
5cm around the unit to allow air
cooling.
Opera ng temperature: -10°C to + 40°C
(LCD 0°C to + 40°C )
Included in the box:
HRDi Controller
External temperature sensor
Installa on & Opera on Manual