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SOL-30-NC/SOL-40-NC
User Manual
IMPORTANT:
This charge controller ships in Lighting Control Mode. To operate a normal load,
you must change the operation mode to Mode 17 to ensure normal operation.
Thank you for your purchase of the Solisto SOL Series charge controllers.
Please read this manual carefully as damage to system components is possible
if settings are misconfigured or if installation is performed improperly.
Version 1.01_SW
Information included in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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  • Page 1 This charge controller ships in Lighting Control Mode. To operate a normal load, you must change the operation mode to Mode 17 to ensure normal operation. Thank you for your purchase of the Solisto SOL Series charge controllers. Please read this manual carefully as damage to system components is possible if settings are misconfigured or if installation is performed improperly.
  • Page 2: Mechanical Details

    Charge Controller Physical Layout RS232 Comm Port (RJ12) Backlit LCD Screen Control Buttons 4X3.5 USB Port PV Terminals Battery Terminals Load Terminals Mechanical details External dimensions: 166.0×118.2×52.6 (mm) 6.5" x 4.65" x 2.1" Weight: 1.54 Pounds Hole dimensions: 156×57.5 (mm) 6.14"...
  • Page 3: Status Indicators

    Status Indicators Cause Definition LCD Icon Status Day recognition Steady on Day time Night Steady on Night time Recognition Solar panel Steady on Solar panel indication BULK Steady on Battery Bulk Charging Stage Steady on Battery Boost/Absorption Stage Charging state Steady on Floating Charging Stage Steady on...
  • Page 4: Load Control Modes

    Load Control Modes 1. Dusk to Dawn lighting mode (Mode 0) (10 min adjustable delay) 2. Timed Lighting control (Modes 1 - 14) Light turns on at dusk and runs for set amount of time (see table) 3. Manual mode (15): In this mode, the load is toggled with buttons on the controller, 4.
  • Page 5: Safty Precautions

    Safty Precautions 1) When connected to a 24 V system, the solar panel terminal voltage may exceed the limit for human safety. If operation is to be performed, be sure to use insulation tools and keep your hands dry. 2) Check and Verify polarity of solar and battery wires before installation. Reverse polarity may lead to damage of components and personal injury.
  • Page 6: Settings Menu Map

    Settings Menu Map 2). When "load mode" is displayed, long press to enter into the load mode setting. Press to adjust the mode, and long press for 2s to save and exit; or else, the system Battery Voltage Set Points Menu In the non-load mode menu: 1) When is long pressed, the first menu entered is for battery type selection.
  • Page 7: Error Code List

    Overload Protection and Recovery Time Charging and Discharging Overload Protection and Recovery Time The overload function allows for a short surge to start loads before triggering. The controller can surge to 1.25x rated load for 30 Seconds, 1.5x for 5 seconds, or 2x for 1 second.
  • Page 8: Common Problems And Solutions

    Common Problems and Solutions IMPORTANT: This charge controller ships in Lighting Control Mode. To operate a normal load, you must change the operation mode to Mode 17 to ensure normal operation. Symptoms Causes and Solutions LCD screen does not light up Verify connection to batteries is solid.
  • Page 9: Parameter Details

    Parameter Details sol-30-nc sol-40-nc Rated Current System Voltage 12V / 24V Nominal Auto-detect 450W 600W Rated Power @ 12V 900W 1200W Rated Power @ 24V Standby Power Draw 22mA @ 12VDC / 16mA @ 24VDC Max Open Circuit Voltage 27.5VOC / 55VOC Max Battery Voltage <34V...

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