Operation; Startup And Shutdown Procedure; Startup; Shutdown - Victron energy SmartSolar MPPT RS 450 100 Manual

4. Operation

4.1. Startup and shutdown procedure

Note: This presumes the correct installation procedure has been followed, and battery and PV polarity was tested and confirmed
to be correct by the installer. These polarity tests are essential as part of installation, but should not be necessary as part of the
normal start up and shut down procedure.

4.1.1. Startup

Quickly connect the DC side load breaking fuse or isolation to provide DC power to the battery terminals of the unit.
Switch on PV array connection to the unit.
Switch on the unit using the on/off switch located on the bottom left hand underside of case, switch toward yourself for ON
position.
When powering up, the screen will display the product details, firmware version, and if any start up errors are detected.
Operation will then commence (if correctly configured).

4.1.2. Shutdown

Switch off the unit using the on/off switch located on the bottom left hand underside of the case. Switch away from yourself for
OFF position.
Switch off the PV array connection to the unit.
Quickly disconnect the DC side load breaking fuse or isolation providing DC power to the battery terminals.
Note: dangerous residual voltages may still exist inside the product and at the terminals after shutdown. Never open the product
casing, or touch bare terminals.

4.2. Device display

The unit has an LCD screen that displays operational information. The screen cycles through the relevant displays every few
seconds.
Startup Screen
When the units is first switched on it will display firmware, serial number and model details for severals while the unit performs
self tests.
Battery:
Battery Power, Current, DC voltage, Temperature (*). Battery state (e.g. discharging, bulk, absorption, float, etc).
(*) These items are only visible if the data is available.
Solar 1
Solar Power, Voltage and Current, kWh daily and total Yield.
Additional MPPT Solar Trackers
Additional solar trackers will display the same values as above where available on additional screens.
Errors, Warnings and Alarms
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