User Manual POW-48140A 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1.1 Purpose This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of this unit. Please read this manual carefully before installations and operations. Keep this manual for future reference. 1.2 Scope This manual provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring.
User Manual POW-48140A 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this manual for future reference. 1. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries and all appropriate sections of this manual.
User Manual POW-48140A 3 INTRODUCTION This is a solar charger. Its comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable and easy-accessible button operation such as battery charging current. 3.1 Features ⚫ Configurable battery charging current based on applications via LCD setting ⚫ Over temperature protection ⚫...
User Manual POW-48140A 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 Unpacking and Inspection Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. You should have received the following items inside of package: ⚫ The unit x 1 ⚫ User manual x 1 4.2 Preparation...
User Manual POW-48140A 5 Connection 5.1 Battery Connection Recommended battery cable size: Model Wire Size Cable(mm²) Torque value (max) 24V/140A 1 x 2AWG 2 Nm 48V/140A CAUTION ⚫ For safety operation and regulation compliance, it's requested to install a separate DC over- current protector or disconnect device between battery and charger.
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User Manual POW-48140A 4. Insert the battery wires flatly into battery connectors of charger and make sure the bolts are tightened with torque of 2 Nm in clockwise direction. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the charge is correctly connected and conductors are tightly screwed into the battery terminals.
User Manual POW-48140A 5.2 PV Connection Model Wire Size Cable(mm²) Torque value (max) 24V/140A 1 x 12AWG 1.2 Nm 48V/140A CAUTION ⚫ Before connecting to PV modules, please install separately a DC circuit breaker between charger and PV modules. WARNING ⚫...
User Manual POW-48140A PV Module Wire Connection Please follow below steps to implement PV module connection: 1. Remove insulation sleeve 10 mm for positive and negative conductors. 2. Suggest to put bootlace ferrules on the end of positive and negative wires with a proper crimping tool.
User Manual POW-48140A 6 OPERATION 6.1 Operation and Display Panel The operation and display panel, shown in below chart, is on the front panel of the charger. It includes two indicators, four function keys and a LCD display, indicating the operating status and PV power information.
User Manual POW-48140A 6.2 LCD setting After pressing and holding ENTER button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press "DOWN" button to select setting programs. And then, press "ENTER" button to confirm the selection or press "ENTER" button second to exit.
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User Manual POW-48140A If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set up. Setting range is from 25.0V to 29.5V for 24V model and 48.0V to 59.0V for 48V model. Increment of each click is 0.1V. 24V default setting: 27.0V 48Vdefault setting: 54.0V...
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User Manual POW-48140A 60min (default) Battery equalized time Setting range is from 5min to 900min. Increment of each 120min (default) click is 5min. Battery equalized timeout 30days (default) Setting range is from 0 to 90 Equalization interval days. Increment of each click is 1 day.
User Manual POW-48140A 6.3 Display The LCD display information will be switched in turns by pressing "UP" or "DOWN" key. The selectable information is switched as below order: PV voltage, charging current, charging power, battery voltage, main CPU Version. Selectable information...
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User Manual POW-48140A Stand by PV temperature/PV power Charging Stand by Charge current/ Battery voltage Charging Stand by Charge power Charging Daily power Stand by generation...
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User Manual POW-48140A Charging Stand by Monthly power generation Charging Stand by Gross generation Charging Stand by Date Charging...
User Manual POW-48140A Stand by Time Charging 6.4 Fault Reference Code Fault Code Fault Event Icon on Fan is locked when charger is off. Over temperature Battery voltage is too high Bus voltage is too high Bus soft start failed...
User Manual POW-48140A 7 Battery Equalization Description Equalization function is added into charge controller. It reverses the buildup of negative chemical effects like stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of the battery than at the top. Equalization also helps to remove sulfate crystals that might have built up on the plates.
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User Manual POW-48140A to maintain battery voltage at the battery equalization voltage. The battery will remain in the Equalize stage until setting battery equalized time is arrived. However, in Equalize stage, when battery equalized time is expired and battery voltage doesn't rise to battery equalization voltage point, the charge controller will extend the battery equalized time until battery voltage achieves battery equalization voltage.
User Manual POW-48140A 8 CLEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE FOR ANTI-DUST KIT 8.1 Overview Every charge is already installed with anti-dusk kit from factory. Charge will automatically detect this kit and activate internal thermal sensor to adjust internal temperature. This kit also keeps dusk from your charge and increases product reliability in harsh environment.
User Manual POW-48140A 9 CHARGE MODE SPECIFICATIONS MPPT Solar Charging Mode MODEL Max. PV Array Power 4200W 6500W Nominal PV Voltage 180Vdc 280Vdc PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 60Vdc~450Vdc Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 500Vdc Max Charging Current 140Amp...
User Manual POW-48140A 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING Explanation / Possible Problem LCD/LED/Buzzer What to do cause Unit shuts down LCD/LEDs and The battery voltage is automatically buzzer will be active 1. Re-charge battery. too low during startup for 3 seconds and 2.
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