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- Page 1 Photonic Universe Folding Solar Charging Kit INSTRUCTION MANUAL For models 40W, 60W, 80W, 100W, 120W and 150W Application: motorhomes, caravans, RVs, campervans, cars, boats, yachts and other systems with 12V lead-acid batteries...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual Contents 1. Product overview ........3 2. Installation instructions ......4 3. Solar charge controller operations ..7 4. Troubleshooting ........9 5. Frequently asked questions ....10 6. Maintenance .......... 12 7. -
Page 3: Product Overview
Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual 1. Product overview Thank you for purchasing the Photonic Universe folding solar charging kit. This manual offers important information suggestions with respect installation, use, troubleshooting and more. Please read carefully before using our product. -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual the back of the solar kit. This controller measures the state of charge of your battery every second and chooses the charging parameters accordingly (voltage, current and the charging programme). controller... - Page 5 Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual 2) Initially at the connection stage, keep the solar charging kit indoors or in an area not exposed to direct sunlight. Unfold the solar panels, extend the battery leads and connect the crocodile clips to the + positive (red) and –...
- Page 6 Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual and leave the chosen number flashing until it stops and the controller records the setting. Battery Battery Battery setting Description charging type number voltage No caps on the top – not Sealed 14.4V...
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Page 7: Solar Charge Controller Operations
Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual Note: Placing the kit indoors next to a window will reduce the output considerably, and is not recommended. 6) If your area has a high risk of theft, you can chain the kit using the holes in the aluminium frame at the back. - Page 8 Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual 5. Timer 2 setting indicator Indicator will be on when you set timer 2 for load (not used in your kit). 6. Mode and Timer 1 setting indicator Indicator will be on when you set timer 1 for load (not used in your kit).
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Page 9: Troubleshooting
Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual 4. Troubleshooting Trouble / Possible Suggested solution indication cause Battery is Measure the battery voltage and if it is 6V or over lower, charge it by other means first. discharged Examine all the cables and terminals to make Battery sure that the battery is properly connected. -
Page 10: Frequently Asked Questions
Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual 5. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Q. What type of batteries can be used with this kit? A. Any 12V lead acid battery: sealed, AGM, gel or flooded (typically used in caravans, motorhomes and boats). The battery cannot be too small: you need to make sure that it can receive the maximum current from the solar panel. - Page 11 Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual Q. Can this kit charge a 24V battery? A. No, this kit is designed to charge a 12V battery. Technically it’s possible to re-wire the solar panels to work in 24V mode but this should only be done by an appropriately qualified person.
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Page 12: Maintenance
Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual Q. Can rain damage the solar kit? A. It won’t damage the kit as the panels and controller are fully waterproof, but we recommend wiping and drying the kit after rain to avoid rust on fittings (latches and hinges), or using some lubricant on them. -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual • Mechanical damage In addition, solar cells are guaranteed to generate power for at least 25 years. This guarantee is provided by the solar cells manufacturer which is not affiliated or in any way connected to Photonic Universe. - Page 14 Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual Threshold voltage parameters NTTV (night time threshold voltage) DTTV (day time threshold voltage) Temperature compensation coefficient Temperature -30mV/ °C / 12V compensation coefficient (25°C ref) (TEMPCO) Table 6: Specifications of the solar charge controller Battery voltage parameters (temperature at 25°C)
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Page 15: Appendix
Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual Appendix (load settings) Note: this section is only necessary if you would like to connect a load to the solar charge controller directly. If your load is connected to the battery (most cases), you can leave the load output cables of the controller unconnected, and insulated to prevent short circuit. - Page 16 Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual • You will need to connect the positive (+) and negative (-) of your 12V loads to the controller load cables via an inline fuse. The fuse current rating should be slightly higher than the current...
- Page 17 Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual Timer 2 Disable Load will be on for 1 hour before sunrise Load will be on for 2 hours before sunrise Load will be on for 3 hours before sunrise …...
- Page 18 Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual Reduce the load and press the Overload button once. The controller will resume working after 3 seconds. Digital display The controller will automatically shows “L” restart after 10 seconds. After a...
- Page 19 Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual Battery no longer able to hold a charge? Choose 12V deep cycle AGM or GEL Photonic Universe batteries specially designed for solar charging kits and leisure applications AGM Batteries GEL Batteries...
- Page 20 Photonic Universe – folding solar charging kit instruction manual Need an inverter for your battery to run 240V household appliances? Choose 12V DC pure sine wave off-grid power inverter from Photonic Universe with 240V AC mains power output Visit our online store at www.PhotonicUniverse.com...
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