Related Manuals for Steca Power Tarom 2140
Summarization of Contents
Safety Instructions and Waiver of Liability
Symbol of Safety Instructions
Explains safety instruction symbols and their importance for personal protection and system functions.
How To Use This Manual
Guides on understanding the manual, prerequisite reading, and proper usage for installation.
General Safety Instructions
Provides essential safety guidelines for installation, avoiding sparks, handling wires, and ventilation.
Waiver Of Liability
Details the manufacturer's disclaimer regarding installation, operation, and potential damages.
Application Range
Power Range
Discusses the controller's operational capacity, temperature limits, and dimensioning based on ambient conditions.
Options
Introduces optional external devices and their integration for enhanced system functionality and data monitoring.
Functioning
General Description
Explains the microprocessor-based system manager, its low-loss MOSFET components, and ease of installation.
SOC (State Of Charge) Calculation
Describes the patented algorithm for accurate battery state of charge calculation and its importance.
Overcharge Protection
Explains how the system prevents battery overcharging and gassing through voltage and temperature monitoring.
Temperature Compensation Of Final Charge Voltage
Details the automatic adjustment of charge voltage based on battery temperature for optimal charging.
Voltage Determination
Explains the method for determining voltage without sensor wires, simplifying installation and increasing reliability.
Energy Determination
Notes that energy determination is calibrated for lower ranges, with deviations possible at maximum currents.
Boost Charging & Equalisation Charging
Describes boost and equalizing charging cycles for lead batteries and their activation conditions.
Automatic Monthly Electrolyte Mixing
Explains the automatic function to prevent acid layering in shallow-cycled batteries.
Display Information
Describes the dual-line LCD display for showing system parameters and status information.
Overdischarge Protection
Explains how loads are disconnected to protect the battery from deep discharge and potential damage.
Control Keyboard
Details the use of tact switches under the LCD for configuring factory set values and user requirements.
System Voltage
Explains the automatic adjustment to 12V or 24V systems and the availability of 48V models.
Indication Of Status
LC-Display Functionality
Explains the two-line LC-display, its parameters, and how information is presented.
LC-Display Information
Further elaborates on display indications, including charge stages, night detection, and status messages.
Alarm Contact
Describes the signal contact that activates upon system faults like under/over voltage or overcurrent.
Operating The System-Manager
Factory Pre-Set Configurations
Explains that the System-Manager comes with pre-set configurations for immediate use in most applications.
Main Menu Navigation
Details the main menu structure (MANU, LOGG, CONF, PROG) and navigation using control keys.
Manual Operation (Menu MANU)
Describes how to directly influence the System-Manager's behavior, including manual boost charging and load control.
Manual Load Control
Explains manual load disconnection options: 'load on', 'load off', and 'auto' for battery protection.
Data Logging (Menu LOGG)
Explains how to recall stored data values, including daily and weekly amp-hour usage and system status.
Configuration Menu (Menu CONF)
Describes how to configure system components, review changes, and activate pre-set configurations, including battery type.
Battery Type Configuration
Details setting battery electrolyte type (liquid/fixed) and the impact on density and equalizing charge options.
Programming Settings (Menu PROG)
Explains how to change charging and special function settings, with warnings about potential battery damage.
Charge Voltage Programming
Details programming parameters like end-of-charge voltage, boost charging, and equalizing charging for liquid electrolyte batteries.
Load Control Programming
Explains programming load disconnect/reconnect thresholds (SOC or voltage) and automatic night lighting control.
Example Of Configuration
Factory Pre-Set Configuration Details
Discusses how configurations are stored in EEPROM and the importance of resetting to factory defaults.
Battery Type Selection Guide
Guides on navigating the menu to select the battery type (liquid or fixed electrolyte).
Reset To Factory Pre-Set Configuration
Explains the procedure to reset all settings to factory defaults using a specific key combination.
Installation
Precautions
Lists crucial safety precautions for installing PV and electronic components, especially regarding flammable gases and ventilation.
Location Of Installation
Advises on choosing an optimal installation location for the System-Manager and battery, considering cable lengths and voltage drop.
Wall Mounting Guidelines
Details mounting requirements for vertical walls to ensure proper cooling via chimney effect.
Controller Mounting
Provides instructions for mounting the controller with cable openings downwards for optimal cooling.
Preparations
Lists assembly tasks like cutting cables and preparing feeder boxes before wiring.
Wiring Preparation
Emphasizes checking wire diameter, system voltage, and solar generator current against controller specifications.
Cabling Procedures
Provides guidelines for cabling solar modules, batteries, and loads, stressing polarity and safety.
Installation and Operation Sequence
Stresses following general safety instructions and the chronological sequence for installation and initial operation.
Battery Connection
Step-by-step guide to connect the battery to the controller, including switching off the breaker.
Solar Generator Connection
Instructions for connecting module groups, including polarity and using blocking diodes with resistors.
Load and Sensor Connection
Guidance on connecting loads, protecting circuits with fuses, and attaching the temperature sensor.
Alarm Contact Connection
Explains the function of the signal relay for system faults and the contact load specifications.
Uninstalling Procedures
Provides instructions for uninstalling the regulator, emphasizing safety and resetting to factory defaults.
General Safety Measures
Highlights safety measures for controller protection, including electronic and hardware safety, flammability, and error handling.
Overvoltage Protection in Your Photovoltaic System
Internal Overvoltage Protection
Details the controller's built-in protection components like varistors and suppressor diodes.
Grounding Hints
Provides general hints for overvoltage protection, including grounding and cable shielding.
Grounding
Positive Grounding
Explains positive grounding as a common mass for all system components.
Negative Grounding
Details negative grounding, emphasizing only one minus connection and potential risks of incorrect connections.
Technical Data
Performance Data
Lists technical specifications for various controller models, including voltage, current, and operating temperatures.
Regulation Data
Details regulation parameters like end-of-charge voltage, boost, and equal charging settings.
Malfunctions and Errors
Common Errors and Remedies
Provides a guide to common errors, their meanings, and recommended remedies for troubleshooting.
Additional Error Codes
Lists further error conditions like EEProm errors, self-test failures, and night detection issues.
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