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- Page 1 Cygnus Portable Solar Generator User Manual v3.0 2011 For use with the following models: CYG2400/460/24, CYG2400/920/24, CYG2400/1380/24, CYG3500/920/24, CYG3500/1380/24, CYG5000/920/24, CYG5000/1380/24 Cygnus User Manual - v3.0 2011 Page 1 ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.3 Understanding the Cygnus Control Panel ..................... 7 2.3.1 Diagram of the Cygnus Control Panel .................... 7 2.3.2 Explana on of the Cygnus Control Panel ..................7 2.4 Connec ng the Cygnus Portable Solar Generator ................8 ... - Page 3 Fig. 10 - Example Showing the use of Two Units to Provide a Higher Output ..........25 Fig. 11 - Example Showing the use of Two Kinectrics units to Charge Cygnus ..........26 Fig. 12 - Example Showing the use of Eight Kinectrics Units to Charge Cygnus .......... 26 Fig.
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Page 4: Introduc On
new Cygnus Portable Solar Generator offers sustainable power genera on with the reliability that you demand. The purpose of this manual is to introduce you to the Cygnus Portable Solar Generator and provide you with a guide to ... -
Page 5: Standards & Regula Ons
Disposal & Recycling The Cygnus Portable Solar Generator comprises of components that must disposed of responsibly. For the sake of the environment many of the components within the unit can be recycled or reused. Firefly Solar Generators Ltd. will en-‐... -
Page 6: Ge Ng Started
Cygnus must be loaded or unloaded using the correct equipment operated by suitably trained personnel. Using the li ing ring; Cygnus can be li ed onto or off from transporta on. The li ing ring is suitable for li ing ... -
Page 7: Understanding The Cygnus Control Panel
Emergency Stop Bu on– Disconnects a ll circuits in an emergency Data 1 Connector– For connec ng data cable in from another Cygnus when mul ple units a re used Data 2 Connector– For connec ng data cable out to another Cygnus when mul ple units are used Data 3 Connector–... -
Page 8: Connec Ng The Cygnus Portable Solar Generator
required input. When Cygnus is connected to an external AC supply, the output voltage is transferred from its input. In this case the unit will not modify the AC output: Consumers will be supplied with an output ... -
Page 9: Connect The Output Power Cables
2.4.3 Connect the Output Power Cables: Cygnus is supplied with a 16A industrial CEEform socket for the connec on of AC power out to consumers requiring (Fig. 1, E2). Before any power connec ons are made, ensure that both the RCD (Fig. 1, B1) and MCB (Fig. 1, B2) are switched ... -
Page 10: General Opera On
The following will be displayed on the RCC-03: Fig. 3 - RCC-03, Unit On The unit is now on and ready to supply power to connected consumers. Cygnus User Manual - v3.0 2011 Page 1 0 ... -
Page 11: Monitoring The Power
Monitoring the Power Cygnus’ control panel includes a ba ery monitoring system which displays the state of charge and voltage of its ba ery bank. Monitoring the state of charge (SOC) of the ba ery bank allows the user to ascertain the remaining ba ery capacity. -
Page 12: Emergency Stop Bu On
(Fig. 1, C6) on the Control Panel. The unit will then shut down. Cygnus can not be switched on again un l the Emergency Stop Bu on is released by twis ng the red part of the bu on clockwise. -
Page 13: Understanding The Rcc-03
AC Input Amps- Indicates the current in Amps being drawn from the AC source by Cygnus. AC Input Connec on- Indica on of whether the AC source is acceptable for Cygnus to use. When the switch symbol is shown ... -
Page 14: Charging Methods
Kinectrics equipment and an external AC grid supply or secondary power system. In addi on to these charging methods it is also possible to charge Cygnus using wind turbines or alterna ve solar arrays. Contact the manufacturer for a list of approved ... -
Page 15: Charging With Kinectrics Equipment
W A R N I N G Cygnus requires a minimum 13 A supply for AC charging. Ensure that your power supply and any inter-‐ connec ng cables and fuses have this minimum a vailable current ra ng. -
Page 16: Connec Ng Mul Ple Cygnus Portable Solar Generators
4. Connec ng Mul ple Cygnus Portable Solar Generators 4.1 Introduc on It is possible to connect mul ple Cygnus units together using RJ45 data interlink cables and AC junc on boxes. There are two possible configura ons: Cygnus in Parallel Either two or three units can be connected in parallel. -
Page 17: Connec Ng In Series
illuminate. Cygnus 1 should be le in Standby Mode at this point. Turn on the Power On/Off Switch (Fig. 1, C4) on Cygnus 2 and if used, Cygnus 3 so that all 3 are in Standby ... -
Page 18: Turning Off The Units
Using the RCC-03 control screen (Fig. 1, C2) of Cygnus 1. Press Up, then Down to access the serial display. Turn on unit 1 using its RCC-03 (Fig. 1, C2). To do this, press the Esc bu on: “Turn on the system?” is displayed. ... -
Page 19: Care And Maintenance
Local regula ons may require more frequent tes ng. Please refer to local regula ons for further details. If Cygnus does not pass the relevant tests, do not use or open the unit. It must only be opened by a qualified service ... -
Page 20: Appendices
Appendix 1 - Addi onal RCC-03 Se ngs The RCC-03 provides control over a number of Cygnus’ se ngs. Two useful se ngs including boos ng the voltage over dis-‐ tance and the language used in the display. 6.1.1 Boos ng the Voltage Over Distance If the cable run between the unit and the AC consumers is more than 50m, a drop in voltage can occur. -
Page 21: Appendix 2 - 24V Dc Spec Pak Input/Output
The weatherproofing cover must always be replaced when the SPEC Pak socket is not in use. Failure to do so may cause water ingression damage to the unit and invalidate the warranty. Cygnus User Manual - v3.0 2011 Page 2 1... -
Page 22: Appendix 3 - Example Configura Ons
The ba eries are kept at full capacity and are only used if there is a break in input voltage. It is possible for Cygnus to auto-start a secondary power system when the ba ery bank capacity ap-‐ proaches its lower limit. Contact the manufacturer for further informa on on this op onal extra. -
Page 23: Single Cygnus Portable Solar Generator
When using more than two panels it is necessary to use an op onal junc on box, available from the manufacturer. Fig. 8 - Example Showing the Use of a Junc on Box to Allow the use of More Than Two Arrays Cygnus User Manual - v3.0 2011 Page 2 3... -
Page 24: Three Phase Cygnus System
Three pre-configured units are connected by means of data cables and a series junc on box (available separately from the manufacturer). Fig. 9 - Example Showing the Use of Three Units to Provide a Three Phase Output Cygnus User Manual - v3.0 2011 Page 2 4 ... -
Page 25: Two Unit Parallel Cygnus System
Two units are connected by means of a data interlink cable and a parallel junc on box (available separately). Fig. 10 - Example Showing the use of Two Units to Provide a Higher Output Cygnus User Manual - v3.0 2011 Page 2 5 ... -
Page 26: Kinectrics Pedgen Connected To Single Cygnus
Fig. 11 - Example Showing the use of Two Kinectrics Units to Charge Cygnus Fig. 12 - Example Showing the use of Eight Kinectrics Units to Charge Cygnus Cygnus User Manual - v3.0 2011 ... -
Page 27: Appendix 4 - Troubleshoo Ng Guide
If the unit shuts down due to low voltage or overload it will restart automa cally when the issue has been resolved. Cygnus User Manual - v3.0 2011 Page 2 7... -
Page 28: Appendix 5 - Technical Data
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Page 29: Appendix 6 - Further Reading
Appendix 6 - Further Reading This document contains all informa on required for day to day running of Cygnus. If you would like further informa on about the internal components, please see the following manuals on the manufacturers’ websites.