Solar Panel; Dc Converter Module - Centsys D3 User Manual

Solar panel (optional on
D3/D5 systems only)
The battery of the 12V DC operator may be
charged using a solar panel in place of the
conventional charging circuit. A 12 Watt
panel will provide on average 10 - 12
operations of an average gate without
causing the battery to discharge over a
period of time.
It is necessary to have at least a 35Ah deep cycle low-maintenance battery fitted, in
order to provide sufficient backup capacity during days of poor weather.
For further details contact your local CENTSYS agent.
DC Converter module (optional for A10 only)
The DC converter module allows the A10 gate operator to function from a 12V battery
in the absence of AC mains. The converter module steps up the 12V battery supply to
310V DC. The inverter drive on the A10 operator then switches the high voltage DC
supply to run the three-phase induction motor.
WARNING
The following features are of interest:
The converter module includes battery protection circuitry. This circuitry prevents the
converter module from being damaged in the event of reverse polarity connection. In
addition the circuitry automatically disconnects the battery when the battery drops
into a low-voltage state. This prevents the converter module from running the battery
flat and potentially damaging the battery.
There is a pushbutton on the converter module that manually reconnects the battery
in the event of a power failure and low battery voltage state.
Upon activation, and if the battery voltage exceeds the low-voltage parameter, the
protection circuitry will automatically keep the battery connected to the converter. If,
on the other hand, the battery voltage is below the low-voltage parameter, the
The 310V DC supply is hazardous and potentially lethal.
The A10 DC converter module should be installed and
maintained by a qualified installer.
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