Velleman SOL14 - Manual (Page 4)

SOL14_v3 VELLEMAN 4
5. The Charge Regulator - Description
• Front
1. digital voltage meter
2. meter on/off switch
3. 12V female CLA output
4. low-voltage indicator
5. USB output
6. on/off switch
• Rear
7. connection to battery
8. 5A fuse
9. connection to solar panel
Outputs:
1 x 12V female CLA
1 x 5.5V USB output (tolerance ± 0.5V)
3V, 6V, 9V, 12V DC outputs (tolerance ± 0.5V)
Digital Voltage Meter:
The digital meter will show the real-time battery voltage. Switch the meter on and off using the meter on/off switch. Switch
on the digital meter only when needed in order to save power. Do not leave the digital meter switched on permanently.
Safety System:
The charge regulator features following safety protections:
Over-discharge protection: When the battery level goes below 10.5V, the controller will automatically shut off the power
output to prevent the battery from overdraining. The LED indicator will blink. Please disconnect the application and fully
recharge the battery.
Over-charge protection: When the battery level goes over 14.5V, the controller will automatically shut off the power output
to prevent the battery from damaging. Please disconnect the solar panel from the charge regulator.
Overload protection: The fuse will melt if the output power is too high. Replace the fuse with an identical fuse.
6. Operation
• Solar Panel Installation
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Assemble the solar panel according to the illustration under chapter “4. Assembly”. Double-check that all screws are
tight.
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Place the panel facing the sun and tilt it to the appropriate angle so that it can receive maximum sunlight.
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Connect one end of the 4-pin connector cable (P6) to the solar panel and insert the other end into the SOLAR PANEL
connection at the back of the charge regulator. Use an extension cable (P5) if necessary. Make sure to respect the
polarity and that the charge regulator is switched off before connecting.
• Charge Regulator Installation (see final page)
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Connect the adapter cable (P7) to the BATTERY terminals at the back of the charge regulator.
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To charge a 12V battery, connect the battery clamp adapter cable (P9) to the adapter cable (P7) first. Connect the
clamps from the battery clamp adapter cable (P9) to the battery. Respect the polarity (red = positive, black = negative).
Do not short-circuit when connecting.
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For other uses, connect the male CLA adapter (P8) to the adapter cable (P7) first. Insert the male CLA adapter into the
appliance or the car’s female CLA. Disconnect the solar panel from the CLA or battery when starting the engine or when
driving. Electrical surges may damage the solar panel.
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A power inverter can be used to power AC appliances. Make sure the total power of the connected appliances does not
exceed the rated power of the inverter. Connect the inverter to the battery and not directly to the charge regulator.