4 solar panel connection, 5 load in-rush, 4 application – Windy Nation P30L LCD 30A Solar Charge Controller User Manual
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P30L User Manual
Revision 1.0
3.5.4
Solar Panel Connection
If the Solar Panel Icon
is blinking or flickering, it means the controller does not detect the existence of
solar panels. Check that all the connections with the solar panels are making good contact and are in good
condition. Check the connection terminals on the controller for any open-circuit conditions.
3.5.5
Load In-Rush
If the Load Icon
is blinking or flickering when you turn on the load, it means the starting in-rush current
for the load is more than twice that of the rated working current. Please lower or remove the load and restart
the controller.
4 APPLICATION
4.1 W
IRE
G
AUGE
R
EFERENCE
4.1.1
Wire Thickness
AWG
Diameter
inches (mm)
Ohms per
1000ft
Break
Force
Square
mm2
16
0.051 (1.29)
4.016
75 lbs
1.30
14
0.064 (1.63)
2.525
119 lbs
2.08
12
0.081 (2.05)
1.588
197 lbs
3.30
10
0.102 (2.59)
0.999
314 lbs
5.26
8
0.129 (3.26)
0.628
480 lbs
8.30
6
0.162 (4.11)
0.395
760 lbs
13.30
4
0.204 (5.19)
0.249
1210 lbs
21.15
2
0.258 (6.54)
0.156
1930 lbs
33.62
1
0.289 (7.35)
0.124
2430 lbs
42.41
0 (1/0)
0.325 (8.25)
0.098
3060 lbs
53.49
00 (2/0)
0.365 (9.27)
0.078
3860 lbs
67.43
000 (3/0)
0.410 (10.4)
0.062
4860 lbs
85.01
0000 (4/0)
0.460 (11.68)
0.049
6120 lbs
107.22
5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT
The Controller requires minimal care. It is recommended to inspect all the connections at least two times per
year for insulation damage or corrosion and to ensure all connections are tight and secure.
5.1 M
AINTENANCE
&
C
ARE
Clean the area around the controller of any dirt or debris with a cloth.
Tighten the screws on the terminals. Inspect for loose, broken, or burnt wire connections.
Inspect batteries for cracked or bulging cases and corroded terminals.
Make sure the PV array is clean and remove any debris.
5.2 T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Remedies
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