Windy Nation Solar Panel Charge Controller - Manual (Page 2)

CHC-1224-xx User Manual
Revision 2.0
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 System Diagram ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Safety Information ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4.1 Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.4.2 Physical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 4
2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Electrostatic (ESD) Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Mounting ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Connections ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.4 Parallel Connections .................................................................................................................................. 6
3 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Power ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2.1 Charge LED ............................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2.2 Battery LED ............................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2.3 Load LED ................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Setting Modes............................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3.1 Normal Control (Default Setting) ............................................................................................................ 9
3.3.2 Night ON+ Day OFF Control Mode ........................................................................................................ 9
3.3.3 Night ON + Set Time Delay OFF Mode .................................................................................................. 9
3.3.1 Common Controller - Test Mode ............................................................................................................ 9
3.3.2 Functional Matrix .................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Application .................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Wire Gauge Reference ............................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1 Wire Thickness ....................................................................................................................................... 9
5 Troubleshooting And Support .................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Maintenance & Care ................................................................................................................................. 10
5.2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 10
5.3 Support ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Warranty ................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.4.1 Restrictions ........................................................................................................................................... 11
5.4.2 Warranty Claims & Return Procedures ................................................................................................ 11
5.4.3 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................. 11
5.4.4 Limitation of Liability ............................................................................................................................. 12
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