Windy Nation Solar Panel Charge Controller - Manual (Page 7)

CHC-1224-xx User Manual
Revision 2.0
3 OPERATION
3.1 P OWER
Once properly connected to a battery and solar panel array, the charge controller will immediately begin
operating. When first connected, the Load LED will be off, indicating that the power to the load is off.
Press the Power/Mode button to turn on power to the load.
Note: The solar power charge controller can only be used with lead acid type batteries.
To test the system for proper connections, press the Power/Mode button on the charge controller until you see the
number 7. (or 17; see description below).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the solar module(s) voltage and current do not exceed the ratings of the charge
controller.
3.2 LED I NDICATORS
LED State Description
Charge
OFF No Charge (Night time)
Solid Green Solar power is charging the battery
Blinking Green The system is over voltage
Battery
Solid Green Battery level is in the right range
Slow Flash Green Battery level is full
Solid Yellow Battery level is low
Solid Red Load cut-off
Load
Solid Red/Orange The output is on
Slow Flash
Red/Orange
Overload
Blinking
Red/Orange
Load is short circuit
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