Blue Sky Solar Boost 2000 - Manual (Page 8)

RV Power Products - Solar Boost 2000
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CHARGE OPERATION WITH 6210 CONTROLLER
With Solar Boost 2000 integrated into a 6210 system, charge will begin whenever AC power, solar power or
both are available. Refer to the 6210 operators manual for a complete description of it’s sophisticated three stage
charge regimen. Note that the 6210 will transition from acceptance charge to float charge only when the battery is
truly fully charged, and not when charge current decreases to less than the full charge transition current due to low
solar intensity or high DC load during charge. Battery voltage displayed on Solar Boost 2000 may be slightly
different than that shown on the 6210 control panel when charge or discharge current is showing on either unit. This
is due to wiring resistance between Solar Boost 2000 and the battery. Due to the remote current and voltage
sensing provided by the 6210, it’s voltage measurement will be highly accurate at all times regardless of current.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Read, understand and follow the Important Safety Instructions
in the beginning of this manual before proceeding. Adjustments or
connections other than those shown in Figure 3 void the limited warranty.
OVER VOLTAGE / REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION
Solar Boost 2000 is fully protected against reverse polarity and high voltage transients for both the PV array
and the battery. If the battery is connected reverse polarity, Solar Boost 2000 will not operate and there will be nothing
shown on the display. If the PV array is connected reverse polarity, Solar Boost 2000 will not provide output current and
the PV input current display will show negative current. Should high PV current be available during reverse PV
connection the front panel will become quite warm but no damage to the unit will result.
Solar Boost 2000 is not protected against and will be damaged by
reverse battery connection to the PV terminals. Damage due to reverse
battery to PV terminals is not covered by the limited warranty.
ELECTROSTATIC HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
While transient voltage protection is provided for terminal block connections, exposed circuits may be
damaged by electrostatic discharge during installation and handling. Discharge yourself by touching a water faucet or
other electrical ground prior to handling the unit and avoid touching components on the circuit board. Keep Solar Boost
2000 in it’s electrostatic protective bag until the unit is installed. All electronic circuits may be damaged by static
electricity and these instructions combined with special packaging are provided to minimize the possibility of damage.
The risk of electrostatic damage is highest when relative humidity drops below 40%.
INSTALLATION STEPS
During installation you will:
• Setup Solar Boost 2000 operating mode
• Install Solar Boost 2000
• Connect Solar Boost 2000 to PV array and battery
• Install SensorLug battery temperature sensor (Optional)
• Connect to 6210 system (Optional)
SOLAR BOOST 2000 SETUP
If all of the factory default setup criteria listed below are correct, no further setup is necessary. If setup
modifications are necessary, modify the settings as identified in the following sections. There are 8 DIP switches and
two user adjustable potentiometers accessible on the rear of the controller that setup Solar Boost 2000 operation. Refer
to Figure 3 for switch and potentiometer locations.