Specialty Concepts ASC-Plus - Manual (Page 10)

M O N I T O R I N G
“CHARGING” LIGHT: - The "CHARGING" light will be on when the battery is charging.
When the battery is at a low state of charge, the light will be on continuously. When the
battery charges up, the light will go out for a while (until the voltage drops a little) and
then will be on again. When the battery is close to full charge, the light will be on for short
periods of time, and off for longer periods.
The charging light will be on when there is voltage from the solar panel and the battery
can use more charging. This could result in the "CHARGING" light being on faintly when
the panels are in very low light conditions (i.e. night time with moonlight).
“LOAD DISCONNECTED” LIGHT: - Generally, this light indicates that the battery
voltage is low and the loads have been turned off. This light will turn on if the battery
voltage drops to 11.5 volts. At this point, system usage should be minimized and if
possible, an alternative method (alternator, generator, AC battery charger) should be
used to bring the battery voltage up. Once the voltage increases a small amount (by
charging or turning off large loads), the light will go off.
“BATTERY CONDITION” LIGHTS: - The colored battery lights are available to provide a
general condition of the battery.
VERY LOW: -
Voltage is very low. Reduce use of loads or use
additional source to charge the batteries. If
continues, see TROUBLE SHOOTING section.
OK: - Battery voltage is low to moderate. Use of loads
should be conservative.
GOOD: - Voltage is good.
CHARGING: -
Battery voltage is very good and is probably in the
charging mode.
OVER- Voltage very high. Stop additional charging. See
CHARGED: TROUBLE SHOOTING.