Specialty Concepts SC1 - Manual (Page 11)

M O N I T O R I N G
“CHARGE MODE” LIGHT: The "CHARGE MODE" light will be on when the controller is in the
full charge mode. In this mode, the charging relay is closed, connecting the solar panel
directly to the battery. This light should go on first thing in the morning. When the battery
reaches the "Full Charge Termination" set-point, the SC1 will switch from Full-Charge mode to
Float-Charge mode and the CHARGE MODE light will go out. The light may go on again if the
battery drops below the reconnect voltage and the controller goes into the full charge mode
again. It is not uncommon for the light to remain on, for several hours after dark. Refer to the
operation section for details on controller operation.
“LOAD DISCONNECTED” LIGHT: When the "LOAD DISCONNECTED " light is on, the Low-
voltage Load Disconnect (LVD) circuit is activated and any DC loads connected to the "LOAD"
terminals will be disconnected. This occurs at the LVD set-point voltage. The light will go out
when the voltage rises above the reconnect voltage and the load is reconnected
automatically, or if the reset switch is pushed to LVD "MANUAL RESET" or "NO LVD". Refer
to the operation section for details on LVD operation.
C I R C U I T B R E A K E R
“LOAD CIRCUIT BREAKER” - A load circuit breaker is included with the SC1. This provides
over-current protection for the load circuit (SC1 and load connections) and provides protection
from a short circuit at the load. This also can be used as an on/off switch for the load.