SOL30UC24V - Controller VELLEMAN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SOL30UC24V VELLEMAN

To all residents of the European Union Important environmental information about this product This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules. If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.

Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before using this appliance.

This device can be used by children aged from 8 years and above, and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Risk of electroshock during installation. Installation must be carried out or supervised by a qualified professional.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Refer to an authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.SOL30UC12V/SOL30UC24V

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.

Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.

Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

Nor Velleman nv nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage (extraordinary, incidental or indirect) – of any nature (financial, physical…) arising from the possession, use or failure of this product.

Keep this manual for future reference.

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

connections for solar panel

connections for battery

connections for DC load

Mount the regulator in a cool and ventilated, but dry location using the four mounting holes. Use M4x20 screws (not included) for easy mounting.

First, connect a 12 V (SOL30UC12V) rechargeable battery (not included) or a 24 V (SOL30UC24V) rechargeable battery (not included) to connections. Use the correct polarity!

Use multi-core insulated copper wire of at least 6 mm² and strip ± 5 mm.

Then connect a solar panel (not included) to connections. Make sure the connected solar panel is in accordance with the specifications of this regulator. Use the correct polarity!

Finally connect a DC device or appliance (not included) to connections. Make sure the connected load is in accordance with the specifications of this regulator and switched off. Use the correct polarity!

When connecting an AC load (not included), install a suitable DC-to-AC convertor (not included) between battery and load.

Do not short-circuit or reverse polarity of battery, solar panel or load, as this will lead to irreversible damage.

To disconnect the regulator, first disconnect the solar panel, then the load and finally the battery.

Note that shorter connection wires will reduce power losses.

Over-discharge protection mode. This mode will be enabled when the battery voltage becomes too low. The power to the output connectors is cut off to prevent damage to the battery. Remove the load from the connector and wait until the battery is fully recharged.

Over-charge protection mode. This mode will be enabled when the battery voltage becomes too high. The power from the solar panel input connector is cut off to prevent damage to the battery until the voltage drops below an acceptable level.SOL30UC12V/SOL30UC24V

Load short circuit protection mode. Enabled when a short circuit in the load is detected.

Reverse polarity protection: in order to prevent possible damage the regulator will not function when reversed connecting polarity is detected. Correct the polarity to use the regulator.

The LCD can show either battery voltage (A), discharge (output) current from battery to load (B) or charging current from solar panel to battery (C). Use the switch to scroll through the display modes, refer to the icons on top to know what is being displayed.

Battery voltage. Load on/off switch has no function.

Output current from battery to DC-load. Indicates 0.00 A when load is switched off. Use the load on/off switch to switch the output current to the load on or off. Note: In over-discharge protection mode trying to switch on output to the load will fail and a buzzer will sound. When the system recovered from over-discharge protection mode (battery charge level back to normal) press the load on/off switch two times to restart output current to the load.

Charging current from solar panel to battery. Load on/off switch has no function.SOL30UC12V/SOL30UC24V

Charging not indicated on display when solar panel is connected.

Correct the polarity.

Not enough sunlight.

No output on load connections.

Press the load on/off switch.

Battery not connected, loose connection or wrong polarity.

Connect a battery to the regulator, check correct polarity and secure connection.

Polarity load reversed.

Correct load polarity.

Disconnect load and fully recharge battery.

Verify that load is not short-circuited and draws no more than 30 A. Press the load on/off switch when everything is OK.

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website www.velleman.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All worldwide rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.SOL30UC12V/SOL30UC24V

A Velleman NV detém os direitos de autor deste manual do utilizador. Todos os direitos mundiais reservados. Nenhuma parte deste manual pode ser copiada, reproduzida, traduzida ou resumida por qualquer eletrónica, ou de outra forma, sem prévio consentimento por parte da detentora dos direitos de autor.Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries. All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organisations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions). General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

• All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.

• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion. You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

• Not covered by warranty: - all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity...), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits; - consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list); - flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc.…; - flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions; - damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally); - damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article; - all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.

• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.

• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non- defective article can also involve handling costs.

• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.

• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties. The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article’s manual).