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Appendices
4, 5, 6 Lowest LVD = 11.1V
7 Not used (selects diversion mode)
8 Not used
To configure your TriStar for the Load Control you require, follow the DIP switch
adjustments described below. To change a switch from OFF to ON, slide the switch
up toward the top of the controller. Make sure each switch
is fully in the ON or OFF position.
DIP Switch Number 1 - Control Mode: Load & LightingControl
Mode Switch 1
Charging Off
Load/Lighting On
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DIPON
O
N
OFF
Figure 2.3 - Step 3 DIP Switch #1
For Load or Lighting Control mode, move the DIP switch to the ON position as
shown
.
DIP Switches Number 2,3 - System Voltage:
Voltage Switch 2 Switch 3
Auto Off Off
12 Off On
24 On Off
48 On On
Auto Select
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DIPON
12 Volts
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DIPON
O
N
OFF
24 Volts
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DIPON
48 Volts
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DIPON
Figure 2.3 - Step 3 DIP Switches # 2,3
The auto voltage selection occurs when the battery is connected and the
TriStar starts-up. There should be no loads on the battery that might cause
a discharged battery to indicate a lower system voltage.
The DIP switch selectable voltages are for 12V, 24V or 48V lead-acid
batteries. Although the “auto voltage” selection is very dependable, it is
recommended to use the DIP switches to secure the correct system voltage.
DIP Switches Number 4,5,6 - Load Control Algorithm:
For normal Load Control Mode, set the DIP switches 4,5,&6 according to the table
below. For Lighting Control, see the table and Figure 2.4 on the next page.
LVD Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6
11.1 Off Off Off
11.3 Off Off On
11.5 Off On Off
11.7 Off On On
11.9 On Off Off
12.1 On Off On
12.3 On On Off
Custom On On On
LVD 11.1V
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DIPON
LVD 11.3V
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DIPON
LVD 11.5V
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DIPON
LVD 11.7V
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DIPON
O
N
OFF
LVD 11.9V
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DIPON
LVD 12.1V
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DIPON
LVD 12.3V
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DIPON
Custom
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DIPON
Figure 2.3 - Step 3 DIP Switch # 4,5,6
Select one of the 7 standard load control algorithms, or select the “custom”
DIP switch for special custom settings using the PC software.
Refer to Section 5.1 for the 7 standard LVD settings, LVD
R
reconnect settings, and
current compensation values.