Solar Controller User Manual (GP-PWM-30-UL)

GP-PWM-30-UL
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© 2019 Go Power!
Ne dépassez pas
la tension
nominale
maximum du GP-
PWM-30-UL
La tension maximum des panneaux est la
somme de la tension à vide du module PV des
modules connectés en série, multipliée par 1,25
(ou par une valeur de l’article 690.7 du Code
National Électrique fournie dans le tableau 690.7
A). La tension qui en résulte ne doit pas excéder
35 V. Si votre système solaire dépasse cette
valeur, veuillez contacter votre revendeur pour
obtenir un régulateur plus approprié.
3.0 Tools and Materials Needed
• Flathead Screwdriver (for wire terminals)
• Philips Screwdriver (for mounting screws)
If the GP-PWM-30-UL Controller was purchased with a Go
Power! RV Solar Power Kit, then UV resistant wire is included.
For instructions regarding the Go Power! RV Solar Power Kit
installation, please refer to the Installation Guide provided with the Kit.
4.0 Choosing a Location
The GP-PWM-30-UL is designed to be mounted flush against a wall, out of the
way but easily visible.
The GP-PWM-30-UL should be:
• Mounted as close to battery bank 1 as possible
• Mounted on a vertical surface to optimize cooling of the unit
• Indoors, protected from the weather
In an RV, the most common controller location is above the refrigerator. The wire
from the solar array most commonly enters the RV through the fridge vent on the
roof or by using the Go Power! Cable Entry Plate (sold separately) that allows
installers to run wires through any part of the roof. PV connections should
connect directly to the controller. Positive and negative battery connections must
connect directly from the controller to the batteries. Use of a positive or negative
distribution bus is allowed between the controller and battery as long as it is
properly sized, electrically safe and an adequate wire size is maintained.
5.0 Choosing a Battery
The GP-PWM-30-UL is suitable for use with lead acid batteries (vented, GEL, or
AGM type) as well as some lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO
4
) batteries that are
supplied with a Battery Management System (BMS). If using lithium ion, it must
be lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO
4
) chemistry with a BMS. No other chemistries
are compatible.