2 VOLT SOLAR PANEL KITS MONOCRYSTALLINE P/No.
WARNING SOLAR PANEL • For installations with lead acid batteries, avoid sparks or flames near the batteries and always use proper eye protection • Given sufficient light, solar panels always generate energy even when they are disconnected • Accidental ‘shorting’ of the terminals or wiring can result in sparks causing personal injury or a fire hazard • Do not scratch or bend solar panels • Do not disassemble the solar panel • When mounting solar panels at a height adhere to all relevant safety regulations •
SPECIFICATIONS P/No. TYPE RATED POWER OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT PEAK POWER VOLTAGE PEAK POWER CURRENT TEST CONDITIONS BATTERY CONNECTIONS SPP160K MONOCRYSTALLINE 160W 22.6V 10.2A 17.0V 9.42A 1000W/m2, 25˚C Battery Clamps SOLAR CONTROLLER Advanced MCU – Features control pulse width modulated (PWM) technology, high efficiency operation. Multi-Chemistry – Target for Gel, AGM, Conventional lead-acid (WET) and Calcium Batteries.
Figure 1.1: Battery Type Setting via DIP switch CHARGING STAGES Soft Charge (Level 1) – When batteries suffer an over-discharge, the controller will softly ramp the battery voltage up to 10V. Bulk Charge (Level 2) – Maximum current charging until batteries rise to Absorption level. Absorption Charge (Level 3) – Constant voltage charging.
SOLAR CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS 1 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 2 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 Electrical Parameters Rated solar panel amps – SPP160K Normal input Solar cell array voltage Max.
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION STEP 1 Locate the panel in the best position Locate the panel in a position where it is exposed to the sun for the majority of the day. For best results use a northern orientation. The panel will function in the horizontal or hung position, however for best performance tilt the panels so they directly face the sun. STEP 2 Connect to the battery Connect the 5 meter lead to the battery, Red clamp to the positive (+) terminal and Black clamp to the negative (-) terminal.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Can the solar panel be mounted on a flat roof or wall? A. Yes. It is fine to mount the panel on a horizontal surface such as a roof or on a vertical surface like a wall as long as the panel receives full sun for a reasonable period of the day. You will however gain better performance if the panel is tilted toward the sun and faced in a northerly direction, since this enables the maximum amount of solar energy to reach the panel. Q. What current output can I expect? A.
