Remote Monitor for Solar Regulator SRPA-RM To suit SRPA0120, SRPA0240 & SRPA0360 Solar Regulators
THE SOLAR REGULATOR REMOTE MONITOR The REDARC Solar Regulator Remote Monitor allows you to monitor how your solar panels are performing and keep track of the charge state of your battery/s. The unit is simple to setup and control and provides an easy to read graphical interface, which can be modified to suit your preferences. WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for the Redarc Remote Monitor for Redarc Solar Regulators.
WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS b) If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove the affected clothing and wash the affected area of your skin immediately with soap and water. If battery acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical assistance immediately. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Designed for use with the Redarc SRPA solar regulator only. The screen backlight will increase the current draw.
1 SPECIFICATIONS 1.1 DIMENSIONS 98mm 84mm 114mm 84mm 98mm 114mm 1.2 MOUNTING The remote monitor is not waterproof or designed for installation under bonnet or outdoors. Ensure the monitor is installed in a cool and dry environment.
2 MONITOR OPERATION System Status 14.6 16.2 0.9 Volts Batt Volts S-Pnl Amps Charge 01 01 2013 09:39:54 1.Monitoring 2.Device Info. 3.Control Para. 4.Device Para. 5.Device PSW. 6.Failure Info. 7.Meter Para. Charging Logs Day : Month : Total : 0.0kWh 0.0kWh 0.0kWh Battery Info Mode 1/3 : Absorb Status : Normal Fault : No S-Panel Info Volts: Amps: Power: 1/2 16.2 0.9 16.8W Regulator Info Temp : Status : 26.2°C OK 4 Battery Info 2/3 Battery Info Voltage : 15.0 12.
3 MONITOR INFORMATION 3.1 MONITORING System Status 14.6 This screen shows the essential voltage and charging status of your 16.2 system: 0.
3 MONITOR INFORMATION S-Panel Info Volts: Amps: Power: Solar Panel Information (2 Screens) 1/2 16.2 These screens show detailed solar panel information: 0.9 16.
3 MONITOR INFORMATION 3.3 DEVICE INFORMATION Device Information (2 Screens) 24V These screens show the regulators default ratings and serial 20A number: Rate.Vol: Char.cur: Rate. Vol Char. Cur The regulators rated voltage 12 or 24v The regulators rated charging current SN Internal serial number (REDARC use only) 3.4 CONTROL PARAMETERS To change settings, press the ‘OK’ button, enter the device password and press ‘OK’ again.
3 MONITOR INFORMATION Batt. AH The Battery amp hours can be set to offer a state of charge percentage, the range is from 1 - 9999Ah. Note1: This a calculated guide available on the Battery Information page 3. Note2: This setting is a guide only, the battery size does not need to be set for correct function/charging. Temp Comp. Coeff Temp Comp. Coeff -3mv/°C/2V This screen shows and allows changes to the Temperature Rated Voltage compensation coefficient and systems rated voltage: Auto Temp Comp.
3 MONITOR INFORMATION Absorb. Rec. 13.2V Low Volt. Rect. 11.5V Absorb. Rec. This screen shows the Absorption Recover voltage setting and the Low Voltage Reconnect setting: Absorb. Rec. The voltage level that will re-trigger the charger back into the Absorption stage of charge. Low Volt. Rect. Not applicable. Under Volt. Rect 11.8V Under Volt. Warn 11.5V Under Volt. Rect This screen shows the Under Voltage Reconnect and Under Voltage Warning voltage levels: Under Volt.
3 MONITOR INFORMATION 3.5 DEVICE PARAMETERS Device Parameter Ver : ID : V02.32+V7.18 001 Ver. ID Device Parameter (Version) This Screen shows the Remote Monitors software version and ID number: The internal software version, this information is for Redarc use only.
3 MONITOR INFORMATION 3.7 FAILURE INFORMATION Failure Info. 3.8 Failure Info This screen shows any fault information that has occurred with the solar panel or battery connection and voltage limits: METER PARAMETERS Meter Parameters (Screen 1) This screen shows the SRPA remote monitors model number, H02.02+S02.02 software version and serial number: Meter Para.
4 REMOTE MONITOR CABLE (8-PIN RJ45 10 METER) The Remote monitor cable is equipped with 2 different styles of plug (as shown above). In order to fit within the remote monitor’s mounting bracket - Plug A should be connected to the remote monitor and Plug B to the regulator. The communication data cable is an 8-Pin RJ45 type Ethernet cable. If a cable of different length is required, Redarc recommend buying a cable of the required length rather than shortening the supplied cable.
REDARC SOLAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Over the last three decades our company has established a reputation as the power conversion specialist. A 100% Australian-owned company, we have met the needs of customers in transport and other industries through exciting, innovative thinking.
discretion, to be reasonably incurred, provided that the claim is notified to Redarc in writing at the postal address or email address specified in clause 23 and includes: 7.1 details of the relevant expenses incurred by the Purchaser; and 7.2 proof of the relevant expenses having been incurred by the Purchaser. Exclusions and limitations 8. This Warranty will not apply to, or include any defect, damage, fault, failure or malfunction of a Solar Product, which Redarc determines to be due to: 8.
This product has been specified and tested in Australia in accordance with REDARC specifications and testing requirements by REDARC Engineers. You can be assured that this product meets the stringent quality levels of all REDARC products. For free technical assistance please contact Redarc Electronics 23 Brodie Road North, Lonsdale SA (08) 8322 4848 power@redarc.com.au www.redarcsolar.com.au Copyright © 2016 Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
