User manual
Instruction manual for solar charge regulator LR 1218
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Date: 22.09.2009
822.212 BA / EN
2 Introduction
This instruction manual contains important information for safe operation of
the device. Make sure you read and follow the safety instructions provided.
The instruction manual should be kept in the vehicle at all times. Ensure that
other users are made aware of the safety regulations.
The LR 1218 solar charge regulator is for charging the batteries of the mo-
torhome by means of the connected solar module. The solar charge regula-
tor limits and controls the charging voltage of the batteries. The solar charge
regulator can be connected to:
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two batteries
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a Schaudt Electrobloc with a separate connection for solar current
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a Schaudt Electrobloc with a retrofit adapter for charging the starter
battery
For vehicles with digital panel and solar current display, the charging current
is picked up by the shunt installed in the solar charge regulator and dis-
played as solar current on the digital panel.
The solar charge regulator works as a pulse-width modulated series regula-
tor and ensures that the connected batteries are charged without being im-
paired.
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To use the solar charge regulator with an Electrobloc, see the instruction
manual for the Electrobloc.
3 Operation
The solar charge regulator does not have any controls.
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ATTENTION!
The output voltage of the charge regulator is not suitable for direct supply
without battery.
Malfunction of or damage to connected consumers:
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Do not operate the solar charge regulator without a battery.
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Disconnect connector ”Plus
Solar module(s)” on the solar charge regulator before changing or re-
moving the battery.
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The solar charge regulator may only be used in buffer mode with lead
acid or lead gel batteries with a minimum rating of 55 Ah.
4 System faults
Please contact our customer service address if you cannot rectify the fault
using the following table.
If this is not possible, e.g. if you are abroad, you can have the electronic bloc
repaired at a specialist workshop. Please note that the warranty will become
void if incorrect repair work is carried out. Schaudt GmbH shall not accept
liability for any damages resulting from such repairs.
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