Instruction Manual

SPECIALTY CONCEPTS MARK III
/
10
(
SC3
/
10
)
Photovoltaic Battery Charge Controller
Installation and Operation Manual
SPECIALTY CONCEPTS, INC.
8954 Mason Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA
Copyright 9/1997 Specialty Concepts, Inc.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Specialty Concepts Mark III/10 (SC3/10) is a battery charge controller and system
monitoring unit designed for use in mobile or stationary photovoltaic (PV) energy systems.
Lights are included to indicate system status and a front panel fuse provides over-current
protection. The SC3/10 is available for 12 volt systems with charging current up to 10 amps.
This unit uses a solid state pulse type charge controller to safely reach and maintain a full
state of charge for the battery. A blocking diode is provided to eliminate losses through the
solar panels (array) at night. LED lights indicate "Solar Charging", "Battery Up", and "Low
Battery". The fuse provides over-current and reverse polarity protection. This model is
available for 12 volt systems with charging currents up to 10 amps. The SC3/10 can be
mounted flush in the wall or on a standard, double gang electrical switch box.
FEATURES
CHARGE REGULATION
10 amp charge current, 12 volt
Switching shunt, pulse charging
DESIGN FEATURES
100% solid-state
Designed for rugged mobile use
Over-current protection - battery
fuse
Reverse leakage protection -
blocking diode
Lightning protection
Input noise suppression
Low power consumption
MONITORING
"LOW BATTERY" light
"SOLAR CHARGING" light
"BATTERY CHARGED" light
MOUNTING
Flush mount
Wall mounting on standard electrical
double switch box

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