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- Page 1 Solar Suitcase Renogy 60W / 100W Solar Suitcase Manual 14288 Central Ave., Chino, CA 91710 1-800-330-8678...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Please save these instructions. This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the charge controller. The following symbols are used throughout the manual to indicate potentially dangerous conditions or important safety information. WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution when performing this task. - Page 3 Be careful when working with large lead acid batteries. Wear eye protection and have fresh water available in case there is contact with the battery acid. Carefully read battery manuals before operation. let the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery touch each other. ...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Information ............................4 Optional Components ............................ 6 Identification of Parts ............................. 7 Installation ................................8 Operation ................................10 1. Monitoring ..............................11 2. Device Set ..............................12 3. Parameter Set ............................12 4. Load Set ..............................13 6. -
Page 5: General Information
General Information The Renogy Solar Suitcases combine highly efficient Renogy Solar Panels and a fully adjustable 10 Amp ViewStar Series Charge Controller with an LCD Screen to create an easy-to-use, ‘plug and play’ system. This system is specifically designed for mobile off-grid applications, where space and weight limitations are abundant. - Page 6 Four Charging Stages The ViewStar charge controllers have a 4-stage battery charging algorithm for a rapid, efficient, and safe battery charging. They include: Bulk Charge, Boost Charge, Float Charge, and Equalization. Bulk Charge: This algorithm is used for day to day charging. It uses 100% of available solar power to recharge the battery and is equivalent to constant current.
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Page 7: Optional Components
WARNING: Once equalization is active in the battery charging, it will not exit this stage unless there is adequate charging current from the solar panel. There should be NO load on the batteries when in equalization charging stage. WARNING: Over-charging and excessive gas precipitation may damage the battery plates and activate material shedding on them. -
Page 8: Identification Of Parts
1. 10A ViewStar Charge Controller 2. Junction Box 3. Standard SAE Connector 4. Tilt Stands 5. Battery Alligator Clips 6. In-line fuse 7. Latch 8. Handle 9. Case (Not pictured) NOTE: Components are the same for the 60W | 100W Solar Suitcase... -
Page 9: Installation
Installation 1. Unlatch and unfold unit then connect Standard SAE Connectors 2. Connect Battery Alligator Clips to 12V Battery... - Page 10 3. Unscrew butterfly nut tilt to desired angle and lock butterfly nut To maximize the output, adjust the angle of the suitcase regularly to track the sun’s movement throughout the season Summer �� = ���������������� – 15° Fall and Spring ��...
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Page 11: Operation
Operation After connecting the battery to the charge controller, the controller will turn on automatically. The user will be prompted by an initialization screen for a few seconds followed by the Default Screen. Welcome V2.37+V2.65 Jan01 12:12:12 MENU/ Use the following buttons to maneuver Select to display screen through the menu:... -
Page 12: Monitoring
1. Monitoring / / - to maneuver through the screens Indicates the voltage (V) and amperage (A) that the 0.0V 0.0A solar panel(s) are delivering to the controller Indicates the voltage (V) and amperage (A) that the BATT 12.5V 0.0A solar panel(s) are delivering to the battery... -
Page 13: Device Set
2. Device Set / / - ENTER/ to cycle through the screens. Press to select Modify the date and time for the charge controller. Device Set Time is displayed in military time (24Hr) and will be reflected in the default screen. -
Page 14: Load Set
Parameters for commencing Equalization Charging, Parameter Set Boost Charging, and Float Charging. Equal Chrg: 14.6V Boost Chrg: 14.4V Float Chrg: 13.8V Parameter Set Parameters for Boost Voltage Reconnect, Boost Boost V. Rect: 13.2 V Under-Voltage Reconnect, and Boost Under-Voltage Under V. Rect: 12.2 V warning. - Page 15 In Light On/Off, the user sets parameters to turn the Manual load on or off. Light On/Off Light On+Timer Time The load terminal automatically turns on when the solar voltage goes BELOW the point of NTTV (Night Time Threshold Voltage).The load automatically Light On/Off On: 05.0V Delay: 10m...
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Page 16: Test Mode
6. Test Mode / / - ENTER/ to cycle through the screens. Press to select Test the load of the charge controller. Once settings have been set in 4. Load Set, the user is able to test Test Mode whether the load will turn on upon direction. -
Page 17: Reboot Device
The screen will be followed up by a secondary Really to reset? screen to make sure a factory reset is what the user >NO intends to do. 10. Reboot Device / / - ENTER/ to cycle through the screens. Press to select Reboot Device? This parameter will reboot the charge controller... -
Page 18: System Status Glossary
System Status Glossary PV: Disconnect BATT: NoCharge/ Normal LOAD: On DEVICE: Normal PV Status Meaning Connect PV is Connected Disconnect PV is Disconnected Measure Err Measurement Error at the PV terminal Over Current PV is Overcurrent MOS-I Short (Metal oxide semiconductor) used for PV reverse polarity is short. -
Page 19: Charge Controller Troubleshooting
Charge Controller Troubleshooting Indicator Status Description Troubleshoot Connect The controller recognizes the PV solar panel(s). System is functioning normally. If it is nighttime, the light Disconnect The controller does not recognize the will be off. Otherwise solar panel(s). double check that the poles are not switched. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Check battery parameters and make sure they are suitable to be used with the charge controller. Use a multi-meter to check battery voltage to reaffirm the controller’s diagnosis. Indicator LOAD Status Troubleshoot Check to make sure the devices connected to the load terminal are within the load specification. -
Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Q. What type of batteries can be used with this kit? A. Any sealed lead acid, gel, or flooded 12V battery (typically used in caravans, motorhomes, boats etc.) is appropriate for use with this kit. Q. Can this kit charge a 24V battery? A. -
Page 22: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Charge Controller Electrical Parameters Model VS1024BN VS2024BN VS3024BN Nominal system voltage 12V/24V auto recognition Rated battery current Rated load current Max. battery voltage Max. Solar Input Equalize charging voltage Sealed: 14.6V, Flooded: 14.8V, User-defined: 9~17V Boost charging voltage Gel: 14.2V, Sealed: 14.4V, Flooded: 14.6V, User-defined: 9~17V Float charging voltage Gel /Sealed /Flooded: 13.8V, User-defined: 9~17V... -
Page 23: Charge Controller Charging Parameters
Charge Controller Charging Parameters NOTE: Under the USER battery setting, the parameters can be adjusted within the boundaries of the max and min values listed below. Parameter Battery type Sealed Flooded Default 16.0V; x2/24V 16.0V; x2/24V 16.0V; x2/24V High Volt Disconnect 17.0V;... -
Page 24: Charging Parameters Glossary
NOTE: The following rules MUST be obliged when setting custom parameters. Rule 1: High Volt Disconnect > Charging limit voltage ≥ Equalization voltage ≥ Boost voltage ≥ Float voltage > Boost return voltage; Rule 2: High Volt Disconnect > Over Voltage Reconnect; Rule 3: Charging Limit Voltage >... -
Page 25: Charge Controller Threshold Voltage Parameters
Low Voltage Reconnect—this parameter allows loads connected to the system will be able to operate (not fully) again. Under-voltage Recover—deals with the loads connected to the system. When batteries are determined to be low due to them approaching low voltage disconnect, then the loads will be shut off to give the batteries time to recover. -
Page 26: Solar Panel Parameters
Solar Panel Parameters Description 60W Parameters 100 W Parameters Maximum Power 100W Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 21.6V 21.6V Short Circuit Current (Isc) 3.62 6.17A Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp) 18.0V 17.5V Maximum Power Current (Imp) 3.34A 5.71A Cell Type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline −40°F to +185°F... - Page 27 60W Suitcase...
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- Page 29 Renogy brand mounting hardware 1 year product material and workmanship warranty and wiring Other Renogy brand products (LED & 1 year product and material workmanship warranty camping gear) **Please note that all outsourced products will not be covered by RNG Group Inc. limited warranty.
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Page 30: Rng Group Inc. Limited Warranty
RNG Group Inc. (the “Warrantor”) 14288 Central Ave. Chino, CA 91710 Phone: 1-800-330-8678 Fax: 888-543-1164 Email Inquiries: General: info@renogy.com Sales: sales@renogy.com Technical Support: techsupport@renogy.com Customer Services: customerservice@renogy.com Update: July 9, 2015...
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