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- Page 1 P30L User Manual Revision 2.0 P30L LCD 30A Solar Charge Controller CHC-LCD-30 User’s Manual Page 1 of 16 10/20/2017 windynation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
P30L User Manual Revision 2.0 Table of Contents Introduction ..............................3 Features .............................. 3 Safety Information ..........................3 Specifications ............................4 1.3.1 Electrical Specifications ........................4 1.3.2 Physical Specifications ........................4 Installation ..............................4 Electrostatic (ESD) Precautions ......................4 Mounting ............................. 4 Connections ............................ -
Page 3: Introduction
Revision 2.0 1 INTRODUCTION The WindyNation P30L Solar Charge Controller provides an intelligent multifunctional charging and power management solution for the solar charging of 12 and 24 volt battery systems. Operation is conveniently presented and parameters are controlled via a customized LCD display screen interface. -
Page 4: Specifications
P30L User Manual Revision 2.0 1.3 S PECIFICATIONS 1.3.1 Electrical Specifications Parameter CHC-LCD-30 Rated Charge Current 30 Amps Rated Load Current 30 Amps Typical Idle Consumption At idle < 5mA Maximum Solar Input Voltage 48V DC Rated Working Voltage 12V DC or 24V DC Battery Systems Float Charging Voltage 12.8V-15V DC / 25.6V-30V DC... -
Page 5: Connections
P30L User Manual Revision 2.0 IMPORTANT: For best results, mount the charge controller and batteries as close to the panels as practical. 2.3 C ONNECTIONS WARNING: Loose connectors result in excessive voltage drop and may over heat wires, which can cause the wire insulation to melt. - Page 6 P30L User Manual Revision 2.0 reverse polarity connections, but the charge controller will not function until the battery is connected properly. A 40 amp fuse needs to be placed in the positive wire connecting the charge controller to the battery.
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Page 7: Parallel Connections
Press the ‘UP’ or ‘DOWN’ buttons to cycle through the ten different interfaces available on the P30L controller. The cycle pattern of the interfaces is presented in Section 3.3 and the definition of each interface is presented in Section 3.4. Some of the parameters presented can be reset. -
Page 8: Button Definitions
P30L User Manual Revision 2.0 is set, press the mode button for over 5 seconds to exit the setting interface, and the number will stop blinking or flickering. 3.1 B UTTON EFINITIONS Button Name Description Toggles the active LCD interface in a circular motion MODE as defined in Sec 3.1.3... -
Page 9: Lcd Interface Cycle
3.4 I NTERFACE EFINITIONS The P30L has ten different graphical interfaces. Each interface contains different information. The Main Interface displays the current state of the Load, PV charging, Load discharging, battery capacity, and overall system working condition as shown below. -
Page 10: Battery Temperature Interface
P30L User Manual Revision 2.0 LOAD ON Battery Voltage By pressing the ‘DOWN / LOAD’ button from this interface, you can turn the load ON or OFF. NOTE: The Load on/off function is not available in any other interface. 3.4.2... -
Page 11: Load Consumed Charge Interface
P30L User Manual Revision 2.0 Solar Generated Charge NOTE: Press the ‘MODE’ button for over 5 seconds to clear/reset the cumulative, generating charge (Ah). 3.4.6 Load Consumed Charge Interface The value displayed in this interface is the cumulative, consumed charge of the Load displayed in Amp-hours (Ah). -
Page 12: Over Voltage Disconnect (Ovd) - Float Parameter Interface
Load Mode – Timed Control Interface The P30L charge controller has a mode setting function to set specific operation parameters. It is preset to the factory default of normal control (24 hours). In ‘Normal’ mode, the load will draw from the battery at all times, and the PV panel will charge the battery when sunlight is available. -
Page 13: Error Conditions
P30L User Manual Revision 2.0 3.5 E RROR ONDITIONS 3.5.1 Low Voltage Protection If the battery voltage is lower than the protection voltage (Section 3.4.7), the controller will enter the low voltage protection state and the load will be disconnected. The use of solar panels or an alternate charger is required to charge the battery to the recovery level (Section 3.4.8). -
Page 14: Solar Panel Connection
P30L User Manual Revision 2.0 3.5.4 Solar Panel Connection If the Solar Panel Icon is blinking or flickering, it means the controller does not detect the existence of solar panels. Check that all the connections with the solar panels are making good contact and are in good condition. -
Page 15: Support
5.4.1 Restrictions No warranty will apply if the Product (i) has been altered or modified except by Windy Nation; (ii) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Windy Nation; (iii) has been subjected to abnormal physical, thermal or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident. If Windy Nation determines that the problem with the Product is not due to a manufacturing defect in Windy Nation’s workmanship or materials, or otherwise does not qualify for warranty repair, then the Customer will... -
Page 16: Disclaimer
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. Neither Windy Nation nor its affiliates or suppliers will be held liable or responsible for any damage or loss to any items or products connected to, powered by or otherwise attached to the Product.
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