PWM Solar Charge Controller

User’s Manual

Please read this manual carefully before you use this product.

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1. Product Introduction
Thank you for selecting this series solar charge controller. The controller adopts advanced digital
control technology, LCD display and automatically operation. With the features of Pulse Width
Modulation (PWM) battery charging and unique control technology, the controller will improve the long
battery life efficiently. Our controller has many unique features and easy to use.
Features as below:
●Image of LCD graphic symbol ●Simple button operation
●Automatic Identification of System Voltage level ●Intelligent PWM charging mode
●Automatic Temperature Compensation (custom) ●Battery reverse-discharge protection
●Adjustable charge-discharge control parameters ●Settable Operating mode of Load
●Battery Low Voltage Disconnection (LVD) ●Battery reverse connection protection
●Overcurrent protection. ●Overcurrent protection.

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2. Installation
Install：
2.1 Ready tools and cables. Right cables are recommended. Ensuring
that the current density＜4mm², which is conductive to reducing the
drop of line voltage. Recommended: 20A with 6mm² cable. Check weather
the installation sites compliance with the relevant safety requirements.
Please avoid using or installing the controller in damp, dusty places or
places with flammable, explosive and corrosive gases.
2.2 Install the controller into a fixed vertical plane. In order to ensure
good ventilation and heat dissipation, please keep the instance over 10cm
around the inverter and also between the backboard of the inverter and the wall.
2.3 To connect the controller and the battery by cables with right
polarity. The battery indicator light on the controller will be on if successfully
connected, otherwise, to check and reconnect
2.4 To connect the solar panel and the controller by cables with right polarity. If there is sunshine, the battery indicator light will be on in
a circular manner to indicate right connection, otherwise, to check and reconnect.
2.5 To connect your load and the cables with right polarity and then connect with the load output port of the controller. Pay special
attention to + - polarity to avoid reversed connection, otherwise, your load may be damaged.
Demolition: In case of any accident, please disconnect the solar panel, battery and load with controller in order.
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 Note：Reversed battery polarity will not damage the controller, but you may bear security risks on your load equipment.

3. Operation
1 Description of LCD graphic symbol P1 P8
P1: Digital parameters.
P7
P2：Charging indication. This symbol indicates that the
solar panel is charging the battery; without this symbol P2
means solar panel can‘t charge the battery because of low P6
voltage. If the symbol is flickering, means the battery is fully P3
charged and has entered float charging state. P4 P5
P3：Indication for solar panel. This symbol indicates that
the connection of solar panel is detected by controller;
without this symbol means the connection of solar panel can‘t be detected, or there is no sunshine on the solar panel.
P4：5 bars battery power indication.
P5: Discharging indication. This symbol indicates that controller is in output state, otherwise not in the output state. The flickering of this
symbol indicates the damages of internal control devices.
P6：load indication. This symbol indicates that controller is in output state, otherwise not in the output state. The flickering of this symbol
indicates overload or the damage of the load.

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P7：A stand for the unit of current; H stand for hour.
P8：V stand for the unit of voltage.
2 Description of Button Function:
MENU (The left button): use the button to cycle between pages in each switch cycle sequence shown
in (figure 1). Moreover, this button can perform the function of “add” in the parameter setting state.
SET (The right button): This button can open or shut off load in the main interface. It can perform
the function of “minus” in the parameter setting state.

Main interface floating charge volt. load reconnect volt.

battery types load mode load disconnect volt.

图 1

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3 Viewing and setting the parameters:
The controller will default entry main interface “battery voltage interface” after correct power on.
Use the button MENU could in turn visit the following parameters interface. If the parameters in that
interface could be set, long press the button MENU(＞5seconds,numbers start flashing) to enter the
parameter setting interface; calling off the parameter interface after long press the button MENU again. (The
numbers stop flashing)

3.1 Main interface

This interface shows the overall unit state (pictured at right)
It is the default interface after correct power-on, showing charging and
discharging state, 5 bars battery power indication and the voltage of the battery.

3.2 Opening and shutting off the load

You can use the SET button turn on or off the load only at the
main interface.
Note：There is no such function for this button in other interface.

3.3 Viewing and setting the float charging voltage.

As shown on the right is the float charging voltage 13.8V (Adjustable value: 13V~15V). When the

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 battery voltage reaches 13.8V, the controller will maintain the voltage values by PWM charging mode to
avoid overcharge.
long press the button MENU＞5seconds(digital flicker）then go to
set the floating voltage values and use the SET or MENU button to adjust the
parameters; finally save the parameters you set after long press the button MENU
again. (The numbers stop flashing) The float voltage value will be saved by controller.

3.4 Viewing and setting of the battery recovery charging voltage

As shown on the right is the load recovery charging voltage 12.6V (adjust tab le :11V~13.5V).
The controller performs the function of battery low voltage protection, but the load
output will be recovered as soon as the battery voltage ups to higher than the 12.6V.
In this interface long press the button MENU＞5seconds(digital flicker)then you
can set the battery restore charging voltage; finally, long press the button MENU again
(The digital stop flashing) to back to the parameter interface after finish setting.
Setting value will be conserved by controller.

3.5 Viewing and setting of battery low voltage protection

As shown on the right is battery low voltage protection value10.7V (Adjustable value: 9V~12V).
The controller will cut off load circuit when batter voltage is lower than this value,
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 in order to avoid over discharge of the battery.
long press the button MENU＞5seconds(digital flicker）to enter the setting
interface of the battery low voltage protection and use the SET、MENU button to
adjust the parameters; long press the button MENU again (digital flicker) to exit the
setting the parameter interface after finish setting. The set parameters will be saved.

3.6 Viewing and setting of the load working mode

As shown on the right is the interface of load mode and different numbers represent different load
mode.
24H represents Normal Mode; the load is always working in the absence of a breakdown.
1H～23h represents Light Control with Time Control Mode; at this mode, the
controller will start the load after darkness and will close the load after setting
hours.
0 H represents Light Control Mode; The load works automatically at dusk and
shuts off automatically at dawn.
long press the button MENU＞5seconds(digital flicker)at this interface can set load working modes
and use the SET、MENU button to adjust the parameter; long press the button MENU again (digital flicker)
to exit the setting interface after finish setting. Setting value will be saved by controller.

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 3.7 Viewing and setting of battery types
As shown on the right, different numbers represent different types of Battery.
b00：Lithium battery (Need to manually set the parameters to match the battery)
b01：Sealed battery (default battery type)
b02: Vented battery
B03：Gel battery
long press the button MENU＞5seconds（digital flicker）at this interface to enter the battery type
set and use the SET、MENU button to adjust the parameters; long press the button MENU again (digital
flicker) to exit parameter setting interface. Setting value will be saved by controller.

4. Common Fault and Handling

4.1 Battery low voltage protection and solution:

This symbol shows up and flash on the screen means the battery voltage is lower than battery
low voltage protection value. The controller enters the protected state and the Load output off.
Solution: Using solar panel or battery charger to charge battery, when the battery voltage reaches
recovery charging value, the load will start working automatically.
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 4.2Overload protection and solution:

This symbol shows up and flash on the screen means the load is overcurrent or short circuit. The
controller will stop output and enter overload protection state.
Solution: After solving the problem of output short circuit and reducing the load, press the button SET
to restore power to the load.
4.3Input overvoltage and solution:
This symbol shows up and flash on the screen means the present value of the battery voltage is
higher than rated Max. voltage, controller will stop output and enter overvoltage protection state.
Solution: 1. please choose battery with appropriate voltage grade to connect to controller;
2. Remove other charger for the battery.
5.Error Code and Solution:
Error cause Solution
code
E11 Battery Low-Voltage protection Keep charging battery
E12 Battery over Voltage protection Check the battery voltage setting is correct, such as 12V
battery identified as 24V.
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 E13 overload protection Check the loads connection or reduce the electric equipment.
E14 Load short circuit protection Check load wiring
E15 Controller Overheat Protection The controller stops charging automatically, it starts charging
automatically when the temperature drops.
E16 Input current is higher than rated Verify that the input current of the solar panel is within the
value of controller rated value specified by the controller. Please reduce the
number of panels in parallel.
Remarks: The middle number represents the corresponding number of errors. For example: E21 means
there are two different errors, one is E11 and press any button to find what another error code is and then
check the error code table to solve the problem.
6. Technical data
Max. charge Current 10A 20A 30A
System voltage 12/24V
Max. input voltage 50V
Suitable Battery type Sealed 、 GEL 、 Flood

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LVD 10.7V (adjustable:9V~12V)
LVR 12.6V (adjustable:11V~13.5V)
Float Voltage 13.8V (adjustable:13V~15V)
Boost Charging voltage 14.4V
Battery Over Voltage Protection value 16.5V
Temperature Compensation -24mV/℃ for 12V system
Points for Attention Technical data for 12V battery system at 25 ℃
Reverse Connection Protection yes
Load Over Current Protection Yes, each two minutes restart once
Charge Type PWM
Working Temperature -20℃---+55℃
Terminal Scale 28---10 AWG
Waterproof Grade IP32

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5. Quality Assurance
1. Quality assurance should be carried out according to the following rules:
● the product is guaranteed of replacement, returning and repairing within 7 days after Sale.
● the product is guaranteed of replacement and repairing within 1 month after sale.
● the product is guaranteed of repairing within 12 months after sale.
2. If it is not possible to identify the using date of the controller, we would refer to the ex-work date,
and prescribe 18 months as the warranty period. We need to charge beyond the warranty period. The
controller can be repaired for life no matter when and where you use it.
3. If the controller is damaged by the following causes, we need to charge even if it is in the
guarantee period.
● Not operate according to the user's manual and Repair by yourself or reform by yourself.
● use the controller under the condition which is beyond the using standard and technical requirements.
● Any inappropriate environmental condition which can cause the breakdown and aging of the apparatus.
● Improper carrying or storage.
● Regarding to the service of replacement, returning and repairing, you need to retreat the product to our
company, and we decide whether to replace or repair after we make clear who should be responsible.

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