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1. STEP 3 Connect Panels On the back of the solar panel you will observe that the panel on the left is already connected to the charge controller Connect the panel on the right to the the charge controller using the provided cable and connectors This need only be done the first time you use your new Solar System This connection can remain in place permanently here after STEP 4 Connect to the Battery or Battery Bank A Be sure the charge controller is set to the correct battery type Do this by selecting either Lead acid or Gel using the switch on the back For acid flooded wet cell batteries use the Lead acid setting For sealed Gel batteries use the GEL setting For sealed Absorbed Glass Mat AGM batteries use the Lead acid setting B Unfurl the 16 cord and attach the appropriate battery connection adapter The ideal use of each type is described earlier Note the location of the in line fuse C When using the Battery Clips or the Ring Terminal Adapter make the connections directly to the battery terminals IMPORTANT OBSERVE POLARITY This means you must be careful to attach the red wire to Positive or and the black wire the Negative or If polarity is reversed accidentally no permanent damage will occur but the in line fuse will blow In this case correct the polarity and replace the fuse D It is generally considered good practice to remove th2. info solarland com Chicago Office PO BOX 6128 Lindenhurst IL 60046 USA Tel 847 282 4796 Cell 847 274 8736 Fax 847 245 8649 E mail maitken solarland com
3. Charge Controller is mounted behind the solar panels The correctly and without damage to the Solar System or the Battery Bank The Charge Controller employs a three stage PWM type charging Controller ensures that the battery charging is done safely and profile for optimal battery charging A switch on the controller enables the user to select between Lead acid type batteries or GEL type And a protection circuit prevents damage to the controller if the battery leads are accidentally connected incorrectly The Portable Solar Battery Charging System is completely automatic and designed to be connected to the battery bank indefinitely Fold Away Adjustable Support Legs A unique folding system of tilt legs are easy to open close and adjust by simply moving the belts and brackets behind the solar panels This keeps the solar panels at any desired tilt angle without slipping By adjusting the angle of the solar panels throughout the day maximum sun exposure is achieved yielding maximum power output and faster battery charging Connecting Cables The Portable Folding Solar Battery Charging System comes complete with a 16 cable that extends from the controller The cable features an in line fuse and a two pin moulded connector enabling any one of four ak battery connection adapters to be quickly added The battery x connection adapters are as follows Ring Terminal Adapter This adapter attaches permanently to your battery
4. other system inefficiencies If a typical 100 Ah deep cycle RV Marine battery is used this equates to about 43 6 depletion daily and is adequate in this example 10 Typical Battery Connections CORRECT CORRECT Load CORRECT Chassis Ground 12V To To Inverter Typical Series Parallel Accessory Charger RV Installation Loads CORRECT To To Inverter Typical Series Parallel Accessory Charger RV Installation Loads CORRECT 11 Incorrect Battery Connections To To Inverter Typical Series Parallel Accessory Charger RV Installation Loads INCORRECT Charger RV Installation To To Inverter Typical Series Parallel Accessory Loads INCORRECT A Chassis Ground I Liability Exclusion The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage especially on the battery caused by use other than as intended or as mentioned in this manual or if the recommendations of the battery manufacturer are neglected The manufacturer shall not be liable if there has been service or repair carried out by any unauthorized person Subject to change without notice Vertion 20111101 www solarland com SOLARLAND B11 Huayou Dong Rd Huayou Industrial Area National High tech Industrial Area Wuxi 214028 Jiangsu P R China Tel 86 510 82261100 Fax 86 510 85203812 www solarland com
5. S LARLAND Solar Technology and Solutions 2 A ates lig e g Aa Fpp EAN y The Portable Folding Solar Battery Charging System USER MANUAL Model SLPO9OF 12S and SLP130F 12S Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this Solarland product Please read the instructions carefully and thoroughly before using Index 1 Description of Functions eeren Page 1 2 Fe t resS iee tean A R AEAEE EEIE Page 1 3 Components L cece ccc ec cece cee ce eeeetetneereeeeeeea Page 3 4 Specifications 0 cece cc ccceceeeeeeeeeeeectenenerenenrerenes Page 4 5 Installation amp Connection l a ccc ec eaoaai aeran Page 5 6 Display Functions in normal operation l l aaaea Page 7 7 Trouble shooting Guide eeen erer Page 8 6 Safety Recommendations oo o oo ec ec ec eee e eens Page 9 9 Frequently Asked Questions arreen Page 10 10 Typical Battery Connections eee Page 11 11 Incorrect Battery Connections l l Page 12 1 Description of Functions This Solar Battery Charging Kit is used to charge 12V lead acid AGM or GEL batteries or battery banks The system includes the following items Two folding solar panels Solar charge controller 16 of interconnect cable Ring terminal adapter Cigar lighter plug adapter Cigar lighter socket adapter Battery clip adapter Anchoring stakes Adjustable Support Legs Adjustable straps Carrying handle Padded metal storage case a The Solarland sol
6. ar charge controller protects the battery or battery bank from being overcharged by the PV module The charging characteristics include bulk absorbtion float and PWM charging stages which Improve the charging efficiency of the system The Solarland Solar Battery Charging Systems are perfect for charging and maintaining 12V battery systems in the following vehicles and devices RV s Boats and Marine Trailers horse and travel Cabins and Cottages Construction and farm equipment Material Handling equipment Camping Automotive Aircraft ATV and Snowmobile Motorcycle Disaster Preparedness The Solarland Solar Battery Charging System is intended for use with almost any 12V battery system 2 Features The Carrying Case The Carrying Case is manufactured from high grade aluminum with the inside finished with durable padded foam providing excellent protection against damage to the solar panels during transportation and storage Reinforced corner and gusset protectors are added where they are most needed The Carrying Handle and Tamper Proof Fasteners The heavy duty Carrying Handle is fitted to the Portable Solar Battery Charging System using tamper proof hardware This configuration provides the user with a comfortable way to carry the system and at the same time a secure point to affix a security lock and cable sold separately Integrated Smart Solar Charge Controller with LED Indication The Solar
7. e batteries from the vehicle when charging This is because dangerous Hydrogen gas given off by many types of batteries while being charged can build up inside confined spaces which could explode under certain conditions However removal of the battery from the vehicle is not necessary provided the battery is being charged in a well ventilated area A well ventilated compartment or a battery bank tray that has good ventilation to the outside air is adequate for charging the battery while installed E When connecting to a multi battery system or battery bank see section 10 for specific details F It is best to attach the Portable Solar Panel System to the battery or battery bank at the beginning of each camping event rather than to wait until the battery is dead before connecting This allows the Solar Panel System to keep up with the loads on the battery and fully charge it each day This leads to longer overall battery life and better electrical system operation Battery Clamp Ring Terminals The battery wire is first connected to battery There will be no power output from the Charge Controller until the unit is connected to the battery When the Portable Solar Panel System is first connected to a battery or battery bank and the panels are exposed to full sun the charge controller undertakes a self check and configuration routine In some cases this may take up to 3 minutes during which the LED s on t
8. h yp Lead acid GEL or AGM type Lead acid GEL or AGM type Dimensions Model SLPO90F 12S SLP0130F 12S Individual Solar Panel 1010mm x 510mm x 40mm 39 76 x 20 08 x 1 57 670mm x 530mm x 40mm 26 38 x 20 86 x 1 57 With Panels Folded With Panels Open 670mm x 530mm x 80mm 1010mm x 510mm x 80mm 26 38 x 20 86 x 3 14 39 76 x 20 08 x 3 14 670mm x 1065mm x 40mm 1010mm x 1045mm x 40mm 26 38 x 41 92 x 1 57 39 76 x 41 14 x 1 57 5 Installation amp Connection STEP 1 Location Identify the best location for maximum sun exposure The location should be free of obvious hazards such as camp fires rising water high traffic areas The front of the Portable Solar Panel System should face generally South located in full sun all day with little or no shade between the hours of 9 00am and 3 00pm During the summer months in North America the number of sun hours may be much longer permitting more energy production A 25 extension cord accessory is available for purchase from Solarland if needed STEP 2 Set up No Tools Required A Remove the Portable Solar System from the metal carrying case B Open the folding solar panels after unlocking the two halves Fold out the support legs C Adjust the tilt legs to set the desired angle of the solar panel Maximum power generation occurs when the sun is perpendicular to the face of the solar panel The idea
9. harged state may never be reached long enough for the float mode to be engaged This is common and normal in most RV and Marine applications There is no voltage output reading from the panel The Solar Panel System must be connected to the battery or battery bank before the Charge Controller will engage Battery voltage is too low Battery is completely dead shorted or has otherwise failed A battery voltage of 8V DC or higher must be present before the Charge Controller will engage Replace the battery Battery appears to fully charged with the Portable Solar Panel System connected but goes dead quickly Battery has failed This can happen to old batteries and even new ones if not properly cared for Confirm battery condition with a 100 Amp Battery Load Tester obtained at any auto parts store or ask your Solarland dealer to test the battery for you Replace the battery if necessary 8 Safety Recommendations Read amp completely understand this instruction manual before use Always keep this manual in a convenient location To reduce the risk of injury charge only 12V lead acid batteries AGM amp GEL batteries Other types of batteries may be subject to bursting which can lead to personal injury amp property Always use a well ventilated space Batteries emit explosive gases These explosive gases can be ignited by a spark cigarette or naked flame such as a cigarette lighter or matches Make sure the voltage of the ba
10. harging an old damaged overly discharged defective battery 13 14 eyes or clothing 15 16 and or personal injury 17 battery life 18 modules 18 Avoid solar panel contact with water acid or alkali 19 Do not scratch or bend solar panels 20 Do not disassemble or open the solar panels amp the solar controller There are no user serviceable parts in this unit 21 22 Do not pack heavy items on top the solar panels when storing or transporting 23 High temperatures will reduce the performance of solar panels and other solar components lowering power output High quality solar cells efficient Charge Controllers proper wiring and connectors and good ventilation help mitigate these effects Operating at cold temperatures has the opposite positive effects on your Portable Solar System and helps increase the power output Remember Colder is better 9 Frequently Asked Questions How does the solar panel work The solar panel converts sunlight energy into DC electric power amp can be used to charge a rechargeable battery How many solar panels will it take to run my appliances As a general rule the user should establish the amps required to run the appliances amp multiply them by the expected module voltage Power Calculations Amp Hours Ah Current Amps x Working Time Hours Module Power W Current Amps x Expected module voltage V After completing these calculations the capacity
11. he charge controller will not be illuminated and the battery will not be receiving any charge Once the configuration and self check procedure is complete the system will engage the charging process will commence and the Yellow LED will illuminate 6 Display Functions in Normal Operation The Charge Controller is equipped with 2 LED s to indicate the battery State of Charge it is currently in Yellow System charging Current is flowing to the Yellow LED battery or battery bank Peak battery voltage may be observed between 13 9 and 14 4 indicating the battery is fully charged temperature dependent This condition Green LED will continue for approx 2 hours before the float mode engages Green Battery full The Charge Controller has entered the float mode Current is still flowing to the battery or battery bank But the voltage has been reduced for maintenance charging Battery voltage in this mode may be observed around 13 8V but could be slightly different depending on temperature 7 Trouble shooting Guide Please Note Your new Portable Solar System is maintenance free There are no user serviceable parts in this unit If you have any problems please contact your dealer immediately If the controller becomes submerged remove the connection to the battery and shake as much water out of the controller as possible Leave the solar panel system face down in direct sun with the c
12. l angle for a fixed solar panel is determined by the seasonal time of year and your latitude In general terms you es subtract 15 degrees from your latitude during summer or add 15 degrees to your latitude during winter The angle can be measured using a common inclinometer available at most home center stores Another method to determine the angle is to tilt the solar panel up and down and observe the shadow it casts behind it Lock the tilt legs in place when the tallest shadow is observed This ideal time to make this adjustment is at 12 00 noon D Adjust the azimuth of the solar panel In other words the direction that the face of the solar panel points In general terms the solar panel should face directly South South can be determined using a simple compass Another way to adjust the azimuth is to observe the shadow that the solar panel casts behind it The edges of the shadow should align perfectly with the edges of solar panel The ideal time to make this adjustment is at 12 00 noon E After making both the Tilt and Azimuth adjustments described in C and D above re adjustment Is not required during the day However if you like to experiment and take in interest in solar energy production you can increase your overall energy production by as much as 30 per day by making Tilt and Azimuth adjustments about every two hours using the shadow method described Don t worry about making a mistake Just have fun
13. of the solar panels can be established Example The following table represents a typical portable appliance configuration Appliance Watts Voltage Amps Hours Amp Hours 12V Fluorescent Light 8 12 0 67 4 2 6 12V B amp W Television 20 12 1 67 1 1 67 12V Radio 5 12 0 42 1 0 45 12V Fan 4 12 0 33 5 1 65 12V Travel Iron 120 12 10 1 6 1 67 12V Fridge 45 12 3 75 6 22 5 Estimated Consumption 30 51 Amps Hours 30 51 Amp Hours per Day Assumption Solar panel is exposed to 6 hours of suitable sunlight each day The required current from the system would be 30 51 Amp Hours 6 Hours 5 09 A The required watts of the system would be 5 09Ax17 2V 0 8 110W 17 2V Module Vmp 0 8 Power Consumption Factor In this example a 110 Watt panel is required to run the appliances for the desired time How much battery capacity is required Solar power systems are generally sized to give plenty of reserve autonomy from the battery or battery bank Battery Capacity Calculation Current Amps x Hours Amp Hours Ah In the example above we have determined we required 30 51 Ah per day It is not good to run a battery all the way down to zero during each charge cycle as it severely shortens the battery life It is good practice to leave at least 50 charge in the battery For the example above we need at least 30 51 Ah 0 7 43 6 Ah 0 7 or 30 is added in to the equation to account for losses due to resistance and
14. ontroller directly in the sun for two full days Next check the in line fuse and then attempt to restore operation by reconnecting to the battery If the yellow light on the charge controller does not illuminate contact your Solarland dealer immediately for assistance The CHARGING LED does not glow yellow Ensure the solar panels are exposed to sunlight Ensure all solar panel cables are connected correctly and free from damage Ensure the 16 cable between the Solar Controller and the battery is connected correctly and free from damage Check the battery voltage If the voltage is less than 8V DC the Solar Controller will not turn on Be sure the polarity is correct When using the Battery Clips or the Ring Terminal Adapter be sure the Red lead or Positive is connected to the Positive post on the battery Then be sure the Black lead or Negative is connected to the Negative post on the battery Check the in line fuse to be sure it is not burnt If so replace with a 10A fuse 90 Watt unit ora 15A 130 Watt unit If fuses continue to burn the cause is either reversed polarity at the battery terminals or some other catastrophic charge controller failure However we have found that almost all blown fuses to be the result of polarity errors The FULL LED doesn t glow Green The battery is not fully charged In certain circumstances where the battery or battery bank is under constant load the fully c
15. or battery bank and remains in place at all times even when the Solar Panel System is not in use Itis ideal for a battery that is inconveniently located or where the battery terminals are not easily reached Battery Clips Use this adapter when temporary attachment to the battery bank is desired Cigar Lighter Plug Use this adapter when you wish to charge the battery using a cigar lighter socket that might already be installed in the vehicle This method can work well provided the cigar lighter socket is hot all all times and that the socket s circuit is fused at 10 amps or higher Cigar lighter socket Use this adapter to charge a battery powered device where the device to be charged is already equipped with a cigar lighter plug It is important to point out that this will not work with all devices For example some devices such as cell phones or laptop computers have electronic circuitry between the device and the cigar lighter plug This circuitry can sometimes prevent the Solar Charge Controller from activating If you have further questions about the use of this adapter or if you need further assistance contact your nearest dealer 3 Components L__ Description Number Qty SLPO90F 12S SLP130F 12S o Folding 2 x 45w multi crystalline Folding 2 x 65w multi crystalline iset silicon solar panels silicon solar panels 2 Automatic smart solar change controller 1pc Rubber Corner Pro
16. tector 8pcs 4 Heave duty anodized aluminium folding support leg 2pcs Adjustable belt for support legs 2pcs 6 Tent stake 2pcs Heavy duty ABS handle 1pc 16 cable with heavy duty male female moulded connectors polarity ipe keyed plug socket fuse and fuse holder provided p Battery wire with ring terminals 1pc Battery wire with clamps 1pc Car cigarette lighter plug socket Iset 4 Specifications Solar Panel Type 90W Multi Crystalline silicon solar cell 130W Multi Crystalline silicon solar cell Rated Power Pm 90W 2 x 45W panels in series 130W 2 x 65W panels in series Standard Test Conditions Operating Voltage Vmp 17 2V 17 2V Operating Current Imp 5 23A 7 56A Open Circuit Voltage Voc 21 6V 21 6V Short Circuit Current Isc 5 75A 8 31A Power Tolerance 5 5 Operating Temperature 40 C 85 C 40 C 85 C Irradiance E 1000W M2 AM 1 5 Spectrum Panel Temp Tc 25 C Solar Charge Controller Type 12V 7A PWM Controller 12V 10A PWM Controller Nominal Voltage 12V Float Voltage 13 8V 25 C Max Charge Voltage 14 4V Charge Restart 13 7V Max Solar Panel Current 7A 10A Max Load Current 7A 10A Self Consumption lt 10mA In line Fuse Type Standard Glass Automotive Rated 10A 32V 15A 32V Recomended Batteries not included Model SLPO90F 12S SLP0130F 12S Type 12V 60Ah 100Ah 12V 90Ah 150A
17. ttery being connected is the same as the output voltage of the Make sure to connect with correct polarity positive pole to the positive post negative pole to t It is generally considered good practice to remove the batteries from the vehicle when charging This is because dangerous Hydrogen gas given off by many types of batteries while they are being charged can build up inside confined spaces which could explode under certain conditions However removal of the battery from the vehicle is not necessary provided the battery is being charged in a well ventilated area A well ventilated compartment or a battery bank tray that has good ventilation to the outside air is adequate for charging the battery while Always adhere to battery manufacture s recommendation when charging batteries Given sufficient light solar panels always generate energy even when they are disconnected Accidental shorting of the terminals or wiring can result in spark causing personal injury ora This unit is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Do not When testing or working on or around a battery it is advisable to wear protective eye glasses Have plenty of fresh water amp soap available in case battery acid comes into contact with skin If the battery acid makes contact with skin or clothing flush immediately with large amounts of water In case of accidental eye contact with battery acid flush e
18. yes for at least 15 minutes with clean water The eyes should be submerged under water amp kept open See a doctor immediately Do not use eye drops or other medication unless instructed by a doctor When working with a lead acid type battery be careful not to short out the battery with a metal tool or object Remove all personal items such as watches rings bracelets and necklaces The possibility of a short circuit exists which can damage such items amp cause severe burns It is important that the battery gets fully charged frequently at least once per week Otherwise the battery can become permanently damaged Partially charged batteries especially in hot weather can quickly sulfate internally which is an irreversible condition It is good practice to prevent a battery from being discharged below 50 Deeper discharging severely shortens Keep the surface of solar panels clean from dust amp clean with a soft cloth Do not walk on When mounting solar panels on a high location adhere to all relevant safety regulations 2 damage If uncertain about types and or charging procedures contact the battery manufacturer 6V batteries wired for 12V operation are permitted 3 4 solar controller 9 he negative post 6 installed 7 Keep away from explosive gases flames smoke amp sparks 8 Keep away from any flammable substances 9 10 fire hazard 11 allow unsupervised young children to play with this unit 12 Always avoid c
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