USER`S MANUAL Off-Grid Solar
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1. 2 controller 2 Note For 12 volt battery bank charging using six 100 Watt solar panels two 30 amp charge controllers are used Three solar panels are wired to one 30 amp charge controller and the remaining three solar panels are wired to the second 30 amp charge controller 15 Page Fanel 1 m 1 LS A 8 24 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for six 100 Watt EPS Solar Panels i Papel 2 if Tar positive Cure or charge controller Panel 3 Fanel 3 HS Ve 4 Fanpld PanelS Fanels YS gt Fanel Fanels EE Je PY pegalive connection on charge cantreller ENERGIZE EMPOLWER ENHANCE2. The 24 volt wiring diagrams shown in Appendix A show how to wire two solar panels in series for 24 volt battery charging Therefore we can say that two EPS 100 Watt Solar Panels wired in series is a 24 volt solar panel I1lPage 4 2 SUPPORT If you are experiencing technical problems and cannot find a solution in this manual please contact EROEI POWER for further assistance e Call 91 8277 000 777 e Email support eroeipower com e Write 59 2 2nd Main Sampige Layout Bangalore You may refer to our FAQ on http www eroeipower com APPENDIX A A 1 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for one 100 Watt EPS SolarPanel Panel1 Panell MC4 Connector attached to solar panel gt a MC4 Connector attached to _ solar panel extension cable To PV negative connection on charge controller To PV positive connection on mey ai E RO del REC CS charge controller EPS A 2 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for two 100 Watt EPS Solar Panels EE i Panel 1 Panel 1 Panel 2 MC4 Branch gt Connector j Panel 2 To PV positive connection on charge controller To PV negative connection on charge controller 12 Page ENGRGIZE EMPOUER ENHANCE A 3 24 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for two 100 Watt EPS Solar Panels Panell i 1 Panel2 Panel2 a m To PV positive connecti
3. ess 3 2 GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 3 2 1 Mounting the Solar Panels The solar panels should be mounted at angle facing South The mounting angle should be equal to the geographical latitude ofthe location at which the solar panels are installed which is about 20 degrees This will maximize the power output from the solar panels 6PS a oa CHERGIZSE EMPOWER EMAANCE 5 Page South Tilt Angle Figure 2 The solar panel faces South at a tilt angle equal to 20 degrees The solar panels should be mounted on to a flat surface that is strong enough to handle the weight bearing load of the solar panels see Figure 3 below ZA e 0 25 diameter bolt to attach solar panel to mounting surface Figure 3 Use the Z Brackets to mount the solar panel to a flat surface 3 2 2 Wiring the Solar Panels for 12 or 24 volt battery Charging All of EPS s Complete Off Grid Solar Kits can be configured for 12 volt battery bank charging EPS s Complete Off Grid Solar Kits that contain an even number of solar panels can be configured for 12 or 24 volt battery bank charging See Table I below Complete Off Grid Solar Number of Solar Battery Bank Kit Panels Included Compatibility EPS 100W KIT One 12 volts EPS 200W KIT Two 12 or 24 volts EPS 300W KIT Three 12 volts EPS 400W KIT Four 12 or 24 volts EPS 600W KIT 12 Six 12 or 24 volts EPS 600W KIT 24 Six 24 volts Table I
4. Battery bank voltage compatibility for EPS s Complete Off Grid solar Kits Wiring diagram instructions on how to wire the solar panels in each kit for 12 or 24 volt battery charging are shown in Appendix A on Pages 12 15 6 Page 3 2 3 Attaching the MC4 Connectors to the Solar Panel Extension Cable Female and Male MC4 Connectors ER 3 iis a _ Em gt Female Pin Male Pin Figure 4 Male and Female MC4 Connectors After you have determined how the solar panels will be wired together 12 or 24 volt and you have consulted the appropriate wiring diagram in Appendix A you will need to attach the MC4 Connectors to the solar panel extension cable The MC4 connectors provide a reliable and water resistant way for conveniently making electrical connections between solar panels and the extension cable Figure 4 and Figure 5 below outline how to attach the MC4 Connectors to solar panel cable Step 1 strain relief and grommet Step 3 Step 4 Figure 5 Connecting a male MC4 Connector to Solar Panel Cable Figure 5 outlines how to attach a male MC4 Connector to the solar panel cable The female MC4 Connector can be attached in the same manner Step 1 Strip the solar panel cable to expose approximately 3 8 of the stranded copper cable Step 2 Slide the nut onto the solar panel cable Next slide the strain relief and grommet onto the solar panel cable Lastly firmly crimp the male pin onto the solar panel cable S
5. 10 Page EPS Examples Three 100 Watt solar panels wired for 12 volt battery charging A 12 volt battery that has an amp hour capacity of up to 150 Ah is recommended Note that a smaller amp hour battery could be used e g 80 Ah if desired Four 100 Watt solar panels wired for 24 volt battery charging A 24 volt battery that has an amp hour capacity of up to 80 Ah is recommended Note that a smaller amp hour battery could be used e g 40 Ah if desired 2 WHAT TYPE OF BATTERY SHOULD I USE A deep cycle battery should be used for an alternative energy solar system Automotive and marine batteries are ideally not designed to be discharged and recharged over and over Deep cycle batteries are designed to be discharged time after time and can be discharged down to 20 capacity Most battery manufacturers say that a deep cycle battery s life span can be greatly increased by not discharging it more than 50 Deep cycle batteries do cost more money than regular automotive batteries but they are well worth the investment when used on an alternative energy system 3 WHAT SIZE INVERTER SHOULD I USE WITH MY SOLAR PANELS Inverter size has almost nothing to do with the power output of the solar panels The DC to AC inverter is connected directly to the battery and therefore is powered by the battery bank the solar panels charge the battery Any size inverter can be connected to the battery bank as long as the battery bank is suitably s
6. Bank and Panel 7 3 2 5 Connecting the Solar Panel s to the Solar Charge Controller Note Refer to Solar Inverter Manual 3 2 6 Adding Fuses to the Complete Off Grid Solar Panel Kit 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT i 4 1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS i 4 2 SUPPORT APPENDIX A 2lPage A 1 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for one 100 Watt HTS Panel RE 12 A 2 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for two 100 Watt EPS SOLE Panels largo ii 12 A 3 24 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for two 100 Watt EPS DOLA PERS E E E 13 A 4 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for three 100 Watt EPS Solar PAROISSE a en a a 13 A 5 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for four 100 Watt EPS Solar PAIE 14 A 6 24 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for four 100 Watt EPS OT Panels anna nes eee aes eee eee ae eat 14 A 7 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for six 100 Watt EPS Dolar Panels pugnali 15 A 8 24 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for six 100 Watt EPS DOLA At Sa cat caries scam E ee ec nee ns eee nes 15 1 INTRODUCTION EROEI Power Solutions EPS is not assembling the Complete Solar Panel Off Grid Kit excepting batteries or any other product offered by EPS EPS and its directors officers and employees disclaim and by purchasing a EPS product you accept all liability and responsibility for da
7. EROET Power Solutions EPS is a ISO 9001 2008 amp Crisil certified private limited company that provides turn key Energy Management solutions for businesses and organizations where our experts focus on areas such as lighting water management waste management and renewable energy alternatives USER S MANUAL Off Grid Solar We provide unmatched value in terms of quality price amp service EPS considers each organization to have unique demands when it comes to Energy Management We deal in e Water amp Waste Management e Solar amp Wind Power Energy Efficient electrical Appliances and Lighting Additionally you can read about us amp our services at our website http www eroeipower com We work from Monday to Friday and are available from 9 AM to 6 PM 1lPage CONTENTS LINIRODUCHON sean ane he qe ia 2 Li GTS Me 2 1 A RESHICHONS iaia iaia 3 1 3 Warranty Claims amp Return Procedures i 3 4DISCLbNMER iaia a iaia 3 1 5 LIMITATION OF LIABILETT scsi ieri i ira pa 4 A PRODUCFOVERVIE Wa ari 4 AL FERGORES pieni ti 4 A4 SAFETY PR CAUTIONS ia 4 S INSTALLA HON nanas nee a nia rita 4 dba aaa 4 3 2 GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES rr 5 3 2 1 Mounting the Solar Panels ii 5 3 2 2 Wiring the Solar Panels for 12 or 24 volt battery Charging 6 3 2 3 Attaching the MC4 Connectors to the Solar Panel Extension 3 2 4 Connecting the Solar Inverter to the Battery
8. a complete off grid solar system has never been easier EPS s Solar Panel Off Grid Kits provide up to 3000 Watt Hours of power per day and can be installed quickly and professionally using the included materials The Solar Panel Off Grid Kits are designed for anything from temporary back up power to continuous power for an off grid cabin or small house 2 1 FEATURES Auxiliary power for RV s and boats Popular with commercial RV and marine retrofitters Great for camping or remote cabins Power devices in remote back country locations Easy way to provide power for sheds light poles and gates without the need for trenching and laying cables Two or more panels can provide backup power for critical appliances like a refrigerator during a power outage 2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Working with and installing electrical equipment is dangerous Potential hazards include but are not limited to electrocution and electrical fires Always consult a licensed electrician when installing any electrical equipment 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 Parts List Note Quantity of each item varies depending on the kit size ordered 1 100 Watt Solar Panel solar Panel Charge Controller MC4 Connectors and MC4 Branch Connectors Solar Panel Cable ie nn Pf Solar Panel Mounting Z Brackets 100 Watt Solar Panel Solar Inverter MC4 Branch and MC4 Connectors ma Solar Panel Mounting Z Brackets Connecting Wires 734
9. example 9 Page CHERGIZSE EMPOWER EMAANCE 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT solar panel s Problem Possible Remedies There is no current 1 It is too dark outside for the solar panels to or voltage produce power or the solar panel s are in the produced by the shade 2 Check for loose broken or corroded connections in the solar panel cable 3 Check fuses breakers The charge controller is not working The charge controller is not turning on 1 Check for loose broken or corroded connections in the cables between the charge controller and battery bank 2 Check fuses breakers 3 Verify battery voltage is sufficient to power up the charge controller Everything is hooked up correctly The sun is shining directly onto the solar panels but no charge is going to the batteries Check the voltage of the battery bank The battery bank is most likely fully charged and the solar charge controller has disconnected the solar panels from the battery The solar charge controller will reconnect the solar panels to the battery bank when it once again requires charging 4 1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1 WHAT SIZE BATTERY SHOULD I USE Each 100 Watt solar panel is capable of charging up to a 125 amp hour 12 volt battery bank under normal conditions Two 100 Watt solar panels wired for 24 volt battery charging are capable of charging up to a 125 amp hour 24 volt battery bank
10. f EPS determines that the problem with the Product is not due to a manufacturing defect in EPS s workmanship or materials or otherwise does not qualify for warranty repair then the Customer will be responsible for the costs of all necessary repairs and expenses incurred by EPS 1 3 Warranty Claims amp Return Procedures To be eligible for service under this warranty the Customer must submit a service request within the Warranty Period by contacting EPS in writing or via telephone and obtaining a Returned Materials Authorization RMA number This RMA must be obtained before returning any product under this warranty Notification must include a description of the alleged defect the manner in which the Product was used the serial number and the original purchase date in addition to the name address and telephone number of 3lPage the Customer Within five 5 business days of the date of notification EPS will provide the Customer with an RMA number and the location to which the Customer must return the defective Product Any Product returned for warranty service shall be shipped at the expense and risk of the Customer The Customer must return the entire Product kit or if authorized by EPS the defective component parts within fifteen 15 days after issuance of the RMA number EPS will be under no obligation to accept any returned Product that does not have a valid RMA number Customer s failure to return the Product withi
11. ized for the inverter You could have 1000 Watts of solar connected to your battery bank and only use a 100 Watt inverter Or you could have only 100 Watts ENERGIZE EMPO EMPOUCR ENHANCE ENHANCE of solar connected to the battery bank and have a 1000 Watt inverter Inverter size depends on the power requirements of the loads you will run For example if you are only going to use a 100 Watt light bulb then a 150 Watt inverter will easily provide the power But if you want to run a 1500 Watt vacuum cleaner then you should get a 2000 Watt inverter 4 ARE THE SOLAR PANELS INCLUDED IN MY KIT 12 VOLT 18 VOLT OR 24 VOLT SOLAR PANELS Without going into detail the Maximum Power Voltage abbreviated Vpm of a solar panel should be rated at about 1 5 times the nominal battery voltage For example a solar panel used for 12 volt battery charging needs to have a Vpm of about 18 1 5 x 12 18 The EPS 100 Watt Solar Panels included in these kits have a Vpm of 18 21 V Therefore these solar panels are typically referred to in the solar industry as 12 volt solar panels because they are designed for 12 volt battery bank charging A solar panel designed for 24 volt battery bank charging needs to have a Vpm of about 36 24 x 1 5 36 When two solar panels with a Vpm of 18 are wired in series the two Vpm s of each solar panel add together Therefore two EPS 100 Watt Solar Panels wired in series have a Vpm of 36 40 V
12. last so the above limitations may not apply to you In any such jurisdiction the warranty shall be limited to the minimum warranty and period required by law EPS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURIES OR DEATH THAT MAY OCCUR DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OF THE PRODUCT BY ANY PERSON 1 5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL EPS OR ITS AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF USE INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS LOST PROFITS LOST DATA OR INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE EVEN IF EPS ORITS AFFILIATE OR SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so these limitations may not apply to you Neither EPS 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 The total cumulative liability to Customer from all causes of action and all theories of liability will be limited to and will not exceed the purchase price of the Product paid by Customer This warranty gives the Customer specific legal rights and the Customer may also have other legal rights that vary from state to state 4lPage 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Building
13. mage to property injury or death arising out of or related to the use or misuse of any product offered by EPS 1 1 Limited Warranty EPS warrants that Solar Panel Off Grid Kit the Product will be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal authorized use consistent with product instructions for a period of one 1 year from the date the original purchaser Customer receives the Product the Warranty Period This warranty extends only to the Original purchaser The Customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of EPS its suppliers and affiliates for breach of the warranty is at EPS s option either i to replace the Product or defective component part s with a new or reconditioned Product or component part s ii to repair the reported problem or ili to refund the purchase price of the Product Repaired or replaced products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period only No employee agent dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of EPS not expressly set forth in this limited warranty 1 2 Restrictions No warranty will apply if the Product i has been altered or modified except by EPS ii has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by EPS 111 has been subjected to abnormal physical thermal or electrical stress misuse negligence or accident I
14. n fifteen 15 days of its receipt of an RMA number may result in cancellation of the RMA All parts that EPS replaces shall become EPS s property on the date EPS ships the repaired Product or part back to the Customer EPS will use all reasonable efforts within thirty 30 days of receipt of the defective Product to repair or replace such Product If a warranty claim is invalid for any reason the Customer will be charged at EPS s then current rates for services performed and will be charged for all necessary repairs and expense incurred by EPS If EPS determines that a warranty claim is valid it will ship the repaired or replaced Product to Customer at EPS s cost 1 4 DISCLAIMER EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THE PREVIOUS PARAGRAPH EPS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED AND STATUTORY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCTS PROVIDED BY EPS NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY EPS ITS DEALERS DISTRIBUTORS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY EPS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE ANY PARTICULAR RESULTS FROM USE OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCTS Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of implied warranties or how long an implied warranty may
15. ng from the solar panel s The PV positive cable connects to the PV positive terminal on the solar charge controller The PV negative cable connects to the PV negative terminal on the solar charge controller See Figure 8 below Panell Panell Panel 2 Panel 2 L e Figure 8 Wiring diagram for connecting the solar panel s to the solar Inverter In this figure two 100 Watt solar panels wired for 24 volt battery charging are shown as an example 3 2 6 Adding Fuses to the Complete Off Grid Solar Panel Kit It is necessary to add fuses or circuit breakers to the Complete Off Grid Solar Panel Kits While the systems will function without fuses or circuit breakers fusing protects the system from accidental short circuits power surges and accidental incorrect wiring It is unsafe to operate any electrical equipment without the appropriate 8 Page ENERGIZE EMPOLWER ENHANCE fuses breakers Table 2 shows the recommended fuse breaker size for each system based on 12 or 24 volt configurations Figure 9 shows where the fuses or circuit breakers need to be placed Table 2 Recommended fuse breaker size chart for the EPS Complete Off Grid Solar Panel Kits Panel 1 pe Panel 1 Solar Inverter Fuse Batt Fuse Figure 9 Wiring diagram for the EPS Complete Off Grid Solar Panel Kit showing the fuse s breaker s location In this figure two 100 Watt solar panels wired for 24 volt battery charging are shown as an
16. onon charge controller To PV negative connection on charge controller A 4 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for three 100 Watt EPS Solar Panels i fd za Panels 1 2 and 3 Panels1 2 lt 1 2 and 3 positive gt D negative if To PV positive To PV negative connectionon connectionon charge controller charge controller 13 Page CHERGIZSE EMPOWER EMAANCE A 5 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for four 100 Watt EPS Solar Panels fi een FFE un f Panels 1 2 3 and 4 negative Panels 1 2 3 and 4 i gt positive To PV positive To PV negative connectionon connectionon charge controller charge controller i ai r RO ml x OR EPS A 6 24 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for four 100 Watt EPS Solar Panels ji i l E 4 Panel 1 Panel 1 Panel2 Panel3 Panel 3 Panel4 Panel4 Lo vs ra Aa To PV positive connection on To PV negative charge controller connectionon charge controller 14 Page ENGRGIZE EMPOUER ENHANCE A 7 12 volt battery bank solar panel wiring diagram for six 100 Watt EPS Solar Panels Panels 1 2 and 3 arr Panels 1 2 and 3 positive negative Panels 4 5 and6 ay 6 Panels 4 5 and 6 l L Ills B negative if i To PV positive To PV negative connection on charge connection on charge controller
17. tep 3 Slide the male pin into the MC4 Connector until it snaps into place Step 4 Slide the strain relief grommet and nut back onto the MC4 Connector Firmly hand tighten the nut MC4 Branch Connectors do NOT require any preparation The metal female and male pins are pre installed at the factory inside the MC4 Branch Connectors This means that the MC4 Branch Connectors arrive ready to use and can simply be snapped into place Figure 6 MC4 Branch Connectors The metal male and female are pre installed at the factory 3 2 4 Connecting the Solar Inverter to the Battery Bank and Panel Note The instructions in this section need to be used in conjunction with the included Solar Inverter Manual Before connecting the solar panel s to the inverter connect the inverter to the battery bank See Figure 7 below 7 Page ENERGIZE EMPOLER ENHANCE Panel 1 Panel 1 12V or 24V Figure 7 Wiring diagram for connecting the solar inverter to the battery bank 3 2 5 Connecting the Solar Panel s to the Solar Charge Controller Note Refer to Solar Inverter Manual Warning Do NOT connect the solar panels to the solar charge controller until the solar charge controller has been completely connected to the 12 or 24 volt battery After wiring the solar panel s together using the appropriate wiring diagram in Appendix A as a guide there will be one PV positive cable and one PV negative cable comi
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