Velleman SOL10UC User's manual

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10A-12V SOLAR CHARGE REGULATOR (max 10A-160W)
10 A-12 VDC LAADREGELAAR (max. 10 A-160 W)
RÉGULATEUR SOLAIRE 10 A-12 VCDC (max. 10 A160 W)
REGULADOR SOLAR 10 A-12 VCDC (máx. 10 A-160 W)
10 A-12 VDC SOLARLADEREGLER (max. 10 A-160 W)
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User manual
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Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the
device after its lifecycle could harm the environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it
should be taken to a specialized company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling
service. Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before
bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, don't install
or use it and contact your dealer.
The solar charge regulator SOL10UC is designed to regulate battery charging by
the solar panel, and power draw from the battery by the output. This keeps the
whole solar system at proper working conditions.
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Safety Instructions
For indoor use only. Keep this device and cabling away from rain,
moisture, splashing and dripping liquids.
Keep the device away from children and unauthorised users.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device.
Refer to an authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.
Risk of electroshock during installation.
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Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered
by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing
defects or problems.
Note that damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by
the warranty.
General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this
manual.
 Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating.
 Protected the device against extreme heat, dust and moisture.
 Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
 All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.
 Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an
unauthorised way will void the warranty.
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Overview
Refer to the drawing on page 3 of this manual.
1. Over-discharge indicator
2. Digital voltage meter
3. Digital voltage meter on/off switch
4. USB output
5. Inverter female CLA (Cigarette Lighter Adapter) output
6. On/Off switch
7. 12VDC female CLA output
8. Female output connectors for 3VDC, 6VDC and 12VDC (2x)
9. Connectors for battery
10. Fuse
11. Connectors for solar panel
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Installation
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Place the regulator in a dry location. Make sure the switch [6] is in the offposition.
 First connect a 12V rechargeable battery (not included) to connector [9]. Use
the correct polarity!
 Then connect a device or appliance (not included) to connector [4], [7] or
[8], or an AC converter to connector [5]. Make sure the connected load is in
accordance with the specifications of this regulator and switched off.
Note: the power from connector [5] comes straight from the battery and is not
regulated by the regulator.
 Finally connect a solar panel (not included) to connector [11]. Make sure the
connected solar panel is in accordance with the specifications of this regulator.
Use the correct polarity!
 Verify whether all connections are tight and secure.
Do not short circuit or reverse polarity of battery, solar panel or
load, as this will lead to irreversible damage.
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To disconnect the regulator, first switch it off, and then disconnect the solar
panel, the load and finally the battery.
Note that short connection wires will reduce power losses.
Use
Switch on the regulator with switch [6].
The digital voltage meter [2] shows the current battery voltage. It can be
switched off to save electricity. To switch it on or off, push the digital voltage
meter on/off switch [3].
When LED [1] lights up, the regulator is in over-discharge protection mode.
This will be the case when the battery voltage drops below 11±0.5VDC. The
power to the output connectors [5, 7, 8] is cut off to prevent damage to the
battery. Remove the load from the connector and wait until the battery is fully
recharged.
When the battery voltage is above 14.5±0.5VDC, the regulator goes in overcharge protection mode. The power from the solar panel input connector
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[11] is cut off to prevent damage to the battery until the voltage drops below
13.5VDC.
Over-load protection mode: when the output voltage is beyond limits, the
fuse [10] on the back of the regulator melts to prevent damage to the
regulator. To re-use the regulator, the fuse needs to be replaced by a new one
with the same specifications.
Reverse polarity protection: in order to prevent possible damage the
regulator will not function when reversed connecting polarity is detected.
Correct the polarity to use the regulator.
Technical Specification
load current (max.)
solar input current (max.)
fuse
over-charge protection
over-discharge protection
operating temperature
humidity
dimensions
weight
recommended battery (not incl.)
10 A
10 A
10 A
14 - 14.5 V
11 V (± 0.3 V)
-10 - 42 °C
=< 80 %
145 x 165 x 80 mm
± 900 g
sealed lead acid, deep cycle
Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held
responsible in the event of damage or injury resulted from (incorrect) use
of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest
version of this user manual, please visit our website www.velleman.eu.
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
© COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This manual is copyrighted. The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman
nv. All worldwide rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced,
translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise without the prior written
consent of the copyright holder.
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MANUAL DEL USUARIO
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Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty
Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired
extensive experience in the electronics world and currently
distributes its products in over 85 countries.
All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal
stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our
products regularly go through an extra quality check, both
by an internal quality department and by specialized
external organisations. If, all precautionary measures
notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make
appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).
General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer
Products (for EU):
• All consumer products are subject to a 24-month
warranty on production flaws and defective material as
from the original date of purchase.
• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an
equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or
partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or
replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses
are out of proportion.
You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the
value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw
occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and
delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase
price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in
case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date
of purchase and delivery.
• Not covered by warranty:
- all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the
article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt,
humidity...), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g.
data loss), compensation for loss of profits;
- consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject
to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries
(rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable),
lamps, rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list);
- flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning,
accident, natural disaster, etc.…;
- flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from
improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or
use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions;
- damage caused by a commercial, professional or
collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be
reduced to six (6) months when the article is used
professionally);
- damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and
shipping of the article;
- all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration
performed by a third party without written permission by
Velleman®.
• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your
Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the
original packaging), and be completed with the original
receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.
• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the
manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes
prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning
a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.
• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to
shipping costs.