Specialty-concepts ASC Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL for the ASC AUTOMATIC SEQUENCING CHARGER Photovoltaic (Solar) Charge Controller The A

OPTIONS Options cannot be added to units after production. OPTION A - Temperature Compensation: DESCRIPTION: On units equipped with Option-A, a s

OPTION E - Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD): Units with Option-E can prevent deep-discharge damage to the batteries. These units feature a relay that can

MONITORING “CHARGING” LIGHT: - The "CHARGING" light will be on when the battery is charging. When charging, virtually all the power avail

”QUICK” TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE CONTROLLER IS NEWLY INSTALLED, CHECK THESE THINGS FIRST: 1) Re-check system wiring to assure proper installation a

TROUBLE SHOOTING The following section can assist in troubleshooting a solar system. Review the section below titled “HELP NOTES” that lists some c

PROBLEM CONDITIONS : 5. SYSTEM IS NOT SIZED CORRECTLY - The system batteries will tend to be under-charged if the solar array is too small, or if

ASC PROBLEM CHART: - Refer to this chart and the ASC PROBLEM DESCRIPTIONS (next page), to help diagnose potential problems based on the observation

ASC PROBLEM DESCRIPTIONS (from the ASC PROBLEM CHART) ASC Note 1 - A continuous low-voltage condition with good charging during the day would ind

ASC Note 5 - A high voltage condition (over 14.5 volts*) with the solar charging terminated during the day would indicate the controller is func

ASC Note 10 - A low-voltage condition where the loads are on indicates one of the following: • The battery voltage has not yet dipped down below t

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BATTERY PROBLEMS: - Refer to this section to help diagnose potential problems based on battery observations. CASE BATTERY SEE NOTE(S) 1 → Batter

ASC – BENCH TEST PROCEDURE Determine if an ASC is operational. A power supply and an accurate multi-meter is required STEP 1: Preparation 1)

ASC – FIELD TEST PROCEDURE You can determine if an ASC is operational. An active solar panel is required. An accurate digital volt-meter is recom

LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY SPECIALTY CONCEPTS, INC. 1. Specialty Concepts, Inc. warrants all its products for a period of five (5) years from t

SPECIALTY CONCEPTS, INC. REPAIR INFORMATION FORM All Specialty Concepts, Inc. products carry a 5 year limited warranty. ASC’s can not be repaired b

FEATURES IDEAL SOLAR CHARGING • Efficient – Over 99% efficiency when charging • Full Charging – Ensures that the batteries are always topped off • Ba

RELATED SYSTEM EQUIPMENT The ASC is an integral part of a solar electric power system that includes a photovoltaic (PV) solar array and a battery.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS WARNING: Electricity, even low voltage electricity, can be dangerous. Installation should be performed by a licensed electrical

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. LOCATION / MOUNTING: - The ASC may be mounted in almost any indoor or outdoor location. The unit should be mounted as

FIGURE 1 ASC Controller FIGURE 2 ASC Controller with Option-E (LVD) FUSE RATINGS: A

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) : 4. COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF ARRAY, BATTERIES AND LOAD: - Follow the manufacturer's instructions f

13. OPERATION: - Operation of the ASC is now fully automatic. If the battery voltage is below the Full Charge Termination set-point (about 14.3 vo