AM Solar Deluxe Upgrade 99-TRLSIG User manual
99-TRLSIG Deluxe Upgrade
1. General Guidelines and Tips !---------------------
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2. Tools !-----------------------------------------------
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3. System Overview ----------------------------------
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4. Bill Of Materials !------------------------------------
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5. Installation: Battery Bank -------------------------
6. AM Solar Lithium Control Module ----------------
6. Installation: Solar Charging ----------------------
7. Installation: AC Input and Output ----------------
8. Installation: SPS -----------------------------------
9. Programming & Commissioning Your System--
Helpful tips and suggestions to ensure a successful installation and give you an
accurate understand of what you are getting yourself into
Diagram showing all of the various components, cables & connectors, detailing
connections for each subsystem in the kit
Complete bill of materials broken down by subsystem listing quantities, part
numbers and descriptions with QR codes to link data sheets for major
components
Detail of the Battery Bank subsystem connections and components
Detail of the Solar Charging subsystem connections and components
Tool suggestions to prepare for the work ahead along with some friendly advice
Detail of the AC Input and Output subsystem connections and components
Detail of how to program the various different components of your system
Table of Contents
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Detail of the AM Solar Lithium Control Module
Detail of how to wire the SPS
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Congratulations on your purchase of a power system designed by AM Solar! We have assembled this kit to take the guess work out of putting together a
complete solar solution. Now the fun begins - It's time for installation. Please read the guidelines below to help ensure a smooth project completion.!
Stay safe!
Remember that you will be working with both AC and DC power, so whenever possible avoid working with "live" components. Always use caution when working
with electricity. When this guide is followed, you'll have a safe and successful installation. Be careful, not frightful - The installation can be fun when following
these instructions and not cutting corners.!
Keeping a realistic time frame for installation is important!
This installation might take 4 to 5 days for an experienced AM Solar technician. So, establishing a realistic goal for completing
the installation is helpful and avoids rushing aspects of the project. You'll want to stay consistent with your work beginning to
end, without the need to rush.!
Don’t rush the layout and planning of component placement!
The design/layout part of your build is the most important thing you’ll do. Grab some chalk, cardboard, rope and a ball of string - We’re
going to make some component placement templates. Use chalk to outline spots for smaller items such as breakers and the fuse panel. Use the string to
make the small wire runs, rope for heavy gauge, and label them (tape and stickers works well). Then layout the all the components that fit the interior of your rig
to prepare for installation.!
Keep it organized!
Stay organized by making your work tidy and well planned. Read the included product guides / instructions and ABC (Always Be Checking). If you
are installing and find that something was missed during your layout and planning and can't be installed correctly or safely, don't worry! Just
backtrack to that stage in your layout design, and find an alternative placement before moving forward.
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Making it last!
No matter how long you plan on keeping this kit, it’s only going to be useful and have value if it's in good order. This equipment doesn’t react well to neglect
or abuse. When planning and performing the installation, use proper technique and plan for the long run. Using duck tape to secure a part in place
might be a good emergency fix, but you’ll want to start as “clean” as possible from the beginning."
Component Proximity!
Always keep high current lines as short as possible. The battery to inverter cable should be under 10 feet, 5 feet would be ideal. If you are mounting all the
equipment in a very small area, be aware of the distance between all "connection points" - If a component comes loose and shifts for any reason, you will want
to ensure it will not result in components touching each other and possibly causing a short."
General Guidelines and Tips
99-TRLSIG Deluxe Upgrade
AM Solar Inc.!
3555 Marcola Rd.!
Springfield, OR 97477!
541.726.1091!
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Rev.20190813
Suggested Tools For Installation
Here is a list of some of the tools that might be needed for your installation.#If you feel this list is too ambiguous or potentially
intimidating, now would be a great time to schedule your installation work with the professionals at AM Solar."
•Sturdy Ladder"
•Hammer Crimper"
•Hammer"
•Heat Gun"
•Wire Crimper"
•Wire stripper"
•Cable Cutter"
•Multimeter"
•Screwdriver"
•Smartphone"
•Drill"
•Box knife"
•91% Isopropyl Alcohol"
•Cleaning rags"
•Crescent wrench"
•Safety glasses
99-TRLSIG Deluxe Upgrade
AM Solar Inc.!
3555 Marcola Rd.!
Springfield, OR 97477!
541.726.1091!
www.amsolar.com
Rev.20190813
60
Amp!!
DC
Breaker
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To 2nd Solar Panel
99-TRLSIG Deluxe Upgrade System Overview
Main AC
Panel
SPS
Transfer
Switch
Back of Solar Panel(s) with Rocker Foot Mounts
Fuse
+
Modified Zamp 100W Solar Panel"
Mounted Dimensions:!!39.56” x 19.88” x 1.38"
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93B-060A
93T-POS-4GA
Rev.20190813
The battery bank is the heart of the system.#Its components usually take up the most space and all other subsystems connect to it.#That’s
why we recommend installing it first.#This battery bank consists of three 200Ah Lithium Batteries.#The Bluetooth battery monitor reads all
charging and discharging current through a shunt#and is able to interpret that data to compute battery usage, remaining energy, percent
charge, etc.#When a shunt is used, the load side of the shunt becomes the new negative battery terminal and no negatives will connect to
the actual battery.
Battery Bank
99-TRLSIG Deluxe Upgrade Battery Bank
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+
+
NOTE: The batteries are greyed out and shown for
representational purposes. They are not included in the base kit.
AMS Li Control Module !
BATTBMS-AMSLB43
Boost connection
Solar
Solar Charger +
DC Loads +
VE.Bus BMS"
BATTBMS-VT-BUS
Master Switch!
93S-MINI
Inverter/charger AC input neutral
Inverter/charger AC input hot
Victron Inverter
Not Used - Cut
and Cap Wire
To Engine Battery
DC Loads
Red Post"
93P-RED
TEMP-BS
FUSE-MEGA-250A
CABLE-VT-M8-1
CABLE-2GA-1-RED
CABLE-18GA-1-YLW
CABLE-4/0-1-BLK
CABLE-4/0-1-BLK
CABLE-18GA-2-GRY
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
93H-R3/4
93H-R3/4
93H-B3/4
FSTSCW-612
FSTSCW-1058SS
BATTBMS-VTLYNX
CABLE-18GA-2-GRY
FSTSCW-1034Z
HS-BLK-DWALL-3/16
15A Fuse!
93F-ATC-015A
15A
ALL POSITIVES +
93H-R3/4
FUSE
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
LUG-2GA-RING-3/8
NOTE: Remove black
factory jumpers from
Battery Protect (BP100)
ALL NEGATIVES -
CABLE-4/0-1-BLK
Black Post!
93P-BLK"
LUG-18GA-RING-BR
BP100!
RELAY-VTSMBP100
93H-B3/4
FSTSCW-1058SS
Digital Multimeter
Fan/Cooling Circuit
To Inverter T Sense
To Smart Battery Combiner
(Alternator Charging)
To Optional Victron Smart MPPT
Charge Controller with Remote
NOTE: Remove black
factory jumpers from
Battery Protect (BP100)
To Heater Circuit
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
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CABLE-VT-RJ45-3
Mains Detector!
BATTBMS-VT-BUS
+
-
-
- +
Victron Smart "
Lithium Battery
- +
Victron Smart "
Lithium Battery
- +
Victron Smart "
Lithium Battery
TEMP
93H-R3/4
LUG-2/0-RING-3/8
HS-RED-HD-1/2
LUG-2GA-RING-3/8
LUG-2GA-RING-3/8
HS-RED-HD-1/2
93H-B3/4
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
93H-R3/4
LUG-2/0-RING-3/8
93H-B3/4
LUG-2/0-RING-3/8
MONITOR-VT-LYNXSHNT
BP100!
RELAY-VTSMBP100
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99-TRLSIG Deluxe Upgrade AC Power
Inverter / Charger!
Master Disconnect
95F-CLST-400A
93S-MINI
93H-R3/4
93H-R3/4
93H-R3/4
93H-B3/4
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
CABLE-4/0-1-BLK
93H-R3/4
INV-VT-3000
93H-R3/4
CABLE-VT-RJ45-5
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
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50-TSFMB1
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
Main AC
Panel
SPS
BOX-PD5500
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
93H-B3/4
93H-R3/4
RJ45 PORT1
MAINS DETECTOR
(BLUE)
NOTE: The RJ45 ports are universal.
RJ45 PORT2
MAINS DETECTOR
(BROWN)
CABLE-6GA-4-GRY
Transfer
Switch
TRNSFR-PD52DCSV
WIRETIE-05
FUSE-CLST-400A
Zip tie the spare fuse
nearby so you can
find it quickly.
Temp Sense
INLET-50A-SS
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MONITOR-VTDM
MONITOR-VTCC
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RV’s MAIN!
BREAKER!
PANAL
common Neutral bar
50
Smart
Auto
Transfer
Switch
50
GEN
IN
(Not actually
Gen)
L 1
N
L2
Inverter Output
Inverter Input
L 1
N
L2
SHORE
IN
(Do Not
Connect
Shore Here!)
L 1
N
L2
99-TRLSIG Deluxe Upgrade SPS Wiring
AM Solar’s SPS
Full Passthrough All the time!
Fuse
Connect loose black
18g wire into the splice
block between the AC
input line 1 and Inverter
AC input. Be sure to
cover splice block
completely with
supplied heat shrink
Generator
Shore
Stock ATS
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To 2nd Solar Panel
99-TRLSIG Deluxe Upgrade Solar
Back of Solar Panel(s) with Rocker Foot Mounts
Fuse
SOLAR-ZS90S
FSTSET-ZAMP
SEAL-SKF
+
SEAL-SKF
SEAL-SKF
SEAL-SKF
92C-PREP
Modified Zamp 100W Solar Panel"
Mounted Dimensions:!!39.56” x 19.88” x 1.38"
MOUNTA-35
MOUNTA-35
MOUNTA-35
MOUNTA-35
MOUNTL-3
MOUNTL-3
MOUNTL-T3
MOUNTL-T3
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
8 x FSTSCW-1034SS
10 x TAPE-VHB
92C-ROOF
20-ROOF
93B-060A
LUG-4GA-RING-3/8
HS-RED-HD-1/2
60
Amp!!
DC
Breaker
93S-MINI
HS-RED-HD-1/2
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93T-POS-4GA
LUG-4GA-RING-3/8
Rev.20190813
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Programming: BP Battery Protection
Programming / Commissioning Your System - The Smart BP-100 Battery Protection
1. Supply 12V power to the BP (+ to IN post, - to GND pin)."
2. Open VictronConnect and select the Battery Protect."
3. The first screen has a switch to manually toggle the relay."
4. Click the gear in the top right to enter Settings."
5. Select “user defined” from the Preset menu."
6. Enter the following values:"
Shut down: 10.5v"
Restart: 11.5v"
7. Mode: Leave on “B”"
8. Alarm output: Select ”Relay” from the menu.
2. Select BatteryProtect from VictronConnect
5. Select “User defined” from the Preset
menu
7. Mode should be set to “Relay mode”
8. Alarm output: Select “Relay”
4. Select the gear icon
NOTE: These setting were chosen on the conservative side, but can be adjusted depending on your needs. Do not lower the shut down voltage until you are
very familiar with your system, since dropping below 12v may result in battery degradation.!
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If your battery protect shuts down your loads, it’s important you recharge your batteries up to a full charge as soon as possible.
To Battery
BP100 Detail
NOTE: Remove
this existing wire.
To Breaker
To Shunt or Chassis Ground
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Programming the Battery Monitor
Programming / Commissioning Your System - The BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor
Programming on the BMV-712 Battery Monitor:
1. Download “Victron Connect” from the App Store (picture 1)."
2. Turn on your Phone’s Bluetooth, and get as close as possible to your Victron
Component(s)."
3. Open the Victron Connect app, and after it takes a moment to scan it will
recognize your BMV-712."
NOTE: If your device is not shown, it is probably signal interference. Try
closing the app and moving to a different location before re-entering the app in a
location that can pick up the BMV signal."
4. Select the BMV-712 on the Device List (picture 2)."
5. Press the gear icon in the top right corner (picture 3)."
6. Enter “Battery Settings” and change the values below (similar to picture 4):"
7. Changing Battery Capacity: Enter the number of Ah of your entire battery bank"
8. Charge Voltage: 13.9"
9. Tai l Cur ren t: 2%"
10. Peukert Exponent: 1.1"
11. Charge Efficiency Factor: 98%"
12. Go back to settings, enter “Misc”"
13. Tem per at u re Un it: Fahrenheit"
14. Aux Input: User Option (“Temp”)"
15. Exit from the device."
NOTE: Only one phone can be connected to !
each device at a time. Be sure to completely !
disconnect and close the app to log out!
from the device.
Program Settings for Lithium Batteries
•Battery Capacity: Enter the total battery capacity in Amp Hours."
•Charge Voltage: 13.9"
•Tail C ur re nt : 2%"
•Peukert Exponent: 1.1"
•Charge Efficiency Factor: 98%"
•Temp er atu re Uni t: “CELC” (Celsius) or “FAHR” Fahrenheit"
•Aux Input: User Option (“Temp” works best)
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We recommend you interface with the BMV-712 through the Victron app on your phone, and
change the settings from there. The app is named “VictronConnect”. Ensure your Bluetooth
is enabled before entering the app. Once inside the app you will see your BMV-712
displayed, click on it to change the applicable settings:
NOTE: To change the PIN code from the app, go back to the device list page in the app.
Click on the three circles to the right of your device, and select “Reset PIN code”.
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Programming: The MPPT Charge Controller for Lithium Batteries
Programming / Commissioning Your System - The Charge Controller
Charge Control Settings for Lithium Batteries:
1. Download the “VictronConnect” App to your phone."
2. Open the App."
3. You ’ll s ee a s e le ct io n fo r yo u r Sm ar tS ol ar M PP T Ch a rg er, s e le ct i t. "
4. Typ e 000000 to login for the first time.!
NOTE: To change the PIN code, go back one step to the main screen. Click on the
3 buttons to the right of the controller image, and select “Reset PIN Code”."
5. Click on the gear in the top right corner."
6. Click on “Battery”."
7. Click on the settings and adjust them accordingly to match below:!
- Battery voltage: 12V!
- Max charge current: 50A (In this example)!
- Use default charge settings: OFF!
- Charger: ON!
- Absorption voltage: 14.20 V!
- Absorption Time Limit: 01:00!
- Float voltage: 13.50 V!
- Equalization voltage: 14.20 V!
- Auto Equalization: DISABLE (OFF)!
- Temperature compensation: OFF
Download
VictronConnect
In App Store
Device List within
VictronConnect
MPPT Charge Controller
Screen
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Programming: Linking All Victron Devices on Smart Network
Creating The Network
1. When in the Victron Connect App, click on one of your devices."
2. Go to “Settings” (shown as a gear symbol in the top right, picture 1)."
3. Go to “VE.Smart networking” (picture 2)."
4. Go to “Create Network” (picture 3)."
5. Enter a name for your network (picture 4)."
Linking Each Device:
1. Enter the Victron Connect App and click on a device."
2. Go to “Settings” (shown as a gear symbol in the top right, picture 1)."
3. Go to “VE.Smart networking” (picture 2)"
4. Go to “Join Existing Network” (picture 3)"
5. Select the network you just created (picture 5)."
6. This device is now joined to the network (picture 7). Repeat this step for every other bluetooth enabled device.
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Updating Your Victron Color Control Display (Page 1/2)
Programming Your Victron Color Monitor
These devices connect via
Bluetooth to communicate
with a smartphone using the
VictronConnect app.
Connecting Your Victron Display to Wireless:
1. Press the top right button on the display (menu), and use the down directional button to scroll to Settings.
Enter the Settings screen by pressing the center button when “Settings” is highlighted."
2. Use the down directional button to scroll to “Wifi” (near the bottom of the list). Press the center button when
highlighted to enter Wifi."
3. Highlight the network you are connecting with, using the up and down directional buttons to scroll if needed.
Press the center button to connect once the wireless network is highlighted."
%Ifapasswordisrequired,itwillpromptyouhere.Usetheupanddowndirectionalbuttonstoselect
letters. Press the right directional button to move to the next letter. Press the center button when the full password
is entered."
4. The connection could take up to 1 minute to complete. Ensure it displays “connected” when done. You now
have internet access to your display. Be sure to remain within the wireless signal range during the duration of
the firmware upgrade in the next step.!
Updating The Display Firmware:
1. Use the left direction button to go back to the “Settings” screen. "
2. Use the down directional button to scroll to “Firmware” (2nd down from the top), and press the center button
once highlighted."
3. Select “Online updates”. Press the center. Button once highlighted."
4. Select “Check for Updates”. It will proceed with checking for updates."
5. Select “Perform Updates”. It can take up to 5 minutes for the updates to be applied and the system to reboot."
6. It should now display a message stating it’s on the latest version in the “Firmware” section."
Helpful Notes:
•Pressing the center button will always select what is highlighted."
•Pressing the left arrow will take you back to the previous screen."
•Pressing the top right button will pull up the Settings page.
Bottom Directional Button
Top Directional Button
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Recording the VRM Portal ID:"
1. Go back to Settings, then enter “VRM Online Portal”."
2. Tak e a pho to g ra ph o f th e VR M on l in e po rt al I D fo r fu tu r e r ef ere n ce ."
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Changing Settings:
1. Go to settings, enter “general”, then turn remote support (SSH) on."
2. Tak e pho to o r d oc um en t th e re mot e su p po rt p or t nu mb e r di sp la ye d. "
3. Go back to settings, then enter “Remote Console”."
4. Turn “Enable on VRM” to on."
1. Ensure you select “No Password Required”"
5. Go back to settings, then enter Date and Time and set date/time."
6. Go back to settings, enter “General” then select “reboot?”."
7. Enter settings once rebooted, then enter Services and turn on VRM two-way communication.
8. Go to Settings, then enter “System Setup”."
•Change all settings to the following:"
•AC Input 1: Shore Power"
•AC Input 2: Generator"
•Battery Monitor: Automatic"
•Has DC System: On!
The following are only visible after the firmware upgrade, leave these as the default:!
DVCC: Off!
SVS: Off!
Limit Charge Current: On!
Max Charge Current: 300A (Ensure this number is adequate and safe)
Updating Your Victron Color Control Display (Page 2/2)
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