Dahua DH-PFM364L-D1 User manual

Integrated Solar Power System
User's Manual
V1.0.0
Zhejiang Dahua Vision Technology Co., Ltd

Foreword 2
Foreword
Models
DH-PFM364L-D1, DH-PFM363L-D1, and DH-PFM363L-SD1.
Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Manual.
Signal Words
Meaning
CAUTION
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage, data loss, lower performance, or unpredictable
result.
TIPS
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save you time.
NOTE
Provides additional information as the emphasis and supplement to
the text.
Revision History
Version
Revision Content
Release Time
V1.0.0
First release.
March, 2019
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect personal data of others, such as face,
fingerprint, car plate number, Email address, phone number, GPS, and so on. You need to be in
compliance with the local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights
and interests of other people by implementing measures including but not limited to: Providing
clear and visible identification to inform data subject the existence of surveillance area and
providing related contact.

Foreword III
About the Manual
The Manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the
actual product, the actual product shall prevail.
We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the Manual.
The Manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related
regions. For detailed information, see the paper manual, CD-ROM, QR code or our official
website. If there is inconsistency between paper manual and the electronic version, the
electronic version shall prevail.
All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product
updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the Manual. Please
contact the customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or
errors in print. If there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to our final explanation.
Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the Manual (in PDF
format) cannot be opened.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the Manual are the
properties of their respective owners.
Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem
occurred when using the device.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to our final explanation.

Important Safeguards and Warnings IV
Important Safeguards and Warnings
This chapter describes the contents covering proper handling of the integrated solar power
system (the “System”), hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read these
contents carefully before using the System, comply with them when using, and keep it well for
future reference.
Storage
Do not drop or splash liquid onto the System, and make sure there is no object filled with
liquid on the System to prevent liquid from flowing into the System.
Do not dissemble the System.
Transport, use and store the System under the allowed humidity and temperature
conditions.
Keep the System away from corrosive gas and liquid.
Charge the battery every 3 months if you want to store the System for a long period.
Installation and Operation
Install the System in a well-ventilated place.
Before trying to install, operate and maintain the System, make sure the installation
personnel has completely understood the content in the Manual, and has an idea about the
potential risk during installation.
Do not install or operate the System when it is raining, damp or in strong wind.
Keep the System in the original packing box until installing it.
Do not install or use the System that has been damaged.
Do not dismantle and maintain the System by yourself or non-professional personnel.
Disclaimer
The company will not be responsible for the damages resulting from the following reasons:
Improper use, or use the System in improper scenario.
Temperature of working environment exceeds the limit of the System’s working
temperature.
Dismantling and maintenance of the System by yourself or non-professional personnel.
Force majeure.

Table of Contents V
Table of Contents
Foreword................................................................................................................................................... 2
Important Safeguards and Warnings....................................................................................................IV
1 Overview................................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 11.1 Features........................................................................................................................................ 11.2
2 Packing List ........................................................................................................................................... 2
3 Structure................................................................................................................................................. 3
Appearance................................................................................................................................... 33.1 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................... 53.2 3.2.1 DH-PFM364L-D1................................................................................................................ 5
3.2.2 DH-PFM363L-D1 and DH-PFM363L-SD1......................................................................... 6
4 Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Preparation.................................................................................................................................... 74.1 4.1.1 Installation Site Requirements............................................................................................ 7
4.1.2 Tools.................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.3 Cables................................................................................................................................. 8
Installation Procedures ................................................................................................................. 84.2
5 Daily Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 14
Notes........................................................................................................................................... 145.1 Instructions.................................................................................................................................. 145.2 Lightning and Surge Protection....................................................................................... 15Appendix 1

Overview 1
1 Overview
Introduction1.1
This off-grid integrated solar power system (the “System”) consists of solar panel, lithium
battery pack, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) charge controller, and mounting bracket.
The System can be used in places without power supply and network connection. Specifically, it
is applicable to the following scenarios:
Supplying power for surveillance devices installed at places such as small construction
sites, mobile toilets, mobile waste stations, street vendor markets, temporary traffic control
zones.
Supplying power for surveillance devices installed at public places in parks, office areas,
residential buildings, and so on to prevent potential damages to infrastructures and
landscaping.
Features1.2
All-in-one design, easy to install, remove, and maintain.
Aluminum alloy frame brings attractive appearance and excellent anti-corrosion
performance.
IP66 protection level.
RS-485 communications port and standard Modbus protocol, meeting communications
requirements in various scenarios.
MPPT controller helps significantly improve the energy utilization efficiency of the System,
and raise the charging efficiency by 10%–30% compared with conventional PWM method.
Comprehensive electronic protection: Current limiting, short circuit, and reverse current
protection of solar panel; reverse connection, overcurrent, overdischarge, and
overtemperature protection of lithium battery; overload and short circuit protection for
device that consumes power.

Packing List 2
2 Packing List
After opening the packing box, check whether there is any obvious damage to the System, and
make sure all the items included in the packing list are provided.
Packing listFigure 2-1

Structure 3
3 Structure
Appearance3.1
Components (DH-PFM364L-D1)Figure 3-1
Components (DH-PFM363L-D1)Figure 3-2
Table 3-1 Component description (DH-PFM364L-D1 and DH-PFM363L-D1)
No.
Name
Description
1
Battery holder
Holds batteries.
2
Gear for adjusting angle
Gear for adjusting horizontal and vertical angles. 5
degrees will be adjusted by rotating each slot.

Structure 4
No.
Name
Description
3
Mounting sleeve
Attach the mounting sleeve to the pole, and then tighten
the sleeve.
4
Female circular connector
Connector socket
5
Male circular connector
Connector pin
6
Controller holder
Holds the controller.
7
RS-485 serial line
Used for communications between the System and
another device.
8
Power output interface
Supplies power to another device.
Components (DH-PFM363L-SD1)Figure 3-3
Table 3-2 Component description
No.
Name
Description
1
Battery holder
Holds batteries.
2
Gear for adjusting angle
Gear for adjusting horizontal and vertical angles. 5°will
be adjusted by rotating each slot.
3
Mounting sleeve
Attach the mounting sleeve to the pole, and then tighten
the sleeve.
4
Female circular connector
Connector socket.
5
Male circular connector
Connector pin.
6
Power output interface
12 V DC /1A power output.
7
LAN port
Used for data transmission of surveillance device.
8
Controller holder
Holds the controller.
9
PoE output port
12 V non-standard PoE output, usually supplying power
for wireless CPE (customer premises equipment) device.
10
RS-485 port (serial port to
network interface)
Used for communications between the System and
another device..

Structure 5
Dimensions3.2
3.2.1 DH-PFM364L-D1
Front view (mm[inch])Figure 3-4
Side view (mm[inch])Figure 3-5
Top view (mm[inch])Figure 3-6

Structure 6
3.2.2 DH-PFM363L-D1 and DH-PFM363L-SD1
Front view (mm[inch])Figure 3-7
Side view (mm[inch])Figure 3-8
Top view (mm[inch])Figure 3-9

Installation 7
4 Installation
Preparation4.1
4.1.1 Installation Site Requirements
The installation site shall meet the requirements of electrical and relevant fire prevention
codes.
Choose an installation site with sufficient sunshine all the year round, and make sure no
shelter around the site to ensure natural lighting.
If there is shelter at the installation site, make sure the lowest installation position of the
System is at least 1 meter above the shelter, otherwise, it will lead to decline in power
generation and battery power loss, which will finally damage the battery.
Avoid public facilities such as underground cables, optical cables to ensure smooth
installation.
Make sure the back side of the System is well-ventilated.
4.1.2 Tools
Tools included in the packing list are provided. Besides, you need to prepare the tools shown in
Figure 4-1. ToolsFigure 4-1

Installation 8
4.1.3 Cables
We recommend you to ground all the devices, and you need to prepare the cables for
grounding connection.
Select cables that comply with requirements on cables for surveillance industry. Cable length
depends on pole length and height of drilled holes. Select proper cable by referring to the
following table and combining with your actual needs.
Table 4-1 Grounding cable requirements
Cable type
Description
Grounding
cable
It is recommended to use stranded bare copper flexible cable with ground
impedance less than 4 Ω and cable length not more than 10 m. Use green wire
with yellow stripe for the protective ground.
Installation Procedures4.2
Installation steps have minor differences for the three models. The Manual takes installation of
DH-PFM364L-D1 for example.
Open the package, and place the System on a flat surface.Step 1 Adjust the horizontal angle.Step 2 1) Use a S10.0L wrench to loosen M12 screw. See Figure 4-2.
Installation diagram (1)Figure 4-2
2) Rotate the mounting sleeve 90°. See Figure 4-3.

Installation 9
Installation diagram (2)Figure 4-3
You can know the rotated angle according to the quantity of slots that have been
rotated. See Figure 4-4.
5°will be adjusted by rotating each slot.
The System is designed with gear for adjusting horizontal or vertical angle.
Installation diagram (3)Figure 4-4
3) Use a S10.0L wrench to tighten the screw.
Adjust the vertical angle.Step 3 1) Use a S10.0L wrench to loosen M12 screw. See Figure 4-5.

Installation 10
Installation diagram (4)Figure 4-5
2) Adjust angle of mounting sleeve until β equals to local latitude. See Figure 4-6.
Installation diagram (5)Figure 4-6
3) Use a S10.0L wrench to to tighten the screw.
Install camera mounting plate.Step 4 Make the mounting plate parallel with the mounting sleeve, and then use a S6.0L
wrench to tighten the plate. See Figure 4-7.

Installation 11
Installation diagram (6)Figure 4-7
Use a screwdriver to remove the cover of cable tray. See Figure 4-8.Step 5 Installation diagram (7)Figure 4-8
Connect cables, and then close the cover of cable tray.Step 6 1) Wire through the cable tray, and pull the cable out of the camera mounting plate.
See Figure 4-9. Installation diagram (8)Figure 4-9
2) Connect RS-485 serial line.
Connect RS-485_A to port A of camera, and RS-485_B to port B.
3) Connect 12.8 V DC power output line of the System to power input line of camera.

Installation 12
4) After connecting the cables, use the screwdriver to close the cover of cable tray.
See Figure 4-10. Installation diagram (9)
Figure 4-10
Align the female circular connector with the male one, and then connect the connectors.Step 7 See Figure 4-11. Installation diagram (10)Figure 4-11
Fix the connecter with tape, and then insert the connector into the holder for connector.Step 8 See Figure 4-12. Installation diagram (11)Figure 4-12

Installation 13
Raise the System to mounting height, and then attach the mounting sleeve to the pole,Step 9 and finally use a S6.0L wrench to tighten the sleeve. See Figure 4-13.
Adjust the solar panel according to local longitude and latitude to make it face the
sun.
Make the solar panel south-facing in the northern hemisphere and north-facing in
the southern hemisphere. Installation diagram (12)Figure 4-13

Daily Maintenance 14
5 Daily Maintenance
Notes5.1
Tools: Ladder, screwdriver, multimeter, bucket, mop, and insulated gloves.
Attention:
Do not maintain the System when it is raining.
Wear insulated gloves during maintenance.
Maintenance interval: Twice a year.
Instructions
5.2
It is recommended to check the following items to keep the long-term high performance of the
System:
Check whether the insulation layers of all exposed cables have been damaged because of
sunlight, contact with objects around the cable, dry rot, or destruction by insects or rats. If
damaged, maintain or replace the cable immediately.
Check whether the terminal blocks have signs of corrosion, insulation damage, burning or
discoloration, and whether they are tightened.
Check whether there is dirt, nesting insect, or corrosion. If yes, clean them in time.
In areas with special weather conditions, it is recommended to do necessary maintenance
to keep the System work properly. For dry, dusty and rainless areas, dust on the System
will influence its power generation efficiency. For cold, snowy, and frozen areas, snow and
ice covered on the System will lead to decline in power generated and even failure of the
System. You need to clean the dust regularly, and clean up the snow in time.
Check regularly the plants around the System. If any plant has grown to shade the System,
clean it in time.
Replace the batteries of decreased performance every 3–5 years, depending on the actual
conditions of the battery.

Lightning and Surge Protection 15
Lightning and Surge ProtectionAppendix 1
The System adopts TVS lightning protection technology. It can effectively prevent damages
from various pulse signals below 6000V, such as sudden and indirect lighting strike. But, when
installing the System in the outdoor environment, you still need to take necessary precaution
measures while maintaining your local electrical safety code.
The distance between the signal transmission cable and high-voltage device (or
high-voltage cable) shall be at least 50 meters.
Outdoor cable layout should go under the penthouse if possible.
For open field, please use sealing steel tube under the land to implement cable layout and
make sure that each end of the steel tube are grounded in an equipotential way. It is
absolutely forbidden to set the cable overhead.
In area of strong thunderstorm hit or near high sensitive voltage (such as near high-voltage
transformer substation), additional high-power thunder protection device or lightning rod
should be installed.
The thunder protection and earth grounding of the outdoor device and cable, shall be
considered based on the whole thunder protection of the building and conform to your local
or industry standard.
Equal-potential wiring should be adopted in the system. The grounding device must meet
the demand of anti-jamming and also conforms to your local electrical safety code. The
grounding device shall not form short circuit to N (neutral) line of high voltage power grid or
be mixed with other wires. When connected to the ground alone, grounding resistance of
the system shall not be more than 4Ω. And cross-sectional area of grounding cable shall
be no less than 25 mm2.
Appendix figure 1-1 Lightning protection