Dometic Go Power! GP-PC Series User manual

GP-PC SERIES
User Manual
GP-PC-10/IP68
GP-PC-20/IP68
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MANUAL_GP-PC-Series

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW....................................................................................................4
2. OPERATION NOTES......................................................................................................4
3. WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................5
4. DISPLAY FUNCTIONS.....................................................................................................5
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................6
6 TECH DATA...................................................................................................................7
7. SAFETY FEATURES & SOA............................................................................................. 8
8. ERROR CODES...............................................................................................................9
9. WARRANTY..................................................................................................................10
CONTENIDO
1. DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PRODUCTO.....................................................................................11
2. NOTAS DE FUNCIONAMIENTO.....................................................................................11
3. ADVERTENCIAS E INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD......................................................12
4. FUNCIONES DE PANTALLA...........................................................................................12
5. INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN...............................................................................13
6 DATOS TÉCNICOS........................................................................................................14
7. CARACTERÍSTICAS DE SEGURIDAD Y SOA....................................................................15
8. CÓDIGOS DE ERROR....................................................................................................16
9. GARANTÍA...................................................................................................................17
CONTENTS

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1. PRÉSENTATION DU PRODUIT........................................................................................18
2. REMARQUES DE FONCTIONNEMENT............................................................................ 18
3. AVERTISSEMENTS ET CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ............................................................19
4. FONCTIONS D’AFFICHAGE........................................................................................... 19
5. INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 20
6 DONNÉES TECHNIQUES............................................................................................... 21
7. CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE SÉCURITÉ ET SOA.................................................................... 22
8. CODES D’ERREUR......................................................................................................... 23
9. GARANTIE................................................................................................................... 24
CONTENU

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DESCRIPTION
The charge controller protects the battery from being overcharged by the solar energy as well as from being overused by the loads.
The charging characteristics include several stages which include automatic adaptation to the ambient temperatures.
SYSTEM VOLTAGE
This product is intended for use at 12 V and 24 V system voltage.
BATTERY TYPE
The GP-PC is suitable for use with lead acid batteries (ooded, GEL, or AGM type).
LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECT FUNCTION
To prevent the battery against over-discharge this function automatically switches off the load output at a battery voltage lower
than 11.0 V (12 V systems) or 22.0 V (24 V systems). As soon as the battery reaches a voltage of 12.8 V (12 V systems) or 25.6
V (24 V systems), the load output is switched on again.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
2. OPERATION NOTES
WARNING: Indicates high voltage. Use caution when performing task.
CAUTION: Indicates a critical procedure for safe operation.
NOTE: Indicates important information for safe and easy installation and operation. It is important the battery
receives a full charge at least weekly. If not, the battery will get permanently damaged. The battery cannot receive
a full charge if the loads are too large for the system.
Please read the instructions and warnings in this manual before beginning installation.
Please do not disassemble or attempt to repair Go Power! products. Go Power! charge controllers do not contain user
serviceable parts.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 HOW DOES A GO POWER! SOLAR CHARGING KIT WORK?
The solar panel converts the sun’s energy into DC electricity and this electricity charges the battery. The battery stores the electricity,
similar to a water tank storing water. This battery power may be used at any time to operate DC powered devices connected to the
battery. To increase the battery service life, a solar controller is used to prevent the solar panels from overcharging the batteries. This
is process is managed by the GP-PWM-30 Solar Charge Controller included in this kit. See Figure 2-A (below) and 2-B (on following
page) for solar system examples.
WARNING: When connecting multiple panels, they will be connected in PARALLEL. Failure to follow this connection pro-
cedure will cause the system to produce large currents which the protection device, DC fuse, is not designed to handle.
Note

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GP-PC
Charge LED
SOC LED
Load Status
LED
3. WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HIGH VOLTAGE RISKS
Operation of this device may produce a high voltage which could cause severe injuries or death in case of
improper installation or operation of this device.
Do not touch any electrical conductors to avoid electrical shock.
Never work on live (energized) electrical equipment.
When working around a battery, do not allow tools to bridge the battery terminals or short circuit any part of the
battery.
Use only tools that have insulated handles.
PV modules can generate high DC voltages!
MAINS AND CHARGING CURRENT RISKS
Make sure the cables are always connected to the correct terminal. An electrical shock can be lethal.
4. DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
The controller is equipped with 3 LEDs to display the operating status.
In normal operation, the controller shows the charging status, the battery SOC status and the load output status.
CHARGE DISPLAY
Controller connected to battery, night detected
(Green LED on)
Controller connected to battery, day detected
(Green LED ashes)
No battery detected
(Green LED off)
4. DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

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BATTERY SOC DISPLAY
When the battery voltage is indicated as low, it is recommended to use the remaining energy economically.
The charge controller will subsequently turn off the load.
OK (Yellow LED off) Battery voltage > 12V
Low (Yellow LED off) 12V > Battery voltage > 11.5V
Very Low (Yellow LED ashes) 11.5V > Battery voltage > 11V
LOAD STATUS DISPLAY
In case of deep discharge or overload/short circuit of load, the load output is switched off. This is indicated by:
Normal operation (Red LED off)
Low/high voltage disconnect (Red LED on)
Overload or short circuit of load (Red LED ashes)
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The controller is intended for indoor use only.
Protect the controller from direct sunlight and place it in a dry environment.
The controller and battery must be installed in the same room.
The controller warms up during operation; be sure it is installed on a non-ammable surface.
CONNECT THE CONTROLLER
Please verify that all the cable/wire connections are made properly and well insulated so that no water or humidity can get in.
This avoids any bad or loose connections that would result in excessive heating or further damage.
1. *Connect the battery to the charge controller; Positive (+) & Negative (-).
2. Connect the solar modules to the charge controller; Positive (+) & Negative (-).
3. Connect the load to the charge controller; Positive (+) & Negative (-).
*Go Power! strongly recommends installing an inline fuse as close to the battery terminal as possible.
See illustrated steps on the following page.
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Note

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®
GP-PC
TYPE GP-PC-10 GP-PC-20
System Voltage 12/24A (Auto Detection)
Max Charge/Load Current 10A 20A
Float Charge 13.8/27.6V (77˚F/25˚C)
Main Charge 14.4/28.8V (77˚F/25˚C), 0.5h (daily)
Boost Charge 14.4/28.8V (77˚F/25˚C), 2h
Activation: Battery Voltage < 12.3/24.6V (at least every 30 days)
Deep Discharge Protection, Cut-off Voltage
Load Reconnect Level
11.0/22.0V
12.8/25.6V
Overvoltage Protection 15.5/31V
Undervoltage Protection 10.5/21V
Max PV Panel Voltage 30/50V
Temperature Compensation -4.2m V/K per 2V cell
Idle Self-consumption 4mA
Grounding Negative Ground
Ambient Temperature -40 to +140˚F (-40 to +60˚C)
Max Elevation 13,000ft (4,000m above sea level)
Battery Type Lead Acid (GEL, AGM, Flooded)
Max Wire Cross Section 8AWG (10mm2)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 3.94 x 2.4 x 0.79 in (100 x 61 20 mm)
Weight 5.6oz (160g)
Type of Protection IP68 (casing), IP21 (contacts)
Certications CE, RoHS, UL1741, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01
6. TECH DATA

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SAFETY FEATURES PV TERMINALS BATTERY TERMINALS LOAD TERMINALS
Reverse Polarity Protected Protected: Red LED on Protected (1)
Short Circuit (2) Protected Protected (3) Switches off immediately
Overcurrent ----- ----- Switches off with a delay (4)
Reverse Current Protected ----- -----
Overvoltage 50V 31V Switches off above 15.5/31V
Undervoltage ----- ----- Switches off
Overtemperature Reduces the charging current if overtemperature occurs and switches off the load
if the temperature reaches a higher level.
(1) Controller can protect itself, but any connected loads might be damaged.
(2) Short circuit: >4x - 6x nominal current
(3) Battery must be protected by a fuse, or it might be permanently damaged in case of short circuit.
(4) >200% nominal current disconnect with 3s delay
GP-PC SOA (SAFE OPERATING AREA)
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Nominal PV current / %
Nominal load current / %
25 ˚C
45 ˚C
55 ˚C
60 ˚C
7. SAFETY FEATURES

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WARNING
The combination of multiple error conditions may cause damage to the controller. Always remove the fault
condition before you begin connecting the controller!
LIABILITY EXCLUSION
The manufacturer shall not be liable for damages caused by use other than as intended and instructed in this manual. The
manufacturer shall not be liable if there has been service or repair carried out by any unauthorized person, unusual use, wrong
installation, or bad system design.
8. ERROR CODES

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The Go Power! warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship for the specic product warranty period. It is not
valid against defects resulting from, but not limited to:
• Misuse and/or abuse, neglect or accident
• Exceeding the unit’s design limits
• Improper installation, including, but not limited to, improper environmental protection and improper hook-up
• Acts of God, including lightning, oods, earthquakes, re and high winds
• Damage in handling, including damage encountered during shipment
A warranty shall be considered void if the warranted product is in any way opened or altered. The warranty will be void if
any eyelet, rivets, or other fasteners used to seal the unit are removed or altered, or if the unit’s serial number is in any way
removed, altered, replaced, defaced, or rendered illegible.
WARRANTY RETURN PROCEDURE
Before contacting Go Power!’s customer service department, please read the “frequently asked questions” section of our
website to troubleshoot the problem. If trouble persists:
1. Email Go Power!™ Technical Support team at [email protected]
or
2. Return defective product to place of purchase schematics or replacement parts for any of its electronic products.
Unless approved by Go Power! management, all product shipped collect to Go Power! will be refused. Test items or items that
are not under warranty, or units that are not defective, will be charged a minimum bench charge of ($50.00 US) plus taxes and
shipping. A 15% restocking charge will be applied on goods returned and accepted as “new” stock.
An RMA number (Return Materials Authorization number) from Go Power! Customer Service is required prior to returning any
Go Power! products. Go Power! reserves the right to refuse any items sent to Go Power! without an associated RMA number. To
obtain an RMA number, please contact: [email protected] .
OUT OF WARRANTY
Go Power! electronic products are non-repairable, Go Power! does not perform repairs on its products nor does it contract out
those repairs to a third party. Go Power! does not supply schematics or replacement parts for any of its electronic products.
9. WARRANTY STATEMENT