Go Power GP-PWM-10-SQ User manual
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1. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................4
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................4
2. WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................................... 6
3. CHOOSING A LOCATION ........................................................................................................................ 7
4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................. 7
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 POWER UP......................................................................................................................................8
5.2 SETTING THE BATTERY CHARGING PROFILE ....................................................................................8
5.3 BATTERY CHARGING PROFILE CHART ..............................................................................................8
5.4 FAULT CODES..................................................................................................................................9
5.5 LITHIUM BATTERY RESET...............................................................................................................10
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) .........................................................................................11
7. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS.........................................................................................................10
7.1 PROBLEMS WITH THE DISPLAY......................................................................................................10
7.2 PROBLEMS WITH VOLTAGE ...........................................................................................................11
7.3 PROBLEMS WITH CURRENT...........................................................................................................11
8. WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................12
9. LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 13
9.1 REPAIR AND RETURN INFORMATION.............................................................................................13
CONTENTS
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
A Solar Controller (or Charge Controller / Regulator) is an essential component of your photovoltaic solar system. The Controller
maintains the life of the battery by protecting it from overcharging. When your battery has reached a 100% state of charge, the
Controller prevents overcharging by limiting the current owing into the batteries from your solar array.
The GP-PWM-10-SQ is rated for a continuous solar current input of 10 amps, uses Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology
and a unique four stage charging system that includes an optional equalize setting to charge and protect your battery bank.
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION VALUE
Rated solar panel amps for 10A/10AW 10A Dimensions (H x W x D):
102 x 130 x 27 mm
4.02 x 5.12 x 1.06 in
Weight: 151 grams / 5.34 oz
Maximum Wire Gauge: #6 AWG
Warranty: 1 year
• PWM charging
• 4Batterychargingproles
• 4 Stage charging
• Monthly equalize option
• Displays charging current, Bat-
tery voltage and battery state
of charge
• Reverse polarity protected
• Temperature compensated
• RoHS compliant
• Accepts up to 10 Amps DC
Input Current
The total rated Maximum Power Current
(Imp) of the PV input should not exceed
10 Amps
Nominal System Voltage 15-22 VDC
Max. solar cell array voltage (output has no load) 25 VDC
Lowest operating voltage (solar or battery side) 8 VDC min
Max voltage drop-solar panel to battery 0.25 VDC
Min battery start charging voltage 3 VDC
Soft start charging voltage 3-10 VDC (+/-0.2)
Soft start charging current (50% PWM duty) Up to 15 Amps
Bulk charge voltage 10-14.6 VDC (+/-0.2)
Absorption charging voltage at 25°C
LTO type battery 14.0 VDC (+/-0.2)
GEL 14.1 VDC (+/-0.2)
AGM (Default) 14.4 VDC (+/-0.2)
LiFePO4 14.4 VDC (+/-0.2)
WET 14.7 VDC (+/-0.2)
Calcium 14.9 VDC (+/-0.2)
Absorption transits to Equalizing or Float condition:
Charging current drops to 14.9 Amps (+/-0.1)
Or Absorption charging timer timed out 4 hours
Equalizing charging active
Only for WET or Calcium battery 10 VDC (+/-0.2)
Automatic equalizing charging periodical 28 days
Equalizing charging voltage at 25°C 15.5 VDC (+/-0.2)
Equalizing charging timer timed out 2 hours
Float charging voltage at 25°C 13.6 VDC (+/-0.2)
For LTO and LiFePO4 battery 13.6/14.0 VDC (+/-0.2)
For Gel, AGM, WET and Calcium 13.6 VDC (+/-0.2)
Voltage control accuracy +/-1%
Batterytemperaturecompensationcoefcient -24 mV/°C
1. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Temperature compensation range -20~+50 °C
Operating Temperature - 20 to 50°C / - 13 to 122°F
Over temperature protection during charging 65 °C
Storage temperature - 40 to 85°C / -40 to 185°F
Transient over voltage protection with TVS or varistor
Power terminal max stranded wire size #12 AWG stranded -3mm2
Mounting Vertical wall mounting
Humidity 99% N.C
Net Weight Approx. 0.25kg / 0.55lb
Protection BReverse polarity & short circuit, No reverse
current from battery to solar at night
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2. WARNINGS
Disconnect all power sources Electricity can be very dangerous. Installation should be performed only
byalicensedelectricianorqualiedpersonnel.
Battery and wiring safety
Observe all safety precautions of the battery manufacturer when handling
or working around batteries. When charging, batteries produce hydrogen
gas, which is highly explosive.
Wiring connections
Ensure all connections are tight and secure. Loose connections may generate
sparks and heat. Be sure to check connections one week after installation to
ensure they are still tight.
Work safely
Wear protective eye wear and appropriate clothing during installation.
Use extreme caution when working with electricity and when handling
and working around batteries. Use properly insulated tools only.
Observe correct polarity
at all times
Reverse polarity of the battery terminals will cause the controller to give
a warning tone. Reverse connection of the array will not cause an alarm
but the controller will not function. Failure to correct this fault could
damage the controller.
Do not exceed the GP-PWM-
10-SQ Amp current and max
voltage ratings
The current rating of the solar system is the sum of the Maximum Power
Current (Imp) of the solar PV strings in parallel. The resulting system Imp
current is not to exceed 10A. The voltage of the array is the rated open
circuit voltage (Voc) of the PV array and is not to exceed 28V. If your
solar system exceeds these ratings, contact your dealer for a suitable
controller alternative.
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The GP-PWM-10-SQ is designed to be mounted against a wall, out of the way but easily visible.
The GP-PWM-10-SQ should be:
• Mounted as close to the battery as possible
• Mounted on a vertical surface to optimize cooling of the unit
• Indoors, protected from the weather
Solar should connect directly to the controller. Positive and negative battery connections must connect directly from the controller to
the batteries. Use of a positive or negative distribution bus is allowed between the controller and battery as long as it is properly sized,
electrically safe and an adequate wire size is maintained. Note: In a RV, the most common controller location is above the refrigerator.
The wire from the solar array most commonly enters the RV through the fridge vent on the roof..
4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select wire type and gauge. If this GP-PWM-10-SQ was purchased as part of a Go Power! Solar Power Kit, appropriate wire
type, gauge and length is provided. Please continue to Section 5, “Operating Instructions.” If the GP-PWM-10-SQ was purchased
separately, follow the instructions included here. Wire type is recommended to be a stranded aluminum UV resistant wire. Wire
fatigue and the likelihood of a loose connection are greatly reduced in stranded wire compared to solid wire. Wire gauge should
be able to sustain rated current as well as minimizing voltage drop.
Suggested Minimum Wire Gauge
(Cable length 25 ft. max. from solar array to battery bank)
80 Watt Solar Module #12 Wire Gauge
95 Watt Solar Module #10 Wire Gauge
170 Watt Solar Module #10 Wire Gauge
190 Watt Solar Module #10 Wire Gauge
For other applications, please refer to standard wire guide.
Identify the polarity (pos. and neg.) on the cable used for the battery and solar module. Use colored wires or mark the
wire ends with tags. Although the GP-PWM-10-SQ is protected, a reverse polarity contact may damage the unit
2. Wiring the GP-PWM-10-SQ. Wire the GP-PWM-10-SQ according to the wiring schematic in Section 8. Run wires from the solar
array and the batteries to the location of the GP-PWM-10-SQ. Keep the solar array covered with an opaque material until all wiring
iscompleted.Torqueallterminalscrewsto16inchpounds(1.8N.m).Connectthebatterywiringtothecontrollerrstandthen
connect the battery wiring to the battery
Use appropriate circuit protection on any conductor attached to a battery.
With battery power attached, the controller should power up and display information. Connect the solar wiring to the controller
and remove the opaque material from the solar array. The negative solar array and battery wiring must be connected directly to
the controller for proper operation. Do not connect the negative solar array or negative battery controller wiring to the chassis
of the vehicle.
3. Mounting the GP-PWM-10-SQ. Mount the GP-PWM-10-SQ to the wall using the included two mounting screws. After 30 days
of operation, re-torque all terminal screws to ensure the wires are properly secured to the controller. Congratulations, your GP-
PWM-10-SQ should now be operational. If the battery power is low and the solar array is producing power, your battery should
begin to charge.
You must set the battery type on the GP-PWM-10-SQ before you begin to use the controller. See section 5.2
3. CHOOSING A LOCATION
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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 POWER UP
Pleasecheckyourbatterymanufacturer’sspecicationstoselectcorrectbatterytype.Theunitprovides4batterytypesforselections:
Gel, AGM, WET (conventional lead acid), and Calcium.
5.2 SETTING THE BATTERY CHARGING PROFILE
Press BATTERY TYPE button and hold for 3 seconds to go into your battery type selection mode,
the battery types you select will be shown on the LCD meter. The controller will automatically
memorize your battery type setting.
Incorrect battery type setting may damage your battery.
When the controller powers on, the unit will run self-test mode and automatically show below items on LCD before going into charging
process.RefertotheBatteryChargeProleChartonfordetailsoneachprole.
Self-test starts, digital
meter segments test Software version test
Rated voltage Current test
After going into charging process, the LCD displays the charging states as below. Press VOLT / AMP button in sequence, the LCD will
display in turn with Battery Voltage, Charging Current, Charged capacity (Amp-hour) and Battery Temperature (if external temperature
sensor connected).
5.3 BATTERY CHARGING PROFILE CHART
The 6 LED’s indicate the
charging status and the
battery condition
/GEL
RED BLUE GREEN GREEN YELLOW RED
Solar Power Present- No
battery connected ON OFF OFF OFF OFF Flash
Soft charging ON Flash OFF OFF OFF ON
Bulk charging
(Vb < 11.5V) ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON
Bulk charging
(11.5V < Vb < 12.5V) ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF
Bulk charging
(Vb > 12.5V) ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF
8. 8. 8 r0.1
12.0 15.0
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Absorption charging ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF
Float charging ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
Solar panel weak Flash OFF OFF Subject to battery voltage
At night no charge OFF OFF OFF Subject to battery voltage
WET CELL BATTERY CHARGING ALGORITHM
Auto Equalize: The GP-PWM-10-SQ has an automatic
equalize feature that will charge and recondition your bat-
teries once a month at a higher voltage to ensure that any
excess sulfation is removed. This feature is recommended
for Flooded batteries only. Check with your battery manu-
facturer.Thisfeatureisonlyavailableforwetcellorooded
batteries
Soft Charge- When batteries suffer an over-discharge, the controller will softly ramp the battery voltage up to 10V.
Bulk Charge-Maximum current charging until batteries rise to Absorption level
Absorption Charge-Constant voltage charging and battery is over 85%
Equalization Charge*- Only for WET battery (Flooded lead acid) or Calcium battery type, when the battery is deeply drained below
10V, it will automatically run this stage to bring the internal cells as an equal states and fully complement the loss of capacity. (Gel and
AGM battery do not run Equalization charge)
Float Charge-Battery is fully charged and maintained at a safe level. A fully charged battery has a voltage of more than 13.6 Volts.
5.4 FAULT CODES
SOLAR PANEL ABNORMAL MODE LCD DISPLAY LED INDICATION LCD BACKLIGHT
Solar panel weak FLASH ON
Solar panel reverse connection
P01
FLASH FLASH
Solar panel over voltage (> 26.5V)
P02
FLASH FLASH
BATTERY ABNORMAL MODE LCD DISPLAY LED INDICATION LCD BACKLIGHT
Battery disconnected or less than 3.0V
b01
FLASH FLASH
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery reverse connection
b02
FLASH FLASH
Battery over voltage than > 17.5V
b03
FLASH
Battery temperature over 65C
b04
FLASH
SOLAR CONTROLLER ABNORMAL MODE LCD DISPLAY LED INDICATION LCD BACKLIGHT
The controller over temp. protection
otP
FLASH
5.5 Lithium Battery Reset
This solar controller has a lithium reset feature that allows a BMS protected over discharged battery to be manually recovered with-
out having to disconnect the battery. In order for this to work there must be solar power available to power the solar controller. The
reset is performed by holding both the VOLT/AMP button and the BATTERY TYPE button for 1S.
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Visit gpelectric.com to read the Frequently Asked Questions section on our website.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 PROBLEMS WITH DISPLAY
Display Reading: Blank
Time of Day: Daytime/Nighttime
Possible Causes:
Battery or fuse connection and/or solar array connection
(Daytime only) or battery or fuse connection (Nighttime only).
How to tell:
1.
Check the voltage at the controller battery terminals with a voltmeter and compare with a voltage reading at the battery terminals.
2.
If there is no voltage reading at the controller battery terminals, the problem is in the wiring between the battery and the controller.
If the battery voltage is lower than 6 volts the controller will not function.
3. For the solar array, repeat steps 1 and 2 substituting all battery terminals with solar array terminals.
Remedy:
Check all connections from the controller to the battery including checking for correct wire polarity. Check that all connections are clean,
tight, and secure. Ensure the battery voltage is above 6 volts.
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.2 PROBLEMS WITH VOLTAGE
Voltage Reading: Inaccurate
Time of Day: Daytime/Nighttime
Possible Causes:
Excessive voltage drop from batteries to controller due to loose connections, small wire gauge or both.
How to tell:
1.
Check the voltage at the controller battery terminals with a voltmeter and compare with the voltage reading at the battery terminals.
2. If there is a voltage discrepancy of more than 0.5 V, there is an excessive voltage drop.
Remedy:
Check all connections from the controller to the battery including checking for correct wire polarity. Check that all connections are clean,
tight, and secure. Shorten the distance from the controller to battery or obtain larger gauge wire. It is also possible to double up the
existing gauge wire (i.e. two wire runs) to simulate a larger gauge wire.
7.3 PROBLEMS WITH CURRENT
Current Reading: 0 A
Time of Day: Daytime, clear sunny skies
Possible Cause:
Current is being limited below 1 Amp as per normal operation or poor connection between solar array and controller.
How to tell:
1. The State of Charge (SOC) screen is close to 100% and the Sun and Battery icon are present with an arrow between.
2. With the solar array in sunlight, check the voltage at the controller solar array terminals with a voltmeter.
3. If there is no reading at the controller solar array terminals, the problem is somewhere in the wiring from the solar array to the
controller.
Remedy:
Check all connections from the controller to the array including checking for correct wire polarity. Check that all connections are clean,
tight, and secure. Continue with the solutions below for additional help on low current readings.
Current Reading: Less than expected
Time of Day: Daytime, clear sunny skies
Possible Causes:
1. Current is being limited below 1 Amp as per normal operation.
2. Incorrectseries/parallelcongurationand/orwiringconnectionsand/orwiregauge.
3. Dirty or shaded module or lack of sun.
4. Blown diode in solar module when two or more modules are connected in parallel.
How to tell:
1. Battery State of Charge screen is close to 100% and the Sun and Battery icon are present with an arrow in between.
2. Checkthatthemodulesandbatteriesareconguredcorrectly.Checkallwiringconnections.
3. Modules look dirty, overhead object is shading modules or it is an overcast day in which a shadow cannot be cast.
Avoid any shading no matter how small. An object as small as a broomstick held across the solar module may cause the power output
to be reduced. Overcast days may also cut the power output of the module
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8. WIRING DIAGRAM
4. Disconnect one or both array wires from the controller. Take a voltage reading between the positive and negative array wire. A
single 12 volt module should have an open circuit voltage between 17 and 22 volts. If you have more than one solar module, you
will need to conduct this test between the positive and negative terminals of each module junction box with either the positive
or the negative wires disconnected from the terminal.
Remedy:
1.
Reconnectincorrectconguration.Tightenallconnections.Checkwiregaugeandlengthofwirerun.RefertoSuggestedMinimum
Wire Gauge in Section 4.
2. Clean modules, clear obstruction or wait for conditions to clear.
3. Iftheopencircuitvoltageofanon-connected12voltmoduleislowerthanthemanufacturer’sspecications,themodulemaybe
faulty. Check for blown diodes in the solar module junction box, which may be shorting the power output of module.
8. WIRING DIAGRAM
The GP-PWM-10-SQ is based on a 10 amp max input from the solar modules. Use the wiring diagram to connect your battery to the
battery terminals on the solar controller. First, connect the battery to the controller and then connect the solar panel to the controller.
The controller will not work unless there is a battery connected to the battery terminals.
Solar Panel +
Solar Panel –
Battery +
Battery -
The fuse or breaker used should be no larger than 10 amps.
Note
10 AMP Fuse
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9. WARRANTY
Go Power! warrants the GP-PWM-10-SQ for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment from its factory. This warranty is valid
against defects in materials and workmanship for the one (5) year 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
• ActsofGod,includinglightning,oods,earthquakes,re,andhighwinds
• Damage in handling, including damage encountered during shipment
This 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.
9.1 REPAIR AND RETURN INFORMATION
Visit www.gpelectric.com to read the “frequently asked questions” section of our website to troubleshoot the problem. If trouble persists:
1. Fill out our online Contact Us form or Live Chat with us
3. Return defective product to place of purchase
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