HARDKORR 10A SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER User manual

SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER
user’s manual

While we utilise the best manufacturing practices, there are
occasional cases of product failure, and this warranty policy
covers these instances.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are
also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure.
In addition to the guarantees afforded under Australian Consumer
Law, this product is guaranteed by us to be free from defects in
workmanship and parts for a period of 2 years from the date of
purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under
normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our
discretion.
Our full warranty policy, including instructions for returning goods
suspected of being faulty, can be found on our website.
Australia & non-specified countries
[e-mail]
USA
[e-mail]
NZ
[e-mail]
WARRANTY

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this high quality HARD KORR solar
charge controller.
In doing so, you now have the assurance and peace of mind that
comes from purchasing a product that has been manufactured to
the high quality standards of HARD KORR.
Our aim is for you to be completely satisfied with your purchase,
and therefore your new HARD KORR product is backed by a
comprehensive 2-year warranty and an outstanding after-sales
customer service team.
We hope you will enjoy using this product for years to come.
If you require technical support, or in the unlikely event your
purchase appears to be faulty, please contact our support team
for immediate assistance. Contact details for each country are
contained within this user guide.
General information and safety instructions.......................................................
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GENERAL INFORMATION &
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This solar controller must only be used for the prescribed purpose.
Any uses other than those mentioned in this manual will be
considered a case of misuse. The manufacturer will not be liable for
any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse.
To use the solar controller properly you must observe the safety
instructions and operating instructions found within this manual.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure you connect the red cable to the positive on the battery
and the black to the negative on the battery. Please double check
your connection, as connecting to the wrong terminal may burn out
the controller.
Confirm that the power wires are tightened to the correct torque to
avoid excessive heating from a loose connection.
Be very careful not to short circuit the battery connections.
Explosive battery gases may be present during charging. Be certain
there is enough ventilation to release the gases.
Make sure your battery has enough voltage for the controller to
recognise the battery type before first installation.
The battery cable should be as short as possible to minimise loss.
This solar charge controller is only suitable for AGM, Gel and Wet
batteries. Not suitable for calcium, lithium or nickel metal hydride.

PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Built-in industrial class microprocessor.
2. Large LCD display with user-friendly interface.
3. 5-stage PWM charge management with separate programs for
AGM, Wet and Gel batteries.
4. Built-in short circuit protection, open circuit protection, overload
protection and reverse charge protection.
5. Dual MOSFET reverse polarity protection.
6. Can power devices directly via dual USB ports or positive/
negative terminals (denoted by icon)
reading
solar panel load
output
battery level
charge mode
on: equalization/bulk
flashing: float
unit of
measure
LCD DISPLAY
switch between different displays (long press to exit settings)
press to increase value
press to decrease value

DISPLAY SETTINGS
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1 main display 2 float voltage
3 load reconnect voltage
4 load disconnect voltage5 load timer
6 battery type
Press
to cycle through
the 6 menu op-
tions.
Hold
for 3 seconds
whilst in menu op-
tions 2-5 to adjust
setting and use
to set parameter.
Hold
for 3 seconds to
restore parameter
to factory setting.

SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Value
Battery voltage 12/24V (auto detect)
Charge current 10A
Discharge current 10A
Max. solar input 50W
Equalization voltage
B01 (AGM) B02 (Gel) B03 (Wet)
14.4V* 14.2V* 14.6V*
Float charge default 13.7V* (adjustable)
Discharge stop default 10.7V* (adjustable)
Discharge reconnect default 12.6V* (adjustable)
USB output 2 x 5V/3A
Self-consumption less than 10mA/hr
Operating temperature -35°C to 60°C
Size/weight 150mm x 78mm x 35mm / 150g
* these values are doubled when using 24V system