KICK ASS KA20Areg User manual

O U T B A C K P R O O F G E A R
12V / 24V
V2.5
(MANUAL)
Model: KA20Areg
Working Voltage: 12/24V
Max. Charging Current: 20A
20A PWM
REGULATOR
IP68 WATERPROOF

Solar Panel Controller
The controller is preset from factory for charging AGM (Type 1), so if you are using
an AGM battery you do not need to do anything. To check or change what setting
your regulator is on, please follow the instructions on the next page:
Supported Battery Modes
The solar panel controller on the back of the panel can be set to charge 9 different
battery types AGM, Gel, Flooded, 3/4/6/7 ternary lithium cells in series, 4/8
LiFePo4 lithium cells in series.
AGM Battery
1.
Gel Battery
2.
Flooded Battery
3.
3 ternary lithium cells in series
4.
4 ternary lithium cells in series
5.
7 ternary lithium cells in series
6.
4 LiFePO4 lithium cells in series
7.
8 LiFePO4 lithium cells in series
8.
6 ternary lithium cells in series
9.
(MANUAL)
Model: KA20Areg
Working Voltage: 12/24V
Max. Charging Current: 20A
20A PWM
REGULATOR
IP68 WATERPROOF
NOTE: Please read all
the way through
instructions below at
least once before
continuing & make sure
the solar panel is
connected to your
battery and lights are
illuminated on the
Controller.
NOTE: The regulator
must be powered on
first from the battery.
Make sure to connect
the regulator with
battery first, then
connect to the solar
panel.

Step 1. Locate the controller which is affixed to the back of the solar panel.
Step 2. Locate the small black 'Mode button' on the right hand side of the digital
number display.
Step 3. Press and hold down the button for 3 seconds or until the digital display
beside the button begins to flash. While the display is flashing, press the mode
button to select Wait until display stops flashing. NOTE: Select , not .
Step 4. When is selected, press the button for 3 seconds until the display starts
flashing. Release the button, then press and hold it until 2 LEDs and the display
start flashing. Continue pressing the button until you select the desired battery
mode configuration.
If your solar panel is connected to your battery and is charging normally,
indicators should show:
Battery Indicator - Solid On
Solar Indicator - Slow Flashing
MODE BUTTON
DIGITAL DISPLAY (L.E.D)
SOLAR INDICATOR
BATTERY INDICATOR
SOLAR CONTROLLER END VIEW
Step 5. After suitable battery type is selected, press and hold the button until the
LEDs are not flashing.
AGM Battery
1.
Gel Battery
2.
Flooded Battery
3.
3 ternary lithium cells in series
4.
4 ternary lithium cells in series
5.
7 ternary lithium cells in series
6.
4 LiFePO4 lithium cells in series
7.
8 LiFePO4 lithium cells in series
8.
6 ternary lithium cells in series
9.
5
5.
5. 5.
8
5

Solar Panel Specifications
Specifications for your panel can be found on the specification sticker on the rear of
your panel.
Controller Specifications
Care & Maintenance
Maintaining your panel
ŸUse warm water and a soft sponge or cloth to clean your panel as a clean panel
performs the best.
ŸRegularly check all cables and connections to make sure there are no broken or
exposed wires.
BATTERY TYPE
SYSTEM CURRENT
SYSTEM VOLTAGE
OVERVOLTAGE
PROTECTION
EQUALIZING CHARGING
VOLTAGE
BOOST CHARGING
VOLTAGE
FLOATING CHARGING
VOLTAGE
OVERCHARGE VOLTAGE
OVERCHARGE RECOVERY
BOOST CHARGING
RECOVERY VOLTAGE
OVER-DISCHARGE
RECOVERY VOLTAGE
UNDERVOLTAGE
OVER-DISCHARGE
VOLTAGE
TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION
EQUALIZING CHARGING
DURATION
BOOST CHARGING
DURATION
Sealed Gel Flooded Ternary-Material
Lithium
Lithium Ion
Phosphate
20A
12V/24V Auto 12V/24V Auto 12V/24V Auto
3 & 4 Strings: 12V System
7 Strings: 24V System
(N means string number)
4 Strings: 12V System
8 Strings: 24V System
(N means string number)
17.0V 17.0V 17.0V 4.2V*N+2.0V 3.65V*N+2.0V
14.6V - 14.8V - -
14.4V 14.2V 14.6V - -
13.8V 13.8V 13.8V - -
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.2V*N 3.65*N
3.9V*N 3.4V*N
13.2V 13.2V 13.2V - -
12.5V 12.5V 12.5V 3.3V*N 3.0V*N
12.0V 12.0V 12.0V 3.2V*N 2.8V*N
11.0V 11.0V 11.0V 3.0V*N 2.5V*N
-4.0mv/°C/2V -4.0mv/°C/2V -4.0mv/°C/2V - -
1 Hour 1 Hour
- - -
4 Hours 4 Hours 4 Hours - -
OVERLOAD AND
SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
PROTECTION DEGREE
1.25 times of rated current: 30s; 1.5 times of rated current: 5s of overload protection;
Over 3 times of rated current: short-circuit protection
-35°C to +65°C;
IP68

Troubleshooting
LED Indication
LED Indication Status Description
Steady On
Steady Off
Slow Flashing
Quick Flashing
Normal battery function
Battery not connected
Battery under voltage
Battery over discharged
Steady on
Steady off
Slow flashing
Quick flashing
Solar panel connected but not charging
No connection or not enough light (night)
Charging in process
System over-voltage
Common problems & Solutions
Led Indication
Battery indicator
"Off”
Problem Solution
Battery indicator
"Slow Flashing”
Battery indicator
"Quick Flashing”
Solar indicator
"Off" during daytime
Solar indicator
"On" during Nighttime
Solar indicator
"Quick Flashing”
Battery not detected
Battery in over-
discharge protection
Battery in over-charge
protection
Solar Panel wiring
problem
Controller not
detecting night
Not charging
Check that the solar panel and battery cable connections are
correct and tight. Also check you have the correct polarity, le.
Red to positive, Black to negative.
Charge battery to recover voltage.
Disconnect solar panel
Check that solar panel and battery cable connections are correct
and tight. Also check you have the correct polarity, le. Red to
positive, Black to negative.
Make sure solar panel is not being affected by lights shining on
it. Controller detects "night" when solar voltage less than 7V;
solar indicator will be off.
Solar panel voltage is too high for the controller.
Solar Panel
Battery