Marecoluce Tetris Solar User manual

Tetris Solar
Tetris Solar installation of the tting Pag. 2
Electronic circuit board Pag. 3
Cleaning the panel Pag. 5
Warnings and waste disposal Pag. 6

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Installation of the fitting
Electronic circuit board pre-installed and factory set
(for programming modes see pag.3-4)
Pay attention: The respect of the abovementioned
parameters is greatly inuenced by the positioning of the
tting, the quantity and quality of the solar exposure, and
the ambient temperature.
Untighten the screws (1) and remove the ange (2).
Connect the polarized connectors placed under the
base (3) of the bollard (you can match the connectors
indifferently to each other).
Fix the ange (2) to the mounting surface through some
screws and expansion caps (not included) Fig.1, or
through the anchor bolts (to be ordered separately) Fig.2
Position the bollard (5) into the ange (2) paying
attention not to hit or scratch the solar panels, and
tighten the screws (1).
REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERIES:
In order to reach batteries, untighten the xing screws (1)
of the bollard (5) placed on the ange (2).
Remove the bollard (5) paying attention not to hit or
scratch the solar panels.
Untighten the screws (6) xing the base (3) to the bollard.
Remove the batteries pack (7).
Untighten the screws (8) of the xing brackets of the
batteries pack (9).
Disconnect the cables from the batteries.
Replace the batteries.
Reconnect the cables paying attention to respect
polarities, and secure the xing brackets of the batteries
pack (9) by tightening the screws (8).
Insert the battery pack (7) into the bollard (5).
Fix the base (3) to the bollard by tightening the screws (6).
Position the bollard (5) into the ange (2) and tighten the
screws (1).

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The electronic circuit board:
• monitors the state of charge of the batteries.
• controls the charging process
• controls the connection/disconnection of the luminaires
A battery charging algorithm protects the battery from harmful states. Activation of the three deep dischar-
ge functions (LVW, LVD and LVR) is dependent upon the state of charge (SOC). The switching thresholds lie
within the corresponding voltage window in accordance with the discharge or charging current.
The electronic circuit board consists of the following components:
1. Info LED
2. 3 LEDs for displaying the state of charge (red, yellow, green)
3. Terminal block for connecting the solar panel
4. Terminal block for connecting the battery
5. Terminal block for connection the luminaires
Factory settings Controller settings
Battery system 12 V GEL DIP 1 - OFF
SOC Factor 32 mV/A DIP 2 - ON / DIP 3 - ON
Night light 8 h* 8*
FLOAT 13,8 V 3
BOOST 14,4 V 4
EQUAL 14,7 V 3
LVD 10,8 V 0
LVR 12,4 V 50 OFF
1-8 Working hours
9 From sunset to sunrise
* The only parameter that can be modied:
Max. module input short
circuit current at 50°C 6 A
Max. load output
current at 50°C 6 A
System voltage 12 V
Ambient temperature
allowed -25°C / +50°C
Max. voltage of
Solar panel 47 V DC
Temperature compensation -4mV/K/Cell
Battery fuse 10 A
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LED displays
LED Status Meaning
Info LED
Illuminates green Normal operation
Flashes slowly red*
system fault
- too high charging current
- overload / short circuit
- overheated
together with red LED :
- too low battery voltage
together with green LED :
- too high battery voltage
Battery
red LED
Flashing quickly* Battery empty, low voltage disconnection
prewarning, loads still on
Flashing slowly* Deep discharge protection active (LVD), loads
disconnected
Battery
yellow LED
Illuminates Battery weak, loads are on
Flashes slowly yellow* LVD reconnection setpoint has not yet been
reached, loads still disconnected
Battery
green LED
Illuminates Battery good
Flashes quickly green* Battery full, charge regulation active
*ashing slowly: 0,4Hz: 4 times in 10 second, ashing quickly: 3Hz: 3 times in 1 second
Operation
The electronic circuit board immediately begins operation once the battery is connected or the external
fuse is inserted. The display shows the current operating mode.
It is factory programmed for an 8 hours operation; to change the setting follow the instructions of PA
RC100 controller.
The 5 minutes On/Off delay has been set to avoid that the luminaires switch on/off if the panels are
temporarily illuminated/obscured
Protection functions
The following integrated protection functions of the electronic circuit board ensure that the battery is
handled as gently as possible.
These protection funcions are part of the basic function of the electronic circuit board:
• Overcharge protection
• Deep discharge protection
• Battery undervoltage protection
• Solar panel reverse current protection
The following installation faults do not destroy the circuit board. After having corrected the fault, the device
will continue to operate regularly:
• Solar module short circuits
• Short circuits at load output
• Reversed battery polarity
• Device overtemperature
• Reverse solar module polarity
• Excessive load current
• Solar module overcurrent
• Overvoltage at the load output
Electronic circuit board of Tetris Solar
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Faults and remedies Tetris Solar
No display :
Check battery polarity and external fuse.
Or battery voltage is too low or battery defective.
Battery is not charged :
Check if solar modul is connected with correct polarity or if short circuit at the solar input.
If solar module voltage is lower than battery voltage or if solar module is defective the battery cannot be
charged.
Battery displays jumps quickly :
Battery voltage changes quickly.
Large pulse currents cause voltage uctuation.
Battery is too small or defective.
Ask your dealer for technical assistance.
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Cleaning the panel
• The accumulation of dirt on the transparent cover of the panel reduces the efciency.
• The frequency of the cleaning depends directly on how quickly dirt is accumulated.
• We recommend to clean the panels 2 times per year.
Do not use harsh chemical products
Corrosive
Dangerous for the environment
Explosive
Flammable
Toxic
Harmful
• Cleaning should be carried out while panel is cool,
either in early morning or in late evening.
• Cleaning consists in washing the panels with water
and gentle detergents (non-abrasive) by taking care
to avoid strong chemicals.
• Do not use high-pressure hoses.
• After washing, dry the panels by using a
non-abrasive cloth.
WARNING: Do not remove the panels for cleaning

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The European Directive 2002/95/CE on the restriction of use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipments (RAEE) outlines the following:
• Luminaires shall not be treated as normal urban waste
• Obsolete light ttings must be disposed with at authorised waste disposal stations or delivered to the distributor
when purchasing the replacement
• The symbol of the bin with an "X" is placed on the products as a reminder that these products must not be
treated as normal urban waste.
• Failure to adhere to this directive can be punished by law.
WARNINGS & WASTE DISPOSAL
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MODIFY THE FITTING WITHOUT AUTHORISATION
• Any tampering of the luminaire will render the warrantee void, and may render the product dangerous.
•The installation and programming of the product conducted by qualified personnel.
• Compliance of these instructions is necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the single product and of the
whole installation.
• The safety of this product is guaranteed only with the appropriate use of these installation instructions which must
be retained.
• In case of problems, please contact the manufacturer.
• For maximum efficiency, install the product in direct sunlight.
• Avoid installation in shadowed areas (e.g. under trees, or too close to buildings).
• It is necessary to clean the solar panel periodically.
• Mareco Luce is not liable for any damage to third parties caused by an improper product installation. The product
must be installed according to the supplied installation instructions.
For all the solar luminaires is required a periodical maintenance including the following steps:
•To clean the solar panel to remove the possible dirt that might have settled on the panel
•To check the tightening of the screws that hold the different parts
•To check that he internal components as battery and electronic components do not show signs of signicant rust
and oxidation. Otherwise it is necessary to check if there is any water inltration.
•To check the cable glands
•To check that the cables are connected securely
•To check the terminals corrosion
•In case of damaged components, they must be replaced before the luminaire can be restarted. Use only original
spare parts
Cautions
• Keep the battery away from fire, flames and sparks
• Check periodically the charging process
• Pay attention to the possible development of sparks
• Pay attention to the risk of electrocution
Fault behaviours
The electronic circuit board while operating is dangerous in the following situations:
•It does not appear to function at all.
•It is visibily damaged, or the connected cables are visibly damaged.
•Emission of smoke or uid penetration.
•It has loose parts
In the abovementioned cases, disconnect the electronic circuit board from the solar panel and from the battery
immediately.
• The electronic circuit board may only be connected to the luminaires and to the battery by trained personnel and
in accordance with the applicable regulations.
•Follow the installation and operating instructions for all components of the PV system.
•Ensure that no cables are damaged.
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