PV logic 100wp User manual

TECHNICAL HELPLINE 01684 774000
100wp/125wp/150wp/200wp
PV Logic®
MHD Rigid
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User manual
MHD Rigid Solar Panels

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Kit shown: STPUMH150AE
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g
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PV Logic MHD Rigid kit contents
Kit options
The Basic Kits above are available with the following added options:
Basic Kits
Basic Kits are available with
the following contents:
1. With Charge Controller
In addition to the basic kit contents noted above, a 10A PWM charge controller can be
added for panels up to 150wp – the 200wp panel requires a 20A PWM charge controller.
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Example: STPU100MA indicates a 100wp basic kit with charge controller included.
2. PV Logic Rooftop Kits
In addition to the Basic Kit contents noted above, PV Logic Rooftop Kits include
the following:
1 x PWM charge controller (d) - 10A for panels up to 150wp and 20A for the 200wp panel
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brackets (e)
1 x Water resistant cable feed gland (f)
1 x Tube of bonding agent (g)
Part numbers are as the basic kits but with two additions: an MH in the middle of the
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indicates standard aluminium, adding PB indicates premium corner brackets and AE
indicates aero aluminium.
Example: STPUMH100AE
Charge Controller Upgrade
All PV Logic Rooftop Kits can be supplied with an upgraded 15Ah, 20Ah or 30Ah MPPT
charge controller instead of the standard PWM controller.
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Example: STPUMH100AEPT indicates a Rooftop Kit with aero brackets and a 15Ah MPPT
charge controller.
3. Bulk Pack Options
This option includes ONLY the solar panel and nothing else. The bulk pack contains
2 panels.
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Example: STPU100BP indicates a bulk pack of 2 x 100wp solar panels.
STPU100
1 x 100wp Solar panel (a)
1 x 4m cable (not shown)
1 x Fuseholder and fuse (b)
1 x Instruction manual (c)
STPU120
1 x 120wp Solar panel (a)
1 x 4m cable (not shown)
1 x Fuseholder and fuse (b)
1 x Instruction manual (c)
STPU150
1 x 150wp Solar panel (a)
1 x 4m cable (not shown)
1 x Fuseholder and fuse (b)
1 x Instruction manual (c)
STPU200
1 x 200wp Solar panel (a)
2 x 0.9m cable attached to panel
with MC4 connectors (not shown)
2 x 3m cable with MC4 connectors
(not shown)
1 x Fuseholder and fuse (b)
1 x Instruction manual (c)
Letters after item descriptions
refer to the picture below.
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If using a cable gland during
installation, the MC4 connectors
will need to be removed to
feed the wires through the
cable gland and then new MC4
connectors attached using MC4
crimping pliers.

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Step 1: Connecting cables to solar charge controller
NOTE: for 200wp panel with twin cables, connect MC4 connectors attached to panel cable to 2
x 3m cable (supplied) with MC4 connectors and follow instructions below:
1.1 Position the solar charge controller as close as possible to the battery (must be a dry location).
1.2 Measure the distance between your battery terminals and the solar charge controller.
1.3 Cut the measured distance from the end of the cable, allowing some extra for slack.
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insulation 4.5cm. Strip back the insulation of the red and black inner cables 1.5cm to expose
bare wires.
1.5 Feed the cable through the hole in the terminal box. Attach to the terminals (A) on the solar
charge controller. Take care to ensure to ensure the cables are connected to the correct
terminals Red = positive (+), black = negative (–) to avoid reverse polarity.
Step 2: Fitting the fuse
2.1 Strip back the black outer insulation of the cable 20cm.
2.2 Position the fuse as close as possible to the battery, particularly if a charge controller is used
between the controller and the battery. Cut the red cable at the halfway point and strip 5mm of
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terminals (C) on each of the fuse holder pieces.
Step 3: Connecting the cable to your battery
3.1 Strip the red and black insulation (6cm) from the inner cable ends. Twist the bare wire, wrap
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crimped onto the wire ends, simply attach them using your battery clamp screws.
3.2 When connecting to a battery always observe correct polarity. Note: Red = positive (+),
black = negative (–).
Step 4: Additional information for tting a Roof Top Kit with premium brackets (PB). (If the aero
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NOTE – bonding agent requires 24 hours to properly cure. We would therefore recommend that the
motorhome, caravan or boat is not moved during this period.
4.1 Attach the brackets to the side of the panel using the supplied stainless steel screws, ensuring
the brackets are flush with the top of the solar panel frame (thereby leaving a gap between the
bottom of the panel frame and the roof).
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the cable as short as practicable and to hide the cable entry gland.
4.3 Clean the area on your motorhome, caravan or boat where each bracket and the cable feed
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4.4 Insert the cable trailing from the solar panel junction box into the cable feed gland, ensuring
the locking nut is loose, and then into the entry hole on the roof. Using the provided bonding
agent, now bond the cable feed gland into position.
4.5 Apply the bonding agent (around a 6mm thickness of bonding agent is ideal) to the edge of
each bracket and then, (we recommend you do this with assistance), turn the panel so that the
solar cells are facing upwards and bond the panel to the roof, positioning the brackets in the
pencil lines previously marked.
4.6 Once the cable has been pulled through the cable feed gland, the gland nut should be
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4.7 Now the cable can be channelled into the roof lining or into trunking/capping or similar and
down to the battery.
IMPORTANT: When connecting a solar panel to a battery, it is always recommended that a voltage regulator is used to
prevent both reverse current feed (at night) and overcharging of the battery.
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Options
Connecting two or more solar panels together
5.1 Should you wish to increase the power and make a solar
array or increase the voltage (to produce 24 volt instead
of 12 volt) this can easily be achieved. Please contact Solar
Technology on 01684 774000 and request a copy of our
‘Creating a Solar Array’ technical bulletin.
Adding a second battery to a dual battery charge controller
6.1 Connect a second battery to the dual battery charge
controller with an additional piece of 2-core, 1mm cable (not
supplied) and follow steps 1, 2 & 3 above (not forgetting to
add a fuse on the positive line as described in step 2). Power
from the charge controller will be diverted to the second
battery only when the primary battery is fully charged.
Warranty
PV Logic MHD rigid solar panels are supplied with a 10 year panel build warranty from the date of purchase from Solar Technology
International. This guarantees the panel from mechanical failure and water ingress during this period. The warranty is void if the outer
layers, or edges, of the panel have been penetrated, damaged or cracked or the recommended handling, storage, installation and care
procedures have not been followed. The warranty is also invalidated if the panel has been abused, or not used for the purpose intended.
The manufacturer nor any of its employees, agents, distributors or resellers are liable for any third-party damage howsoever caused. The
extent to which the manufacturer is liable to a customer is limited to the purchase price paid by the customer for the product. We will
not accept any costs associated with the return of faulty product.
RED or BROWN = POSITIVE (+)
BLACK or BLUE = NEGATIVE (–)
Second battery
bonnections
Battery
connections
CHARGE CONTROLLER
Solar panel
connections
CONNECTING THE CHARGE CONTROLLER
TO A BATTERY AND A SINGLE SOLAR PANEL
SOLAR
PANEL
BATTERY
MAIN 12V SUPPLY
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5 AMP FUSE