Topens TCS3 User manual

Solar Charge Controller User Manual
Item No.: TCS3
Thank you for purchasing the solar charge controller TCS3. Please confirm the voltage of the battery and the
solar panel is in accordance with the working voltage of the controller (24V) before you use the controller. The
TCS3 is specially designed for solar charge controlling and battery discharge controlling in automatic gate opener
system. It is integrated with multiple safety protection for battery, such as: over charge protection and over
discharge protection.
Capacity: 10 Amps
1. Wire connection
1.1 The battery is only charged by solar panel (the adapter is not used)
Firstly connect the battery to the controller and then connect the solar panel to the “SOL” terminal of the controller.
Connect the “BAT” terminal of Control Board of gate opener to the “LOAD” terminal of the controller by the
extension cord as wiring diagram above. Don’t use the cord which is smaller than 0.75mm2(18 AWG) when the
length is longer than 22.5m (75’). The 2mm2(14 AWG) or 3.3 mm2(12 AWG) is strongly recommended for 30m
(100’) or 45m (150’) extension distance. Please note the polarity of all the appliances while connecting.
NOTE: Maximum current of the load or the solar panel should not exceed 10A.
NOTE: Solar panel can not be connected in series. It will damage the controller.
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1.2 The battery is charged by solar panel and the adapter at the same time
Firstly connect the battery to the controller and then connect the solar panel to the “SOL” terminal of the controller.
Connect the “BAT” terminal of Control Board of gate opener to the battery as wiring diagram above. The 2 wires
of “LOAD” terminal of the controller are not used. Never short the two wires of the “LOAD” terminal. Don’t use the
cord which is smaller than 0.75mm2(18 AWG) when the length is longer than 22.5m (75’). The 2mm2(14 AWG) or
3.3 mm2(12 AWG) is strongly recommended for 30m (100’) or 45m (150’) extension distance. Please note the
polarity of all the appliances while connecting.
NOTE: Maximum current of the load or the solar panel should not exceed 10A.
NOTE: Solar panel can not be connected in series. It will damage the controller.
2. Indicators
LED1 is ON when the battery is not full-charged and it is OFF when the battery is
full-charged. LED2 is ON when the battery is over-discharged and it is OFF when the
battery could power the gate opener normally.
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