TYCON Solar RemotePro RPST12M User manual

RPST12M/24M
RemotePro®
Remote Power System
▫Wireless Base Stations
and Client Devices
▫Surveillance Cameras
▫Remote Sensors
▫Remote Lighting
▫Off Grid Electronics
Congratulations! on your purchase of the RemotePro™ off-grid
remote power system. Please take a moment to review this Qwik
Install Guide before assembly or battery installation. Other in-
structions come with other components of this kit. Be sure to re-
view all instructions.
DANGER! Avoid Powerlines!
You Can Be Killed!
When following the instructions in this guide take extreme care
to avoid contact with overhead power lines, lights and power circuits.
Contact with power lines, lights or power circuits may be fatal. We rec-
ommend to install no closer than 20 feet to any power lines.
Safety: For your own protection, follow these safety rules.
▫Perform as many functions as possible on the ground
▫Do not attempt to install on a rainy, windy or snowy day or if
there is ice or snow accumulation at the install site or if the
site is wet.
▫Make sure there are no people, pets, etc. below when you are
working on a roof or ladder.
Recommended Tools: Phillips Screwdriver, 13mm and 10mm
Wrench, 5/16” nut driver, Flat Blade Screwdriver
Please help preserve the environment and return
used batteries to an authorized depot. Most auto
parts stores will pay you for old batteries.

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Qwik Install
STEP 1: Add Grounding Wire Between Door and Enclosure: Remove
plastic covers on copper studs on
inside of door and inside of enclo-
sure. Add jumper wire between 2
copper studs and use copper wash-
ers and nuts to secure.
STEP 2: Remove the bottom cover
and replace it with the PowerVent™
included with the package. Add wire
feedthrus and any necessary con-
nectors into the bottom PowerVent™
plate.
STEP 3: Install hole plug in drain
hole in bottom right corner of the en-
closure.
STEP 4: Mount the DIN rail to the
door using screws provided. Mount
any extra equipment to the orange
backplate and secure the backplate in
the enclosure. Note: The DIN rail can
also be mounted to the orange back-
plate or sides of enclosure if desired.
STEP 5: If pole mounting the enclo-
sure, assemble the pole mount kit to
the back of the enclosure and mount
the enclosure to a pole using the 6 hose clamps provided. The enclo-
sure can also be wall mounted using the 4 holes in the back of the en-
closure.

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STEP 6: Insert the battery platform
in the bottom of the enclosure. The
battery platform has cutouts so
wires can be routed under the bat-
tery as needed.
STEP 7: Attach the DIN Rail
adapters to the charge controller
using the screws provided. Clip the controller
to the DIN rail by putting the bottom of the DIN
bracket into the bottom of the DIN rail, then
push DIN bracket up and over the top of the
DIN rail.
STEP 8: Assemble the solar panel mount
and set the correct tilt angle based on
your Latitude. There is a useful tool to
calculate optimum angle at http://
tyconsystems.com If you will be using a
fixed angle all year we recommend using
the optimum angle for winter sun. You can also calculate winter tilt us-
ing: Your_Latitude*0.9+30. Mount the solar panel mount to the pole
using hose clamps provided. Be sure to mount high enough so the
door of the enclosure clears the solar panel mount when opened. You
can also mount the panel to a wall using lag bolts.
STEP 9: Attach the solar panel to the solar panel mount so that the
wire junction box is towards the top or side.
If the solar panel is already connectorized, connect the solar panel MC-
4 connectors to the included solar cable.
If the solar panel is not connectorized, remove the cover from the solar
panel junction box by unscrewing or releasing the 6 snaps. Connect the
included octopus cable wires to the + and - screws inside the junction
box. Replace the cover making sure it is fully snapped.

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Panels without pre-installed MC-4 Connectors Configurations
MC-4 Connectorized Panels Wiring Configurations
24V Two Panel Configuration
24V Four Panel Config

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CAUTION: Be sure
to connect the bat-
tery to the controller
first and disconnect it
last. Connecting so-
lar panels to the con-
troller without the
battery connected
could damage the
controller.

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NOTE When using MPPT controllers, it is best to always wire solar pan-
els in series configuration even when batteries are configured for 12V.
The MPPT controller will translate the voltage.
NOTE: When wiring 2 panels in a 24V configuration you will have two
unused wires on the RPST-CABLE-4PANEL cable assembly. Wrap the
ends with electrical tape to avoid any shorting of the panels.
STEP 10: Install the batteries in the enclosure. If using multiple batter-
ies, connect in parallel for 12V output or connect in series
for 24V output. The solar controller will automatically de-
tect the battery voltage.
If batteries are installed on their side make sure to apply
an insulator (included) to the top of the battery terminal to
prevent the battery terminals from shorting to the metal
enclosure in case the battery shifts inside the enclosure
during an earthquake.

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STEP 11: Remove the battery cable fuse before connecting the batter-
ies to avoid any accidental shorting. Connect battery cables and
PowerVent fan cables to controller BAT connections, then to battery
terminals. Be sure to observe proper polarity. Double check wiring and
then re-install the battery cable fuse to energize the system, When a
fully charged battery is connected, the battery light should light on the
controller and the controller should power up.
CAUTION: Reverse polarity connections will damage the equip-
ment.
STEP 12: Route the solar panel cables out thru the feedthrus and in-
stall to the solar panel. Be sure to connect in the proper polarity, red
wire to + and black wire to –. Make sure connections are waterproofed.
STEP 13: Tighten all wire feedthrus. If they don’t tighten on a small
diameter wire, you can wrap some electrical tape around the wire in the
seal area to increase its diameter and make a better seal.
STEP 14: Make sure lid gasket is clean and free from any particles,
then carefully close the cover, making sure that wires are clear of the
seam and hinge area. Use the special key to close the two cover locks.
TECH CORNER
Additional Information you may find useful
1. CONTROLLER: The 12V controller turns off power to the load at
11V and reconnects when the battery reaches 12.5V. The 24V control-
ler turns off power at 22V and reconnects at 24.5V. This protects bat-
tery from overdischarge and increases battery life and performance.
2.Controller LEDS: There are 4 LED’s; Solar, Battery, Load and Error
for quick status check.
3.Fuse: There is a fuse in the battery cable (30A).The fuse is in-line
with battery power. If fuse is blown there was some sort of short in the
battery connection and the controller will appear dead. Replace with a
30A fuse.
4. CAPACITY: The RemotePro® RPST is rated at 25W to 50W contin-
uous power output with 6 hours of peak sun per day. (Depending on the
configuration).
5. VENTING: The enclosure is vented thru the PowerVent™. The fan is
thermostatically controlled and will turn on when the temperature inside
the enclosure exceeds 45° C.
6. BATTERY MAINTENANCE: The batteries used in the RemotePro®
systems don’t require any maintenance. They should last up to 5 years
in normal use.
NOTE: Never store batteries for a long time in a discharged state
or it will kill the battery. Especially in cold temperatures.

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7. RS232: There is an RS232 port on the controller. This port is a spe-
cial port to interface to the Tycon TP-SC-BT1 Bluetooth adapter and the
TP-SC-USB-RS232 cable and software. The Bluetooth adapter allows
for remote monitoring and control of the controller up to 15m distance.
The cable and software are used for connecting to a PC.
8. SOLAR PANEL TILT: There is a solar panel tilt calculator at the
Tycon Systems® website http://tyconsystems.com. We recommend
using a fixed tilt and setting to optimize for winter sun. The panel should
face South if you are in the Northern Hemisphere or face North if you
are in the Southern Hemisphere. Some typical winter tilt angles are as
follows:
9. BATTERY OVERDISCHARGE: We highly recommend hooking all
equipment loads to the controller load output. This output will discon-
nect the load if the battery voltage drops below 11V (12V battery) or
22V (24V battery) and this will protect the battery from over-discharge.
If batteries get completely discharged (<10V) because the equipment
was connected directly to the battery, you will reduce the battery life
and you will most likely need to recondition them with a good quality
10A automotive battery charger. Avoid charging for longer than 24hrs to
avoid battery damage. Once they are back to a normal operating range,
the integrated charge controller will maintain the charge.
10. TROUBLESHOOTING:
A. There is no load output from the controller —If battery voltage is
too low the charge controller will turn off the load outputs. On a 12V
battery system the load will turn off if battery is <11V. On a 24V bat-
tery system the load will turn off at <22V. Also make sure the con-
troller is set to Mode 15 then press SET to turn load on or off.
B. Why is my solar panel voltage so high?- Open circuit voltage
on a 12V panel is around 23V, and about 40V on a 24V panel.
With MPPT controllers, the most efficient operation is achieved by
wiring 12V panels in series.
C. My system turns off at night and comes back on in the morn-
ing?- This is a sure sign that the solar panels and/or battery ca-
pacity can’t support the load. You should measure your actual
load and recalculate to make sure you have adequate capacity.
D. Can I charge my batteries from AC power? Tycon offers AC/DC
Place Optimum Winter Tilt
Houston / Cairo 56 deg
Albuquerque / Tokyo 60.5 deg
Denver / Madrid 65 deg
Minneapolis / Milano 69.5 deg
Winnipeg / Prague 74 deg

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SPECIFICATIONS Subject to change without notice
RPST12M RPST24M
Battery Capacity (12V) 100Ah or 200Ah
Reserve Power @ Rated Load >24 hours
Load Output 12V 20A —
Unregulated
24V 20A —
Unregulated
Battery Voltage (DC) 12V 24V
Battery Type Valve Regulated Sealed Lead Acid
AGM
Battery Life 5 Years
Controller Type MPPT—Temperature Compensated
Over-Voltage Protection 16V 32V
Bulk Charge 14.4V 28.8V
Float Charge 13.8V 27.6V
Over-discharge protection 11.1V 22.2V
Over-discharge recovery voltage 12.6V 25.2V
Controller Self Consumption <1W
Enclosure Type Powder Coat Steel
Wind Survivability 90MPH
Operating Temperature -30°C to +60°C
battery chargers that can be used in parallel with the solar con-
troller to charge batteries from AC.
Replacement Parts
Solar Controller: TP-SC24-20-MPPT, TP-SC24-40-MPPT
Batteries: TPBAT12-52
Solar Mount: TPSM-80X4-UNI (2-4panels)
Solar Panel: TPS-12-80W
Note: Maximum solar panel size for the TP-SC24-20-MPPT and TP-
SC24-40-MPPT controllers.
20A MPPT 40A MPPT
260W 520W12V Battery
24V Battery 520W 1040W

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Accessories
TP-SC-BT1 RS232 to Bluetooth
adapter.
• Allows for wireless monitoring and
control of the MPPT solar charge con-
troller up to 15m.
• Uses a smartphone app available for
Android and IOS devices
• Completely weatherproof for outdoor
mounting
• Low Cost
TPW-400DT-12/24 400W
12V/24V Wind Turbine
• Includes Integrated Controller
with Dump Load
• Good low wind performance
• Self braking in high wind
• 110MPH survivability
• Sealed and maintenance free
• Very Quiet, Low vibration

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Remote Station Monitor
TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2
• Qty 4: Voltmeters and current meters
• Web Based: allows station monitoring
over the internet.
• Qty 4:10A relays for controlling power
to devices, starting a generator, etc.
• Measures internal and external tem-
peratures
• Intuitive user interface and graphical
setup
• SNMP compatability
• Shunt compatible for measuring very
high currents
• Email Alerts
• Programmable functionality
Notes

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Limited Warranty
The RemotePro® products are supplied with a limited 36 month warran-
ty which covers material and workmanship defects. This warranty does
not cover the following:
▫Parts requiring replacement due to improper installation, misuse,
poor site conditions, faulty power, etc.
▫Lightning or weather damage.
▫Physical damage to the external & internal parts.
▫Products that have been opened, altered, or defaced.
▫Water damage for units that were not mounted according to user
manual.
▫Usage other than in accordance with instructions and the normal
intended use.
Tycon Systems
14641 S 800 W
Bluffdale, UT 84065
[e-mail]
PH: 801-432-0003