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Solar Panel Connection
Solar power should (through a series voltage regulator) be connected
directly into the caravan battery circuit. See Figure 3 on page 9. The solar
power may be wired directly to the caravan battery, or to the caravan battery
connections on the Genius-II. Use whichever connection point is most
convenient from a wiring perspective.
Note: A solar panel voltage regulator with maximum output voltage not
exceeding 14.8 V must be used at all times. In some situations the led can
blink randomly, this is because the solar charger voltage is greater than the
charger voltage. This occurs only when the mains and the solar charger are
both present.
CAUTION
Solar panels should not be directly connected; a solar panel voltage
regulator must be fitted between solar panels and the battery.
REMOTE LOAD-ISOLATOR SWITCH CONNECTION
The Genius-II allows for remote control of the load connections. A pair
of contacts are provided for connection to the external switch. When
this switch is closed, all loads are disconnected from all power. Battery
charging is not effected by this switch. The switch current when closed
is less than 1 mA, so any convenient switch and wire size may be used.
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