Genasun GV-5 Manual

GREEN LED RUN/CHARGE INDICATION
Standby: The battery is connected properly and ready to charge when
solar panel power is available.
810 SEC. BETWEEN GREEN BLINKS
Charging (low current, less than 0.3 A):
45 SEC. BETWEEN GREEN BLINKS
Charging (between 0.3 A - 3 A):
FAST GREEN BLINKS
Charging (high current, more than 3 A):
LONGER, SLOWER GREEN BLINKS
Charging at current limit: Genasun Overdrive active.
The GV-5 is overloaded and limiting charging current.
LONG, THEN SHORT GREEN BLINKS
Battery charged: The battery is in the absorption or float charging stage.
SOLID GREEN
RED LED ERROR INDICATION
Over-temperature: The controller’s internal temperature is too high.
SETS OF 2 RED BLINKS
Overload: This could be caused by changing the solar panel connections while
the controller is operating.
SETS OF 3 RED BLINKS
Battery voltage too low: The controller cannot begin charging normally due
to low battery voltage. Check the battery connections, wait for the GV-5's
trickle function to charge the battery, or charge the battery by another means.
SETS OF 4 RED BLINKS
SOLID RED
OR OTHER LED INDICATIONS NOT LISTED
Battery voltage too high: If the nominal battery voltage is correct (12 V),
check the functioning of other chargers that may be connected to the system.
SETS OF 5 RED BLINKS
Panel voltage too high: Only 12 V nominal solar panels may be used with this
controller.
SETS OF 6 RED BLINKS
Internal error: Contact your dealer for assistance.
2 LONG BLINKS, FOLLOWED BY ANY NUMBER
OF SHORT BLINKS
The GV-5 has a MULTICOLOR LED.
Status Indication:

Genasun GV-5 Specifications

General

Brand	Genasun
Model	GV-5
Category	Controller
Language	English