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12. DISPLAY SYMBOLS
ICON MOTION ISSUE
Solid The system is normal but not charging
Energy bars are Flashing Charging
Solid Full
Flashing Battery Overvoltage
Flashing Battery Over Discharge
Before a problem is suspected with the system, read this section. There are numerous events that may appear as problems but are in fact
perfectly normal. Please visit https://gpelectric.com/support/ for the most up-to-date FAQs and troubleshooting videos.
It seems like my ooded batteries are losing water over time.
Flooded batteries may need to have distilled water added periodically to replace uid loss during charging. Excessive water loss during a
short period of time indicates the possibility of overcharging or aging batteries.
When charging, my ooded batteries are emitting gas.
During charging, hydrogen gas is generated within the battery. The gas bubbles stir the battery acid allowing it to receive a fuller state of
charge.
Important: Ensure batteries are in a well-ventilated space.
My voltmeter shows a dierent reading than the SOLAR CONTROLLER display.
The meter value on the SOLAR CONTROLLER display is an approximate reading intended for indication purposes only. There is an
approximate 0.1 VDC inherent error present that may be accentuated when compared with readings from another voltmeter.
There may be a slight dierence between the battery voltage displayed on the SOLAR CONTROLLER display and the battery voltage
measured at the battery terminals. When troubleshooting using a voltmeter, check both the battery voltage at the SOLAR CONTROLLER
controller terminals and battery voltage at the battery terminals. If a dierence of more than 0.5 VDC is noted, this indicates a large voltage
drop possibly caused by loose connections, long wire runs, small wire gauge, faulty wiring, a faulty voltmeter or all the above. Consult the
Suggested Minimum Wire Gauge chart in Section 6 for wiring suggestions and check all connections.
For advanced users:
The SOLAR CONTROLLER makes voltage measurement adjustments based on resistance it detects at the battery terminals. In addition
to resistance in the wires, batteries also have an internal resistance due to chemical properties. The controller cannot distinguish between
these two sources of resistance. It will compensate up to 250mV in the displayed value.
13. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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