Go Power GP-PWM-30 User Manual

Solar Controller
GP-PWM-30
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© 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation
September 2012
Battery Charge Profile Chart
Auto Equalize: The GP-PWM-30 has an automatic equalize feature that
will charge and recondition your batteries once a month at a higher
voltage to ensure that any excess sulfation is removed. This feature is
recommended for Flooded batteries only. Check with your battery
manufacturer.
NOTE: This feature is only available for Charging Profile 1.
Battery Type
FLOODED
AGM
GEL
Charging Profile #
1
2
3
Float Charge @ 25°C:
13.7V
Bulk/Absorption Charge @ 25°C:
Applied for 1h each morning
14.4V
14.1V
Boost Charge
Applied for 2 hours if the battery voltage drops
below 12.3 volts.
14.4V
14.1V
Equalization Charge
Applied for 2 hours every 28 days and if the
battery voltage drops below 12.1 volts.
14.8V
N/A
N/A
The Boost Charge will occur in addition to the Bulk Charge. The Equalization Charge will
occur in addition to the Boost Charge.
If a charging cycle is unable to complete in a single day, it will continue the following day.
The terms FLOODED, AGM and GEL are generic battery designations. Choose the
charging profile that works best with your battery manufacturer’s recommendations.

Go Power GP-PWM-30 Specifications

General

Input Voltage	12 VDC
Max Input Current	30A
Efficiency	Up to 99%
Battery Types	AGM, Flooded, Lithium, Gel
Protection Features	Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit