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Heliotrope PV RV-45D User Manual

Heliotrope PV RV-45D
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OPERATION MANUAL
for the
RV-45D
Solar Charge Controller
Heliotrope PV
Eugene, OR
541-284-2426 phone
541-284-2427 fax
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Heliotrope PV RV-45D Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHeliotrope PV
ModelRV-45D
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

RV-45D Features

Pulse Width Modulation "Taper" Charge Strategy

Maintains batteries at highest state-of-charge with least water consumption.

Selectable State-of-Charge

Set from 13.2 VDC to 14.6VDC in 0.2 volt increments.

Selectable "Auto-Equalize", "Auto-Float" or "Fixed"

Options for Flooded Lead-Acid, AGM, or Gel batteries.

Battery Temperature Compensation

Adjusts charge setpoint based on battery temperature.

Dual Battery Bank Charging

Charges both Engine and House battery banks from solar panels.

Introduction and Field Selectable Options

Setting DIP Switches

Uses DIP switches to select SOC (state-of-charge) and MODE.

State-of-Charge (SOC) Voltage

Selects battery state-of-charge voltage using DIP switches #1, #2, #3.

Recommended Settings for Flooded Lead-Acid Batteries

Circuit Board Configuration (FIG. 1)

Shows recommended settings and DIP switch positions for Flooded Lead-Acid batteries.

Recommended Settings for Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries

Circuit Board Configuration (FIG. 2)

Shows recommended settings and DIP switch positions for Sealed Lead-Acid batteries.

Field Selectable Options Details

Mode Switch Function

DIP switch #4 activates or deactivates the MODE function (Auto-Equalization/Float).

Battery Temperature Compensation Setup

Controls the temperature compensation sensor jumper on the circuit board.

Automatic Equalization Setup

Describes setup for Flooded Lead-Acid batteries using "EQ" mode.

Automatic Float Setup

Describes setup for Sealed Lead-Acid batteries using "FL" mode.

Operation of the RV-45D

With Automatic Equalization Activated

Explains the charge controller's operation during the equalization cycle.

With Automatic Float Activated

Explains the charge controller's operation during the automatic float mode.

With Mode DIP Switch Off

Explains operation when the MODE DIP switch is set to OFF.

Warranty Information