Solar Charge Controller User Manual
Item No.: TCS3
Thank you for purchasing the solar charge controller TCS3. Please confirm the voltage of the battery and the
solar panel is in accordance with the working voltage of the controller (24V) before you use the controller. The
TCS3 is specially designed for solar charge controlling and battery discharge controlling in automatic gate opener
system. It is integrated with multiple safety protection for battery, such as: over charge protection and over
discharge protection.
Capacity: 10 Amps
1. Wire connection
1.1 The battery is only charged by solar panel (the adapter is not used)
Firstly connect the battery to the controller and then connect the solar panel to the “SOL” terminal of the controller.
Connect the “BAT” terminal of Control Board of gate opener to the “LOAD” terminal of the controller by the
extension cord as wiring diagram above. Don’t use the cord which is smaller than 0.75mm
2
(18 AWG) when the
length is longer than 22.5m (75’). The 2mm
2
(14 AWG) or 3.3 mm
2
(12 AWG) is strongly recommended for 30m
(100’) or 45m (150’) extension distance. Please note the polarity of all the appliances while connecting.
NOTE: Maximum current of the load or the solar panel should not exceed 10A.
NOTE: Solar panel can not be connected in series. It will damage the controller.
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