mestic MSC-1010 Solar Charge Controller Instruction Manual

mestic MSC-1010 Solar Charge Controller

Product Information

The Solar charge controller PWM is designed to regulate the charging of batteries in a solar power system. It is compatible with 12V and 24V systems and is equipped with various features to ensure efficient and safe charging.

Key Features:

1. LCD display: Provides real-time information about the charging status and battery voltage.
2. Temperatuursensor: Monitors the temperature to optimize charging performance.
3. Menu-knop: Allows access to different settings and functions.
4. Set-knop: Used to configure and adjust various parameters.
5. USB-uitgang: Provides a USB port for charging devices directly from the controller.
6. Solar panel: Connects to the solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity.
7. Accu: Connects to the battery for storing the generated energy.
8. Verbruikers: Connects to the load or appliances that consume power from the battery.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Prepare the necessary tools and cables for installation. Use appropriate cables that can handle the current load.
2. Ensure that the solar charge controller is compatible with your system’s voltage (12V or 24V).
3. Mount the solar charge controller in a suitable location, ensuring proper ventilation and protection from moisture.
4. Connect the solar panels to the designated solar panel terminals on the controller. Make sure to observe the correct polarity.
5. Connect the battery to the battery terminals on the controller, again observing the correct polarity.
6. If applicable, connect the load or appliances to the designated load terminals on the controller.
7. Use the LCD display and menu buttons to navigate through the settings and configure the desired parameters, such as charging voltage and load control.
8. Monitor the LCD display for real-time information about the charging status, battery voltage, and other relevant data.
9. Regularly check the connections and ensure they are secure and free from corrosion.
10. Refer to the user manual for more detailed instructions on advanced settings and troubleshooting.

Features

1. LCD display
2. Temperature sensor
3. Menu Button
4. Set Button
5. USB output
6. Solar system terminals
7. Battery terminals
8. Load terminals

Installation

1. Ready tools and cables. Use the correct cables. Ensure that the current density is <4mm2, and conductive, to reduce the line voltage drop. With the 20A charge controller a cable of 6mm2 is recommended.
2. Make sure the location where the controller is installed, meets the applicable safety requirements. Please avoid using or installing the controller in damp or dusty places, or places with flammable, explosive and/or corrosive gases.
3. Install the controller onto a fixed vertical surface. Please keep a space of 10 cm free around the controller, in order to ensure good ventilation and heat dissipation.
4. Connect the controller and the battery with cables which have the right polarity. When the connection is successful, the battery indicator light will turn on. Otherwise the connection will need to be checked and/or the cables will need to be reconnected.
5. When connecting the controller to the load, make sure to use cables with the right polarity. Pay special attention to + and – polarity, to avoid reversed connection. Otherwise the load may be damaged. In case of an accident, please disconnect the solar panel, battery and load from the controller in sequence. Note: Reversed battery polarity will not damage the controller, but may produce security risks for your load appliances.

Operation

Description of the symbols on the LCD display

1. Digital parameters
2. Charging indication. This symbol shows that the battery is being charged by the solar panel. When this symbol is not visible, the battery cannot be charged because of a low voltage. When the symbol is flashing, the battery is fully charged and has entered the float charging phase.
3. Indication of the solar panel. This symbol indicates that the controller has detected the connection to the solar panel. When this symbol is not visible, either the solar panel cannot be detected, or there is no sunlight reaching the solar panel.
4. Battery status indication (5 bars).
5. Discharging indication. This symbol shows that the controller is in output mode. When this symbol is not visible, the output has been turned off. If this symbol is flashing, internal control mechanisms may be damaged.
6. Load indication. This symbol shows that the controller is in output mode. When this symbol is not visible, the output has been turned off. If this symbol is flashing, the load is overloaded or damaged.
7. A stands for ampere; H stands for hour.
8. V stands for volt

Description of button function

• MENU: button to switch between the menu interfaces. Use the button to go through the interfaces in sequence (as shown in figure 1). Furthermore, the button can perform the function of “add” in the parameter setting mode.
• SET: In the main interface, this button can turn on or shut off the connection to the load. In addition, it can perform the function of “minus” in the parameter setting mode.

Viewing and setting the parameters

After turning on the controller, the default “battery voltage” interface will be shown. This is the main interface. Next, use the MENU button, to go through the different parameter interfaces. To set a parameter, press the MENU button for >5 seconds, until the numbers start flashing. Now, use the SET and MENU buttons to adjust the parameter, making it lower (SET) or higher (MENU). When the adjustment is finished, press the MENU button again and hold it down for a few seconds, until the numbers stop flashing. The adjustments have now been saved.

1. The default interface with an overview of the main symbols:
   After turning on the controller, the default interface will be shown. It shows the charging and discharging state, battery status (5 bars) and the battery voltage.

2. Turning on or shutting off the connection to the load:

   • The SET button can be used to turn on or shut off the load.
   • Note: In the other interfaces, this button does not have this function.

3. Viewing and setting the float voltage:
   In the second interface, the float charging voltage is shown. When the battery has reached the float voltage, the controller will maintain the voltage value with its PWM charging mode, to avoid overcharging the battery. To adjust the settings, use the SET and MENU button as explained above, at the beginning of this chapter.

4. Viewing and setting the recovery after Undervoltage:
   The next interface shows the recovered voltage. After the controller has conducted its function of under voltage protection, the output of the load will be recovered as soon as the battery voltage returns to a value higher than the under voltage protection value. To adjust the settings, use the SET and MENU buttons as explained above, at the beginning of this chapter.

5. Viewing and setting the under-voltage protection:
   In the next interface, the value for under-voltage protection is shown. When the battery voltage is lower than the value that is shown here, the load will be cut off to avoid an over-discharge of the battery. To adjust the settings, use the SET and MENU buttons as explained above, at the beginning of this chapter.

6. Viewing and setting the load working mode:
   The next interface shows the load mode. Different numbers represent the different modes. 24h is the ‘Normal Mode’ or default mode. In this mode, the load will keep operating all 24 hours, when there is no error.

   • 1h-23h is the ‘Light Control’ together with the ‘Time Control’ mode. In this mode the controller will turn on the load after sunset and will turn it off after the time at which the timer has been set.
   • 0h is ‘Light Control Mode’, at which the load is turned on after sunset and turned off after dawn.
   • To adjust the settings, use the SET and MENU button as explained above, at the beginning of this chapter.

7. Viewing and setting battery types:

   • Within the next interface, different numbers represent different battery types.
   • b00: lithium battery (note: other control parameters need to be adjusted to match the battery)
   • b01: sealed battery (default type)
   • b02: vented battery
   • b03: gel battery
   • To adjust the settings, use the SET and MENU button as explained above, at the beginning of this chapter.

Troubleshooting

1. Under voltage protection:
   When this symbol appears on the screen and is flashing, the battery voltage is lower than the under voltage protection. The controller has now entered the under voltage protection state and the output has been stopped. Solution: Use the solar panel or battery charger to charge the battery. When the battery voltage has reached the recovery value, the load will be turned on again.

2. Overload protection:

   • When this symbol appears on the screen and is flashing, there is an overcurrent or short circuit.
   • The controller has now entered the overload protection state and the output has been stopped. Solution: After solving the problem of a short circuit and reducing the load, press the SET button to turn the load back on.

3. Input overvoltage:
   When this symbol appears on the screen and is flashing, the battery input voltage of the controller is higher than the rated input voltage. The controller will turn off the output and activate the overvoltage protection mode.

   • Solution: Please choose a battery with the right voltage to connect to the controller. Furthermore, any other battery chargers need to be removed.

Technical specifications

Correct disposal of this product

This symbol means that this product must not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU). To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle responsibly to promote sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, read the warranty conditions from where the product was purchased. They can take the product back for environmentally safe recycling.

Declaration of Conformity

Gimeg Nederland BV hereby declares that the device PWM MSC-1010/PWM MSC-1020 complies with the basic requirements and other relevant regulations specified in the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU) and Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU). You can request a full declaration of conformity at the address on the back.

Importer:

Gimeg Nederland B.V.
Strijkviertel 27 3454 PH De Meern The Netherlands.

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