fosera FLASH40 Flash Solarhomesy Stems User Manual

FLASH40

User Manual

Content of the box

Installation

1. Place the solar panel on the roof facing to the sun.
   Avoid shadows during the daytime.
   Tilt must be at least 15º.

2. Place the FLASH in a indoor location.

3. Connect the solar panel to the solar input.

4. Look for a location for the lamps
   Tip: The Ceiling LAMP can be placed in the entrance with the Night light function, so that it will remain on all night.

5. Connect the lamps to the output ports.

6. Hang and mount the FLASH on the wall and the Lamps in their suitable place.

Daisy-Chain Lamps

You can plug the cable into the junction box of a Ceiling LAMP instead of the FLASH to extend the placement distance.

Flexible output

Configure the output by navigating: Main menu > Settings > Config. out .

1. Normal mode
   Acts like a normal outlet.
   

2. Night light
   Switches on when the solar panel is no longer receiving energy.
   Useful as a security light.

3. Low priority
   Switches off when the battery is low.
   Useful to save energy.

4. Excess energy
   Switches on when full of battery.
   Useful for harnessing excess energy.

USB

1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port.
2. Connect your device to the charging cable.
3. Charge will start automatically.

OPERATION

*The runtime and the time to full charge are calculated based on real-time consumption and generation and on the assumption that they do not vary over time.

NAVIGATION

All screens except the home screen have a similar structure. Use the following controls to navigate:

MAIN MENU

| 1. BATTERY
Displays detailed battery status  and runtime information.
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| 2. PAYG
Provides information related to PAYG credit.
| 3. DATALOGGER
Displays charge intensity and power consumption in real
time and over the last 7 days.
| 4. ABOUT
Displays relevant information about the device.
| 5. SETTINGS
Configure certain parameters.

PAYG

1. Press in any screen to start typing a token.
2. Type the Token with the Keypad.
3. Press after entering a token to validate it.

DATALOGGER

| 1. REAL-TIME VIEW
Displays real-time throughput for solar input, outputs and USB port.
A full bar represents the maximum admissible power threshold.
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| 2-4. LAST 24 HOURS
Displays solar input and outputs throughput and battery state of charge over the last 24h.
| 5-7. HISTORICAL DATA
Displays solar input and outputs throughput from 7 to 1 day ago and battery state of charge from 4 to 1 day ago.
| 8. BATTERY HEALTH
Displays the total energy consumed and battery cycles performed.
Helpful to check the condition of the battery.

ERRORS

TROUBLE?

Resetting the system may result in losing PAYG credit, so fosera advises against it unless essential.

SPECS

SECURITY ADVICE

• Store fosera products securely and install panels properly.
• Protect the battery box from rain, dust and direct sunlight. Indoor use only.
• Do not expose the system to any liquids or rain.
• Seek authorized technicians for repairs; don’t attempt self-repair.
• Damaged cables must be repaired or replaced; avoid using defective or homemade cables.
• Keep fosera products between 0°C and 50°C.
• Only utilize fosera-approved appliances, except for the USB port.
• Only use the provided panels to charge the battery. Other panels or chargers can harm the system and therefore result in a loss of warranty.
• Keep the system, appliances and components away from fire.
• Due to the battery’s significant energy, prevent all short circuits.

RECYCLING INFORMATION

When disposing, refrain from discarding any components or the controller box in standard waste. Kindly recycle for pollution reduction and global environmental protection. All fosera manufacturing components are recyclable.

WARRANTY TERMS

All fosera battery boxes, lighting products and PV modules come with 3 years warranty. During this period we guarantee that our products are free from defects in material or workmanship.
Contact your dealer or local fosera sales agent to get component replacements or if you experience any problems with the product. Your local dealer will then assess the defect and decide whether the product can be repaired or has to be replaced.
fosera is not responsible for any consequential damage or damage that exceeds the value of the product. A warranty repair does not extend the warranty period.
Appliances, like radio, TV, PAYG remote or fans are not included in the overall fosera warranty for electronic components and may have different warranty terms. The warranty becomes invalid if the device is used other than intended by the manufacturer. This  warranty does not cover failures caused by incorrect installation, set up or unusual use. The warranty is also void in case of repairs by any unauthorized or untrained person.

For support please contact your local retailer or our headquarters via [email protected].

WARRANTY CARD

Name of the product
Date and place of purchase

Name and contact of local distributor, reseller or retailer

Fosera GmbH & Co. KGaA

Hohnerstraße 6
89079 Ulm
Germany| +49 73 120 641 791
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[email protected]| www.fosera.com

References

• Solar home systems for off grid electrification | fosera
• Solar home systems for off grid electrification | fosera

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