phocos SHS-5W Solar Home System User Manual
- October 27, 2023
- phocos
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SHS-5W Solar Home System
User Manual
SHS-5W Solar Home System
Dear Customer,
Congratulations in buying your Phocos Product! Please read the instructions
carefully and thoroughly before using the product. Your new Solar Home System
is a “state-of-the-art” device which was developed in accordance with the
latest available technical standards. It comes with a number of outstanding
features, such as:
- Maximum Power Point Tracking technology, which increases the efficiency of your PV system.
- Maintains constant current/ constant voltage for charging the battery.
- LFP batteries provides better power density and increased safety when compared to other lithium chemistries.
- The system is user friendly with plug and play operation.
- Clear and reliable display of battery status.
- Provided with USB mobile charging which includes iPhone, Androids, MP3 players etc.
- Easy installation either Wall or Table mounting
- Protection from over charge and deep discharge.
- Compact., portable, lightweight
- Complete electronic protection.
- The Solar LED lamps provide high illumination levels with very low power consumption and a long lifespan.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the instructions and warnings in this manual carefully before
beginning any installation.
Please do not disassemble or attempt to repair our products. Phocis products
do not contain any user serviceable parts.
The information contained in this manual must be observed in its full extent.
MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION NOTES
When installing or working on the PV system, please disconnect the PV (solar) modules from the Product first, to prevent any damages to the product! Please verify that all cable/wire connections are done properly with the cables issued with the product that no water or humidity can ingress in order to avoid any bad or loose connections that would result in further damage.
Keep the Solar panel clean from dust and dirt to maintain charging
performance.
Protect the product and lamps from rain and dirt.
Don’t use any other lamps other than specified lamps
Never allow children under age of 3 to play with the product.
**Don’t place the product in hot surfaces above ambient temperature it
exceeds the normal temperature the product gets warm.
Never allow a spark or flame near the product.
DO’S**
Install the product in a ventilated area.
For the first time after installation the product should be charged till the
battery reaches full condition.
Switch ‘OFF’ the product before maintenance.
Install the solar panel in direct sunlight.
Use Individual load switch to turn On/Off the load (Lamp).
When the product is deep discharged, wake up the product in full sunshine.
Battery has to be discharged and recharged at least once in 2 month for
battery performance specially when product is not being used regularly.
The SHS should be charged only through PV modules.
DON’T’S
- Don’t open the product.
- Do not allow water to drip or splash on the product.
- Don’t continuously Power on and Power off the product.
- Do not connect AC LED lamps or other loads to the product.
- Never try to extend size of cable supplied along with product by the manufacturer.
DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
The major principle of MPPT is to extract the maximum available power from PV
module by making them operate at the most efficient voltage. The product
protects the battery from being overcharged by the solar array and from being
deep discharged by the loads. The SHS has a number of safety and display
functions.
MOUNTING & CONNECTING
The product is intended for indoor use only. Protect it from direct sunlight
and place it in a dry environment. Never install it in humid rooms (like
bathrooms).
The product must be installed on a non-flammable surface only.
Remark: Connect the product by the following steps described to avoid installation faults.
- Mark two positions of the drill holes on the wall by using the paper installation position scale.
- Drill the two holes and hammer the expansion tube.
- Fix the given screws on the expansion tubes and mount the product.
INSTALLATION
- Choose the Location of the Solar panel and Permanently install the solar panel on the roof.
- Mount the Product on either wall or Table as per the Mounting Procedure.
- Permanently mount the wire from the solar panel to the product.
- Choose the locations of the 3 lamps in the house.
- Mount the lamps in position as the switch can be placed near for accessing.
STARTING UP THE CONTROLLER
As soon as the product is switched ON, it starts a self test routine. Then the
display changes to normal operation.
Solar Panel should be placed directly facing the sunlight to charge the
product and ensure that the product is connected to the panel. Charging is not
effective if the panel is kept in shade. SHS will charge slowly on cloudy
/unclear days.
| Climatic Conditions | Charging Time (hrs) |
|---|---|
| Full Sunny days | 8 Hrs With Solar Charging 5Wp |
| Cloudy days | 24 Hrs With Solar Charging 5Wp |
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
The product gets slightly warm during normal operation. If there is insufficient ventilation or the surrounding environment is too hot the product will prevent over-heating by dis-connecting the load and charging. The product does not need any maintenance or service. Remove the dust with a dry tissue.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Battery Status Yellow LED
2. Fault Indication Red LED
3. Solar Charging Green LED
4. System ON/OFF Switch| 5. Output – 1
6. Output – 2
7. Output – 3
8. Mobile Charger
9. PV Input
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LED DISPLAY
In Normal Operation, the controller shows the state of Charge of the battery and the solar panel activity.
CHARGING SOC CURVE
Maximum Charging is done on the 80% SOC LED and 100% SOC LED. The SOC back up time can vary in accordance with the user’s ambient.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
ERROR DESCRIPTION
| Error | Display | Reason | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| No indication | Switch is turned off | ||
| Battery is less than LVD | Switch on the product |
Connect the Panel
Charge the battery full
Product is not
charging during
the day| | Switch is turned off
Panel disconnected
Panel cable is faulty| Switch on the product
Ensure that the panel is connected
Ensure that the cable is not damaged
Red Led blinks| | Overload
Improper Loads may be other than
manufacturer specified| Remove overload, connect proper loads
and wait as the product reconnects in 20 sec
Ensure that you connect only manufacturer specified lamps
Red Led Glows| | Load Short Circuit| Switch off all loads and remove short
circuit
Reset the product (Turn OFF/ON)
Note:
When the battery reaches LVD, the product goes to shutdown mode, to conserve
battery power, the product can be activated by charging through modules.
USB Charging will be disabled when the battery is low (LVD) (Check for low
battery indicator LED – 20% Yellow LED Blinks)
USB CONNECTOR
USB connector for 5.2V, supply to small appliances like charging cell phones,
compact portable computers, small music players; with up to 500 mA of current
consumption.
Warning: Do not connect the charging device anywhere else! USB-negative
contact is connected to load negative.
Technical Data
| Type | SHS-5W |
|---|---|
| Charging Type | Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) |
| Battery Specification | |
| Battery Type | LiFePO4 |
| Battery Voltage | 12.8V |
| Battery Capacity | 20Wh |
| Max. Charge Current | 500 mA |
| Max. Discharge Current | 500 mA |
| Max. Battery Voltage Limit | 14.4V ± 0.2V |
| Load Disconnect Voltage | 11.2V ± 0.3V |
| Back Up Hoursa) | 1 lamp: 15 h, 2 lamps: 8 h, 3 lamps: 5 h |
| Panel Specifications | |
| Panel Power | 5Wp |
| Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) | 22V |
| Voltage at max. power (Vmp) | 18V |
| Current at max. power (Imp) | 280 mA |
| Short circuit current (Isc) | 300 mA |
| Load Specification | |
| LoadTerminals | DC jack 6.5 mm, 3 output terminals |
| Operating Voltage | 11 -15V |
| Output Power | 1W – 3Nos |
| Light Color | 6500K (Cool White) |
| Mobile Charging | USB type A, 5.2V, 500mA |
| Others | |
| Ambient Temperature | 0 to 50 °C while charging, |
-20 to 55 °C while discharging
Peak Efficiency| >90%
Idle Standby| < 10mA
Dimension (WxHxD) mm| 375 x 200 x 130
Weight (approx.)| 2.9Kg
Ingress Protection| IP 20
Accessories| Panel with cable – 1 No; DC LED lamp 1W – 3 Nos; E-27 Lamp holder
assembly with switch – 3 Nos and mobile charging cable -1 No.
- Conditions apply: Back up time varies and depends upon the ambient temperature and operating conditions. The run time estimate does not account for mobile phone charging.
- Panel Specification may vary according to the manufacturer.
APPLICATION
LIABILITY EXCLUSION
The manufacture shall not be liable for damages, other than mentioned in the
manual. The manufacturer shall not be responsible if there has been service or
repair carried out by any unauthorized person, unusual use, wrong
installation.
Subject to change without Notice
Version: 20181120
Made in India
Phocos AG -Germany
www.phocos.comz
RoHs
ISO9001:2015
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