PORTABLE SOLAR KITS User Manual GP-PSK-90 GP-PSK-130 GP-PSK-200 © 2019 Go Power!® Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information gpelectric.com Go Power! Headquarters #201-710 Redbrick St, Victoria, BC Canada V8T 5J3 Tel: 1.866.247.
1. CONTENTS ® 2. GENERAL INFORMATION ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 2.1 WARNINGS ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 3. FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 5 3.1 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATLEY ������������������������������������� 5 4.
® 2. GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome to the Go Power! Portable Solar Kit Installation Guide. Please read all instructions contained within this manual to gain a full understanding of how to install and use this product. Please visit gpelectric.com for the most current version of this manual. Visit our Go Power! YouTube channel to watch a two minute video on setting up a portable solar kit. Veuillez visiter gpelectric.com pour la version française de ce manuel de l’utilisateur | Visite gpelectric.
® 12 FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES 5 6 10 3 2 11 14 15 13 9 8 7 4 1 16 17 3.1 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY Visit gpelectric.com for product details. GP-PSK-7PIN 7 Pin Trailer Plug Adapter - Use your existing trailer plug to access your battery for charging GP-PSK-X30 30’ Extension Cable - Park your RV in the shade and place your solar panel in the sun using this extension cable. gpelectric.
® 4. INSTALLATION 1. Locate a sunlit area, free from overhanging branches or obstructions. 2. Remove solar panel kit from carrying case. 3. Unclip the two latches on the side of the unit and fold the two panels outward. Extend the two support legs to their maximum length and lock in position. 4. Place solar panel facing the sun. Note Avoid any shading no matter how small. An object as small as a broomstick held across the solar module may cause the power output to be reduced.
® GP-PWM-10-FM/GP-PWM-30-SB SOLAR CONTROLLER 5.1.3 BATTERY TYPE Both controllers are suitable for use with lead acid and lithium batteries (vented, GEL, LiFePO4 (LFP) or AGM type). 5.1.4 LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECT FUNCTION (USB PORT) To protect the battery against over-discharge this function automatically switches off the USB output port when battery voltage is lower than 11.0 VDC. As soon as the battery reaches a voltage of 12.8 VDC the USB output port is switched on again. 5.1.
® GP-PWM-10-FM/GP-PWM-30-SB SOLAR CONTROLLER Low Voltage Disconnect (USB) 11.0 VDC - Reconnects once battery reaches 12.8 VDC Operating Temperature - 40 to 85°C / - 40 to 185°F Display Operating Temperature - 10 to 55°C / 14 to 131°F Humidity 99% N.C. Protection Battery Reverse Polarity, Solar Array Reverse Polarity, Over Temperature, PV Short Circuit, Over Current DESCRIPTION VALUE DIMENSIONS (H X W X D): 149 x 98 x 32 mm 5.87 x 3.86 x 1.26 in Weight: 260 g / 9.
® GP-PWM-10-FM/GP-PWM-30-SB SOLAR CONTROLLER 5.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL GP-PWM-10-FM and GP-PWM-30-SB THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EITHER CONTROLLER. Disconnect all power sources Electricity can be very dangerous. Installation should be performed only by a licensed electrician or qualified personnel..
® GP-PWM-10-FM/GP-PWM-30-SB SOLAR CONTROLLER 5.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.3.1 POWER UP When the GP-PWM-10-FM or GP-PWM-30-SB are connected to the battery, the controller will go into Power Up mode. Icons Displayed: All segments of the numerical display; backlight blinks. (The diagrams on the following pages apply to both the GP-PWM-10-FM and the GP-PWM-30-SB). Depending on the battery voltage when the controller Power Up occurs, the controller may do a Boost Charge or quickly go into Float Charge.
® GP-PWM-10-FM/GP-PWM-30-SB SOLAR CONTROLLER Auto Equalize: The GP-PWM-10-FM has an automatic equalize feature that will charge and recondition your batteries at least once a month at a higher voltage to ensure that any excess sulfation is removed. Note This mode should not be entered unless you are using a flooded battery. 5.3.
® GP-PWM-10-FM/GP-PWM-30-SB SOLAR CONTROLLER Push the B Button to show the number of amp hours charged since the last reset. Icons Displayed: Amp hours charged, Amp hour symbol (Ah) or kiloamp hour symbol (kAh) 5.3.5 RESETTING THE AMPERE HOURS CHARGED To reset the count of ampere hours charged, toggle to the ampere hours charged. Press and hold the A Button for 6 seconds to reset the counter to zero. 5.3.6 ERRORS If the GP-PWM-10-FM experiences a battery over voltage (15.
® GP-PWM-10-FM/GP-PWM-30-SB SOLAR CONTROLLER Low Voltage If the battery voltage reaches 11 volts, the battery SOC symbol will show the text “LOW” beneath it. The controller will continue operating in this condition and will only stop operating if the voltage drops below 9 volts. Icons Displayed: Battery SOC Symbol, LOW 5.
® GP-PWM-10-FM/GP-PWM-30-SB SOLAR CONTROLLER BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE SYMBOL BATTERY VOLTAGE Shows only after full Boost or Equalization Cycle >= 12.6 VDC >= 11.8 -12.6 VDC > 11.0 -11.8 VDC <= 11.0 VDC 100% Shows only after full Boost or Equalization Cycle 90% >= 12.8 VDC <12.8 VDC and > 11.0 VDC 0% [page 14] | gpelectric.com <= 11.
® GP-PWM-10-FM/GP-PWM-30-SB SOLAR CONTROLLER 5.5 USB CHARGING The GP-PWM-10-FM and GP-PWM-30-SB offer a standard USB connector for delivering 5.0 VDC to small mobile appliances such as cell phones, tablets or small music players. This charging port is capable of supplying up to 1500 mA of current. Remove the rubber cover of the USB terminal to access the terminal. The USB charging port is always active when the USB symbol appears on the display.
® GP-PWM-10-FM/GP-PWM-30-SB SOLAR CONTROLLER Q. What causes a warning signal and when are the warnings triggered? A. CONNECTION WARNING Battery reverse polarity “POL” on LCD and constant audible alarm PV reverse polarity “POL” on LCD and constant audible alarm NOTES LCD Battery must be connected with correct polarity Q. Why does the battery SOC% never reach 100%? A. A 100% value will only appear after a 2 hour Boost or Equalize charge has completed.
® 6. SPECIFICATIONS TYPE MODULE SIZE (CLOSED) MODULE SIZE (OPENED) NET WEIGHT MAX POWER MAX POWER VOLTAGE MAX POWER CURRENT OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT Module (H) x (W) x (D) (H) x (W) x (D) lbs / kg W V A V A 90W (2x45W) 22.0 x 20.6 x 3.4 in 558 x 524 x 86 mm 22.0 x 40.7 x 3.4 in 558 x 1034 x 86 mm 20 lbs / 9 kg 90 19.8 4.4 23.6 4.6 130W (2x65W) 32.8 x 20.6 x 3.4 in 834 x 524 x 86 mm 32.8 x 40.7 x 3.4 in 834 x 1034 x 86 mm 33 lbs / 15 kg 130 19.7 6.74 23.
® 8. LIMITED WARRANTY Go Power! warrants the solar panel of the Portable Solar Kit for 25 years, 1 year for the cable and components and 5 years for the solar controller. This warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship.
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