Portable Solar Panels MSK-90 MSK-135 Owner's Manual Please read this manual before using your MSK-90 or MSK-135.
Owner's Manual | Index Section 1 Safety Instructions.................................................................. 3 Section 2 Description, Applications & Features ..................................... 5 Section 3 Installation & Operation ........................................................ 8 Section 4 Troubleshooting & Maintenance ......................................... 14 Section 5 Specifications ......................................................................
Section 1 | Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE KIT. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THE RECOMMENDATIONS MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY / DAMAGE. The following safety symbols will be used in this manual to highlight safety and information: WARNING! Indicates possibility of physical harm to the user in case of non-compliance. ! i CAUTION! Indicates possibility of damage to the equipment in case of non-compliance.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Batteries generate Hydrogen and Oxygen during charging resulting in evolution of explosive gas mixture. Care should be taken to ventilate the battery area and follow battery manufacturer’s recommendations. Ensure there are no flammable substances, explosive gases, flames, smoke or spark near the battery or the panels. Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery.
Section 2 | Description, Applications & Features DESCRIPTION MSK-135 and MSK-90 are 135W / 90W Portable and Foldable Solar Battery Charging Kits designed to charge 12V Lead-acid batteries. The kit can be folded neatly into a carrying case with handle, for easy storage while the kit is not in use.
Section 2 | Description, Applications & Features State-of-the-art, PWM Type Solar Charge Controller Fig 2.2: 10A Charge Controller Please see Fig 2.2 above. State-of-the-art, 10A rated, Series Type PWM Solar Charge Controller Model MSK-10A ensures efficient, safe and optimum charging of 12V Lead Acid Battery - Flooded, AGM, or Gel Cell. Charging characteristics include Bulk, Absorption, Float and Equalization Stages. Please refer to separate Owners Manual for the Charge Controller for details.
Section 2 | Description, Applications & Features Portable and Simple Please see Fig 2.4. Fold away conveniently into a stylish carrying case with handle, for quick transport or stowage. Fig 2.4: Folded view and Carrying Case Easy “Plug-and-Charge” Battery Connection Please see Fig 2.5. Charging starts as soon as battery is plugged to the Charge Controller using 16 ft. of detachable battery cable with Alligator clips (9, Fig 2.5). Additional 16 ft. Extension Cable (8, Fig 2.
Section 3 | Installation & Operation ! WARNINGS & CAUTIONS! Please read all the safety instructions given in section 1 before installing and operting the kit. Failure to abide by the recommendations may cause personal injury / damage to the kit. Do not use the unit in wet environment Please note that the solar modules are waterproof (ip-65). However, the Charge Controller MSK-10A attached at the back of one of the modules is not waterproof (ip-30).
Section 3 | Installation & Operation • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. connector on the Charge Controller side (7, Fig 3.2). Battery alligator clips (9B, 9C Fig 3.2) are provided on the other end for connecting to the battery. 16 ft. Battery Extension Cable (8, Fig 3.2) With heavy duty, 50A Anderson Type SB50 compatible, 2-pole battery connector (8A, Fig 3.2) on one end for connecting to the mating connector on the Charge Controller side (7, Fig 3.2).
Section 3 | Installation & Operation Connection of DC Load Direcctly to the Battery (Load > 10A) If the DC load draws > 10A, connect it directly to the battery through appropriate fuse (locate fuse within 7" of the Battery Positive Terminal). Separate MSK-10A Charge Controller Manual is available at www.samlexamerica.com to help you make full use of the charging system. Layout and functions of controls, LED monitoring and operational details of the Charge Controller are given below. Please refer to Fig. 3.
Section 3 | Installation & Operation 5A 5B 5D 5C 5E 5F 5G 5 5H 13 5I 3 5J 5K + Battery Clamp 9B 2 12 Fuse DC Load > 10A - Battery Clamp 9C 1 Fuse Battery 11 10 5 3A 2A 6 1A 7 8A 9C 8 4 9A 11 8B 9 4A 4B Fig 3.
Section 3 | Installation & Operation Red - steady “over discharge”: protection against over discharge of battery has been activated at ≤ 11.1V / ≤ 22.2V and the load has been disconnected. Load will be reconnected automatically at 12.6V / 25.2V and the LED will go back to steady green from steady red 5D. Status LED “Flooded”: Flooded Type of battery has been selected 5E. Status LED “Gel”: Sealed, Gel Cell Type of battery has been selected. 5F.
Section 3 | Installation & Operation Module(s) are exposed to sunlight and battery has not been connected - No LED indication Module(s) are exposed to sunlight, battery is connected and then removed. - "PV" LED (5B, Fig. 2.3): Steady green - “Batt” LED (5C, Fig 3.
Section 4 | Troubleshooting & Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING Green Status LED “PV” (5B, Fig 3.2) does not light • Solar array input voltage to the Charge Controller has been disconnected. • Ensure all Solar Module cables are connected correctly and are not damaged. • Ensure that the solar array is exposed to sunlight. • Modules are exposed to sunlight. No battery has been connected / battery connection is broken / battery voltage < 6V. • Ensure the 16 ft. / 32 ft.
Section 4 | Troubleshooting & Maintenance LED “Load” (5G, Fig 3.2) is Red and flashing • Output to Load Terminals is shut down due to overload in the load. Manual reset will be required by pressing the Setting Button. Load will be connected after 3 sec • Output to the Load Terminals is shut down due to short circuit in the load. When first short circuit occurs, the output to the Load Terminals is auto resets after 10 sec.
Section 5 | Specifications PARAMETER MSK-135 MSK-90 Solar Array NOMINAL MAXIMUM POWER AT STC, Pmax MAXIMUM POWER VOLTAGE, Vmp MAXIMUM POWER CURRENT, Imp 135W (3x 45W Modules in parallel 90W (2x45W Modules in parallel) 17.4V 17.4V 7.74A (2.58A per 45W Module) 5.16A (2.58A per 45W Module) OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE, Voc 21.6V 21.6V SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT, Isc 8.52A (2.84A per 45W Module) 5.68A (2.84A per 45W Module) TYPE OF CELLS / SIZE Polycrystalline; 156mm X 156mm / 6.14 x 6.
Section 5 | Specifications PARAMETER CABLE SETS FOR BATTERY MSK-135 MSK-90 Cable Set 1: 16 ft. for Battery Connection 2 x AWG # 14 (2.5 mm2) / 16 ft. 50A, Anderson Type SB-50 compatible, 2-Pole Mating Connector on one end Alligator Clips on the other end Cable Set 2: 16 ft. Extension 2 x AWG # 14 (2.5 mm2) / 16 ft. 50A, Anderson Type SB-50 compatible, 2-Pole Mating Connector on both ends DIMENSIONS Weight Open: 1651 x 695 x 78mm 65 x 27.36 x 3.07 in Folded: 695 x 545 x 120 mm 27.36 x 21.46 x 4.
SECTION 6 | Warranty 2 Year limited warranty MSK-90 & MSK-135 Kits manufactured by Samlex America, Inc. (the “Warrantor“) are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. The warranty period is 2 years for the United States and Canada, and is in effect from the date of purchase by the user (the “Purchaser“). Warranty outside of the United States and Canada is limited to 6 months.
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