Wiring - Samlex America SSP-100-KIT Guide De L'utilisateur

SECTION 8 |
Typical wiring using a single 200W/150W/100W panel to charge 12V battery is shown in Fig. 8.1.
Caution!
1. The battery must be wired to the Charge Controller before the solar panel is
connected to the Charge Controller.
2. Use appropriate size of fuse in battery Positive Cable to protect against fire hazard
due to short circuit in the battery cables.
A pair of 20 foot, AWG#12, pre-assembled cables with Multi-Contact (MC4) Male and Female Connectors is
provided to connect the solar panel to the charge controller. Refer to wiring layout at Fig. 8.1 below.
The charge controller should be located as close to the battery as possible to limit voltage drop.
Wiring from Battery to Charge Controller
• Use AWG#12 for up to 6 ft. and AWG#10 for up to 10 ft. to limit voltage drop to 3% at maximum 10A.
• Use AWG#8 for up to 6 ft at a maximum current of 30A and 10 ft at 15A.
• Mark the cables to differentiate between Positive and Negative.
• Make sure the Positive terminal (marked '+') of the battery is connected to the Positive terminal (marked
"BAT +") of the Charge Controller and the Negative terminal (marked '-') of the battery is connected to
the Negative terminal (marked "BAT -") of the Charge Controller (Fig. 8.1). If you are not sure, use a DC
voltmeter to determine the polarity of the battery bank. Reverse polarity connection may damage the
Charge Controller and the resulting damage will not be covered by warranty.
• 2 pieces of Ring Terminals (Fig 8.2) have been provided for crimping on the wire ends on the
battery side.
• Use Inline ATC style Fuse Holder on the battery end of the Positive cable (Fig 8.1; NOT SUPPLIED).
Warning:
Be careful not to short the battery
PV +
PV -
BAT +
BAT -
PV + PV +
PV - PV -
BAT + Bat +
BAT - Bat -
Fig 8.1 Wiring Layout
Use inline, ATC Type Fuse with ATC Fuse Holder (Fig. 8.3) as close to the battery as possible.
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Wiring

Solar Panel
Inline Fuse
(See Fig 8.3)
Battery
ATC Fuse
Fig 8.2
Ring
terminal
Fig 8.3
for battery
Inline ATC Fuse Holder (Not Supplied)
end
10A Fuse shown for 100W Panel Kit
Fuse
Holder