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4. Operation
ViewStar A series solar charge controller 4.1 Button Function
Button Function
 Browse interface
MENU button
 Setting parameter
1. Overview  Load ON/OFF
Thank you for selecting the ViewStar A series common positive solar charge  Clear error
SET button
controller. The VS-A controller is a PWM charge controller with built in LCD display that  Enter into Set Mode
adopts the most advanced digital technique. The multiple load control modes enable it  Save data
can be widely used on solar home system, traffic signal, solar street light, solar garden
lamp, etc. The features are listed below: 4.2 LCD Display
 3-Stage intelligent PWM charging：Bulk, Boost/Equalize, Float
 Support 3 charging options: Sealed, Gel, and Flooded
 LCD display design, dynamically displaying device’s operating data and working
condition

 Multiple load control modes

 Energy statistics function
 Battery temperature compensation function  Status Description
 Extensive Electronic protection Item Icon Status
2. Product Features Day

Night

PV array No charging

① Charging

PV Voltage, Current ,Power

② ⑧ Battery capacity, In Charging
③
Battery Battery voltage. current, temperature

Battery type
Figure 2 RTS
Load ON
④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦
Load Load OFF
Figure 1 Characteristic

① LCD ⑤ PV Terminals Load Voltage, Current, Load mode

② MENU Button ⑥ Battery Terminals

 Browse interface
③ Mounting hole size Φ4.5 ⑦ Load Terminals
④ RTS* Port ⑧ SET Button
* Accessory：Remote Temperature Sensor (Model: RTS300R47K3.81A)
Acquisition of battery temperature for undertaking temperature compensation of control
parameters, the standard length of the cable is 3m (length can be customized). The
RTS300R47K3.81A connects to the port (4th) on the controller.
Note: Unplug the RTS, the temperature of battery will be set to a fixed value 25ºC.

3. Wiring

NOTE：
1） When no operation, the interface will be automatic cycle, but the follow two
interfaces not be display.

2） Accumulative power zero clearing: Under PV power interface, press SET button
and hold on 5s then the value blink, press SET button again to clear the value.

Figure 3 Connection diagram 3） Setting temperature unit: Under battery temperature interface, press SET button
and hold on 5s to switch.
(1) Connect components to the charge controller in the sequence as shown above and
pay much attention to the “+” and “-”. Please don’t insert the fuse or turn on the breaker  Fault Indication
during the installation. When disconnecting the system, the order will be reserved. Status Icon Description

(2)After power on the controller, check the LCD on. Otherwise please refer to chapter Battery over Battery level shows empty, battery frame blink,
6.Always connect the battery first, in order to allow the controller to recognize the discharged fault icon blink
system voltage. Battery over Battery level shows full, battery frame blink, fault
(3)The battery fuse should be installed as close to battery as possible. The suggested voltage icon blink
distance is within 150mm. Battery Battery level shows current value, battery frame
(4) The VS-A series is a positive ground controller. Any positive connection of solar, load Overheating blink, fault icon blink
or battery can be earth grounded as required. ①
Load failure Load overload ,Load short circuit
NOTE: Please connect the inverter or other load that it has the large start current
to the battery rather than to the controller, if the inverter or other load is ①When load current reaches1.02-1.05 times 1.05-1.25 times, 1.25-1.35 times and
necessary. 1.35-1.5 times more than nominal value, controller will automatically turn off loads in 50s,
30s,10s and 2s respectively.

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4.3 Load mode setting 6. Troubleshooting

Operating Steps: Faults Possible reasons Troubleshooting
Under load mode setting interface, press SET button and hold on 5s till the number The LCD is off
begin flashing, then press MENU button to set the parameter, press SET button to
during daytime when PV array Confirm that PV wire connections
confirm.
sunshine falls on PV disconnection are correct and tight
Timer 1 Timer 2 modules properly
Light ON/OFF Disabled 1. Battery voltage is 1. Please check the voltage of
Load will be on for 1 hour Load will be on for 1 hour lower than 9V battery. At least 9V voltage to
Wire connection is
since sunset before sunrise 2. PV voltage is less activate the controller
correct, LCD not
Load will be on for 2 hours Load will be on for 2 hours than battery voltage 2. Check the PV input voltage
display
since sunset before sunrise which should be higher than
Load will be on for 3～13 Load will be on for 3～13 battery’s
～ ～
hours since sunset hours before sunrise Check if the battery voltage is
Load will be on for 14 hours Load will be on for 14 Interface higher than OVD point (over
Battery over voltage
since sunset hours before sunrise blink voltage disconnect voltage), and
Load will be on for 15 hours Load will be on for 15 disconnect the PV.
since sunset hours before sunrise When the battery voltage is
Test mode Disabled Interface Battery restored to or above LVR point
Manual mode(Default load blink over discharged (low voltage reconnect voltage),
Disabled the load will recover
ON)
NOTE: Please set Light ON/OFF, Test mode and Manual mode via Timer1. Timer2 The controller will automatically
will be disabled and display "2 n". Interface turn the system off. But while the
Battery Overheating
4.4 Battery Type blink temperature decline to be below
50 ºC, the controller will resume.
 Operating Steps
Under Battery Voltage interface, press SET button and hold on 5s then enter into the Please reduce the number of
Interface Over load or Short
interface of Battery type setting. After choosing the battery type by pressing MENU electric equipments or check
blink circuit
button, waiting for 5s or pressing SET button again to modify successfully. carefully loads connection.

 Battery Type
7. Technical Specifications
Item VS1024A VS2024A VS3024A
Nominal system voltage 12/24VDC Auto
Battery input voltage
9～32V
range
①Sealed (Default) ②Gel ③Flooded Rated charge current 10A 20A 30A
NOTE: Please refer to the battery voltage parameters table for the different Max. PV open circuit
battery type. 50V
voltage
5. Protections Temperature
-3mV/℃/2V（25℃）
 PV Short Circuit compensation coefficient
When PV short circuit occurs, the controller will stop charging. Clear it to resume normal Self-consumption ≤8.1mA(12V);≤6.5mA(24V)
operation. Charge circuit voltage drop ≤0.29V
 PV Reverse Polarity Discharge circuit voltage
Fully protection against PV reverse polarity, correct the wire connection to resume ≤0.16V
normal operation. drop
LCD temperature range -20℃～+55℃
 Battery Reverse Polarity
Working environment
Fully protection against battery reverse polarity, correct the wire connection to resume -25℃～+55℃*
normal operation. temperature
Humidity range ≤95% (N.C.)
Warning：Shock Hazard! Enclosure IP30
When the battery is reverse, the load will appear the equal and reverse
polarity voltage to battery. Grounding Common Positive
132x84.6 149x94.1 177.5x106.6
 Battery Over Voltage Overall dimension
x39.7mm x46.1mm x46.2mm
When the battery voltage reaches to the set point of Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage,
the controller will stop charging the battery to protect the battery from being over Mounting dimension 120x56mm 137x60mm 165.5x70mm
charged to break down. Mounting hole size Φ4.5mm
 Battery Over Discharge Terminals 4mm2 16mm2 16mm2
When the battery voltage reaches to the set point of Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage, Net weight 0.18kg 0.26kg 0.33kg
the controller will stop discharging the battery to protect the battery from being over * If the controller is working under high temperature environment, please derate
discharged. capacity in service
 Battery Overheating Battery Voltage Parameters (parameters is in 12V system at 25℃, please use double
The controller detect the battery temperature through the external temperature sensor. If value in 24V.)
the battery temperature exceeds 65ºC, the controller will automatically start the Battery charging setting Sealed Gel Flooded
overheating protection to stop working and recover below 50 ºC.
 Load Overload Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage 16.0V 16.0V 16.0V
Load will be switched off when 1.05 times rated current overload happens. Controller Charging Limit Voltage 15.0V 15.0V 15.0V
will automatically attempt to reconnect load for 5 times. If overload protection still exist Over Voltage Reconnect Voltage 15.0V 15.0V 15.0V
after controller’s 5 times attempts, user have to reduce load appliance, then press the
Equalize Charging Voltage 14.6V —— 14.8V
SET button or repower the controller or wait for one night-day cycle (night time>3
hours). Boost Charging Voltage 14.4V 14.2V 14.6V
Float Charging Voltage 13.8V 13.8V 13.8V
 Load Short Circuit
Load will be switched off when load short circuit (≥4 times rated current) happens. Boost Reconnect Charging Voltage 13.2V 13.2V 13.2V
Controller will automatically attempt to reconnect load for 5 times. If short circuit Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage 12.6V 12.6V 12.6V
protection still exist after controller’s 5 times attempts, user have to clear short Under Voltage Warning Reconnect Voltage 12.2V 12.2V 12.2V
circuit ,then press the SET button or disconnect and restart the controller or wait for one
Under Volt. Warning Volt. 12.0V 12.0V 12.0V
night-day cycle (night time>3 hours).
Low Volt. Disconnect Volt. 11.1V 11.1V 11.1V
 Damaged Remote Temperature Sensor Discharging Limit Voltage 10.6V 10.6V 10.6V
If the temperature sensor is short-circuited or damaged, the controller will be charging or
discharging at the default temperature 25℃ to prevent the battery damaged from Equalize Duration 120min —— 120min
overcharging or over discharged. Boost Duration 120min 120min 120min
 Controller Overheating 8. Disclaimer
If the temperature of the controller heat sinks exceeds 85℃, the controller will
automatically start the overheating protection and recover below 75℃. 1) Damage from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment.

 High Voltage Transients 2) PV or load current, voltage or power exceeding the rated value of controller.
PV is protected against small high voltage surge. In lightning prone areas, additional 3) User disassembly or attempted repair the controller without permission.
external suppression is recommended.
4) The controller is damaged due to natural elements such as lighting.
5) The controller is damaged during transportation and shipment.
Any changes without prior notice! Version number：V1.0

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