Solar Panel Kit 40W Model Number ARS1-0216 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016
Welcome Congratulations on choosing to buy a Bauhn product. All products brought to you by Bauhn are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come. 2 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016
Contents Welcome 2 Warranty Details 4 General Safety Instructions 5 Product Overview 6 Getting Started 8 Product Specification 14 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice 15 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016 3
Solar Panel Kit 40W Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016 4
General Safety Instructions Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. Appropriate usage: Only operate the Solar Panel Kit according to the instructions in this manual. We assume no responsibility for faulty use or inappropriate handling. Safety Procedures: Observe your battery manufacturer s safety procedures when working around batteries and other electrical equipment. Improper handling of batteries, can result in an explosion! Compatibility: The product is designed to be used on 12 volt lead-acid battery configurations ONLY. Connect only Red(+) to Red(+), and Black(-) to Black(-). Usage: This product will charge only rechargeable batteries. Ventilation: The product should be placed in a well ventilated area, free from flammable gases. Secure the Solar Panel: Make sure the Solar Panel is secured in place. Stationary use only: The Solar Panel should not be used while your vehicle is in motion, doing so may cause harm to person and property. Protect the solar panel: Do not scrape the surface of the Solar Panel with any sharp objects. Protect from moisture: The Solar Panel is splash proof, however the quick connect wiring and J-Plugs must be kept dry. Cleaning: If required, clean the housing of the device lightly with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinners, benzene or any other chemical cleaner. Repair: This device is a high precision electronic product. It contains no userserviceable parts inside. Do not try to dismantle, modify or repair the device or its accessories yourself. Disassembly by unauthorised persons will void the warranty. Contact the after sales support for advice on 1300 886 649. Indoor Installation: The regulator may not be installed and operated in moist rooms (e.g. restrooms), or rooms, in which easily flammable materials such as gasoline mixtures may be present. IMPORTANT: Keep children away from batteries and acid! Smoking, fire and naked flames are prohibited when handling batteries. 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016 5
Product Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 6 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016
Product Overview (Cont.) 19 20 1 40W Solar Panel 2 Positive (+) Solar Panel terminal 3 Negative (-) Solar Panel terminal 4 Solar Panel condition indicator LED 5 Battery condition LED 6 Connected device (load) indicator LED 7 5V operation mode 8 19V operation Mode 9 USB charging Port 10 Mode set button 11 19V positive (+) terminal 12 19V negative (-) terminal 13 12V Battery (+) terminal 14 12V Battery (-) terminal 15 12V positive (+) terminal 16 12V negative (-) terminal 17 Battery Clamps Cable 18 Laptop Adapter Plugs 19 Laptop Adapter Cable 20 J-Cable 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016 7
Getting Started Before First Use Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure your new Solar Panel Kit 40W is undamaged and in good working order. Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach. Before using your new solar panel, ensure the supplied cables are tightly secured to the controller. Using a small flat blade screw driver (not supplied), check the cables are completely inserted into the terminal and the screw is tightly secured. Should the cables need to be removed, loosen the screw and removed the cables. To reconnect, insert the bare side of cable. The red cable should be connected Positive (+) and black cable should connect to negative (-). Tighten the screw and check that all connections are tight and secure. Step 1. Connecting the Controller to your Car Battery In order to use the solar panel, a 12V lead-acid battery must be connected to the controller using the clamps cable provided. 6 5 8 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016
Getting Started (Cont.) Step 2. Connecting your Solar Panel to the Controller For best performance, ensure the whole solar panel is located in direct sunlight. Ensure the solar panel is secure. First connect the Solar Panel to the Controller, using the J-Cable provided in the pocket of the solar panel. IMPORTANT: Ensure the number printed on the cable, matches the number in the following pictures. Not all cables have the same polarity. 2 1 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016 9
Getting Started (Cont.) Step 3. Charging your Car Battery With the Solar Panel and Car Battery connected, your Car Battery will be charged whenever there is sufficent sunlight. 12V Mode: The controller will start in 12V mode by default, enabling you to connect 12V devices to the 12V terminals. 5 6 NOTE: J-Cable labelled 5 is for use only with the battery connection and should not be use on other connections. Charging your Phone USB Mode: To charge your USB devices such as mobile phones, connect your USB device via your device's USB cable (not supplied). 5V mode will be detected and charging will begin automaticlly. Manual changing between modes is still available using the mode button. 6 5 10 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016
Getting Started (Cont.) Charging your Laptop Laptop Mode: In order to charge a laptop, use the Mode button to change the mode to 19V as indicated by the 19V LED indicator on the controller Module. Then connect your laptop to the 19V terminals using the supplied cable and correct adapter for your laptop. NOTE: Check your laptop for compatibility, before connecting it to the controller. IMPORTANT: 19V mode is designed for laptop use only. 4 5 3 6 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016 11
Getting Started (Cont.) Using Laptop Adapters 1 Select the laptop adapter plug that attaches to your computer. IMPORTANT: The 10 plugs are compatible with some laptops and notebooks only. 2 Attach the Laptop Adapter Cable to the J-Cable that comes from 19V output of the controller module. 3 Join the Laptop Adapter Plug to the Laptop Adapter Cable. 4 Lastly connect the appropriate Laptop Adapter to your Laptop to start charging. 4 3 12 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016
Getting Started (Cont.) LED Indicator Lights LED Light Status Description Solar Panel Load Battery 19V output 5V output On Slow flash Off On Flash Off On Fast flash Slow flash Off On Off On Slow Flash Off Solar panel is charging the battery Battery is fully charged Not charging or not in sunlight Power is being supplied to your attached device Over-load or short circuit detected No power is being supplied to your attached device. Battery has sufficient power for normal usage The battery voltage is low Low voltage protection enabled The battery is not connected correctly Laptop mode selected Laptop mode is not selected USB mode is selected The device is fully charged USB mode is not selected 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016 13
Product Specification Solar Panel Min and Max Voltage 18-21V Power Output (Watt) Panel Type Panel Dimensions 40W Monocrystalline 340*225mm Operating Temperature -25 C to 55 C 19V Output Max Current Output 3A Min and Max Voltage 18-21V Supported Battery Types Short-Circuit Protection Most Laptop Batteries 2 times of rated current 12V and Battery Output Max Current Output Min and Max Voltage Supported Battery Types Short-Circuit Protection 3A 10.8-14.6V Lead-acid battery 2 times the rated current 5V Output Max Current Output Min and Max Voltage Supported Battery Types 2A 5V Lithium-Ion battery 14 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016
Solar Panel Kit 40W Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost. We recommend that you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair. You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process. Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet Tempo s stringent quality specifications. If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on 1300 886 649 or write to us at: Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd ABN 70 106 100 252 PO BOX 6056 Frenchs Forest, Sydney, Australia NSW 2086 Tempo Help Desk: 1300 886 649 (Aust) (Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30AM to 06:00PM EST) Email: info@tempo.org 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016 15
Warranty returns Should you for any reason need to return this product for a warranty claim, make sure to include all accessories with the product. Product does not work? If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to perform to your expectations, make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on 1300 886 649 before returning it to the store for a refund. 1300 886 649 Model: ARS1-0216 Product Code: 52575 03/2016