BatteryMINDer SCC180 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BatteryMINDer
®
SCC180
Solar Controller / Charger
Maintainer Desulfator with
Temperature Sensing
VDC Electronics, Inc.
147D Woodbury Rd.
Huntington, NY 11743
800-379-5579 x206 (ET)
www.batteryminders.com
techsupport@vdcelectronics.com
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INSTRUCTIONS
Rev. B-073108 P/N VDCSCC180-MNL
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180
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Table of Contents
Overview ........................................................................................... 3
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................... 5
Battery Condition Indicator (BCI) ................................................... 6
BCI Installation ................................................................................ 6
Testing Battery ................................................................................. 6
Instructions Temperature Sensor Type: ABS-248 (Optional) ....... 8
For Repair Or Replacement ............................................................ 11
Your Notes ........................................................................................ 11
Guarantee And Warranty ................................................................ 12
SCC180 with Cover Removed
COVER
AUX
(hard-wired to
Battery Condition
Indicator)
To BATTERY
To
SOLAR PANEL
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180
Please read these simple instructions before making any attempt to
permanently or temporarily installing your SCC180 controller.
OVERVIEW
Note: Your battery(s) need to be in “good” condition to gain the full benets
from your BatteryMINDer Solar maintenance charger–desulfator system. By
“good” we mean no shorted cells, and a “rested” voltage of each battery
= /> 12 volts*. When able to test your batteries with a hydrometer, do so
only after fully charging them and waiting at least overnight before testing
for specic gravity level. If your readings indicate battery is holding a charge
equal to only 1125 (1.125 s.g.) or only 2 balls oating (in a 4 ball type
hydrometer) or just 12.25 volts (when tested with a digital voltmeter), your
batteries should rst be desulphated with a 120 Vac input type chargerdesulfator. Once your batteries are properly desulphated your solar charging
system will be able to keep them desulphated and fully charged for years to
come.
* “RESTED” - see page 6
Solar Controller must be mounted in an area where it can be easily seen,
protected from the elements (direct rainfall), and bright sunlight (where it
would be difcult to see the 3 LED status indicators). Do not attempt to
extend or replace (substitute) the quick connect-disconnect battery cables
supplied with your system, as it is important the controller be in the same
general temperature environment as the battery(s). Use the already attached
Velcro adhesive pad to either temporally or permanently mount the controller.
This will allow you to change its location, should you ever wish to, without
leaving holes behind. You may also choose to use the screw holes provided.
Connect output wires from your solar panels to solar controller by sliding
terminal cover on controller (see picture on left) to expose terminals beneath.
Be careful to observe correct polarity.
Connect cord set (supplied) to battery clamps or directly to terminals
(depends on battery type) Observe polarity indications on ring end of wires:
RED = + (positive) /BLUE = -- (negative).
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Solar Controller has three (3) separate LED status indicators: They are:
YELLOW = Solar Power - Lit when sufcient sunlight is available to
charge/maintain/desulphate battery(s)
RED = Polarity Reversed (Battery only) If lit RED, reverse battery
connector wires to battery.
GREEN = Battery Charge If lit (solid) battery is being charged-
desulphated. If it blinks (ashes) battery is being maintained and
desulphated (if required).
IF NO LEDs ARE LIT, SOLAR OUTPUT IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW
ANY FUNCTIONS TO OCCUR. YOU MUST WAIT FOR ADDITIONAL
SOLAR OUTPUT TO OCCUR, BEFORE ANY ACTION CAN TAKE
PLACE.
Note: Never try to use your SCC180 solar controller with any solar panels
in excess of a 200 watt maximum rating. Doing so will burn out your unit
and void your FIVE (5) year warranty and ONE (1) year Guarantee.
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