Coleman 68012 User Manual

7 Amp SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER

User’s Manual

Congratulations on your Coleman® solar product purchase. This product is designed to the highest

SPECIFICATIONS

Cut-in Voltage: 13Volts
Cut-Out Voltage: 14.2 Volts
Max. Load: 105 Watts/ 7 Amps

INSTALLATION

Connect to Battery:

Attach the Solar Charge Controller positive (+) wire to the positive (+) battery terminal. Then connect the
Solar Charge Controller negative (-) wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
WARNING: The alligator clips MUST be placed on to the battery in the aforementioned order—wrong
connections may cause sparking or explosion.

Connect to Solar Panel:
Option 1

Strip the solar panel wires. Connect positive (+) wire from the solar panel to the positive (+) of the charge
controller and the negative (-) wire from the solar panel to the negative (-) of the charge controller. Ensure
the connections are secure.

Option 2

Some panels may include a quick connect for use with the Solar Charge Controller. If included, connect
positive to positive and negative to negative of charge controller. Ensure connections are secure.

OPERATION

The Green “Charged” light indicates a full-charged battery. When the battery reaches 14.2 V, the Solar
Charge Controller will cut out voltage thereby ensuring no overcharging. The yellow “Charging” light
indicates a battery that is being charged. When the battery reaches 13 V, the Battery Charge Controller will
cut-in and begin charging.

NOTES

• The Solar Charge Controller should be placed within 5 feet of the battery in a dry, well ventilated
area.

• This Battery Charge Controller can support up to 105 W and up to 7 A of array current. It is not
advisable to use with greater wattage.

• All connections should be parallel to ensure 12 V system (positive to positive and negative to
negative).

FAQ
How many panels can I connect to my 7 Amp Solar Charge Controller?

You can connect up to 105 Watts of Solar Power to the 7 Amp Solar Charge Controller. Panels should be
connected in parallel – positive to positive, negative to negative.

When will the Charged Indication light (green) light up?
The charged indication green light will light up when the battery voltage reaches 14.2 Volts and the SCC
will prevent the solar panels from overcharging the battery. It is normal for the SCC LED to light on and off
as the battery voltage cuts in and out.

GENERAL TESTING PROTOCOL

Always test outdoors under optimal sunlight.

technical specifications and standards. It will supply years of maintenance free use. Please read these
instructions thoroughly prior to installation, then store in a safe place for future reference.

Te

st Solar Panel for Voltage

Connect Voltmeter to the panel separately from the charge controller and observe Open Voltage. Open
Voltage can range from 16 Volts to 24 Volts.

Test Connection to Charge Controller for Voltage.

Reconnect solar panel, and connect to charge controller as per instructions. Measure the Open Circuit
Voltage at the battery side of the charge controller. Open circuit voltage should read 5-10% lower than
without charge controller. Open circuit measurement will read between 15 and 23.5.

Connect Charge Controller to Battery

First, disconnect solar panels and connect charge controller to battery. Always connect charge controller to
battery first and remove last. Observe polarity – positive to positive and negative to negative.

Reconnect Solar Panels to Charge Controller

If battery voltage is 14.2 or higher, the GREEN LED should be on. If battery voltage is between 13 and

14.2, the YELLOW LED should be on. If battery voltage is 13 or lower, the RED LED should be on.
If all testing results within the above indicated ranges, solar system is in acceptable range. If Voltage

readings indicate lower ranges, repeat above connections and retest. Finally, it is common to have 12V
battery issues such as dead cells or non-rechargeable battery problems.