Redarc SPPA-RM, SPPA0120, SPPA0240, SPPA0360 User Manual

Remote Monitor for

Solar Regulator

SRPA-RM

To suit SRPA0120, SRPA0240 & SRPA0360

Solar Regulators

THE SOLAR REGULATOR REMOTE MONITOR

The REDARC Solar Regulator Remote Monitor allows you to monitor how your solar panels are
performing and keep track of the charge state of your battery/s.
The unit is simple to setup and control and provides an easy to read graphical interface, which can
be modified to suit your preferences.

WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for the

Redarc Remote Monitor for Redarc Solar Regulators.

DO NOT OPERATE THE SOLAR REGULATOR UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS

MANUAL AND THE SYSTEM IS SETUP AS PER THESE INSTRUCTIONS. REDARC RECOMMENDS THAT
ANY REGULATOR/CHARGER BE INSTALLED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON.

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES:
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE

EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE
THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE REGULATOR.

1. Solar Regulators should not be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been
instructed on how to use the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the Solar Regulator.

2. Do NOT use the Solar Regulator to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Doing so may result in harm to
the user and/or damage to the regulator and/or solar blanket. Only use the Solar Regulator for charging
standard lead acid, calcium content, Gel & AGM type 12V batteries.

3. Check the manufacturer’s data for your battery and ensure that the ‘Absorption’ voltage of the
profile selected does not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum charging voltage. If
the ‘Absorption’ voltage for your battery type is too high, please select another charging profile. Do
not change the original settings without confirming the battery manufacturer’s recommendations or
consulting the battery manufacturer.

4. The Solar Regulator is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than to
charge a battery.

5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine. This may cause the battery to
explode.

6. The remote monitor is not waterproof or designed for installation under bonnet or outdoors. Ensure the
monitor is installed in a cool and dry environment.

7. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To assist with the safe operation and use of the Solar Regulator:
a) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a
battery.

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WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

b) If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove the affected clothing and wash the affected
area of your skin immediately with soap and water. If battery acid enters your eye, immediately flood
the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical assistance immediately.

1. Designed for use with the Redarc SRPA solar regulator only.

2. The screen backlight will increase the current draw. Timing and durations of the backlight can be
adjusted to suit individual needs.

3. The communication data cable is an 8-Pin RJ45 type Ethernet cable. If a cable of different length is
required, Redarc recommend buying a cable of the required length rather than shortening the supplied
cable.

4. Do not forget your password. The factory default password is ‘000000’.

5. This user manual is to be read in conjunction with the Redarc SRPA solar regulator user manual.

CONTENTS

The Solar Regulator Remote Monitor 1
Warning & Safety Instructions 1
Contents 2
1 Specifications 3

1.1 Dimensions 3

1.2 Mounting 3

2 Menu Navigation 4
3 Monitor Information 5

3.1 Monitoring 5

3.2 Menu 6

3.3 Device Information 7

3.4 Control Parameters 7

3.5 Device Parameters 10

3.6 Device Password 10

3.7 Failure Information 11

3.8 Meter Parameters 11

4 Remote Monitor Cable (8-Pin RJ45 10m) 12

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1 SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 DIMENSIONS

114mm

1.2 MOUNTING

84mm

84mm

98mm

98mm

114mm

The remote monitor is not waterproof or designed for installation under bonnet or
outdoors. Ensure the monitor is installed in a cool and dry environment.

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2 MONITOR OPERATION

System Status
Volts Batt
Volts S-Pnl
Amps Charge

01 01 2013

09:39:54

14.6

16.2

0.9

1.Monitoring

2.Device Info.

3.Control Para.

4.Device Para.

5.Device PSW.

6.Failure Info.

7.Meter Para.

Charging Logs
Day :
Month :
Total :

Battery Info 1/3
Mode : Absorb
Status : Normal
Fault : No

S-Panel Info 1/2
Volts:
Amps:
Power:

Regulator Info

Temp :
Status :

0.0kWh

0.0kWh

0.0kWh

26.2°C

16.2

0.9

16.8W

OK

Battery Info 2/3

Max Volts:
Min Volts :

S-Panel Info 2/2

Status: Normal

15.0

12.0

Battery Info 3/3
Voltage :
Current :
S.O.Charge :

14.6V

0.9A
92%

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