SOLARSHIELD 1 - WIRING INFORMATION SHEET
(Optional)
DAISY CHAIN
BATTERY BOXES
(see reverse)
BATTER Y
Red V+
Green
Chassis Ground
Female
A
C C
B B
Black V-
Male
Red V+
A
Prewired to
Solar Panel Connector
Electromechanical
Prewired to
Battery Connector
Solid State or
Relay Board
Prewired to
Barrier Terminal
Liquid Tight Connector
MORNINGSTAR
SOLAR CONTROLLER
4
+
-
CHARGING
BATTERYSOLAR LOAD
3 2 1 6 5
12V
+ +
0
0
-
1
1
2
0
-
L
B
L
DISCONNECT
TEMP. SENSE
--
1
v
e
R
MIL Series Connector
to BATTERY BOX
Output Relay W iring Options
LOAD
Remove
SEALED
Jumper
OR
Wire for
FLOODED
Flooded
{
SELECT
Battery
COM (-)
+V dc (+)
Wired to
Junction Box
via a bottom punch hole
to SOLAR PANEL
Charge Controller (Solar Panel)
available - 12 or 24 V dc
Connect an
SC1100 Combustible
or
ST Series Toxic
sensor using a
Separation
Box
Green
Chassis Ground
Red V+
Male
C C
A
B B
Black V-
Wht+
Red
Blk
Shld
OR
Red
Blk
Shld
A
= +W
= Red
= Blk
(refer to the specific manual for detailed instructions)
= Ret
= +24V
Green
Not Used
Female
Blk
Blk
Red
Red
+W
Separation Boxes
Red
+24V
Blk
Ret
Solar Panel
Connector
SC1100
W
Combustible
Sensor
STXXX
Toxic
Sensor
Power
Contact
FAULT
OR
B
COM(-)
JUMPER:
1. Remove screws from
barrier terminal.
2. Place jumper over
appropriate termials.
3. Replace and secure screws.
Note: Jumper will hang from contact when not in use.
A
+VDC
Default Factory Settings (Powered State)
FAULT NO / energized * - opens on Fault or loss of power
LOW NO / de-energized** - closes on Low Alarm
HIGH NO / energized** - opens on High Alarm
* Fault relay is fixed. ** Low and High Alarm configurations are menu selectable.
Dry
Contact
Power
Contact
Dry
Contact
OR
A
A
B
FAULT
A
+VDC
LOW
B
COM(-)
Power Contact
1. Jumper +VDC to terminal "A" on specific relay using provided jumper.
2. Wire to terminal "B" (+ terminal) and COM(-) (- terminal) of specific relay.
3. Set relay options (consult Millennium Low Power manual).
4. Confirm relay operation by applying test gas.
B
LOW
Power
Contact
Dry
Contact
OR
A
A
B
+VDC
HIGH
COM(-)
Dry Contact
1. Wire to terminal "A" and "B" of specific relay.
2. Set relay options (consult Millennium Low
Power manual).
3. Confirm relay operation by applying test gas.
B
HIGH
NOTES:
1. Consult the Millennium Low Power manual for specifics on
setup and operation.
2. Four 7/8" punch holes available on Terminal Box;
2 on Battery Box.
3. Replacement fuse:
fuse amperage: 10 Amp
fuse type: In-line, fast-acting,
ceramic sand filled fuse
2" diameter pole
(supplied by
customer)
Use a poured seal
or suitable
Division 1
point of entry
between
Division 1 and 2
Quick
Connectors
24 Vdc
TYPICAL PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
Face solar panel due South.
Do not obstruct solar panel.
standard cable 20 ft/6 m included
(optional 50' extension cable available)
Outside
Class 1,
Division 2
standard cable
5.5 ft included
MULTIPLE BATTERY CONNECTION
REPEAT
Connector
Quick
Liquid tight
Connect
Inside
Class 1, Division 1
Optional Remote
Calibration Kit
Quick
Connector
SOLARSHIELD 1 - WIRING INFORMATION SHEET
Solar Shield 1 - Specifications
Voltage Optional 12 or 24 V
Maximum Amp 10 Amp
Temperature -40C to +75C
Range (-40F to +167F)
Humidity 0 to 100% relative
Range humidity,
non-condensing
Relays Rated 2.5 A at 60 V dc
or 5 A at 30 Vdc
selectable energized/
de-energized, latching/
non-latching. Fault relay
fail-safe fixed as
energized, non-latching
Battery Sealed fiber matte
gel batteries
Enclosure NEMA 4X
Certification CSA certified Class 1,
Division 2 CD T3 ExnAC
IIB12 VDC/24 VDC, 4 W,
CSA 213, 14, E600 79-15
Note: Quick connectors; liquid tight fitting;
5.5’ battery cable assembly; 20’ solar
cable assembly.
Liquid tight
Connect
To
Controller
Dimensions: Controller Terminal Box
FRONT
1.0"
16.0"
3.8"
1.7"
0
Ø 2X 0.53"
Thru Hole
17.0"
13.5"
14.0"
Dimensions: Battery Box
FRONT
19.25"
ENCLOSURES
SIDE (X2)
Ø 0.875
(2) (4)
3.5"
Ø 0.44"
Thru Hole
Punch
Holes
TOP
14.0"
0
1.5" 1.5" 4.5"
4.5"
BOTTOM
Cable to
Battery Box
Quick Connect
to Solar Panel
Right side: Quick Connect to Battery Box
Left side: Ø 0.875 Punch Hole
SIDE (X2)
3.5"
12 Vdc
Pry Open
opening on enclosure
Quick
Connector
Pry Open
opening on enclosure
Liquid tight
Connect
REPEAT
Pry Open
opening on enclosure
Quick
Connector
Pry Open
opening on enclosure
Liquid tight
Connect
Note: Maximum current is 10 A. For systems over 150 W, the 24 V dc configuration must be used.
To
Controller
14.15"
7.15"
3.0"
MOUNTING
18.5"
2.0"
EARS (X4)
15.65"
Notes:
1. 2- Battery Box has 4-mounting ears. Requires additional support or re-enforcement.
2. Battery Box has two punch holes available (1 each side); Controller Terminal Box has 4 punch holes available (2 bottom/2 each side).
REF-0002 Rev 5
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