ChrisMatheson
Free Member
Hi,
Seem to have a number of problems with my solar/battery set-up.
I've just got my first camper van, and I'm enjoying living in it very much. It's been a bit of a learning curve, and I'm still finding out what everything does...
I've got a solar set-up that is a little Heath Robinson. There are 4 x 85w panels on the roof connected to a Steco PR2020 control panel, charging 4 x 110ah leisure batteries that have seen better days.
The control panel has come up with a fault code EO7, which seems to be a low voltage warning. Which is strange, as the panel was showing around 75% charged just before (Now showing 10% & 12v). I've had a look at the manual on-line http://www.marlec.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Steca-PR10-30-Manual.pdf and did a quick diagnostic, as per the manual and it's showing a 111 fault on the unit. According to the manual, it needs to go back to the manufacturer.
Firstly, does anyone know if there is anything I can do, other than send it back to the manufacturer?
Secondly, on the Heath Robinson side of things. The 12v appliances (fridge, lighting & a couple of 12v cigarette lighter sockets ) are connected directly to the batteries, along with the 300w inverter (used to power a small TV, computer & occasionally a small guitar amp). Am I right in thinking that these should be connected through the load terminals?
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Chris
Seem to have a number of problems with my solar/battery set-up.
I've just got my first camper van, and I'm enjoying living in it very much. It's been a bit of a learning curve, and I'm still finding out what everything does...
I've got a solar set-up that is a little Heath Robinson. There are 4 x 85w panels on the roof connected to a Steco PR2020 control panel, charging 4 x 110ah leisure batteries that have seen better days.
The control panel has come up with a fault code EO7, which seems to be a low voltage warning. Which is strange, as the panel was showing around 75% charged just before (Now showing 10% & 12v). I've had a look at the manual on-line http://www.marlec.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Steca-PR10-30-Manual.pdf and did a quick diagnostic, as per the manual and it's showing a 111 fault on the unit. According to the manual, it needs to go back to the manufacturer.
Firstly, does anyone know if there is anything I can do, other than send it back to the manufacturer?
Secondly, on the Heath Robinson side of things. The 12v appliances (fridge, lighting & a couple of 12v cigarette lighter sockets ) are connected directly to the batteries, along with the 300w inverter (used to power a small TV, computer & occasionally a small guitar amp). Am I right in thinking that these should be connected through the load terminals?
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Chris