Troubleshooting

Diversion Control Troubleshooting

The following table lists possible problems that may arise when using the C-Series Multifunction DC Controller as a Diversion Controller.

Table 4-2Diversion Control Problems

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Status LED Blinks

Diversion load draws

Measure the current the

Orange after switching

too much current

diversion load draws when

on diversion load

(above controller

battery voltage is applied

breaker or when

rating).

across it.

diversion begins (Bulk

 

Note: A diversion load

or Float settings

 

with an acceptable “hot”

reached).

 

current may have an

 

 

excessively high inrush

 

 

current that can cause the

 

 

controller to overcurrent.

 

 

Caution: Do not test

 

 

without a circuit breaker in

 

 

circuit.

 

 

 

Battery voltage is

A. BTS is

A. Nothing - Intended

exceeding Bulk or Float

compensating charging

operation. See

settings.

voltages based on

“Temperature

 

battery temperature.

Compensation” on

 

B. Diversion load is

page 33.

 

too small for output of

B. Measure the current the

 

charging source(s).

diversion load draws when

 

 

battery voltage is applied

 

 

across it. Caution: Do not

 

 

test without a circuit

 

 

breaker in circuit.

 

 

A larger diversion load or

 

 

additional controller each

 

 

with their own diversion

 

 

loads may be necessary.

 

 

 

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C35, C60, C40 specifications

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