Troubleshooting

Load Control Troubleshooting

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

Table 4-3Load Control Problems

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Load disconnects at

A. Load Control decal

A. Install the decal or

different point than set

is not in place.

follow procedure in

for.

B. BTS has been

manual. See “Setting

 

installed.

Voltage Parameters for

 

 

Load Control Mode” on

 

 

page 24.

 

 

B. Battery Temperature

 

 

Sensors should not be used

 

 

in load control

 

 

applications.

 

 

 

Status LED Blinks

Startup or Inrush

Use larger controller or

Orange after switching

current exceeds

“buffer” the controller by

on the load breaker.

controller rating.

using a relay/contactor

 

 

where the controller

 

 

operates only the coil of

 

 

the relay/contactor and not

 

 

directly to the DC load.

 

 

 

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C35, C60, C40 specifications

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