DURALITE 100-WATT PORTABLE SOLAR KIT: PROBLEMS WITH CURRENT
Current Reading: 0 A Time of Day: Daytime, clear sunny skies Possible Cause: Current is being limited below 1 Amp as per normal operation or there is a poor connection between the solar panel and the controller. Remedy: Check all connections from the controller to the panel including checking for correct w…
DURALITE 100-WATT PORTABLE SOLAR KIT: SOLAR PANEL LED INDICATORS
LED Showing: Solid Red Time of Day: Daytime Cause and Remedy The panel is not receiving enough sunlight. Move the panel into a better position to capture more sunlight. LED Showing: Flashing Red Time of Day: Daytime Cause and Remedy There is a short circuit or an improper connection. Disconnect from …
DURALITE 100-WATT PORTABLE SOLAR KIT: PROBLEMS WITH VOLTAGE
Voltage Reading: Inaccurate Time of Day: Daytime/Nighttime Possible Cause: Excessive voltage drop from batteries to controller due to loose connections, small wire gauge or both. Remedy: Check all connections from the controller to the battery including checking for correct wire polarity. Check that all co…
DURALITE 100-WATT PORTABLE SOLAR KIT: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before a problem is suspected with the system, read this section. There are numerous events that may appear as problems but are in fact perfectly normal. Please visit for the most up-to-date FAQs and troubleshooting videos. It seems like my flooded batteries are losing water over time. Flooded batteries may ne…
DURALITE 100-WATT PORTABLE SOLAR KIT: CONNECTING EXPANSION KIT(S)
1. Connect the singular end of the branch connector (Duralite part #10) to the solar controller. 2. Place the solar controller (Duralite part #3) on the leg of the main solar kit using the Velcro fastener provided. 3. Connect the expansion cable (Expansion part #4) to the DC port (Duralite part #10) of the expansio…
DURALITE 100-WATT PORTABLE SOLAR KIT: LIMITED WARRANTY
Go Power! warrants the solar panel of the DuraLite Portable Solar Kit for 1 year, 1 year for the cable and components and 5 years for the solar controller. This warranty is valid against defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty replacements are valid within Canada and the Continental US only. Warranty claims ou…
DURALITE 100-WATT PORTABLE SOLAR KIT: CHOOSING A BATTERY
The SOLAR CONTROLLER is suitable for use with lead acid batteries (vented, GEL, or AGM type) as well as some lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries that are supplied with a Battery Management System (BMS). No other chemistries (includion Lithium-Ion) are compatible with this controller. Lithium batteries typic…
DURALITE 100-WATT PORTABLE SOLAR KIT: PROBLEMS WITH CONTROLLER DISPLAY
Display Reading: Blank Time of Day: Daytime/Nighttime Possible Causes: Battery or fuse connection and/or solar panel connection (Daytime only) or battery or fuse connection (Nighttime only). Remedy: Check all connections from the controller to the battery including checking for correct wire polarity. Check…
DURALITE 100-WATT PORTABLE SOLAR KIT: SOLAR CONTROLLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SOLAR CONTROLLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Automatic cycle interface Display: PV voltage, PV current, PV power, Battery voltage and Battery temperature 2) Clear the generated energy Operation: Step 1: Press the “SET” button and hold 5s under the PV power interface and the value i…
