Plasmatronics Downloads: Technical Information & FAQs

DOWNLOADS: FAQs & TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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DINGO series
1. Typical Installation Examples Ver 1.10 (266Kb 16/09/2009 )
  Typical installation examples and ideas for DINGO20/20 (Single and Multishunts).
2. Increasing the solar charging capacity (262Kb 15/04/2010 )
3. System settings table (109Kb 22/09/2010 )
4. History data table (60Kb 22/09/2010 )
5. Plasmatronics D232 IO simplified circuit (438Kb 29/01/2010 )
  The Dingo uses an isolated "port powered" RS-232 connection, meaning that the circuitry uses a small amount of power from the device that it is connected to. The power is derived from the receive line.
6. Plasmatronics D232 Case Mounting Details (69Kb 29/01/2010 )
7. Warranty Document for DINGO Regulator Range (31Kb 3/09/2009 )
PL series
1. Common PL FAQs:
  1. Vehicle Installation Example Info Pack (all files) Ver 2.1 (344Kb 10/03/2008 )
    Vehicle installation examples and notes for both PL 20/40/60 Negative and Positive Leads.
  2. Typical Installation Example Info Pack (all files) Ver 1.11 (212Kb 29/04/2008 )
    Typical installation examples and ideas for both PL 20/40/60 Single and Multishunts.
  3. PL Regulator - Remote monitoring via modem (168Kb 29/04/2008 )
    Diagram of a typical installation of a remote modem-monitored PL Regulator system
  4. PL Regulators and Wind Sheet 1 (299Kb 01/12/2002 )
    How to use PL regulators for solar in hybrid wind and solar systems.
  5. PL Regulators and Wind Sheet 2 (302Kb 01/12/2002 )
    For use when the max current on the wind generator is higher than the max load current on the PL regulator.
  6. Plasmatronic Regulator Relay: Increasing the Charging Capability of Your Plasmatronics PL Regulator (103Kb 1/05/2008 )
    (Document care of the Rainbow Power Company.)
  7. PL Monitor: Battery Charge, LOAD, IN, OUT & SOC only (No regulation) (25Kb 18/09/2007 )
  8. Wiring up a PL60 second battery control using LOAD terminal / G contacts (174Kb 1/10/2008 )
  9. Wiring up 2xPL20/40 + 1xPLS2 + PLM with #1 logging all data,
    and 2xPL20/40 + 2xPLS2 + PLM with #1 logging all data (281Kb 28/09/2009 )
  10. Wiring up 3xPL60 + PLA + 1 shunt with PL60 #1 (master) logging all data and used for load shed control,
    and 3xPL60 + PLA + 2 shunts with PL60 #1 (master) logging all data and used for load shed control (463Kb 17/09/2009 )
  11. Wiring up PL60 + PL20/40 + 2xPLS2 + PLM with PL60 logging all data (with 1 shunt and 2 shunt options) (313Kb 13/10/2009 )
  12. System settings table (60Kb 26/08/2008 )
  13. History data table (74Kb 26/08/2008 )
  14. Warranty Document for PL Regulator Range (30Kb 1/12/2009 )
2. Shielded Cables:
  New shielded communication cables (WYS and WZS) for the PL Regulator series (replaces WY and WZ). A new cable (WXS) has been added for connecting accessories together.
  - Shielded Cable Introduction (232Kb 19/11/2007 )
    This download contains only the 'Shielded Cable Introduction' sheet.
    You do not need to download this if you are going to download the Info pack.
  - Shielded Cables Info Pack (437Kb 19/11/2007 )
    This download contains the 'Shielded Cable Introduction' sheet, as well as some suggested wiring diagrams and Recommended Retail Prices.
  - How to Make a WXS Cable (717Kb 3/7/2008 )
    This download contains technical information on constructing your own WXS cable.
3. Other General PL FAQs:
  1. PL Series Regulator vs MPPT (9Kb 26/02/2009 )
  2. PL Battery Voltage Reading Check (84Kb 30/07/2007 )
  3. Connecting a battery charger to the SOLAR- terminal (52Kb 19/10/2007 )
  4. How do I Disable Battery Low Disconnect? (17Kb 24/06/2008 )
  5. How do I disable the Equalise function? (84Kb 17/03/2008 )
  6. How to setup PL Alarms ALRM & Generator (58Kb 27/03/2007 )
  7. Night Lighting Control Options (24Kb 22/01/20010 )
  8. PL Voltage Triggered Generator Control (Kb //200 )
    (Also useful for controlling battery chargers)
  9. Extending solar capacity via mechanical relay (36Kb 29/09/2008 )
  10. How Do I Calibrate my PLS2? (11Kb 21/07/2008 )
  11. How do I test my LOAD terminal is operating correctly? (6Kb 11/03/2009 )
  12. How do I test my PLS2 is operating correctly? (35Kb 3/06/2009 )
  13. How do I test the 'G' output? (16Kb 1/12/2009 )
  14. How to DIN rail mount a PL (4Kb 31/03/2009 )
  15. Things to check when your battery is overcharging... (75Kb 12/03/2008 )
  16. Upgrading my PL system for more solar capacity (7Kb 27/01/2009 )
  17. Solar panel array check process (11Kb 27/03/2009 )
  18. PL USB to Serial Converter Info (68Kb 12/07/2007 )
  19. Using excess energy to pump water (82Kb 3/10/2007 )
  20. What about the noise on my radio? (PWM vs Slow Switching) (8Kb 11/08/2009 )
  21. What size fuse should I use for my PL installation? (27Kb 26/5/2009 )
  22. Why is my State of Charge (SOC) reading inaccurate? (9Kb 28/08/2008 )
  23. Why is my solar charge current reading twice as much as it should be? (6Kb 2/10/2008 )
General
1. Regulator and solar charge current sizing(27Kb 02/02/2010 )
  How to calculate the maximum charge current available from your solar panels, when selecting a solar regulator for use with them.
2. Plasmatronics Regulators with Sonnenschein and Energystore Batteries (42Kb 25/04/2006 )
  PL Regulator Settings for the Exide Sonnenschein Gel and Energystore Battery range.
3. Plasmatronics Regulators with Assorted Batteries (24Kb 02/02/2010 )
  PL Regulator Settings for assorted Sonnenchein, Energystore, Absolyte, Marathon, PJ2V Classic and Energystore battery ranges.
4. Series & Shunt Regulation Diagrams (30Kb 25/02/2001 )
  Diagrams for using PL regulators for series and shunt regulation.
5. Brief Product Summary (3.8M 9/07/2009 )
  Colour brochure with information and illustrations of all our currently-available products.
6. Repair Return Instructions (248Kb 15/01/2009 )
7. Repair Return Form (70Kb 17/06/2010 )
  Please print and complete this form when returning Plasmatronics units for repair.