What are the components of a solar system?

A complete solar system consists of a solar panel, a battery and a charge controller. In some cases, a power inverter is also required.

How does a solar system work?

Composed of multiple solar cells in series or in parallel, a solar panel produces direct current (DC) power; when a solar panel is connected to a battery, this power is stored in the battery. A charge controller connected between the solar panel and the battery monitors the battery and prevents the solar panel from overcharging while assuring a complete charge.

A solar system requires an inverter when the DC power needs to be converted into alternating current (AC) power to operate appliances or supply power to the utility grid.

How do I set up my Sunsei™ SolarCharger 135?

• Remove connector cap
• Attach the cigarette lighter adapter or battery clamp wire to the solar panel
• Connect the solar panel to cigarette lighter or battery
• Make sure all 12V system connections are in parallel - i.e. positive (+) to positive (+), negative (-) to negative (-)

How do I set up my Sunsei™ SolarCharger 400?

• Remove connector caps
• Connect the grey plug of the extension cable to the solar panel connector
• Attach the battery clamp wire or 12V socket wire to the battery
• Connect the other end of this wire to the black plug of the extension cable
• Make sure all 12V system connections are in parallel - i.e. positive (+) to positive (+), negative (-) to negative (-)
• Mount to a flat surface using the screws and center legs provided, or combine with the Sunsei™ SolarGrip for additional mounting options

If you have more than one Sunsei™ SolarCharger, interconnect the panels using the connector cable provided.

How do I set up my Sunsei™ SolarCharger 1200?

• Remove connector caps
• Do not connect the solar panel directly to the battery – always use a Sunsei™ charge controller
• Connect the charge controller to the battery
• Connect the grey plug of the extension cable to the solar panel connector
• Attach the battery clamp wire or 12V socket wire to the battery
• Connect the other end of this wire to the black plug of the extension cable
• Make sure all 12V system connections are in parallel - i.e. positive (+) to positive (+), negative (-) to negative (-)
• Mount to a flat surface using the screws and center legs provided

If you have more than one Sunsei™ SolarCharger, interconnect the panels using the connector cable provided.

How do I set up my Sunsei™ SolarCharger 4/6/8000?

• Select a solid and supportive mounting surface capable of withstanding all expected loads, including pressure imposed by wind and snow
• Secure the solar panel(s) to the surface using the mounting brackets and screws provided (install at least one bracket on every side)
• Remove connector caps
• Do not connect the solar panel directly to the battery – always use a Sunsei™ charge controller
• Connect the charge controller to the battery
• Connect the grey plug of the extension cable to the solar panel connector
• Attach the battery clamp wire or 12V socket wire to the battery
• Connect the other end of this wire to the black plug of the extension cable
• Make sure all 12V system connections are in parallel - i.e. positive (+) to positive (+), negative (-) to negative (-)

If you have more than one Sunsei™ SolarCharger, interconnect the panels using the connector cable provided.