User Manual for KICKASS models including: Ka Solar App, App
KickAss 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller - Support Page
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DocumentDocumentSOLAR APP USER MANUAL V1.2 KA SOLAR APP The purpose of this app is to help you operate and monitor KickAss solar charge controllers. The app is dependent on Bluetooth, and to use it successfully you must have a smartphone with the following: · Bluetooth function working and switched on. · GPS function working and switched on. · Android firmware version 5.0 or above, or IOS firmware version 9.0 or above. If any of the above are missing, the app may fail. Please also be aware that you may not be able to use this app on certain models of smartphones (like some older versions of Samsung phones). GETTING STARTED WITH THE APP The purpose of this app is to help you operate and monitor KickAss solar charge controllers. The app is dependent on Bluetooth, and to use it successfully you must have a smartphone with the following: · Bluetooth function working and switched on. · GPS function working and switched on. · Android firmware version 5.0 or above, or IOS firmware version 9.0 or above. · If any of the above are missing, the app may fail. Please also be aware that you may not be able to use this app on certain models of smartphones (like some older versions of Samsung phones). Open the app by tapping the KA SOLAR icon on your smartphone. Once it loads, you will see the app's main screen "Real-Time Monitoring", as shown below. You can switch between the "Historical data" screen and "Parameter Settings" screen by tapping the icons on the app's main menu: Note that there won't be any active information on any of the screens until you connect with the charge controllers via Bluetooth. Section 1: Connecting Your Bluetooth Device & Understanding Your Controller 1.1 Bluetooth Device Connection The app must be connected to the relevant controller via Bluetooth to work correctly. Firstly, make sure the "Bluetooth" and "GPS" functions in your smartphone are available and switched "ON". Position your smartphone close to the target controller. Open the app, and tap the Bluetooth connection button at the top right corner to view the Bluetooth devices available for connection. On the right-hand side, you will see a slide menu displaying the Bluetooth IDs of nearby devices, ranked by signal strength. If you don't know your device ID, just connect to the device with the strongest signal. 1.2 Identifying Your Controller To confirm whether you have connected to the right device, especially if you have multiple charge controllers available for connection in the same spot and at the same time, you can view the "Device Information" screen. To access this screen, tap the device information button at the top left corner. On the left-hand side, you will see a slide menu displaying device information including Bluetooth ID, Controller Model Number (original), and Device Firmware Version Number. You will also see options relating to: * Factory settings * Clearing historical data * Language settings These will be covered later in the manual. Section 2: Overview of the "Real-Time Monitoring" Screen 2.1 "Real-Time Monitoring" Screen Overview No. Item 1 Battery Voltage Information 2 Solar Input Information 3 PV Voltage 4 Charge Mode 5 Battery Information 6 Battery Charge Current 7 Battery Voltage 8 Battery Temperature 9 Battery Charge Power 10 Controller Information 11 Controller Temperature 12 Controller Error Info 13 Today's Running Data 14 Highest Voltage 15 Lowest Voltage 16 Charge Amount 17 Max Charge Power Purpose To display the present battery voltage Solar input information area To display the present PV input voltage To display the present PV charge mode Battery information area To display the present battery charge current To display the present battery voltage To display the present battery temperature To display the present battery charge power Controller information area To display the present controller temperature To display any controller error information To display the system working status To display the highest battery voltage of the day To display the lowest battery voltage of the day To display the total charge amount of the day To display the max charge power of the day Notes Null / MPPT / Boost / Float / Equalise Not the PV input current Only available when battery temperature sensor is connected and attached to the battery. Otherwise, 25ºC will permanently be displayed on the screen. Indicates the temperature inside the controller. "Battery over-discharge," "controller over-heating," etc. Please refer to the user manual for more information. Status only for the present day Value only for the present day Value only for the present day Value only for the present day Value only for the present day 2.2 Explore the "Real-Time Monitoring" Screen 2.2.1 Force Equalize Charge Switch Function On the Battery Information screen, you will see a "Force Equalize Charge" switch in the "off" position. To use this function, turn the switch "on" and tap "CONFIRM" in the following dialog box. The controller will then enforce one Equalization Charge for the battery. Please note that once you tap "CONFIRM" in the dialogue box, the charge cannot be cancelled. If you have made a mistake and do not want to initiate a Force Equalize Charge, disconnect both the PV and battery connections from the controller, and also disconnect the Bluetooth device from the app. When you reconnect everything, you will find the switch has reverted to the "off" position. Force Equalize Charge Things To Know * The controller is set by default to perform an automatic equalization charge every 30 days. However, if the controller is disconnected from the system, this 30-day interval will reset and start counting from day one again. As a result, the battery may never receive an equalization charge. Therefore, the "Force Equalize Charge" function allows users to manually initiate an equalization charge if required. * This function is only available for the following battery types: "FLD" (Flooded), "SEL" (Sealed or AGM), and "USE" (User-defined). When the battery type is set to "GEL" (Gel) or "Li" (Lithium), the switch icon will not appear in the Battery Information screen. Please note that performing an Equalize Charge on Gel and Lithium batteries can cause permanent damage. * Some models of our controller do not support this function, so you may not see the switch on the Battery Information screen. Additionally, for some older versions of our controllers, this function may not be available even if the switch appears on the screen (the switch may revert to "off" after being turned "on" for a few seconds). Section 3: Overview of the "Historical Data" Screen 3.1 "Historical Data" Screen Overview No. Item Purpose 1 Date To select a certain date for data review 2 Date Increase / Decrease To increase / decrease the date for data review 8 Accumulative Charge Amount Accumulative charge amount that day 9 Max Charge Power Max charge power recorded that day 10 Highest Battery Voltage Highest battery voltage recorded that day 11 Lowest Battery Voltage Lowest battery voltage recorded that day 3 Curve Graph Switch Switch to curve graph display 4 Histogram Switch Switch to histogram display 5 Curve Graph / Histogram Overview Curve graph / histogram display 6 Total Running Days System total running days 7 Total Charge Amount System total charge amount 14 Total Discharge Amount System total discharge amount Notes A calendar will display. Can be switched on / off Can be switched on / off Can be switched on / off Can be switched on / off Historical data overview from the last 7 days 3.2 Explore the "Historical Data" Screen 3.2.1 Date Selection On the Historical Data screen, you can view a seven-day record of the system's operation in a diagram. Tap "Date" to select a specific date, and the diagram below will display the system's working record for the 7 days preceding the selected date. To adjust the date day-by-day, you can also tap on the arrows to the left and right of the "Date" field. Date Selection Things To Know * The app can record up to 300 days of system working data. Any data beyond this range will be considered invalid, and the system will revert to the last valid date. 3.2.2 Switching Between Visual Displays You can view the diagram as either a curve graph or a histogram to switch between the two displays, tap the relevant icon in the top right of the diagram. Tap on any area in the diagram to view detailed data of the four active items, as shown below: Use the toggles to either display or hide any of the items shown in the diagram: Visual Displays Things To Know * The numbers on the left side of the diagram do not include units, but you can view the full values with units in the detailed view box for all 4 items. Section 4: Overview of the "Parameter Settings" Screen 4.1 "Parameter Settings" Screen Overview 4.1.1 GEL/FLD/SEL Battery Type Overview (default: GEL) The default settings for battery types "GEL" (gel battery), "FLD" (flooded battery), and "SEL" (sealed or AGM battery) are the same. Since these are all Lead-Acid batteries, we do not allow many parameters to be set for them. No. Item 1 Regular Settings Information 2 Setting Lock 3 Battery System Voltage 4 Battery Type Setting Purpose For charge controller regular settings To lock or unlock the settings screen Battery system voltage display & settings Battery type display & settings Notes For general settings To prevent wrong settings entered by mistake Not adjustable for GEL/FLD/SEL To set battery type GEL/FLD/SEL/LI/USE GEL/FLD/SEL Battery Type Settings Things To Know * The default settings for "GEL," "FLD," and "SEL" are compatible with most types of lead-acid batteries. Please use these default settings for optimal performance. If you need to set different charge parameters for your lead-acid battery instead of using the default settings, please consult a professional before making any changes. 4.1.2 LI / Lithium Battery Type Screen Overview The Battery Type LI screen displays information and settings for lithium batteries. When you set the battery type to "LI," the following screen will appear: No. Item 1 Regular Settings Information 2 Battery System Voltage 3 Setting Lock 4 Battery Type Setting 5 Advanced Settings Information 6 Boost Charge Voltage Purpose For charge controller regular settings Battery system voltage display & settings To lock or unlock the settings screen Battery type display & setting To input advanced settings View and set over-charge or max charge voltage for lithium battery Notes 12V-24V-36V-48V manual setting for Lithium Battery To set battery type GEL/FLD/SEL/LI/USE For Lithium battery settings only For Lithium battery settings only LI / Lithium Battery Type Settings Things To Know * The default setting of "LI" Battery Type is for 14.2V Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4). * You should check your lithium battery specifications before choosing your setting. 4.1.3 USE / User Battery Type Screen Overview User Mode (USE) allows battery or solar professionals to customise battery charge parameters for specific battery types and unique usage requirements that differ from common battery settings. When you select "USE" under Battery Type, the following screen will appear, providing a full range of battery parameters available for adjustment. No. Item 1 Regular Settings Information 2 Battery System Voltage 3 Settings Lock 4 Battery Type Setting 5 Advanced Settings Information 6 Equalize Charge Voltage 7 Boost Charge Voltage 8 Float Charge Voltage 9 Boost Charge Recovery Voltage 10 Equalize Charge Time 11 Boost Charge Time 12 Temperature Compensation 13 Equalize Charge Interval Purpose For charge controller regular settings Battery system voltage display & settings To lock or unlock the settings screen Battery type display & setting To input advanced settings To view and set equalize charge voltage To view and set boost charge voltage To view and set float charge voltage To view and set boost charge recovery voltage To view and set equalize charge time To view and set boost charge time For battery maintenance in high and low temperature To view and set equalize charge interval in days Notes 12V-24V-36V-48V manually setting for User Type battery Set battery type: GEL/FLD/SEL/LI/USE For User Battery Type settings only USE / User Battery Type Settings Things To Know * Only professionals should perform advanced operations in Voltage & Time Settings for the USE type of battery. * If you have changed any settings under the USE battery type by mistake, it is best to restore it to the factory settings and then reconfigure it. 4.2 "Parameter Settings" Screen Overview 4.2.1 Locking Your Settings You may notice a "lock" icon in the upper-right corner of the Regular Settings area. When it is in the "locked" status, you cannot make any changes in the Parameter Settings screen; only when it is "unlocked" can you adjust the settings. To unlock the settings, tap on the "locked" lock icon and select "CONFIRM" in the following dialog box. To lock the settings, tap on the "unlocked" lock icon and select "CONFIRM" in the following dialog box. 4.2.2 Changing the Battery Type and System Voltage On the Regular Settings screen, you can set your desired Battery Type by tapping the relevant option in the list. When you select battery type GEL, FLD or SEL/AGM, the battery System Voltage will be set to "AUTO" automatically. When you select battery type LI or USE, the system will allow you to set the Battery System Voltage to any of the following parameters: 12V / 24V / 36V / 48V. "AUTO" option is not available for these battery types. Battery Type & System Voltage Things To Know * There is no confirmation required for regular function settings. Therefore, when you enter settings for the Battery Type or Battery System Voltage, they will automatically be applied. * For gel batteries, please choose "GEL" as the Battery Type. For most other types of sealed lead-acid batteries, such as AGM, select "SEL". * We do not recommend using the "USE" mode unless you are an experienced professional, as there is a risk of damaging your battery. 4.2.3 Overview of "Advanced Settings" Many instances of damage to the controller or the entire solar charge system can be attributed to incorrect settings. If you are not thoroughly familiar with the controller's setting protocols and logic, we strongly recommend consulting a professional before making any adjustments in the Advanced Settings. In the Advanced Settings section, different parameters can be configured based on the selected Battery Type. For more details, please refer to section 4.1 of this manual. Below, we provide instructions for configuring each of these items. 4.2.4 Inputting Advanced Settings To adjust charge voltage settings, tap on the value area of the relevant voltage items. A dialog box will appear where you can modify the voltage value. After making your adjustments, tap "CONFIRM", which will send the command to the controller. Alternatively, you can finalise these changes before the settings are locked again. Example: No. Item 1 Voltage Items 2 Minimum Voltage Value 3 Maximum Voltage Value 4 Voltage Adjustment Tool 5 Voltage Decrease Button 6 Voltage Increase Button 7 Voltage Value to Be Set Purpose "Boost Charge Voltage", "Float charge voltage", and other related settings The minimum voltage value that can be set The maximum voltage value that can be set Adjust the voltage value by moving the green dot Decrease the value by one step Increase the value by one step The current voltage value about to be set Notes This value will automatically change when the system voltage changes. This value will automatically change when system voltage changes. One step = 0.1V on 12V system; 0.2V/24V; 0.3V/36V; 0.4V/48V One step = 0.1V on 12V system; 0.2V/24V; 0.3V/36V; 0.4V/48V "Charge Voltage" Settings Things To Know * Voltage setting hierarchy for USE / User Type batteries: Equalize charge voltage Boost charge voltage > Float charge voltage > Boost charge recovery voltage. Any deviation from this hierarchy may result in a setting failure. * To adjust the time parameters, tap the relevant time/day on the screen. Change the time in the dialog box, then tap CONFIRM. Alternatively, complete these adjustments before the settings are locked again. No. Item 1 Minimum Time Value 2 Maximum Time Value 3 Time Decrease Button 4 Time Increase Button 5 Time Value to Be Set 6 Time Adjusting Tool 7 Time Items Purpose The minimum time value that can be set The maximum time value that can be set Decrease the time by one unit Increase the time by one unit The current time value about to be set Increase or decrease the time by moving the green dot Equalize Charge Time", "Boost Charge Time", and other time related items Notes One step = 1 second/minute/day One step = 1 second/minute/day Time Items Things To Know * If you are using GEL or other batteries that don't need an equalize charge, you can decrease the "Equalize Charge Interval" value to 0 per day. * If you are unsure, please get help from a professional incorrect settings can damage your batteries. Section 5: Other Operations 5.1 Restoring to Factory Settings On the "Device Information" screen, you will find a "Factory Settings Recovery" function, which allows you to reset the controller to its default factory settings. If you suspect that incorrect settings have been applied to the controller, or if it is malfunctioning and you are not sure why, you can use this function to restore the factory settings. Afterwards, seek professional advice for further adjustments. Tap "Confirm" in the dialogue box, and the controller will immediately reset to the factory settings. Please note that for some controllers, there may be a short delay before the default settings appear in the app. "Factory Settings Recovery" Things To Know * Restoring to factory settings will erase any previously set data or configurations on the controller. This cannot be undone. * If you are unsure, consult a professional before proceeding. 5.2 Clear Historical Data On the "Device Information" screen, there is a "Clear Historical Data" function, which allows you to clear the historical data for the relevant controller. When the controller connects to the battery, it starts recording data. If you wish to clear the data for a fresh start, you can use this function. Tap "CONFIRM" in the dialogue box, and the relevant controller will begin erasing the historical data immediately. Please note that it may take some time for all data to be deleted. "Clear Historical Data" Things To Know * Clearing historical data will only erase the data recorded in the controller. It will not erase or change any previously input settings. * If you are unsure, consult a professional before proceeding. Section 6: A Quick Guide to Using the App Step 1 * Open the app, and connect to the target Bluetooth device ID. * Review the data on the "Device Information" screen. Step 2 * Monitor your system's status via the "Real-time Monitoring" screen. * Run a "Force Equalize Charge" as needed. Step 3 * Review the information on the "Historical Data" screen, in curve graph or histogram form. Step 4 * View the battery type setting. * Set the battery type and charge voltages accordingly.Corel PDF Engine Version 23.1.0.389 CorelDRAW 2021