Renogy COMPACT-SUITCASE Portable Solar Panel

Applicability

This User Manual applies to the following products:

• COMPACT-SUITCASE 220 Portable Solar Panel (RSP220LSC/RPP220LSC-VY20)
• COMPACT-SUITCASE 400 Portable Solar Panel (RSP400LSC)

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• Illustrations are for demonstration purposes and may vary slightly by product revision or region.
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Important Safety Instructions

Please save these instructions. Failure to follow them may result in electrical shock, serious injury, death, or damage to the product.

Symbols Used

• ⚠️ WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous condition that could result in injury or death.
• ❗ CAUTION: Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper installation and operation.
• ℹ️ NOTE: Indicates an important step or tip for optimal performance.

General Safety Information

WARNING

• DO NOT disassemble or remove components.
• DO NOT puncture, drop, crush, penetrate, shake, strike, or step on the unit.
• DO NOT open, dismantle, repair, tamper with, or modify the unit.
• DO NOT place the unit on combustible surfaces.
• DO NOT expose the unit to direct flame or heat sources.
• Keep the unit out of reach of children unless supervised by an adult.
• Keep the unit away from explosives and corrosive substances.

CAUTION

• DO NOT step, walk, stand, or jump on the unit, as heavy loads can damage solar cells.
• DO NOT band the unit, as this may break the panel.
• DO NOT immerse the unit in water.
• Dispose of the unit according to local recycling and environmental regulations.
• Refer to renogy.com for details on using included controller hooks.

Package Contents

• 1 x Renogy COMPACT-SUITCASE Portable Solar Panel
• 1 x Case
• 1 x User Manual
• 1 x Controller hook (controller version only)

Installation

Step 1: Open the packaging bag, grasp the handles, and pull upwards to extract the COMPACT-SUITCASE section and raise the brackets to their maximum positions. (Diagram shows a folded solar panel unit being extracted from its packaging bag by pulling on handles. Support brackets are then shown extending to their maximum positions.)

Step 2: Fully unfold the COMPACT-SUITCASE and place it on the ground. (Diagram illustrates the COMPACT-SUITCASE solar panel fully unfolded and positioned on the ground, supported by its extended legs.)

Step 3: Adjust the angle of the brackets to ensure the stability of the COMPACT-SUITCASE, with the lighting surface facing towards the sun. (Diagram shows the unfolded solar panel angled towards the sun. A close-up inset highlights the adjustable bracket mechanism, indicating how to set the angle for optimal sun exposure and stability.)

Operation

How to charge a power station

• Place a solar panel under direct sunlight. Steer clear of objects that can shade the solar panel and slow down the charging process.
• Connect the solar connectors of the solar panel with the solar charge cable (sold separately), then connect to the DC input port of the power station. (Diagram depicts a portable power station with multiple output ports, connected via cables to a folded COMPACT-SUITCASE solar panel array.)

ℹ️ NOTE: The solar charge time is highly dependent on solar irradiance and ambient temperature.

ℹ️ NOTE: The operating voltage of the solar panel shall exceed the minimum DC-input voltage of the power station, and the open circuit voltage shall NOT exceed the maximum DC-input voltage of the power station.

How to charge a battery

• Connect the BATT Terminals of the charge controller to the battery terminals using tray cables (sold separately).
• Connect the COMPACT-SUITCASE connector to the PV Terminals of the charge controller using a solar charge cable (sold separately). (Diagram illustrates the connection for charging a battery: a COMPACT-SUITCASE solar panel array is connected via cables to a charge controller, which is then connected to a battery.)
• Set the charging parameters on the charge controller. The COMPACT-SUITCASE is now ready to charge the battery.

How to connect COMPACT-SUITCASE in series/parallel

To expand the power output, COMPACT-SUITCASE can be connected either in series or parallel.

Series Connection: (Diagram shows how to connect multiple COMPACT-SUITCASE panels in series to increase voltage. It illustrates the wiring between panels and connection to a power station.)

Parallel Connection: (Diagram shows how to connect multiple COMPACT-SUITCASE panels in parallel to increase current. It illustrates the wiring between panels, potentially using a splitter cable (MC4Y connector), and connection to a power station.)

Specifications

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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