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All of the information you need to use your SS Solar Smart Trickle Charger & Charge Controller is here.

Check out our instructional sections, videos, and FAQ below!

Smart Trickle Charger Features

Smart Trickle Charger Features
  1. Charge Current: Indicates solar charge current.
  2. Battery Voltage: Indicates current battery voltage/Open Circuit voltage of solar panel.
  3. Battery SOC: Indicates the connected battery’s state-of-charge.

How The Solar Smart Trickle Charger Works

SS Solar How-It-Works
1

Solar panel collects sunlight to transfer into energy for trickle charger. Expose the solar panel to full sun without shade. The trickle charger will not charge when the sun is down.

2

Connect the Charge Controller to the solar panel (via the junction box in your unit), the LED screen will illuminate and ONLY display Open Circuit voltage of the solar panel (No charge current or state of charge). The open circuit voltage of the solar panel will switch to battery voltage when registering battery and activating its charging.

3

Your charge controller will automatically detect the battery type when connected.*

*Some model make have a mode button. Press the mode button* to toggle to the appropriate battery type. The selected battery type will be indicated via green LED in one of three spaces on the right side of your charge controller’s interface.

4

Connect the charger controller to your battery terminals. Wait 5-10 seconds and the trickle charger will enter charging mode once it recognizes the battery connection. The SOC, battery voltage, and charge current will illuminate indicating the charging process has started.

Understanding Charge LEDs

25% Green LED
25% Green LED

The 25% charge LED will slowly pulse on/off when the battery is less than 25% fully charged. When the battery is 25% charged, the green charge LED will be solid.

50% Green LED
50% Green LED

The 50% charge LED will slowly pulse on/off when the battery is less than 50% fully charged. When the battery is 50% charged, the green charge LED will be solid.

75% Green LED
75% Green LED

The 75% charge LED will slowly pulse on/off when the battery is less than 75% fully charged. When the battery is 75% charged, the green charge LED will be solid.

100% Green LED/Maintenance Green
100% Green LED

Pulsing Green LED - Bulk charge complete, optimizing battery for extended life.
Solid Green LED - When the battery is 100% charged, the charge LED will be solid green.

100% Green LED/Maintenance Green
Maintenance Green LED

Once battery is fully charged, the charger will continue monitoring and provide ongoing maintenance. The 100% charge LED will pulse on/off slowly and the charger can be left connected to the battery indefinitely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if I am unsure what battery type I am charging?

If your Smart Trickle Charger does not have a mode button, the battery type will be automatically detected by the system once you hook up and no additional action is required. If you are using a Smart Trickle Charger with a mode button, leaving it on the default setting (marked “12V’, the furthest left) is the best option to utilize if you are unsure of your battery type. This is the most common setting that is compatible with most battery types.

Will the Smart Trickle Charger overcharge my battery?

No. The SS Solar Smart Trickle Charger has safety features built in to prevent overcharging. Once the battery is at 100% charge, the charge controller switches to maintenance mode, and will monitor the battery and add power as needed to maintain a full charge.