2. Figure 3-9: Implementing the Load Diverter

3. CAUTION Do NOT connect the wires to the Diversion Load Controller or the terminal block at this point. IF THE WIRES ARE CONNECTED BACKWARDS YOU WILL DAMAGE THE PV PANELS OR ITS SUPPORT CIRCUITRY.

4. Figure 3-10: Preparing the PV Array/Load Diverter Connection Cables

5. Figure 3-11: The PV Array/Load Diverter Connections

6. Figure 3-12: The PV Array’s Load Diverter/Battery Connections

7. Figure 3-13: The Load Diverter Sensing Connections

8. Figure 3-14: Battery Connections

9. Figure 3-15: Battery Connections

10. LAB QUESTIONS Why should the voltage produced by the PV array be higher than the voltage displayed by the battery? 1

11. LAB QUESTIONS What are the consequences of connecting the PV array’s power leads incorrectly to the battery bank? 2

12. LAB QUESTIONS Using the information about the batteries that make up your battery bank, what current output level should it take to reduce the battery voltage to 10.5 Vdc in 20 hours? 3