Pro vista 12v power cuts out
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 10, 2016 at 20:45
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Hi guys, first time post. I have a caravan that runs a pro vista 12v controller with solar. It has a double battery setup with a battery charger that runs on float. Every time the sun goes down the E5 error comes up. I realise this is the error for no sunlight but I can't use the power in the van even though it is connected to 240v. It cuts off automatically. Any thoughts?
Reply By: Kevin.Hutch - Monday, Apr 11, 2016 at 07:29
Monday, Apr 11, 2016 at 07:29
You didn't mention what model you have
The E5 error also indicates high battery voltage, I had the same symptoms with a 3942 in my late model Sprinter caused by the smart alternator in 2013. The manufacturer replaced it with a changed the firmware and it has performed perfectly since then.
The regulator shuts down to protect itself disconnecting the load, in my case it got quite hot as
well.
I would suggest switch everything off including the battery charger, then put a load on the battery by turning something on in the van.
If that works turn the charger back on and look at the battery voltage.
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Reply By: taswegian - Monday, Apr 11, 2016 at 19:05
Monday, Apr 11, 2016 at 19:05
Are you using an Inverter connected to the load side of the controller?
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