LEDs next to Solar input

lbendlin
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LEDs next to Solar input Dec 11, 2018 10:39:54 GMT -8

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Post by lbendlin on Dec 11, 2018 10:39:54 GMT -8

I couldn't find info on the LEDs next to the Solar input on the SunAirPlus in the documentation. Talking about the green/red pair, not the yellow one for the output power. What's the meaning of the green LED, and what's the meaning of the red one?

SDL Global Moderator Posts: 5,655 Raspberry Pi: Yes Other Device: PC, arduino, beagleBone	LEDs next to Solar input Dec 11, 2018 15:11:48 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SDL on Dec 11, 2018 15:11:48 GMT -8 SunAirPlus or SunControl? BP

lbendlin Full Member Posts: 151 Raspberry Pi: Yes	LEDs next to Solar input Dec 12, 2018 4:36:05 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lbendlin on Dec 12, 2018 4:36:05 GMT -8 SunAirPlus. I own both boards.

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LEDs next to Solar input Dec 13, 2018 11:13:11 GMT -8

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Post by SDL on Dec 13, 2018 11:13:11 GMT -8

From the Spec (LEDs up at the top right corner):

EXTPOWER LED1 A External Power Connected to VDD from Computer
GP0 STATE LED2 A Driven by EXTGP0 from Computer. Buffered

From elsewhere:

The two LEDs next to the solar power controller (Left side of board):

RED LED - When the battery is being charged it is on.
GREEN LED - When the battery is being charged it is on

I'll add this to the product page.

BP

SDL Global Moderator Posts: 5,655 Raspberry Pi: Yes Other Device: PC, arduino, beagleBone	LEDs next to Solar input Dec 13, 2018 11:15:22 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SDL on Dec 13, 2018 11:15:22 GMT -8 Take a look on the product page for more information on the LEDs. There is a table on this page: shop.switchdoc.com/products/sunairplus-solar-controller-charger-sun-tracker-data-gathering-grove-header BP

ddodge
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LEDs next to Solar input Feb 25, 2019 7:44:13 GMT -8

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Post by ddodge on Feb 25, 2019 7:44:13 GMT -8

Dec 13, 2018 11:13:11 GMT -8 SDL said:

From the Spec (LEDs up at the top right corner):

EXTPOWER LED1 A External Power Connected to VDD from Computer
GP0 STATE LED2 A Driven by EXTGP0 from Computer. Buffered

From elsewhere:

The two LEDs next to the solar power controller (Left side of board):

RED LED - When the battery is being charged it is on.
GREEN LED - When the battery is being charged it is on

I'll add this to the product page.

BPDumb question: What would both LED's: Green and Red signify that the battery was charging?
Page 5 of the product info shows RED on/Green Off = Charging while REDD off/Green on = completed
Also - talk about location of the LED's. From an orientation standpoint:
Looking down at the board with the words: SunAIrPlus and SwitchDoc Labs reading left to right
The solar panels and battery connect to the LEFT side of the board.
Beside the Solar panel input are 2 LED's
Then, the SWITCH is at the TOP of the board.....

Then, in the upper right corner are a green then a red LED next to JP13
Is the GREEN LED in the upper right corner next to JP13 led#1, EXTPOWER?
Then is the RED LED in the upper right corner next to HP13 led#2, GPO state?

Sorry to be a nit-picker but just want to make sure I understand what is what on the board

Thanks

SDL Global Moderator Posts: 5,655 Raspberry Pi: Yes Other Device: PC, arduino, beagleBone	LEDs next to Solar input Feb 25, 2019 8:59:11 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SDL on Feb 25, 2019 8:59:11 GMT -8 ddodge, Which board are you looking at? SunAirPlus or SunControl? They have two different controllers. BP

ddodge Junior Member Posts: 75	LEDs next to Solar input Feb 25, 2019 9:16:39 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ddodge on Feb 25, 2019 9:16:39 GMT -8 This is the SunAirPlus. I do not believe this is the SunControl. There are 2 spots for motors: JP19 and JP20. I got it via the OurWeather solar expansion kit

myang5
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LEDs next to Solar input Aug 8, 2019 14:42:44 GMT -8

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Post by myang5 on Aug 8, 2019 14:42:44 GMT -8

Hello,

I saw the battery plug LED descriptions on the SunAirPlus's product page as well and just wanted to clarify if an off red LED + on green LED means the battery is fully charged.
Also my board seems to indicate the battery is charging (on red LED + off green LED) even when no battery is plugged in (board is connected to 5V charger), is that normal?

SDL Global Moderator Posts: 5,655 Raspberry Pi: Yes Other Device: PC, arduino, beagleBone	LEDs next to Solar input Aug 9, 2019 7:32:34 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SDL on Aug 9, 2019 7:32:34 GMT -8 Yes to both counts. The board is confused about having no battery! BP

myang5 New Member Posts: 7	LEDs next to Solar input Aug 9, 2019 9:43:20 GMT -8 SDL likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by myang5 on Aug 9, 2019 9:43:20 GMT -8 Thank you for confirming!

lbrutti
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LEDs next to Solar input Jul 22, 2020 14:16:57 GMT -8 via mobile

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Post by lbrutti on Jul 22, 2020 14:16:57 GMT -8

Aug 9, 2019 9:43:20 GMT -8 myang5 said:

Thank you for confirming!

Aug 9, 2019 9:43:20 GMT -8 myang5 said:

Thank you for confirming!

Hello, what does this led blinking means:

What does this flashing means?
When I turn off the switch, green led stays on.

The board is plugged into a 2.5 A power supply and the Arduino set up shown on breadboard is powered by the board trough the usb connector.

Lipo battery is 1600 mAh.

No solar panels attached.

Thanks

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LEDs next to Solar input Jul 25, 2020 6:58:30 GMT -8

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Post by SDL on Jul 25, 2020 6:58:30 GMT -8

The two LEDs next to the solar power controller (Left side of board):

RED LED - When the battery is being charged it is on.
GREEN LED - When the battery is being charged it is on

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When you turn the switch off, the charger gets confused as you don't have any solar panels plugged in.

It should have a RED LED on because you have it plugged into a power supply.

BP

Post by lbendlin on Dec 11, 2018 10:39:54 GMT -8

Post by SDL on Dec 11, 2018 15:11:48 GMT -8

Post by lbendlin on Dec 12, 2018 4:36:05 GMT -8

Post by SDL on Dec 13, 2018 11:13:11 GMT -8

Post by SDL on Dec 13, 2018 11:15:22 GMT -8

Post by ddodge on Feb 25, 2019 7:44:13 GMT -8

Post by SDL on Feb 25, 2019 8:59:11 GMT -8

Post by ddodge on Feb 25, 2019 9:16:39 GMT -8

Post by myang5 on Aug 8, 2019 14:42:44 GMT -8

Post by SDL on Aug 9, 2019 7:32:34 GMT -8

Post by myang5 on Aug 9, 2019 9:43:20 GMT -8

Post by lbrutti on Jul 22, 2020 14:16:57 GMT -8

Post by SDL on Jul 25, 2020 6:58:30 GMT -8

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