LCD Display Unit

User Manual

RM-5 (Standard version)

RM-5B (Bluetooth version)

(V1.01)

Dear users,
Thank you for choosing our product!
This user manual provides important information and advice on
installation, usage, parameter settings, troubleshooting methods, etc.
Before using the product, please read this manual carefully.

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 Table of Contents
1. Product Features........................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Function Descriptions ............................................................................................................................... 3
3. Usage Recommendations and Precautions ............................................................................................... 3
4. Packing List .............................................................................................................................................. 4
5. Installation Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 4
6. Data Cable Definition ............................................................................................................................... 5
7. Parameter Details ...................................................................................................................................... 5
8. Usage of Navigation Keys ........................................................................................................................ 5
9. Fault Indication and Communication Indication ...................................................................................... 6
10. System Menu and Parameter Settings..................................................................................................... 7
10.1 Menu block diagram ............................................................................................................ 7
10.2 Main menu ........................................................................................................................... 8
10.3 Real-time monitoring ........................................................................................................... 9
10.4 Parameter Settings ............................................................................................................. 10
10.4.1 Controller charging and discharging related parameters setting ................................. 12
10.4.2 LCD screen backlight time setting ........................................................................... 12
10.4.3 Controller abnormality voice alarm on/ off setting............................................... 12
10.4.4 "Clear historical data" and "Reset to factory settings" ............................................ 13
10.5 Load modes ........................................................................................................................ 13
10.6 Statistic data ....................................................................................................................... 14
10.7 Historical data of the current day ....................................................................................... 14
10.8 Device information ............................................................................................................ 15
10.9 Bluetooth connection status ............................................................................................... 15
11. Common Problems and Solutions ......................................................................................................... 16

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1. Product Features
1) Adopts a 128*64 LCD screen, with the menus designed with numeric and graphic forms.
2) With a graphical design, the main menu is artistic as well as informative: it can display up to 10 parameters and
states.
3) Able to read the historical data of a certain day.
4) A low-power-consumption BLE4.0 feature enables more powerful functions when pairing with a mobile APP
(optional).
5) Employs two indicator lights to indicate controller abnormalities and communication errors respectively.
6) Features a controller abnormality voice alarm function which can be switched on/ off.
7) A backlight time setting function is available.
8) Able to monitor live data and operating statuses of the controller .On/ off switching, clearing of historical data and
restoring to factory settings can all be done with this unit.
9) Adoption of standard Modbus communication protocol.
10) Features standard RJ12 as the communication interface.
11) With no need of an external power source, connection with a controller by means of a data cable will be enough to
enable the unit to be powered .
12) Boasts an industrial grade design and excellent anti-interference capacity, the product can function well in various
tough conditions.

2. Function Descriptions
With the menus and operations on the navigation keys, the following functions can be realized:
1) Real-time monitoring and checking of live data, charging and discharging parameters, load state, fault codes, historical
data, device information, etc. of an individual controller;
2) Setting of related charging and discharging parameters;
3) Load mode setting, load on/ off switching (manual mode);
4) With the optional bluetooth-version display unit, more powerful functions can be realized with the help of a mobile App.
(Model: RM-5B)

3. Usage Recommendations and Precautions

1) On receiving the product, carefully read all instructions and precautions in this manual so as to ensure correct usage of

the product.

2) This LCD display unit is to be used only with our company's controllers, thus please make necessary confirmations with

the sales person before purchasing.

3) If you want to purchase a data cable or make one by yourself, strictly observe the instructions in the "Data Cable

Definition" part of this manual, otherwise you may damage the display unit or the controller.

4) The displayed data will be updated every 3 seconds, thus the data on the screen will slightly lag behind the real-time

system data, which is a normal phenomenon.

5) Never put this product in environments subject to the influence of direct sunshine, rain, heavy dust, moisture, corrosion,

strong electromagnetic interference, etc.

6) Never attempt to disassemble and repair this product by yourself.

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4. Packing List
Item Quantity Remarks

LCD display unit 1

6 cores, RJ12 at
Data cable (2m) 1
both ends

User manual 1

KM3*8_black countersunk For installation

2
machine screws on a panel

Tapping screws KA4*25mm 4 For installation

Plastic expansion bolts
4 on a wall
M6*25mm

5. Installation Instructions
5.1、 Installation on a controller case or panel
External dimensions: 115.82×115.82mm
Installation dimensions: 96mm or 103.82x103.82mm
Installation hole diameter: ￠3.5 (mm)

5.1 Installation on a wall

External dimensions: 118.5×118.5×48mm
Installation dimensions: 50×50mm or 70×70mm
Installation hole diameter: ￠5(mm)

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6. Data Cable Definition
Controller communication port RJ12 and the core Series number is as follows:
No. Definition
Receiving terminal RX
Transmitting terminal TX
Power supply grounding/ signal grounding
Power supply grounding/ signal grounding

Power supply positive

Power supply positive
Data cable, RJ12 (6-pin) connector

2m long

7. Parameter Details
Static power LCD backlight on <35mA/12V
consumption LCD backlight off <25mA/12V
Communication
RJ12 (6-pin)
port
Baud rate 9600 bps
Communication
RS232
port
Operating
-35 to +65°C;
temperature
Product weight 0.5kg
Dimensions 115.82×115.82 (mm) (L×W)

8. Usage of Navigation Keys

The product design features 4 keys which, from left to right, are:
" ", " ", " ", " "
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 They equal to ("Up", "Down", "ESC", "OK")
Key Operation Description
1) When browsing a menu , tap the key for a page up,
Tap, press
2) In parameter setting, tap the key to increase the value by a minimum unit;
and hold
3) Press and hold the key for quick page-up movement or value increasing.
1) When browsing a menu , tap the key for a page down;
Tap, press
2) In parameter setting, tap the key to decrease the value by a minimum unit;
and hold
3) Press and hold the key for quick page-down movement or value decreasing.
1) When browsing a menu, tap the key to return to the previous level, until the
main menu is reached;
Tap
2) In the setting mode, a tap on this key can cancel the data modification in
process and exit the setting mode.
Press and In any menu, press and hold the key to immediately skip to the "error code
hold page for convenient checkup.
1) In a menu which contains submenus, tap the key to enter into a submenu;
Tap 2) In a menu with settable or adjustable parameters, tap the key to enter into or
confirm parameter setting.
If "manual mode" is selected as the load mode, a press-and-hold on the key to
switch on/ off the load.
Press and If it's not in the manual mode, a press-and-hold will cause the display to skip to
hold the load mode setting interface as a reminder.
(Note: if no load is connected to the controller, this function and related load parameters will
become inoperative.)

9. Fault Indication and Communication Indication

Indicator State Description

Steady off The controller system is normal
System fault Abnormality occurs to the
Quick
indicator controller system(Please check
flashing
the error code)
Communication Steady off Communication connection
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 connection between the LCD display unit
indicator and controller is normal
Communication connection
Slow
between the LCD display unit
flashing
and controller abnormality

10. System Menu and Parameter Settings

When the "startup screen" is displayed, tap any key to skip it. If no operation is detected within 5 seconds, a "Connecting
" interface will ensue:

"Connecting" interface. When connection is successfully done, the "main menu" will appear:

10.1 Menu block diagram

Main menu Real-time monitoring

Load mode

Load mode

Parameters setting

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 Statistic data

Historical data of the current day

Device information

Bluetooth connection state

(This menu is available only to the display units with the optional bluetooth function)

Refer to "Usage of Navigation Keys" for operations including entering into and exiting each of the above menus, related parameters
setting, etc.

10.2 Main menu

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 Definitions of "main menu" icons
Icon or value State Description Remarks

Steady on Nighttime

Steady on Daytime Related to

charging
A dynamic arrow indicates charging is
Steady on in process, while a static one indicates
otherwise.
"0 to 100%" Current battery capacity
"0%" in slow
Battery over-discharged Related to
flashing
battery
"100%" in
Battery over-voltage
quick flashing
A bulb shown as left and a dynamic
Steady on
arrow indicate the load is switched on.
A bulb shown as left and a static
Related to
Steady on arrow indicate the load is switched
load
off.

Quick flashing Overload or short-circuit protection

10.3 Real-time monitoring

(This menu is contained in and supplementary to information of the main menu)

In the "main menu", tap " " to enter into this menu; continue to tap " , " to switch between menus;
or tap " " to return to the "main menu". (Refer to "8. Usage of Navigation Keys" for operation)
Project or
Page Description Remarks
parameter
Charging state indications:
"IDLE", no charging
"MPPT", MPPT charging
ChagState:
"EQU", equalizing charging
IDLE
"BST", boost charging
1 "FLT", floating charging
"LIMIT", current-limited charging
BatVol: 11.6V Battery voltage
PvVol: 0V Solar panel voltage
ChagCrt: 0A Charging current
LoadState: OFF Load in "ON" or "OFF" state
LoadCrt: Load current
0A
2
BatSoc: 100% Remaining battery capacity
DevTemp: Controller temperature
27°C
ChagPower: 0W Charging power
3
LoadPower: 0W Discharging power

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 MinBatVol: The current day's min. battery voltage
12.5V
MaxBatVol: 13.0V The current day's max. battery
voltage
Fault: NULL Controller error codes:
"BAT-LDV", over-discharge
"BAT-OVD", over-voltage
"BAT-UVW", under-voltage warning
Not every
"L-SHTCRT", load short-circuit
controller
"L-OVRCRT", load over-current
has all of
"DEV-OVT", internal
these error
over-temperature
codes. For
"BAT-OVT", battery
details,
over-temperature
4 refer to the
"P-OVP", solar panel
User
overpower
Manual of
"P-SHTCRT', solar panel
the
short-circuit
correspond
"P-OC-OVD", solar panel
ing
over-voltage
controller.
"P-MP-OVD", solar panel
working over-voltage
"P-REVERSE", solar panel
reverse-connection

10.4 Parameter Settings

Parameter settings list

Menu Displayed item/ Parameter and setting Rema
Page Item to set
level parameter range rks
"12V", 12V system
"24V", 24V system
Battery system "36V", 36V system
BatSysVol:
voltage "48V", 48V system
"AUTO", auto
recognition
"SLD", sealed lead-acid
2nd-level battery
1
menus "FLD", open lead-acid
Battery type BatType: battery
"GEL", gel battery
"LI", lithium battery
"USE", user defined
Nominal battery
Capacity: 0 to 9999 ±5
capacity
Device address Address: 1 to 60 ±1

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 Over-voltage
OverVolDsc: 9.0 to 17.0V
threshold
Charging limit
ChgLimtVol: 9.0 to 17.0V
voltage
2
Equalizing charging
EquChgVol: 9.0 to 17.0V
voltage
Boost charging
BstChgVol: 9.0 to 17.0V
voltage
Floating charging *n,
FltChgVol: 9.0 to 17.0V
voltage ±1
Boost charging
BstChgRev: 9.0 to 17.0V
recovery voltage
3
Over-discharge
LowVolRev: 9.0 to 17.0V
recovery voltage
Under-voltage
UndVolWrn: 9.0 to 17.0V
warning level
Over-discharge
LowVolDsc: 9.0 to 17.0V
voltage
Over-discharge time
LVD Delay: 0 to 60s ±1
4 delay
Equalizing charging
Equ-Time: 0 to 300MIN ±1
time
Boost charging time Bst-Time: 0 to 300MIN ±1
Equalizing charging
Equ-Inv: 0 to 30D (days) ±1
interval
Temperature
Temp-Com: -(3 to 5) mV/ °C/ 2V ±1
5 compensation
Light control time L-CON-T: 0 to 60MIN ±1
Light control *n,
L-CON-V: 5 to 11V
voltage ±1
1 to 600s (ON indicates
LCD screen
BackLight-T: the screen is lit ±1
backlight time
constantly)
"ON", voice alarm
enabled
Fault voice alarm; Voice Alarm:
6 "OFF", voice alarm
disabled
Select "YES" for
Clear historical data <ClrHistoryData>
execution
Reset to factory Select "YES" for
<FoctoryDefault>
settings execution
Note:
1) In this manual, "n" assigned with a value of 1, 2, 3 or 4 denotes a battery system of 12V, 24V, 36V or 48V
accordingly.
2) Before setting parameters, first refer to the User Manual of the corresponding controller. As some
parameters are not settable, operation of setting these parameters on the display unit will be deemed as invalid or
impossible by the controller.

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 System voltage indication
Setting icon Battery type indication

Boost charging voltage 14.4V

Over-discharge voltage 11.0V
The "parameters setting" page will have a brief summary of the parameters already set in this menu:
"AUTO": the battery voltage is the automatic recognition system
"SLD": battery type is sealed lead acid battery;
BST: charging voltage is 14.4V*n
LVD: over-discharge voltage is 11.0V*n
In the "parameters setting manual, tap " " to enter into the following submenus.

10.4.1 Controller charging and discharging related parameters setting

①All voltage values are to be set based on 12V system settings. For example, for a 24V system, if the over-discharge
voltage is to be set to 22.0V, as n=24/12=2, the value needed in line with 12V system settings is 22.0V/2=11.0V, therefore
the over-discharge voltage needs to be set to 11.0V.
②Tap " , " to select the item to be set; then tap " ", and the parameter or sign will flash; continue to tap " , " to
adjust the value, and tap " " again to confirm the setting. (For the setting ranges of related parameters, refer to "Parameter
settings list")
③For parameters on the current menu, those highlighted are settable, while those underlined are not)

10.4.2 LCD screen backlight time setting

Characters displayed Description
BackLight-T: ON The LCD screen is lit
constantly
BackLight-T: (1-600)S The setting range of LCD
screen backlight time is 1 to
600s
Enter into the setting menu, tap " , " to move to "BackLight-T：20S", tap " "to enter into the setting
mode, and tap " , " to modify the value within the setting range ("ON" indicates the screen will be constantly lit, and the
range of backlight time is "1-600" S)。 Tap " " to confirm the modification, or tap " " to cancel the modification.

10.4.3 Controller abnormality voice alarm on/ off setting

Buzzer state Alarm type
No Alarm System running well or wa
Alarming 1min Battery
over-discharge, Load short
circuit/overload, controller
or battery over-temperature
Alarming 15s Battery under-voltage
Alarming persistent Battery over-voltage,solar
panel reverse
connection,solar panel over
voltage

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 Characters displayed Description
Voice Alarm: ON Voice alarm enabled
Voice Alarm: OFF Voice alarm disabled
Enter into the setting manual, tap " , " to move to "Voice Alarm: XXX", tap " " to enter into the parameter
setting mode, and again use " , " to switch between "ON" and "OFF”. Tap " " to confirm the modification, or tap " "
to cancel the modification.
Factory settings disable the voice alarm function by default (the aforementioned faults will not trigger alarms with the
voice alarm disabled).

10.4.4 "Clear historical data" and "Reset to factory settings"

"ClrHistoryData" --> "YES", clear historical data
"RestoreDefault"--> "YES", reset to factory settings
Tap " " to enter into the submenu, and a "NO" and YES" selection menu will pop up. Use " , " to select "YES",
then tap " " again, and "YES” will flash a few times. If "NO" is selected, tap " " to directly return to the previous level.

10.5 Load modes

Load mode setting icon

Load state

Load mode

○,1. If the characters displayed on top of "<Mode>" are "ON", it indicates that the load is switched on, and
"OFF" indicates the load is switched off.

○,2. Tap " " to enter into the load setting mode, and right below the "<Mode>", the mode characters or digits

will begin to flash. Use " , " to select any one from the load modes listed in the following table, and tap " "
again to complete the load mode setting.

○,3. Press and hold " ' in any menu but not the setting mode: if the current load mode is "manual mode",

pressing and holding the key will switch on/ off the load; if the current load mode is not "manual mode", pressing
and holding the key will cause the display to skip to the load mode setting interface and a reminder will pop up
telling the user in this mode, pressing and holding the key will not switch on/ off the load.

○,4. Note: this parameter is ineffective for controllers without loads.

Load mode Mode Description
characters
The solar panel voltage is lower than the light control on voltage, and after
Sole light a preset time delay , the controller will switch on the load;
Light+On
control mode The solar panel voltage is higher than the light control off voltage, and after
a preset time delay , the controller will switch off the load.
Light control Light+01H The solar panel voltage is lower than the light control on voltage, and after
+ time ... a time delay, the controller will switch on the load. From this point on, the
control mode Light+14H load will work for a preset period of time (1 to 14 hours) before being
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 1 to 14H switched off.
In this mode, whether it's day or night, users can press and hold the "OK"
Manual mode Manual key to switch on or off the load; this mode is often used in some special
occasions or during commissioning.
As long as the solar panel voltage is lower than the light control on voltage,
the controller will immediately switch on the load;
Debugging
Debug As soon as the solar panel voltage gets higher than the light control off
mode
voltage, the controller will immediately switch off the load.
This mode is usually used during system installation and commissioning.
Normal on This mode is suitable for applications requiring 24-hour operation, and after
Normal On
mode being switched on, the load keeps outputting in this mode.

10.6 Statistic data

Statistics icon

Number of operating days: 9

Number of over-discharges：5

Including total charging amp-hrs, total discharging amp-hrs, total power consumption, numbers of operating days,
over-discharges and full-charges
Displayed item/
Menu level Page Description
parameter
C-chg: 0AH Total charging amp-hrs
C-lod： 0AH Total discharging amp-hrs
1
E-chg: 0KWH Total power generation
2nd-level
E-lod: 0KWH Total power consumption
menus
Rundays: 10D Total number of operating days
2 LVD-Count: 0 Total number of over-discharges
FUL-Count: 0 Total number of full-charges

10.7 Historical data of the current day

Historical data icon

Historical data of day xxxx (counting backwards)

The current day's min. battery voltage is 11.5V

The current day's max. battery voltage is 11.6V

voltage is 11.6V
(Historical data including: the current day's min. battery voltage, the current day's max. battery voltage, the current
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day's max. charging current, the current day's max. discharging current, the current day's max. charging power, the
current day's max. discharging power, the current day's charging amp-hrs, the current day's discharging amp-hrs,
the current day's total power generation and the current day's total power consumption)
Displayed item/
Menu level Page Description
parameter
Xxxx ： select the historical data of day xxxx
(counting backwards)
2nd-level <History Data> 0000: the current day
1
menu xxxx Days Ago 0001: yesterday
0002: the day before yesterday
...
MinBatVol: 11.5V The selected day's min. battery voltage
MaxBatVol: 11.6V The selected day's max. battery voltage
1
MaxChgVol: 0A The selected day's max. charging current
MaxLodVol: 0A The selected day's max. discharging current
3rd-level MaxChgPow: 0W The selected day's max. charging power
menus MaxLodPow: 0W The selected day's max. discharging power
2
C-D-Chg: 0AH The selected day's total charging amp-hrs
C-D-Lod: 0AH The selected day's total discharging amp-hrs
E-D-Chg: 0kWh The selected day's total power generation
3
E-D-Lod: 0kWh The selected day's total power consumption

10.8 Device information

Device information icon

Product model

Software version
Product serial

Menu level Item Description

Model: 4845 Controller model
2nd-level HW-ver: 00.02.07 Hardware version
menus SW-ver: 00.00.04 Software version
Serial: 160300032 Controller serial number

10.9 Bluetooth connection status

Bluetooth icons

Indicates Bluetooth connection status

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 ① When "Disconnect" is displayed on the screen, it indicates no Bluetooth device is currently connected.
② When "Connected", it indicates some Bluetooth device has been connected.
③ Bluetooth functions and this menu are only available to the "RM-5B" display unit, and not the "RM-5" unit.
④ The App is only compatible with Android phones with an OS version of 4.3 or above and iphones.

11. Common Problems and Solutions

Symptoms Causes and solutions
The screen won't light up after being
turned on Check whether the communication cable has the right core order, the
connection is properly done and the controller functions normally, etc.
The screen is stuck at "Connecting..."
Some abnormality occurs to the controller. Check the error code, pinpoint the
The fault indicator flashes quickly
cause, analyze and solve it.
The communication indicator flashes Communication between the display unit and controller is abnormal. Check
slowly the connection cable and controller.
Bluetooth connection status indicator :
1) The mobile App is not connected to the controller;
2) The device is visible to the mobile App's search, but the problem still
The bluetooth interface displays: lingers on. Check the cable connecting the display unit and the controller;
"Disconnect" 3) The device is invisible to the mobile App's search. Check whether it has
been paired with some other mobile phone;
(Note: this menu is only available to the display units with the optional
bluetooth function)
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Code:1.1.24.01468

This installation assisting method is only applicable to panel installation. To ensure precision, drill holes accord
ing to the installation dimensions drawing in the User Manual.
Steps for usage:
Tear this page down, and take care not to damage the film;
Apply the paper closely to the panel;
Position and mark the points for drilling with the help of the 4 holes in the film, and then conduct drilling;
Retrieve the paper, and install RM-5

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