Plasmatronics Downloads: Technical Information & FAQs

DOWNLOADS: FAQs & TECHNICAL INFORMATION

PLW
DINGO series
PL series
Jackal
PL Cables
Other PL
General

PLW
1. PLW Solar Hot Water Sizing Ver 2.0 (14Kb 06/07/2018 )
2. PLW with more than 30A Solar Ver 1.0 (36Kb 19/10/2018 )
3. PLW data sheet Ver 2.0 (301Kb 10/07/2023 )
DINGO series
1. Dingo2020N Typical Installation Examples Ver 1.10 (266Kb 16/09/2009 )
  Typical installation examples and ideas for Dingo2020N (Single and Multishunts).
2. Dingo4040P Typical Installation Examples Ver 1.10 (486Kb 17/12/2013 )
  Typical installation examples and ideas for Dingo4040P.
3. Increasing the solar charging capacity (262Kb 15/04/2010 )
4. System settings table (109Kb 22/09/2010 )
5. History data table (60Kb 22/09/2010 )
6. Plasmatronics D232 IO simplified circuit (438Kb 29/01/2010 )
  The Dingo uses an isolated "port powered" RS-232 connection, meaning that the circuitry uses a small amount of power from the device that it is connected to. The power is derived from the receive line.
7. Plasmatronics D232 Case Mounting Details (69Kb 29/01/2010 )
8. Warranty Document for DINGO Regulator Range (31Kb 3/09/2009 )
9. Using Multiple Controllers to Charge one Battery (30Kb 1/06/2017 )
10. Dingo Communications Ver 4 (282Kb 23/04/2024 )
  Dingo Communications Protocol and Memory Map
11. Selectronic SP Pro Ver 3 (625Kb 30/09/2009 )
  Dingo integration with Selectronic SP Pro
PL series
1. Common PL FAQs:
  1. Shielded Cables:
    Shielded communication cables for the PL Regulator series (WYS and WZS replace WY and WZ. WXS Cable is for connecting accessories together.)
    1. Shielded Cable Introduction (232Kb 19/11/2007 )
      This download contains only the 'Shielded Cable Introduction' sheet.
      You do not need to download this if you are going to download the Info pack.
    2. Shielded Cables Info Pack (437Kb 19/11/2007 )
      This download contains the 'Shielded Cable Introduction' sheet, as well as some suggested wiring diagrams and Recommended Retail Prices.
    3. How to Make a WXS Cable (717Kb 3/7/2008 )
      This download contains technical information on constructing your own WXS cable.
  2. Vehicle Installation Example Info Pack (all files) Ver 2.1 (344Kb 10/03/2008 )
    Vehicle installation examples and notes for both PL 20/40/60 Negative and Positive Leads.
  3. Typical Installation Example Info Pack (all files) Ver 1.11 (212Kb 29/04/2008 )
    Typical installation examples and ideas for both PL 20/40/60 Single and Multishunts.
  4. PL Regulator - Remote monitoring via modem (168Kb 29/04/2008 )
    Diagram of a typical installation of a remote modem-monitored PL Regulator system
  5. PL Regulators and Wind Sheet 1 (299Kb 01/12/2002 )
    How to use PL regulators for solar in hybrid wind and solar systems.
  6. PL Regulators and Wind Sheet 2 (302Kb 01/12/2002 )
    For use when the max current on the wind generator is higher than the max load current on the PL regulator.
  7. Plasmatronic Regulator Relay: Increasing the Charging Capability of Your Plasmatronics PL Regulator (103Kb 1/05/2008 )
    (Document care of the Rainbow Power Company.)
  8. PL Monitor: Battery Charge, LOAD, IN, OUT & SOC only (No regulation) (25Kb 18/09/2007 )
  9. Wiring up a PL60 second battery control using LOAD terminal / G contacts (174Kb 1/10/2008 )
  10. Wiring up 2xPL20/40 + 1xPLS2 + PLM with #1 logging all data,
    and 2xPL20/40 + 2xPLS2 + PLM with #1 logging all data (281Kb 28/09/2009 )
  11. Wiring up 3xPL60 + PLA + 1 shunt with PL60 #1 (master) logging all data and used for load shed control,
    and 3xPL60 + PLA + 2 shunts with PL60 #1 (master) logging all data and used for load shed control (463Kb 17/09/2009 )
  12. Wiring up PL60 + PL20/40 + 2xPLS2 + PLM with PL60 logging all data (with 1 shunt and 2 shunt options) (313Kb 13/10/2009 )
  13. System settings table (60Kb 26/08/2008 )
  14. History data table (74Kb 26/08/2008 )
  15. Warranty Document for PL Regulator Range (30Kb 1/12/2009 )
2. Other General PL FAQs:
  1. PL Series Regulator vs MPPT (9Kb 26/02/2009 )
  2. PL Battery Voltage Reading Check (84Kb 30/07/2007 )
  3. Connecting a battery charger to the SOLAR- terminal (52Kb 19/10/2007 )
  4. How do I Disable Battery Low Disconnect? (17Kb 24/06/2008 )
  5. How do I disable the Equalise function? (84Kb 17/03/2008 )
  6. How to setup PL Alarms ALRM & Generator (58Kb 27/03/2007 )
  7. Night Lighting Control Options (24Kb 22/01/20010 )
  8. PL Voltage Triggered Generator Control (Kb //200 )
    (Also useful for controlling battery chargers)
  9. Extending solar capacity via mechanical relay (36Kb 29/09/2008 )
  10. How Do I Calibrate my PLS2? (11Kb 21/07/2008 )
  11. How do I test my LOAD terminal is operating correctly? (6Kb 11/03/2009 )
  12. How do I test my PLS2 is operating correctly? (35Kb 3/06/2009 )
  13. How do I test the 'G' output? (16Kb 1/12/2009 )
  14. How to DIN rail mount a PL (4Kb 31/03/2009 )
  15. Things to check when your battery is overcharging... (75Kb 12/03/2008 )
  16. Upgrading my PL system for more solar capacity (7Kb 27/01/2009 )
  17. Solar panel array check process (11Kb 27/03/2009 )
  18. PL USB to Serial Converter Info (68Kb 12/07/2007 )
  19. Using excess energy to pump water (82Kb 3/10/2007 )
  20. What about the noise on my radio? (PWM vs Slow Switching) (8Kb 11/08/2009 )
  21. What size fuse should I use for my PL installation? (27Kb 26/5/2009 )
  22. Why is my State of Charge (SOC) reading inaccurate? (9Kb 28/08/2008 )
  23. Why is my solar charge current reading twice as much as it should be? (6Kb 2/10/2008 )
  24. Using Multiple Controllers to Charge one Battery (30Kb 1/06/2017 )
Jackal
1. Jackal CVM (Constant Voltage Mode) instructions (442Kb 25/07/2023 )
General
1. Plasmatronics Regulators with Lithium Batteries (8Kb 04/08/2023 )
  Dingo and PLxx Regulators program 4, generic settings for Lithium batteries.
2. Plasmatronics Regulators: Some Lithium Battery Settings (25Kb 22/05/2020 )
  PL Regulator Settings for some specific Lithium battery ranges.
3. Regulator and solar charge current sizing(27Kb 02/02/2010 )
  How to calculate the maximum charge current available from your solar panels, when selecting a solar regulator for use with them.
4. Plasmatronics Regulators with Sonnenschein and Energystore Batteries (42Kb 25/04/2006 )
  PL Regulator Settings for the Exide Sonnenschein Gel and Energystore Battery range.
5. Plasmatronics Regulators with Assorted Batteries (24Kb 02/02/2010 )
  PL Regulator Settings for assorted Sonnenchein, Energystore, Absolyte, Marathon, PJ2V Classic and Energystore battery ranges.
6. Series & Shunt Regulation Diagrams (30Kb 25/02/2001 )
  Diagrams for using PL regulators for series and shunt regulation.
7. Brief Product Summary (3.8M 9/07/2009 )
  Colour brochure with information and illustrations of all our currently-available products.
8. Repair Return Instructions (260Kb 27/03/2012 )
9. Repair Return Form (70Kb 17/06/2010 )
  Please print and complete this form when returning Plasmatronics units for repair.
10. World Insolation Map (24Kb 02/02/2010 )
  World Solar Insolation Map.
11. PL60 PL80 TVS Diode Spike Suppression Kit (612Kb 2015 )
  Retrofitting TVS Diode Spike Suppression Kit.