Sunload MultECon Series M60 Guide
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MultECon Charger M5
Manual and warranty.
Made in
Germany
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The CE sign stands for Commanauté Europénne, i.e the
European Community, meaning that all products coming with
that sign comply with all EU health and safety directives
applicable to the corresponding product category. This is the condition for
marketing of a product in European Union. The CE sign is the manufacture’s
declaration that the product meets the applicable EU directives and thus may
be safely operated. In addition, the SUNLOAD has the compliance with CE
regulations confirmed by an independent institute.
!
The GS sign stands for tested safety (Geprüfte
Sicherheit). This voluntary quality certificate
confirms that a product meets the requirements
of the German device and product safety act
(GPSG). The GS sign may only be issued by an
independent test institute after the product has passed a range of compre-
hensive tests proving that it is safe to use. In order to ensure maximum safety
this product was tested by TÜV Rheinland, an international renowned test
institute.
The Blue Angel is the most well-known eco-label worldwide.
It has set the standard for eco-friendly products and services
selected by an independent jury. The Blue Angel is awarded
to companies as kind of a reward for their commitment to
environmental protection.
MultECon Charger M5
The MultECon series stands for universal charge controllers which are cha-
racterized by intelligent battery management, energy efficiency and diverse
energy sources (power supply, 12V car, solar).“Multi” stands for adaptable, “E”
for energy and “Con” for controller or converter.
The technology “made in Germany” is the highest level of product quality and
safety. It labels SUNLOAD products.
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Dear customer!
With your new MultECon Charger M5 you will experience a new
dimension of independence. The MultECon Charger M5 stores the
power you need away conveniently and safely. Wherever you are,
you will always have enough standby power for your mobile phone,
MP3 Player, GPS device, digital Camera etc. MultECon Charger M5 can
charge almost every small mobile electronic device with a USB based
power supply system.
Moreover your MultECon Charger M5 will take you to the age of solar
power generation. In combination with a SUNLOAD solar panel you
will soon generate your own solar power (see optional accessories).
Enjoy your new MultECon Charger M5.
Your SUNLOAD Team
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Table of contents
About this manual ............................................................................................5
Safety advice ....................................................................................................6
The built-in battery ...........................................................................................7
Scope of supply and optional accessories ...........................................................8
Which solar panel fits to M5? .............................................................................9
How to put the device into operation .............................................................. 11
Controls ............................................................................................. 11
Electrical connections......................................................................... 12
Display .............................................................................................. 13
Usage ............................................................................................................. 14
How to charge your M5 from mains.....................................................14
How to charge your M5 with solar power ............................................ 15
How to charge mobile devices with your M5 ........................................ 16
How to use your M5 as an universal power supply ............................... 16
The SUNLOAD power management .................................................................. 17
Technical data .................................................................................................18
Trouble shooting ............................................................................................. 20
Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 21
Disposal .......................................................................................................... 21
Declaration of conformity ................................................................................ 22
Warranty ........................................................................................................ 23
How to replace the battery .............................................................................. 23
SUNLOAD customer service - What can we do for you? ....................................... 23
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About this manual
This M5 comes with a multilevel safety system. Nevertheless we recommend
you to read this manual carefully. In order to avoid any risk or injuries make
sure to operate M5 only as described in this manual. Please keep this manual
for reading it from time to time. When passing on the device, make sure to
hand over this manual as well.
Please note that we can have a revision of this manual on our homepage.
Symbols used in this manual:
This sign warns you of the risks of injury.
This sign warns you of the risk of explosion.
This sign warns you of potential damage.
Table of contents
About this manual ............................................................................................5
Safety advice ....................................................................................................6
The built-in battery ...........................................................................................7
Scope of supply and optional accessories ...........................................................8
Which solar panel fits to M5? .............................................................................9
How to put the device into operation .............................................................. 11
Controls ............................................................................................. 11
Electrical connections......................................................................... 12
Display .............................................................................................. 13
Usage ............................................................................................................. 14
How to charge your M5 from mains.....................................................14
How to charge your M5 with solar power ............................................ 15
How to charge mobile devices with your M5 ........................................ 16
How to use your M5 as an universal power supply ............................... 16
The SUNLOAD power management .................................................................. 17
Technical data .................................................................................................18
Trouble shooting ............................................................................................. 20
Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 21
Disposal .......................................................................................................... 21
Declaration of conformity ................................................................................ 22
Warranty ........................................................................................................ 23
How to replace the battery .............................................................................. 23
SUNLOAD customer service - What can we do for you? ....................................... 23
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Safety advice
If the device does not work properly, please read the trouble-shooting section
before calling customer service
Do not use other accessories than recommended by SUNLOAD!
Information about air transport
The M5 is a subject to the applicable air transport legislation and the regulations of each airline with
regard to electronic equipment and must be switched o in aircraft!
Do not expose to open re, water, rain, snow or wet environment. Risk of
explosion or short circuit! Protect the device from getting wet (e.g. in case of
rain) and direct sunshine!
Do not keep the device or its accessories within the reach of children or animals!
Keep away from children any small parts which might be swallowed! If any
object has been swallowed, immediately call adoctor! Do not operate the device
if the casing or a cable has been damaged. Touching live parts may cause electric
shock! Do not use the device for operating life support or other medical
equipment. For charging of a mains power system use only the power adapter
supplied with the device.
When transporting your solar power bank in a bag, keep out any beverages or
other liquids, to prevent the electronic components from being damaged. The
temperature of the device may rise up to 50°C approximately, when in use. Keep
away any materials which are not suitable for that temperature!
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The built-in battery
Your M5 stores the energy in a latest-generation high-quality Lithium-Ion
battery. This battery is rechargeable. The energy storage capacity of the batte-
ry is indicated in Wh (watt hours).
Due to natural ageing the battery loses capacity over time. In order to delay
this process as much as possible, the battery is electronically monitored and
protected from excessive strain. In many cases this may extend the life of
battery even beyond the time indicated by the manufacturer. It cannot be
excluded, however, that the battery may age much faster in exceptional cases.
The following recommendation will ensure a longer life of your battery:
Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 20°C during a
longer period. Otherwise there is the danger of premature ageing.
When storing the M5 for a longer time, make sure it has been
switched off and that the battery has the appropriate charging level.
Risk of deep discharge! Please find more about recommended storage
conditions in the Technical Data section. (Page 19)
The built-in battery is cadmium free.
Please note, that the battery may only be replaced by SUNLOAD
customer service. Otherwise your limited warranty will become void!
Please note the disposal recommendations for the built-in battery!
Several electronic safety stages in your M5 protect the battery against over-
load and overcurrent and as far as possible against excessive discharge. Howe-
ver, since Lithium-Ion batteries are self-discharging, complete over-discharge
protection is not possible. If the battery is damaged due to the excessive
discharge, the safety system will switch off the power bank permanently, until
the battery has been replaced by the customer service. There is no warranty
for over-discharge!
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Scope of supply and optional accessories
Scope of supply
MultECon Charger M5
Power adapter 100 - 240 V (Output 12V / 0.5 A)
USB charging cable with adapters for several mobile phones
Operating manual
Recommended optional accessories (see www. sunload-shop.com)
SUNLOAD foldable solar panel 6 Wp or 12 Wp
SUNLOAD Solarclaw
SUNLOAD solar bags and backpacks
12 V car adapter (CLA)
USB charging adapter for rechargeable AA and AAA batteries
Bike carrier (coming soon)
USB cable with 12 adapters
Other adapter cables and plugs
For more information about connectable mobile equipment and the required
adapter plugs, please go to our Web site or contact our customer service.
(suppor[email protected]). You may also download the list from the support
section on our homepage (www.sunload.com)
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Which solar panel fits to M5?
This M5 device was especially designed to word highly efficiently with diffe-
rent solar panels.
The connector must be a DC plug (round hollow type 5.5 x 2.1).
Be careful when using modular adapter plugs from other manufactures! They may
have the inverse polarity!
The acceptable DC input voltage of the M5 is limited to 30V.
Please note that the open-circuit voltage of the solar panel must be lower than 30V;
otherwise the solar power bank will be damaged!
As regards the size of the panel, please note that the maximum power of the
device may process amounts to 6 W. Above an input power of 6W the charge
current will automatically be limited. Depending on the weather conditions, we
recommend using solar panels with a peak power from 6 to 12 Watt. Higher panel
power will not accelerate the charging process.
Please note, that even a minor shadow on the solar panel surface consider-
ably reduces its power.
Duration of a charging process
The nominal capacity of M5 is 1.62 Ah (equate to a capacity of a smartphone).
When using a Sunload solar panel 6.5 Wp (flexible and foldable) for the com-
plete charging you need at least 2.1h – 1.28h (77 min) per Ah.
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To charge an empty battery independent from the season you need in
Germany 3 hours in the following conditions: midday sun, cloudless sky and a
perfect orientation towards the sun.
In Germany we noted following average duration of the complete charging
process of M5 depending on place and season.
Average duration of a charging process:
Summer in Munich: ca. 4.5 h
Summer in Hamburg: ca. 5.8 h
Winter in Munich: ca. 17 h
Winter in Hamburg: ca. 33 h
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