Charging System: Description and Operation

Solar Panel, Maintenance Charging

Solar panel VAS 6102A





General Description:

The solar panel (VAS 6102A) support the vehicle electrical system and prevents the battery from self-discharging.

The solar panel reaches a maximum voltage of 14.3 volts and a maximum charge current of 255 mA.

All chargeable lead and lead gel batteries can be charged with the solar panel.

The solar panel is connected at the diagnostic connection inside the vehicle.

There is a green LED inside the frame, which displays the function. The brighter the LED, the higher the charging current.

It is not possible to overcharge the battery due to the integrated electronics.

- Mount the solar panel on the interior rearview mirror - 1 -.





- Lay the bottom on the instrument panel - 2 -.

• The solar panel must not touch the instrument panel completely. Only the bottom edge may be used for support. If it touches completely, the color of the instrument panel could change.

- Pull the securing string together so that the solar panel is close to the glass.

- Connect the solar panel to the vehicle diagnostic connection. Connecting is the same as with the Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting ] Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting

- Make sure the solar panel is working correctly. The green LED shows the functionality of the solar panel.