New to Solar, Some Questons?

I would change it to GEL setting to avoid the Overcharge/Equalization.
Charging at 14.2 will be fine. Float at 13.8 is same either way.
Even Sealed would be better IMO with boost and equalize dropped by 0.2v to 14.6 & 14.4 respectively.

Similar. No numbers read-out on mine. (a 20amper)

http://www.windturbine.ca/LS2024-b.jpg

That is a LandStar Ls1024 controller, based on the picture. Same one I have and the little brother to BFLs.

Manual

Jim

And if you want the perfect finishing touch, add this to your system so you know whats going on at all times
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-led-Amp-Volt-Combo-Meter-50A-4-5-30V-Voltage-50A-75mV-Shunt-F-12v-car-B-/290908896205?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43bb857bcd

The lite bulb symbol is where you would connect a load,.....if you were loading it direct, instead of going thru the battery.
And the overload lite blinking probably means the batteries are full charged and going into float mode

the light bulb +- connections are for hooking up a load to run from the battery, such as security light,
during the day the controller would charge the battery,
at night it would turn on the light until the battery hit the low voltage point, then turn off the light

18>19 volts into controller is good
use a meter to measure the 'output' to the battery 'actual charg voltage'

Here's the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Kit-100W-100W-Watts-Solar-Panel-Charge-Controller-Z-Bracket-/271211938333?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f257dc21d

Bought through Ebay. Final price delivered was $174.00. Info from their current ad:
Product Description:


1) Renogy 100 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel

2) 10amp Charge Controller


3) 20' extension cable. 20' SOLAR Cable

To be cut in the middle and connect the connectors with solar panels, screw the bare ends into the charge controller

Note: The actual extension length is 10' as you will need to cut the cable in the middle to make two leads.

4) Universal Z brackets to mount the solar panels on the flat surface. Z Brackets Mount




Please contact us for delivery to Hawaii and Alaska. Thanks.



Key Features
•High Modules Conversion Efficiency
•Guaranteed Positive Output Tolerance (0-3%)
•Delivered ready for connection
•Fast and inexpensive mounting
•Withstand high wind (2400 Pa) and snow loads (5400 Pa)
•Excellent performance in low light environments

Solar Panel Electrical Specifications



Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp): 18.9 V

Optimum Operating Current (Imp): 5.29 A
Open - Circuit Voltage (Voc): 22.5 V
Short- Circuit Current (Isc): 5.75 A
Maximum Power at STC: 100 W
Operating Module Temperature: -40°C to + 90°C



Mechanical Specifications




Solar Cell: Mono-crystalline 125 x 125 mm (5 inches)
No. of cells: 36 (4 x 9)
Dimensions: 47 x 21.3 x 1.4 in (1195 x 541 x 35 mm)
Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
Front Glass: 3.2 mm (.13 in) tempered glass
Frame: Anodized aluminum alloy
Junction Box: IP65 rated

Output Cables: 4.0 mm2 (.006 in2), 600mm(23.6inches)

Connector MC4

Hi Tim,

Please post the make and model of the controller and of the panel. It would be good if you have a link as well.