The BR1/12/6 is a Solar Shunt Regulator, designed to limit the maximum voltage to which a lead acid battery can be driven when on charge from a photovoltaic (solar) module or array. It is used with photovoltaic modules having a peak current not exceeding 6A. The unit has very low power consumption and features a single green, status indicating LED, which is illuminated when the battery voltage has reached the set-point and the module output is being shunted.