ET107 Weather Station
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TABLE 5-1. Latitude and Solar Panel Tilt Angle
Latitude
Tilt Angle (
α
)
0 to 10 degrees
10 degrees
11 to 20 degrees
La 5 degrees
21 to 45 degrees
La 10 degrees
46 to 65 degrees
La 15 degrees
>65 degrees
80 degrees
FIGURE 5-44. Side view of solar panel shows tilt angle
3.
After determining the tilt angle, loosen the two bolts that attach the
mounting bracket to the panel.
4.
Adjust the angle and tighten the bolts.
5.
Secure the wire to the mast using wire ties (FIGURE
).
6.
Connect the plug at the end of the solar panel cable to the
Power
connector. Make sure the plug is fully seated and the locking ring turned
clockwise until it stops.
Schematics for the solar panel cable are in Section
(p. 69)
.
NOTE
α
