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PS150/CH150

12 V Charging Regulators

Revision: 06/2020

Campbell Scientific, Inc.

Summary of Contents for PS150

Page 2: ...4 1 Specifications 10 4 2 Battery Packs 11 4 3 Charging Sources 11 5 Operational Overview 13 6 Charging Details 14 6 1 Charging Algorithm 14 6 2 Maximum Power Point Tracking 15 7 A100 Null Modem Adap...

Page 3: ...Table of Contents ii 6 1 70 W solar panel I V and power characteristics 15 7 1 A100 connector 16 7 2 Installing the A100 16 7 3 A100 mounting screw 17 8 1 A105 adapter 17...

Page 4: ...compatible with the A100 null modem adapter and the A105 adapter for additional 12 V output terminals The A100 Null Modem Adapter connects and powers two Campbell Scientific peripherals via two CS I...

Page 5: ...ry reversal protection which is catastrophic for most chargers ESD and surge protection are incorporated on all inputs and outputs of the PS150 CH150 2 Precautions and Tips Risk of electric shock Use...

Page 6: ...number of useful cycles available from the battery1 Leaving a lead acid battery in a discharged state for prolonged periods of time results in the undesirable growth of large sulfate crystals sulfati...

Page 7: ...PS150 CH150 12 V Charging Regulators 4 FIGURE 3 1 The PS150 connected to a CR1000 and AC power FIGURE 3 2 The PS150 connected to a CR1000 and solar panel...

Page 8: ...nnecting a battery The CH PS150 allow both solar and AC power to be simultaneously connected Toggle the power supply switch to Off before connecting power to the power supply The switch on the CH PS15...

Page 9: ...e check the input voltages coming in to the charger regulator with a volt meter AC Input Voltage 14 to 24 VAC RMS DC Input Voltage 15 to 40 VDC Exceeding the voltages listed above will damage the powe...

Page 10: ...done to minimize any damage that could occur if the power supply should get loose from its mounts inside the enclosure during shipment The battery will NOT be plugged into the PS150 This is done to mi...

Page 11: ...0 lid off Plug the battery wire into the battery wire terminal indicated in FIGURE 3 7 This connector is polarized and will only allow the mating connector to be plugged in one way Push the connector...

Page 12: ...lug Connector marked G 3 4 Turn On the Charging Source Turn on the power going to the charging source or uncover the solar panel The green Charge LED will flash approximately once a second if all inco...

Page 13: ...re Range2 40 to 60 C Power Out 12 terminals Voltage Unregulated 12 V from Battery 4 65 A solid state circuit breaker Quiescent Current No Charge Source Present 160 A at 13 7 VDC No Battery Connected 9...

Page 14: ...nown effects on the life of the battery Battery life is shortened if the battery is allowed to discharge below 11 5 V 4 3 Charging Sources Campbell Scientific Solar Panels SP10 SP20 SP50 Peak Power 10...

Page 15: ...use Approval ETL Listed for US and Canada Both of the recommended chargers have DC voltage output which can be used on either the CHARGE CHARGE or SOLAR G terminal blocks Maximum input charging curren...

Page 16: ...ic Charging power for the PS150 CH150 is typically supplied by an unregulated solar panel AC AC transformer or AC DC converter The CHARGE CHARGE terminals are connected to a full bridge rectifier acco...

Page 17: ...urce that can deliver up to 3 6 A current without damage The SOLAR G terminals are optimal for solar panels because of the high current charging capability when solar resources are available A Maximum...

Page 18: ...A100 Null Modem Adapter The A100 adapter has two 9 pin CS I O ports with a null modem between them The ports are used to connect two 9 pin devices such as modems or RF radios that would normally be c...

Page 19: ...PS150 CH150 12 V Charging Regulators 16 FIGURE 7 1 A100 connector FIGURE 7 2 Installing the A100 Connector...

Page 20: ...harging regulator The extra terminals make it easier to wire multiple continuously powered 12 VDC devices to the power supply The A105 shares the same form factor as the A100 Refer to Section 7 A100 N...

Page 21: ...ther manufacturer s products that are resold by Campbell Scientific are warranted only to the limits extended by the original manufacturer Refer to www campbellsci com terms warranty for more informat...

Page 22: ...shipping container Campbell Scientific s shipping address is CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC INC RMA _____ 815 West 1800 North Logan Utah 84321 1784 For all returns the customer must fill out a Statement of Prod...

Page 23: ...ng on or around tripods and towers Do not climb tripods or towers at any time and prohibit climbing by other persons Take reasonable precautions to secure tripod and tower sites from trespassers Use o...

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