Campbell PS150, Product Manual

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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction................................................................ 1
2. Precautions and Tips ................................................ 2
3. QuickStart .................................................................. 3
3.1 Connecting Power ................................................................................5
3.1.1 Solar Panel ....................................................................................5
3.1.2 AC/DC Power ...............................................................................6
3.2 Plug In the Battery ...............................................................................7
3.3 Hook Up Power to Data Logger ...........................................................9
3.4 Turn On the Charging Source ..............................................................9
3.5 Turn On Power to the Data Logger ......................................................9
3.6 LED Indicator ......................................................................................9
4. Specifications .......................................................... 10
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 Adapter ...................................... 15
8. A105 Additional 12 V Terminals Adapter ............... 17
9. References ............................................................... 17
Figures
1-1. PS150 ...................................................................................................1
3-1. The PS150 connected to a CR1000 and AC power ..............................4
3-2. The PS150 connected to a CR1000 and solar panel .............................4
3-3. CH150 connected to BP24 battery pack and CR1000 ..........................5
3-4. Solar panel connections on PS150 .......................................................6
3-5. AC power connections on PS150 .........................................................7
3-6. Lift latch up on PS150 ..........................................................................8
3-7. Slide PS150 lid off ...............................................................................8
3-8. Wiring harness plugged into battery connector ....................................9
5-1. CH/PS150 schematic .......................................................................... 13