PS150/CH150 12 V Charging Regulators
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FIGURE 3-3. CH150 connected to BP24 battery pack and CR1000
3.1 Connecting Power
Although the power supply and battery are low voltage,
they do have the ability to supply a high current and
could potentially heat up a metal ring, watch band, or
bracelet enough to burn skin or melt metal when
shorted. Remove rings, watches, or bracelets before
hooking up power and connecting 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/PS150 only controls power going to the
12V
and
G
terminal blocks. The battery is continuously charged
regardless of the switch setting as long as a charging voltage is
present.
3.1.1 Solar Panel
To prevent sparking while wiring up the solar panel,
either lay the solar panel face down on its packing box
or cover it with something opaque to block the sunlight
while wiring up the panel.
WARNING
NOTE
WARNING
