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Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Specifications

3. Installation

3.2 Standard mount assembly

3.3 Extended mount assembly

3.4 Solar panel angle

3.5 Extended mount orientation

4. Maintenance

5. Power considerations

5.1 Solar panel and storage batteries

5.2 Voltage regulator

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Summary of Contents for SP5

Page 1: ...Revision 10 2020 Copyright 1987 2020 Campbell Scientific Inc...

Page 2: ...n 2 3 1 Tool list 2 3 2 Standard mount assembly 2 3 3 Extended mount assembly 7 3 4 Solar panel angle 13 3 5 Extended mount orientation 16 4 Maintenance 17 5 Power considerations 17 5 1 Solar panel an...

Page 3: ...ed to the BAT and BAT terminals on the data logger The SP10 10 watt and SP20 20 watt solar panels are intended to recharge the storage batteries incorporated in the PS200 PS150 and CR3000 as well as t...

Page 4: ...temperature of 25 C Individual panels may vary up to 10 The output panel voltage increases as the panel temperature decreases Compatible batteries SP10 SP20 12 V lead acid gel cell or Absorbed Glass...

Page 5: ...nt or FIGURE 3 5 p 5 extended mount for mounting the SP20 FIGURE 3 6 p 6 shows the typical solar panel mounting locations on a tripod or tower Full instructions for assembling the extended mount brack...

Page 6: ...FIGURE 3 2 SP10 standard mount FIGURE 3 3 SP10 extended mount SP5 SP10 and SP20 Solar Panels 4...

Page 7: ...FIGURE 3 4 SP20 standard mount FIGURE 3 5 SP20 extended mount SP5 SP10 and SP20 Solar Panels 5...

Page 8: ...5 16 nuts provided with the panel The nuts fastening the bracket to the pipe must be as tight as possible without bending the bracket Route the solar panel cable to the data logger or power supply ch...

Page 9: ...solar panel and external battery 3 3 Extended mount assembly NOTE This procedure uses the SP50 in the illustrations However the instructions given are also applicable to the SP10 and SP20 SP5 SP10 and...

Page 10: ...mine which set of holes in the solar panel frame will be used to mount the arms The correct holes will be just outside of the bracket For the SP10 and SP20 the arms will mount along the outside edges...

Page 11: ...e one of the arms so the end with the attached struts is at the bottom FIGURE 3 9 p 9 Attach each arm with two bolts washers lock washers and nuts Do not fully tighten the nuts Repeat for the second a...

Page 12: ...ass the bolts through the bracket and the last hole on each extended mount arm and then replace the washer lock washer and nut on each bolt see FIGURE 3 9 p 9 FIGURE 3 10 Attaching the upper mount bra...

Page 13: ...tripod mast FIGURE 3 12 p 11 Use U bolts washers lock washers and nuts from the hardware bag labeled Tripod to mount the bracket to the mast Use a torpedo level to ensure the bracket is level Fully ti...

Page 14: ...ag labeled Tripod to mount the bracket on the tripod legs It may be necessary to rotate the U bolt so the ends of the bolt pass through holes on different rows in the lower mount bracket Finger tighte...

Page 15: ...Secure the lower bracket to the tower with U bolts washers lock washers and nuts Fully tighten all nuts and bolts FIGURE 3 14 Extended mount tower installation 3 4 Solar panel angle The solar panel s...

Page 16: ...anel to the correct tilt angle Tighten the tilt angle adjustment bolts to secure the solar panel FIGURE 3 15 Adjust the tilt angle of the SP10 For the SP20 standard mount the angle is set by the align...

Page 17: ...cket and fully tighten all four nuts FIGURE 3 16 Angle settings on mounting bracket of SP20 Table 3 2 Configurations for desired angles of SP20 Hole locations Angle Holes P and A aligned with holes 1...

Page 18: ...or both lower struts will need to be removed from the mount Refer to Table 3 1 p 14 to determine the proper angle for the installation site Always check the angle of the solar panel to verify the cor...

Page 19: ...erts light energy to electricity or specifically to direct current The direct current produced is used to provide power to the system and to charge storage batteries The solar panel operates in both d...

Page 20: ...party regulator The regulator has two basic functions l Blocking any current flow from the battery to the solar panel l Limiting the source current to the battery The solar panel must be connected to...

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: ...ion or Repair Reference number contact your CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC regional office Please write the issued number clearly on the outside of the shipping container and ship as directed For all returns the...

Page 23: ...rohibit climbing by other persons Take reasonable precautions to secure tripod and tower sites from trespassers l Use only manufacturer recommended parts materials and tools Utility and Electrical l Y...

Page 24: ...nfo campbellsci fr www campbellsci fr Germany Location Phone Email Website Bremen Germany 49 0 421 460974 0 info campbellsci de www campbellsci de India Location Phone Email Website New Delhi DL India...

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