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Revision: 10/2020

Copyright © 1987 – 2020

Campbell Scientific, Inc.

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Summary of Contents for SP50-L

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

Page 2: ...ssembly 4 3 3 SP305 L mount assembly 10 3 4 Solar panel angle 19 3 5 Extended mount orientation 20 3 6 Installation of CH201 regulator 21 3 7 Installation of Morningstar SunSaver regulators 23 4 Maint...

Page 3: ...Utility to the latest version at www campbellsci com The SP305 L requires the increased charging capacity of the CH201 or SunSaver MPPT to take full advantage of the higher power output from the sola...

Page 4: ...vidual panels may vary up to 10 The output panel voltage increases as the panel temperature decreases Table 2 2 Regulator specifications purchased and shipped separately Model CH201 CH200 Morningstar...

Page 5: ...90 L output once again drops below 4 3 A To take advantage of current levels above 4 3 A the CH201 with a maximum current of 10 A must be used NOTE A second solar panel can be connected to the CH201 w...

Page 6: ...16 in wrench l Torpedo level l Angle finder 3 2 SP50 L SP90 L extended mount assembly NOTE This procedure uses the SP50 L in the illustrations However the instructions given are also applicable to th...

Page 7: ...tended mount brackets along the edge FIGURE 3 1 p 5 to determine 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 Set th...

Page 8: ...e of the arms so the end with the attached struts is at the bottom FIGURE 3 2 p 6 Attach each arm with two bolts washers lock washers and nuts Do not fully tighten the nuts Repeat for the second arm F...

Page 9: ...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 2 p 6 FIGURE 3 3 Attaching the upper mount bracket...

Page 10: ...ipod mast FIGURE 3 5 p 8 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 tighte...

Page 11: ...abeled 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 tighten th...

Page 12: ...racket to the tower with U bolts washers lock washers and nuts Fully tighten all nuts and bolts FIGURE 3 7 Extended mount tower installation 3 3 SP305 L mount assembly For most tripod installations th...

Page 13: ...s Orient the mount bracket to face the equator Use a level to ensure the mount bracket is level and fully tighten the nuts For installation on a tower the two U bolts are used to attach the upper moun...

Page 14: ...GURE 3 9 Attaching the mount arms 3 Place two support struts together overlapping the large slot in each strut Use two bolts flat washers lock washers and nuts to attach the struts to each other Do no...

Page 15: ...washer and nut Connect the second support strut assembly to the sixth hole on the second mount arm Do not fully tighten these nuts The support struts may be moved to a different hole position when ad...

Page 16: ...ground between the two strut assemblies Attach each strut assembly to the mount bracket in the hole shown with a bolt flat washer lock washer and nut FIGURE 3 12 Attaching the lower mount bracket SP5...

Page 17: ...bolts flat washers lock washers and nuts 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 For tower assembly use the two...

Page 18: ...nt arms yellow arrows in FIGURE 3 14 p 16 to set the mount to the proper angle Refer to Solar panel angle p 19 for correct angles and mount adjustments For tower assembly the lower mount bracket posit...

Page 19: ...ole indicated B Repeat with the carabiners on the second guy rope but on opposite sides of the mount to form an X with the two guy ropes C FIGURE 3 15 Attaching the guy ropes 9 Determine which edge of...

Page 20: ...l line up with the mounting holes on each mount arm Insert a bolt through each of the four holes first passing through the solar panel then the mount arm Secure each bolt with a flat washer lock washe...

Page 21: ...nel should be oriented to receive maximum insolation incident solar radiation over the course of a year Table 3 1 p 19 suggests optimal angles for the solar panel through a range of latitudes Table 3...

Page 22: ...both lower struts will need to be removed from the mount Refer to Table 3 1 p 19 to determine the proper angle for the installation site Always check the angle of the solar panel to verify the correct...

Page 23: ...n environmental enclosure see FIGURE 3 21 p 22 Verify the On Off switch is in the Off position 2 Plug the end of the wire that ships with the battery with the two pin connector into the BAT terminal o...

Page 24: ...lar panel the LED on the CH201 marked CHG will begin to flash green This indicates the battery is charging and verifies proper operation and wiring of the regulator 5 To supply power to the system con...

Page 25: ...ied mounting hardware install the Morningstar SunSaver regulator to the mounting plate of an environmental enclosure see FIGURE 3 22 p 23 FIGURE 3 22 Morningstar s SunSaver SS 10 12V Regulator mounted...

Page 26: ...y terminal bus kit 3 Using the spade terminated ends of the supplied red and black power wires secure the black wire to the BATTERY terminal on the regulator Connect the other end of the black wire to...

Page 27: ...ar and the black wire from the data logger to the LOAD terminal on the voltage regulator If a deep cycle marine battery is being used connect the red wire from the data logger to the battery terminal...

Page 28: ...panel must be able to provide at least the amount of power necessary to operate the system for 24 hours This means that the solar panel should not only be able to supply power to the system during the...

Page 29: ...ge regulators include the CH201 GRANITE 6 CR6 CH200 CR300 and CH150 A separate battery is required for these regulators The PS200 and PS150 regulators include a 7 Ah battery The CR3000 has an optional...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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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