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IF 1589  •  08/09

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Technical Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Photovoltaic Panels

Power Rating

Voltage

Dimensions

Material

Temperature Range

5W ± 10%

Nominal voltage 12V, voltage at Pmax

16.8V, maximum system voltage 50V per

NEC and IEC rating

Length: 9.7”
Width: 10.6”

Depth: 0.89”

Weight: 1.7 lbs.

Clear anodized aluminum alloy 6063T6

frame

-40ºC to +85ºC*

20W ± 10%

Nominal voltage 12V, voltage at Pmax

16.8V, maximum system voltage 50V per

NEC and IEC rating

Length: 16.4”

Width: 19.7”
Depth: 0.89”

Weight: 5.6 lbs.

Clear anodized aluminum alloy 6063T6

frame

-40ºC to +85ºC*

30W ± 10%

Nominal voltage 12V, voltage at Pmax

16.8V, maximum system voltage 50V per

NEC and IEC rating

Length: 23.1”

Width: 19.7”
Depth: 0.89”

Weight: 7.7 lbs.

Clear anodized aluminum alloy 6063T6

frame

-40ºC to +85ºC*

30W ± 10%

Nominal voltage 12V, voltage at Pmax

17.3V, maximum system voltage 50V per

NEC and IEC rating

Length: 25.8”

Width: 21.1”
Depth: 1.97”

Weight: 12.7 lbs.

Clear anodized aluminum alloy 6063T6

frame

-40ºC to +85ºC*

40W  ± 10%

Nominal voltage 12V, voltage at Pmax

17.3V, maximum system voltage 50V per

NEC and IEC rating

Length: 25.8”

Width: 21.1”
Depth: 1.97”

Weight: 12.7 lbs.

Clear anodized aluminum alloy 6063T6

frame

-40ºC to +85ºC*

50W ± 10%

Nominal voltage 12V, voltage at Pmax

17.5V, maximum system voltage 50V per

NEC and IEC rating

Length: 33.0”

Width: 21.1”
Depth: 1.97”

Weight: 13.2 lbs.

Clear anodized aluminum alloy 6063T6

frame

-40ºC to +85ºC*

65W ± 10%

Nominal voltage 12V, voltage at Pmax

17.6V, maximum system voltage 50V per

NEC and IEC rating

Length: 43.7”

Width: 19.8”
Depth: 1.97”

Weight: 15.88 lbs.

Clear anodized aluminum alloy 6063T6

frame

-40ºC to +85ºC*

75W ± 10%

Nominal voltage 12V, voltage at Pmax

17.3V, maximum system voltage 50V per

NEC and IEC rating

Length: 47.6”

Width: 21.1”
Depth: 1.97”

Weight: 17.0 lbs.

Clear anodized aluminum alloy 6063T6

frame

-40ºC to +85ºC*

80W ± 10%

Nominal voltage 12V, voltage at Pmax

17.6V, maximum system voltage 50V per

NEC and IEC rating

Length: 47.6”

Width: 21.1”
Depth: 1.97”

Weight: 17.0 lbs.

Clear anodized aluminum alloy 6063T6

frame

-40ºC to +85ºC*

Solar Regulator

Regulator

Voltage range: 6V to 25V

Negative ground

8 - 10 mA power consumption

Length: 6.0”; width: 2.2”; depth: 1.3”; weight: 8 oz.

1 or 2 wires per terminal

Maximum AWG #10 wire acceptable 

Exterior 6063T5 aluminum with electrolytic anodized finish

Low volt disconnect 11.5V, reconnect at 12.6V

Batteries

12 VDC 36 Ahr Gelled Electrolyte Battery

Gelled electrolyte and lead calcium sealed type

Voltage 12V, open circuit voltage of 12.8V at 20ºC

36 Ah at c/100 hour rate to 1.75VPC

Length: 7.75”; width: 5.13”; height: 7.25”; weight: 23.4 lbs.

Batteries Continued

12 VDC 48 Ahr Gelled Electrolyte Battery

Valve regulated gelled electrolyte lead calcium type

Voltage 12V, open circuit voltage of 12.8V at 20ºC

48 Ah at c/100 hour rate to 1.75VPC

Length: 7.75”; width: 6.63”; height: 6.88”; weight: 31.7 lbs.

12 VDC 70 Ahr Gelled Electrolyte Battery

Valve regulated gelled electrolyte lead calcium type

Voltage 12V, open circuit voltage of 12.8V at 20ºC

70 Ah at c/100 hour rate to 1.75VPC

Length: 10.19”; width: 6.63”; height: 7.00”; weight: 42.0 lbs.

12 VDC 99 Ahr Gelled Electrolyte Battery

Valve regulated gelled electrolyte lead calcium type

Voltage 12V, open circuit voltage of 12.8V at 20ºC

99 Ah at c/100 hour rate to 1.75VPC

Length: 10.25”; width: 7.125”; height: 11.00”; weight: 68.4 lbs.

12 VDC 7.2 Ahr Maintenance-Free Sealed Battery

Maintenance-free rechargeable sealed lead-acid type

Voltage 12V, open circuit voltage of 12.8V at 20ºC

7.2 Ah at c/100 hour rate to 1.75VPC

Length: 5.94”; width: 2.56”; height: 4.02”; weight: 5.91 lbs.

Other Hardware

Enclosure

Aluminum alloy construction

NEMA 3R environmental rating; other options available upon request

*Extreme temperatures may affect battery performance as suggested by Figure 2.

Capacity vs. Operating Temperature

Ambient Temperature (ºC)

Per

centage of 

A

vailable Capacity

Capacity vs. Operating Temperatures:  above are the changes in capacity for wider ambient
temperature change, giving the available capacity, as a percentage of the rated capacity, at
different ambient temperatures.  The curves show the behavior of the battery after a number of
cycles.

Figure 2.

Summary of Contents for Crouse-Hinds IF 1589

Page 1: ...electricity as direct current For nighttime and low ambient light level situations the load is provided by the battery back up of the system This battery is charged via a controller by the photovolta...

Page 2: ...ion SOL 20W 12V 36 WR 3R 20 Watt 12 VDC 36 Ahr Included 16 x 16 x 10 Ordinary Location SOL 20W 12V 48 WR 3R 20 Watt 12 VDC 48 Ahr Included 16 x 16 x 10 Ordinary Location SOL 30W 12V 36 WR 3R 30 Watt 1...

Page 3: ...47 6 Width 21 1 Depth 1 97 Weight 17 0 lbs Clear anodized aluminum alloy 6063T6 frame 40 C to 85 C Solar Regulator Regulator Voltage range 6V to 25V Negative ground 8 10 mA power consumption Length 6...

Page 4: ...nless steel bolts nuts and washers supplied 4 Install the lower side panel arms to the mounting feet and finally to the upper panel arms as shown to create an offset V shape using four 4 5 16 stainles...

Page 5: ...ounded to NEC CEC code Note separate ground rod may be required if pole is not suitable for grounding Figure 3 MOUNTING STRUCTURE SIDE OF POLE LARGE SOLAR PANELS See table on page 7 for mounting angle...

Page 6: ...IF 1589 08 09 Copyright 2009 Cooper Industries Inc Page 6 Figure 4 Mounting Structure Side of Pole Small Solar Panels...

Page 7: ...e Solar Array Inclination Angle 0 9 15 10 20 Latitude 5 21 45 Latitude 10 46 65 Latitude 15 Mounting Structure Side of Pole Small Solar Panels Continued Pole must be grounded to meet NEC CEC and local...

Page 8: ...eel padlockable hasp 3 Stainless steel hinge 4 Screened louvers on door for ventilation 5 13 000 x 14 125 back panel 6 Mounting slots designed for use with 2 4 U bolts 7 A standard combination lock or...

Page 9: ...peration is occurring The connectors are made to accept up to AWG 10 clamped to 20 inch pounds This connection is normally made at the factory If the battery becomes disconnected the photovoltaic modu...

Page 10: ...er Industries Inc Page 10 CB1 5A CB2 5A GND SOLARPANEL 1 2 3 4 BATTERY SURGEPROTECTOR GND GND OPTIONAL 5 6 CB3 5A ChargeController SS6L 12V Solar Battery Load GROUNDINGLUG CustomerLoad 12VDC Ground Wi...

Page 11: ...orrosion and or insects 4 Check that airflow around the controller battery and photovoltaic module is not impeded for cooling and ventilation 5 Verify that water is not collecting inside of the enclos...

Page 12: ...t a faulty load to the kit Check if contacts are excessively corroded Consult Cooper Crouse Hinds Customer Service for proper cleaning procedures or replace Check if circuit protectors are in the ON o...

Page 13: ...is not drawing more current than the panel can provide Bad battery Check if battery voltage declines at night with no load if battery is unable to maintain its voltage battery may need to be replaced...

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