Install Solar Panel
(option)
Warnings
Observe the warnings given in the
solar panel guide and the Solsum
solar charge controller.
Cover the panel
before wiring it up
to prevent electric shocks from bare
wires.
Observe the polarity requirement
of both the solar panel and the
Solsum regulator.
Note the Solsum regulator provides
diode and fuse protection for the
panel but is not protected from the
wrong polarity.
Showing a GP1 logger (at top), solar panel
and GSM Modem Box, each fixed to a
post using U-bolts and mounting brackets.
Mount the Solsum solar charge
controller vertically.
This usually means ensure the
Modem Box is vertical.
Considerations when mounting solar
panels
Eq
ua
to
r
Observe the warnings above, of course.
Tilt it to the angle of latitude, or in high latitudes up to 10
degrees more, to capture more light early in the day.
You may wish to place the panel to shield your GSM Modem
Box and or logger from the sun.
Do not site an air temperature or RH sensor directly above the
panel, rising hot air may distort ambient readings.
Assembly
Mounting bracket, bolts, cabling and U bolts are provided
Assemble the two halves of the solar panel bracket with
the bolts provided.
See also:
SX20-40 Single Module Mounting Kit
Attach that to a mast (not provided)
Add the solar panel,
See also: Solar panel
Instruction Sheet
and a separate
Appendix
and
Wiring diagram
and
Warnings
on back of Solar Panel.
Cover it to exclude light.
Attach the power cable from the Solsum solar charger/regulator to the screw
terminals on the back of the solar panel, as indicated in the wiring diagram on the
back of the solar panel. (Brown=positive, blue=negative)
See also:
Solar Charge Controllers
Instructions for the Solsum 6.6c
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