Portable Power Module for Güralp Certimus
Operation
Note:
While MC4 connectors can be mated by hand, a special tool is
required to disconnect them.
Note:
If the chosen Solar Panel has different connector polarities or types,
an alternative connection method must be chosen. Take care to maintain
the IP67 environmental protection of the connections.
Caution:
It is important not to confuse the genders of the two connectors.
The female-looking body, shown on the left below, actually contains a pin
contact and is officially known as the male connector. Similarly, the male-
looking body on the right contains the matching socket contact and this
is, officially, the female connector. The illustration below shows the
contacts above their corresponding connector bodies: male on the left and
female on the right.
One connector of each type is required for each connection so it is
important to distrust any polarity markings ( '+' or '-' symbols, red or black
bands etc) and check the relevant specifications before connecting.
In standard use, the positive output from the solar panel is terminated with a female
connector (see the caution above regarding connector gender) and the negative
return is terminated with a male connector.
Note:
It may be useful to remember that the “nose” of the female
connectors points in the direction of flow of conventional current.
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Issue A - May 2021
