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SOLAR 

POWERED

FEATURES:

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Plug n’ play for all 5V & 12V AUTOMATE Li-ion motors & rechargeable battery packs

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Sleek design allows for unobtrusive placement behind most headrails

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Monosilicon/crystal technology allow for up to 12% more efficiency than alternatives  

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Low light harvesting technology supports power generation in varied conditions

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Panel Charges when Partially Shaded

AUTOMATE | Solar Panel 2.0 provides supplemental power to all Li-ion wirefree motors 
or rechargeable battery packs. The monosilicon/crystal solar panel provides power in 
varied conditions including low light situations. 

Users can refer to the AUTOMATE Solar Guide for direction related to regional solar 
conditions and expected performance available at https://www.rolleaseacmeda.com

INSTR. MT03-0302-067001 V1.0 FEB 2019

USB CHARGE

Soft Stop

Battery Check

USB Charge

                   

 

  

 

Solar Panel 2.0

AUTOMATE

Summary of Contents for AUTOMATE Solar Panel 2.0

Page 1: ...ions Panel Charges when Partially Shaded AUTOMATE Solar Panel 2 0 provides supplemental power to all Li ion wirefree motors or rechargeable battery packs The monosilicon crystal solar panel provides p...

Page 2: ...Sun s seasonal declination differences 5 4 2 Sun s seasonal performance 6 4 3 Light Transmission 7 5 ASSESSING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION 8 5 1 Pre installation Assessment 8 5 2 Example of Pre installa...

Page 3: ...le barrel to male 2 pin SMR 5 Alcohol Wipe Cloths Twin Pack 6 Dual Lock Type 250 fastener 7 Slot Screw Cover Stickers Label Set 2 1 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subj...

Page 4: ...e battery packs only Do not cut power cables Use only Rollease Acmeda hardware NOT suitable for exterior application Do not drill into motor body or Solar panel body The routing of cable through walls...

Page 5: ...RN HEMISPHERE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE 90 Local Latitude Dec 21 winter solstice Mar 21 Sep 21 equinox June 21 Summer solstice NORTHERN HEMISPHERE...

Page 6: ...ng Instructions MT03 0302 067001 ROLLEASE ACMEDA S U M M E R P E R FORM ANCE IDEAL 96 94 4 2 Sun s seasonal performance NORTHERN HEMISPHERE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE...

Page 7: ...tint 30 Double panel with selective low e coating 45 57 Light transmission can vary widely with the number of window panes and types of coatings The type of glass needs to be assessed Approximate tran...

Page 8: ...A 5 1 Pre installation Assessment LUX METER Hold the Lux meter directly against the window glass indoors in the location you wish to mount the solar panel and observe the KLux Reading Step 1 Measuring...

Page 9: ...m 0 00 2 97 9 00am 5 57 1 95 10 00am 1 79 1 53 11 00am 1 24 1 34 12 00pm 1 00 1 09 1 00pm 1 02 1 00 2 00pm 1 06 1 07 3 00pm 1 51 1 16 4 00pm 2 26 1 32 5 00pm 0 00 1 69 6 00pm 0 00 2 56 7 00pm 0 00 5 3...

Page 10: ...noon KLux NEW PV PANEL CHARGING CURVE LIGHT AT NOON M25 Motor min threshold 13KLux M28 Motor min threshold 19KLux M45 Motor min th reshold 42KLux M25 motors cycles M28 motor cycles M45 motor cycles G...

Page 11: ...it meets the motor curve Draw a horizontal line intersecting the vertical line and the y axis gives an estimated number of cycles within a 24 hour period that can be achieved without depleting the bat...

Page 12: ...ogramming Instructions MT03 0302 067001 ROLLEASE ACMEDA 6 INSTALLATION OPTION A Attaching Mounting Bracket to Window Frame OPTION B Attaching Solar Panel via Velcro Strip to a Window or surface 6 1 Mo...

Page 13: ...e window as possible Solar panel should not be too far from the window because the performance will be reduced The back of the bracket should not be facing opposite to the window The back of the brack...

Page 14: ...stick the bracket on the window vertical orientation Use velcro strips to stick the bracket on the window horizontal orientation HORIZONTAL ORIENTATION VERTICAL ORIENTATION WINDOW WINDOW VELCRO STRIP...

Page 15: ...y Pack before beginning Solar Panel installation The PV panel supports two motor voltages however a single PV panel can only charge one motor type at a time That is if the 12V port is connected to a 1...

Page 16: ...l degrade solar panel performance OPTION B Clean Solar panel front surface with alcohol wipe Allow surface to dry Peel protective film off one side of Dual Lock and attach to one end of Solar panel Pr...

Page 17: ...of the solar panel The bracket should be bent at a distance of 22mm 36mm or 48mm from the base of the bracket as shown below IMPORTANT Ensure the bend angle is between 150 to 180 Bracket can be bent...

Page 18: ...r 12V Compatible components 5V Compatible components PARTS DESCRIPTION MTBPCKR 28 Rechargeable Battery Pack Optional MTDCB CBLXT48 AUTOMATE 12V Li ion Charger Cable ext 48 1220mm MTDCB CBLXT6 AUTOMATE...

Page 19: ...ICATION TABLE Parameters Value Max Output Power Under 1 SUN 1200W m 2 73W Round Connector Vmax 12 6V Imax 220mA USB Connector V 5V Imax 300mA IP Rating IP40 12 58in 319mm 4 57in 116mm 1 18in 30mm 11 9...

Page 20: ...ot providing enough power Check connection and positioning of Solar panel Ensure sun exposure is adequate Recharge with AC adapter Optional No output Voltage from round connector Not enough light Turn...

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