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© 2021 Rowley

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 Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation

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 is a registered trademark of the Rowley

®

 Company, LLC.

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CONNECTING SOLAR PANEL WITH MOTOR

Ensure any cables are kept clear of fabric at all times.

IMPORTANT

Connect solar panel with the motor.

5V

12V

12V Male Barrel to male 2 pin SMR 
Connection

12V Compatible Components

5V Micro USB Connection

5V Compatible Components

or

Item #

Description

Item #

Description

RTMLBC

Rechargeable Battery Pack (optional)

RTMLCXT48

12V Charger Cable Extender 48"

RTMLCXT96

12V Charger Cable Extender 96"

RTMLDSSUSB

USB Charger Cable 13', 20 
AWG

Summary of Contents for R-TEC Automation RTMSOLAR2

Page 1: ...ive placement behind most headrails The charger uses industry leading crystal technology to maximize sun ray absorption in a wide range of locations and orientations Renewable power means motors stay...

Page 2: ...ications Kit Components Safety 4 Installation Location Guide 5 7 Sun s Seasonal Declination Differences Sun s Seasonal Performance Light Transmission Assessing the Installation Location 8 10 Pre Insta...

Page 3: ...ce This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 1 6 7 2 3 5 4 KIT COMPONENTS 1 Solar Panel 2 L Bracket Aluminum 3 Cable Male Micro USB to...

Page 4: ...g to be performed by a suitably qualified installer For use within Li ion Motors and rechargeable battery packs only Do not cut power cables Use only R TEC Automation hardware NOT suitable for exterio...

Page 5: ...ademark of the Rowley Company LLC 5 Avoid shadowing from trees awnings etc for optimal performance IMPORTANT INSTALLATION LOCATION GUIDE SUN S SEASONAL DECLINATION DIFFERENCES Take into account the mo...

Page 6: ...2021 Rowley Company All rights reserved R TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company LLC 6 SUN S SEASONAL PERFORMANCE Northern Hemisphere...

Page 7: ...e LIGHT TRANSMISSION Light transmission can vary widely with the number of window panes and types of coatings The type of glass needs to be assessed Approximate transmission factors are Glass Type Tra...

Page 8: ...k of the Rowley Company LLC 8 ASSESSING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION PRE INSTALLATION ASSESSMENT Hold the Lux meter directly against the window glass indoors in the location you wish to mount the solar p...

Page 9: ...is too low to be measured accurately Estimate performance Time of Measurement on a Particular Day Coefficient in January North Hemisphere July South Hemisphere Coefficient in July North Hemisphere Jan...

Page 10: ...coefficient in the table on page 9 Sunlight intensity Measured Value x coefficient Sunlight intensity 20KLux x 1 51 30 2KLux Estimate performance Calculated sunlight intensity 30 2KLux Locate 30 2KLux...

Page 11: ...eserved R TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company LLC 11 MOUNTING OPTIONS OPTION A Attaching Mounting Bracket to Window Frame OPTION B Attaching Solar Panel via Velcro Strip to...

Page 12: ...wley Company LLC 12 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 Keep the solar panel a...

Page 13: ...the Rowley Company LLC 13 In case of an eave shade or awning the bracket should not be bent Use velcro strips to stick the bracket on the window horizontal orientation Use velcro strips to stick the...

Page 14: ...es however a single PV panel can only charge one motor type at a time That is if the 12V port is connected to a 12V motor the USB 5V port is switched off Conversely If the 12V port is NOT connected th...

Page 15: ...e firmly onto solar panel surface for 5 seconds to ensure good adhesion Ensure that Dual Lock does NOT cover any portion of the solar panel cells Repeat previous steps for attaching adhesive tape to o...

Page 16: ...of the solar panel IMPORTANT Ensure the bend angle is between 150 to 180 IMPORTANT Make sure that the solar panel has adequate exposure to sunlight IMPORTANT Bracket can be bent in order to receive mo...

Page 17: ...ric at all times IMPORTANT Connect solar panel with the motor 5V 12V 12V Male Barrel to male 2 pin SMR Connection 12V Compatible Components 5V Micro USB Connection 5V Compatible Components or Item Des...

Page 18: ...2021 Rowley Company All rights reserved R TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company LLC 18 DIMENSIONS 8 6 Front View 12 9 16 4 5 8 1 3 8...

Page 19: ...position Battery power depleted Recharge with AC Adaptor optional Incorrect wiring Check that motor wiring is connected correctly refer to motor installation instructions Motor beeps 10 times when in...

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