MSX10, MSX20, MSX20R, MSX30R, and MSX50R Solar Panels
pipe, see Figure 1. See Appendix A for information about mounting the
MSX50R. The panel should be mounted to the pipe using the U-bolts and 5/16
NC (course) nuts provided with the solar panel. The nuts fastening the bracket
to the pipe should be as tight as possible without bending the bracket.
If the MSX10 solar panel is being used, route the solar panel cable to the
datalogger power supply and charging circuitry. If the MSX20R, MSX30R, or
MSX50R is being used, attach the leads of the solar panel directly to the external
battery with a user supplied connector. Figure 2 shows an example of a regulated
solar panel connected to an external battery to run a radiotelemetry system.
SOLAR PANEL ON LEG
(ALTERNATE POSITION)
SOLAR PANEL ON MAST
015 PYRANOMETER
MOUNTING ARM
GILL RADIATION SHIELD
DATALOGGER ENCLOSURE
FIGURE 1. Solar Panel Mounting
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