Chapter 3
About the Components
External Components
1)
Solar Panel:
The solar panel is capable of producing a minimum of 16 to 20 amp-hours per day at
75 percent sunlight for a minimum of six hours.. A minimum confi guration is a 60 Watt panel, with
larger panels used as necessary for particular sites or applications.
2)
Battery:
The battery supplies 12-volt DC power to the unit. It is capable of providing back up power for
up to two days for a typical SolarREM installation. The battery is an industrial 12-volt deep cycle
battery designed for use with solar panels. The minimum size provides 120 amp-hours. The battery is
an absorbed glass mat (AGM) construction. We do not recommend use of typical lead acid batteries.
3)
Weatherproof Enclosure:
The lockable weatherproof enclosure is designed to house and protect all
equipment.
The
fi berglass, NEMA 4 enclosure provides weather protection as well as vandalism
protection of less durable equipment. Dimensions are 19.6 inches high by 17.6 inches wide by
8.8 inches deep, with a front opening, locking panel.
4)
Air Receiver Tank:
The air receiver tank equalizes air fl ow and eliminates pulsing of fl ow from the air
compressor to the well point. The air receiver tank is a 7.5 gallon tank. ASME rated tank optional.
5) Battery Enclosure:
The lockable battery enclosure is designed to secure the 12 Volt battery and is
constructed of heavy gauge welded aluminum. All hardware is stainless steel and can be mounted on
a 3 inch pipe pole using an optional hardware kit.
Internal Components
1)
Photovoltaic Charge Controller:
Also known as a charge regulator, this part of the system provides
safe charging of the battery by the solar panel and regulates the charge fl ow to maximize the operat
ing life of the battery. The charge regulator also prevents discharge of the battery back through
the solar panel during periods of no sunlight. The charge regulator shall be a Prostar 30, manu-
factured by Morningstar Corporation.
2)
Time Delay Relay:
The time delay relay (air-off timer) is adjusted by moving the numbered dip switch
es to the right. The air solenoid valve will be closed and air will not go out of the tank until the timer has
timed out. The delay time is the sum of the numbers that have been pushed to the right. The max
off time is 60 minutes. Do not shift any of the dip switches above the numbered dip switch.
3) Solenoid Valve:
The solenoid valve is the open/close control point for air supply to the well point. The
solenoid valve is controlled by the timer and is placed in line after the air receiver tank.
4) Pressure Switches:
The high pressure switch shall have a range of 80-100 psi and be equipped with
a dual manual lever (automatic-off). The low pressure unit shall have a range of 0 to 40 psi and
operate on an automatic setting. The pressure switches shall be supplied by Pumptrol, Grainger, or the
equivalent.
5)
6) Piping:
All internal piping shall be high-pressure fl exible hosing with schedule 40 brass pipe fi ttings
and hose barbs. All fi ttings shall be wrapped with Tefl on tape to minimize air loss.
5.
Air Compressor Pump:
The air compressor shall be one of two options, depending on site conditions
or user specifi cations. A Thomas diaphragm compressor, model # 405ADC 38/12, rated at 1
.24 cfm at
100 psi, or a Thomas, model # 910CDC22, rated at 148 cfm at 40 psi.
