NovaLynx Corporation
320-900
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February 2022
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FORWARD
Thank you for purchasing NovaLynx products. NovaLynx has been designing and manufacturing
weather instruments since 1988. NovaLynx represents several well-known brands of quality
manufacturers, including Gill Instruments, RM Young, Kipp & Zonen, and Vaisala. It is our hope that our
products will meet all your monitoring requirements.
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INTRODUCTION
The
320-900 Solar Panel
is simple to install and use. The rugged aluminum frame is attached to a
variable-angle bracket that mounts to a mast or tower. A fully-encapsulated regulator is pre-wired to
the panel, providing up to 1200 mA current ideal for charging 12 V batteries. The 10' (3 meter) cable
includes a 2-pin quick-connect plug designed for easy connection to NovaLynx logger systems.
The 320-900 Solar Panel is optimal for charging 12V sealed lead-acid battery systems. With a
properly-sized battery and adequate sunshine, the panel can supply continuous loads up to 120 mA.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Panel output
20 Watt maximum @ 1000 W/m
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and 25 °C
Panel design
Polycrystalline silicon cells encapsulated with ethyl vinyl acetate for
UV protection. Heavy-duty anodized aluminum frame.
Panel dimensions
22.68" W x 14.06" H x 1.18" D ( 57.61 x 35.71 x 3.00 cm )
Regulator output
1200 mA (max) @ 14.3 Vdc
Regulator design
Fully encapsulated, 100% solid state switching regulator with
reverse leakage protection, lightning protection, input noise
suppression, and low power consumption. Prevents overcharging.
Regulator dimensions
4.6" W x 2" H x 1.5 D ( 11.75 x 5.08 x 3.81 cm )
Regulator mounting
Regulator is bolted to the back frame of the solar panel and pre-wired
Indicator LED
Red LED indicates charging.
Cable
2-Conductor, 18 AWG, shielded, sunlight resistant, 10 feet ( 3 m )
Connector
2-pin quick-connect plug (standard)
Mounting
Side pole mount
Tilt angle
Variable
Overall dimensions (approx) 23" W x 15" H x 4" D (58 x 38 x 10 cm )
Weight / Shipping
7 lbs / 10 lbs ( 3.2 kg / 4.5 kg )
320-900 Solar Panel
(SLP020-12U panel, ASC-12/4 regulator)
