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SolMate
Manual rev 1.1 Page 10 of 11
SolMate Specifications
Solar Panel Input
Solar Panel Range = 5 to 25 Watts STC Rating. Larger panels
can be used, but SolMate will use 25 watts max.
Input Voltage Range = 10 to 22 volts
Optimum input voltage = 14 to 18 volts
Input Over-voltage = 23 volts
Solar MPPT range = 10 to 22 volts
Ideal for 36 cell solar panels with a 16 to 17 MPPT voltage and
21.5 open circuit voltage
Output
Output Voltage: 14.4 volts max (battery type dependent)
Output Current:
o
11.1 volt Li-Ion: 1.35 amps max
o
14.4 volt LiFePo: 1.25 amps max
Operating Temperature Range
-4 to 120F (Internal Thermal Limit at 160F)
LCD display will be sluggish below 32F
Converter Efficiency
85% typical at 15 Watts
Switching Frequency 130 KHz nominal with Spread Spectrum
Modulation to reduce EMI further
Accuracy
Voltage accuracy 1% Typical
Current Accuracy 5% at 1 amp typical
Amp hour accuracy 5% typical
Protection
Soft thermal fold back at 150F
Thermal shutdown at 160F
Output short circuit
Input reverse polarity
Digital Processing
