Solar Power
Solar Power
The Solar powered model of the Speed Tracker includes a solar panel and mounting bracket, one
rechargeable battery, and a solar charger. The solar panel powers the Speed Tracker when exposed to
sunlight while at the same time charging the battery to provide a power backup for night-time and cloudy
day use. The solar panel is quick to install and should suffice in most installations.
[Figure 10] Solar panel
Mounting the Solar Panel
You need to mount the solar panel at the highest point on the pole, optimally 10-12 feet high. Use the
supplied solar panel bracket (see
) and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer
(included in the bracket’s packaging).
[Figure 11] Solar panel mounting bracket
The two-part bracket allows for full adjustment in order to best position the panel towards the sun. It is
optimal to position your solar panel towards due Solar South (not magnetic South), if you are in the
northern hemisphere and towards due Solar North (not magnetic North) if you are in the southern
hemisphere.
Regardless of whether you are in the northern or southern hemisphere, Solar North/South is the position of
the sun in the sky at exactly the midpoint between sunrise and sunset.
Speed Tracker Installation Guide
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