PS150/CH150 12V Charging Regulators
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1. EZ n pot te 0 00 0 HH i amp EE Bri 6 E n e mka e ne nan e e e 46 4 1 A 4 AS oh ele oo a E ae o i ot amp amp e AM m e 0 0 0 HA A A 1 0 A la je e il Figure 7 2 PS150 with A100 module using a COM220 and RF450 8 A105 Additional 12 V Terminals Adapter The A105 adapter adds four 12 V terminals and four ground terminals to a PS150 CH150 charging regulator The extra terminals make it easier to wire multiple continuously powered 12 Vdc devices to the power supply Pt A Ge 08 dont peg pay abba A105 Figure 8 1 A105 adapter 9 References 1 Genesis Application Manual Genesis NP and NPX Series US NP AM 002 June 2006 14 User Manual 15 CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC COMPANIES Campbell Scientific Inc CSI 815 West 1800 North Logan Utah 84321 UNITED STATES www campbellsci com e info campbellsci com Campbell Scientific Africa Pty Ltd CSAf PO Box 2450 Somerset West 7129 SOUTH AFRICA www csafrica co za e sales csafrica co za Campbell Scientific Australia Pty Ltd CSA PO Box 8108 Garbutt Post Shop OLD 4814 AUSTRALIA www campbellsci com au e info campbellsci com au Campbell Scientific do Brazil Ltda CSB Rua Apinag s nbr 20182. E CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC WHEN MEASUREMENTS MATTER PS150 CH150 12V Charging Regulators ki a gt 35 57 4 7 afr ANPE a 3 9 A f q p H 4 amp je H pi gt 5 g tidi sj x BO n ET ed i PR S RA 40 a no IVANVIA JASA Issued 15 10 14 Copyright 2000 2014 Campbell Scientific Inc Printed under licence by Campbell Scientific Ltd CSL 1041 Guarantee This equipment s guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship This guarantee applies for twelve months from date of delivery We will repair or replace products which prove to be defective during the guarantee period provided they are returned to us prepaid The guarantee will not apply to e Equipment which has been modified or altered in any way without the written permission of Campbell Scientific e Batteries e Any product which has been subjected to misuse neglect acts of God or damage in transit Campbell Scientific will return guaranteed equipment by surface carrier prepaid Campbell Scientific will not reimburse the claimant for costs incurred in removing and or reinstalling equipment This guarantee and the Company s obligation thereunder 1s in lieu of all other guarantees expressed or implied including those of suitability and fitness for a particular purpose Campbell Scientific 1s not liable for consequential damage Please inform us before returning equipment and obtain a Repa
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4. black wire from the power supply to the datalogger Power terminal block marked G Turn On the Charging Source Turn on the power going to the charging source or uncover the solar panel The green Charge LED will flash approximately once a second if all incoming connections are correct and there is an adequate charging voltage present Turn On Power to the Datalogger Flip the switch on the PS150 CH150 supply to On Verify voltage to the datalogger with a volt meter or use a key pad display or connect to the datalogger with a laptop or PDA to make sure the datalogger is running correctly LED Indicator The green Charge LED will flash approximately once a second if all incoming connections are correct and there is an adequate charging voltage present User Manual 4 Specifications 4 1 Specifications CHARGE CHARGE terminals AC or DC Source SOLAR terminals Solar Panel or Other DC Source Battery Charging Operational Temperature Range Power Out 12 terminals Voltage Quiescent Current No Charge Source Present No Battery Connected Rated UL Class 2 Power Supply Physical Specifications PS150 CH150 AC 18 to 24 VRMS internally limited to 1 2 ARMS DC 16 to 40 Vdc internally limited to 0 85 ADC 15 to 40 Vdc Maximum Charging Current 4 0 ADC typical 3 2 ADC to 4 8 ADC depending on individual DC voltage source FLOAT Charging Vbatt T 13
5. 56 V Notes l Specifications assume a 1 kilowatt per square metre illumination and a solar panel temperature of 25 C 77 F 2 Individual panels may vary up to 10 3 The output panel voltage increases as the panel temperature decreases which is in the same direction as the recommended VRLA battery charging voltage change with temperature 4 Higher latitudes and less sun hours during winter months might require a larger panel than what is required to keep the battery charged during the summer 9 NOTE Operational User Manual AC DC Transformer with Interchangeable Blades Campbell Scientific Model No 29796 UK Input Voltage 100 240 Vac Input Frequency 47 63 Hz Output Voltage 24 Vde Output Current max 1 67 A Protection Unit will auto recover upon removal of fault UL Approval UL60950 1 2 Edition Unit has interchangeable blades Unit ships with UK CEEE plug The recommended chargers have dc voltage output which can be used on either the CHARGE CHARGE or SOLAR G terminal blocks Maximum input charging current on the CHARGE CHARGE terminal blocks is limited to 1 1 Adc Maximum input charging current on the SOLAR G terminal blocks is limited to 3 6 Adc CHARGE CHARGE terminal blocks have no polarity Power wires from the charging source can be connected in any fashion The PS150 CH150 will only float charge a battery with power connected to the CHARGE CHARGE terminal blocks which is fine wh
6. is depth of discharge For example decreasing the depth of each discharge from 100 to 50 approximately doubles the number of useful cycles available from the battery Leaving a lead acid battery in a discharged state for prolonged periods of time results in the undesirable growth of large sulphate crystals sulphating that are detrimental to battery performance Genesis Application Manual Genesis NP and NPX Series US NP AM 002 June 2006 NOTE 3 Quick Start possess sca y NM Y O e 2 A G a Le v OO G 12V O O N N N Y v Charge Charge Solar 5 Off On Power to 12V Terminals User Manual VRLA batteries self discharge at approximately 3 of rated capacity per month at room temperature A 3 of rated capacity per month self discharge results in 100 discharge in approximately 33 months 3 years for a battery stored at room temperature Self discharge increasing with increasing storage temperature Periodic recharging of stored batteries every few months is recommended to prevent irreversible sulphation due to prolonged time in a discharged state The PS150 CH150 modules are designed to handle extreme conditions The modules have been designed with mounting holes on one inch centres for mounting to a standard Campbell Scientific enclosure back plate see the enclosure manual for mounting suggestions See Figure 3 1 through Figure 3 3 f
7. 65 24 mV T 25 0 24 mV T 25 1 Accuracy on charging voltage over 40 to 60 C range 40 to 60 C Unregulated 12 V from Battery 4 65 A solid state circuit breaker 160 uA at 13 7 Vdc 930 uA at 30 volt input voltage ac or dc 10 6 cm 4 2 in tall 19 3 cm 7 5 in long 7 6 cm 3 in wide 10 0 cm 3 9 in tall 7 5 cm 3 in long 3 7 cm 1 5 in wide 1 Battery voltages below 8 7 V may result in lt 3 0 A current limit because of foldback current limit 2 VRLA battery manufacturers state that heat kills batteries and recommend operating batteries lt 50 C PS150 CH150 12V Charging Regulators 10 4 2 Battery Packs Operating Amp Hour Temperature Capacity Ah Range C Battery Family Charge 15 to 50 EnerSys Genesis YUASA Discharge 20 to 60 Charge 15 to 50 EnerSys Genesis YUASA Discharge 20 to 60 Charge 15 to 50 EnerSys Genesis YUASA Discharge 20 to 60 Battery specifications shown are from the manufacturer The PSISO CH150 contains charging algorithms that optimize battery charging over the range of 40 C to 50 C Battery usage outside of manufacturer specifications could have unknown effects on the life of the battery WARNING Battery life is shortened if the battery is allowed to discharge below 11 5 V 4 3 Charging Sources wow 16 5 V 16 8 V 17 5 V 17 5 V 18 0 V 0 27 A 0 57 A 1 68 A 3 43 A 5
8. AR See Figure 3 4 WARNING ss WARNING n WARNING re ATTENTION Yi OB W W y A A A A 9 GROUND we CR1000 f CAMPBELL Wiring Panel G SCIENTIFIC LESS i lavtal Figure 3 4 Solar panel connections on PS150 3 1 2 AC DC Power Double check the input voltages coming in to the charger regulator with a volt meter AC Input Voltage 14 to 24 VAC RMS DC Input Voltage 15 to 40 VDC WARNING Exceeding the voltages listed above will damage the power supply Disconnect the primary side of the AC DC power before connecting wires to the PS150 PS150 CH150 12V Charging Regulators Connect the secondary power supply leads to the two terminal blocks marked CHG There is no polarity on the CHG terminal blocks so it does not matter which wire goes to which CHG terminal block but make sure there 1s only ONE wire per block See Figure 3 5 gta nia 35 pi A en ne LI o DE aa AMO IAC an gt AE wan ni w V gt O MR A 4 A A A w 6 GROUND 8000585 CR1000 CAMPBELL Wiring Panel SCIENTIFIC IZ Math eted de i 12 Met iso far e olSkotese ite 94 Figure 3 5 AC power connections on PS150 3 2 Plug In the Battery The battery used with the PS150 is shipped inside of the PS150 case 1f the power supply is NOT installed inside an enclosure If the PS150 is mounted inside an
9. MING ANY WORK Use tripods towers and attachments to tripods and towers only for purposes for which they are designed Do not exceed design limits Be familiar and comply with all instructions provided in product manuals Manuals are available at www campbellsci eu or by telephoning 44 0 1509 828 888 UK You are responsible for conformance with governing codes and regulations including safety regulations and the integrity and location of structures or land to which towers tripods and any attachments are attached Installation sites should be evaluated and approved by a qualified engineer If questions or concerns arise regarding installation use or maintenance of tripods towers attachments or electrical connections consult with a licensed and qualified engineer or electrician General e Prior to performing site or installation work obtain required approvals and permits Comply with all governing structure height regulations such as those of the FAA in the USA e Use only qualified personnel for installation use and maintenance of tripods and towers and any attachments to tripods and towers The use of licensed and qualified contractors is highly recommended e Read all applicable instructions carefully and understand procedures thoroughly before beginning work e Wear a hardhat and eye protection and take other appropriate safety precautions while working on or around tripods and towers e Donot climb tripods or towers at any tim
10. O en l Fee 0 0 999944 oe eee oT CH e 94 9 9 4 A GR1000 setan e Figure 3 3 CH150 connected to BP24 battery pack and CR1000 3 1 Connecting Power WARNING Although the power supply and battery are low voltage they do have the ability to supply a high current and could potentially heat up a metal ring watch band or bracelet enough to burn skin or melt metal when shorted Remove rings watches or bracelets before hooking up power and connecting a battery User Manual Unlike earlier Campbell Scientific power supplies the CH PS150 can have both solar and AC power hooked up simultaneously Flip the power supply switch to Off before hooking up power to the power supply NOTE The switch on the CH PS150 only controls power going to the 12V and G terminal blocks The battery is continuously charged regardless of the switch setting as long as a charging voltage 1s present 3 1 1 Solar Panel WARNING To prevent sparking while wiring up the solar panel either lay the solar panel face down on its packing box or cover it with something fairly opaque to block the sunlight while wiring up the panel Connect the black negative lead from the solar panel to the terminal block marked G that 1s directly adjacent to the SOLAR terminal block Connect the red positive lead from an unregulated solar panel to the terminal block marked SOL
11. Point Tracking ccsessesesseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeees 12 7 A100 Null Modem Adapter uununusuunnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnn 13 8 A105 Additional 12 V Terminals Adapter 14 9 References 14 Figures 3 1 The PS150 connected to a CR1000 and AC power 3 3 2 The PS150 connected to a CR1000 and solar panel 4 3 3 CHI50 connected to BP24 battery pack and CR1000 4 3 4 Solar panel connections on PS150 5 3 5 AC power connections on PS1S0O ooreen ii 6 30 Lateh On PS SO sea ee 7 JET MOSES ISO Li O ea 7 3 8 Wiring harness plugged into battery connector 8 6 1 70 W solar panel I V and power characteristics 13 Tale Null Modem conne hons et kel dark n aba fs ar p ma ken a tb ee 13 7 2 PS150 with A100 module using a COM220 and RF450 14 ol ATO Se AA NP LET sense 14 PS150 CH150 12V Charging Regulators 1 Introduction The PS150 is a 12 Vdc power supply that includes a rechargeable 7 Ah valve regulated lead acid VRLA battery and charging regulator The CH150 is a charging regulator for an external rechargeable 12 V VRLA battery such as the BP12 or BP24 offered by Campbell Scientific Charging power for these charging regulators 1s typically supplied by an unregulated solar panel AC AC transformer or AC DC co
12. arily for the North American market Some spellings weights and measures may reflect this origin Some useful conversion factors Area 1 in square inch 645 mm 1 Ib pound weight 0 454 kg Length 1 in inch 25 4 mm Pressure 1 psi Ib in 68 95 mb 1 ft foot 304 8 mm 1 yard 0 914 m Volume 1 UK pint 568 3 ml 1 mile 1 609 km 1 UK gallon 4 546 litres 1 US gallon 3 785 litres 1 oz ounce 28 35 g In addition while most of the information in the manual is correct for all countries certain information is specific to the North American market and so may not be applicable to European users Differences include the U S standard external power supply details where some information for example the AC transformer input voltage will not be applicable for British European use Please note however that when a power supply adapter is ordered it will be suitable for use in your country Reference to some radio transmitters digital cell phones and aerials may also not be applicable according to your locality Some brackets shields and enclosure options including wiring are not sold as standard items in the European market in some cases alternatives are offered Details of the alternatives will be covered in separate manuals Part numbers prefixed with a symbol are special order parts for use with non EU variants or for special installations Please quote the full part number with the when orderi
13. e and prohibit climbing by other persons Take reasonable precautions to secure tripod and tower sites from trespassers e Use only manufacturer recommended parts materials and tools Utility and Electrical e You can be killed or sustain serious bodily injury if the tripod tower or attachments you are installing constructing using or maintaining or a tool stake or anchor come in contact with overhead or underground utility lines e Maintain a distance of at least one and one half times structure height or 20 feet or the distance required by applicable law whichever is greater between overhead utility lines and the structure tripod tower attachments or tools e Prior to performing site or installation work inform all utility companies and have all underground utilities marked e Comply with all electrical codes Electrical equipment and related grounding devices should be installed by a licensed and qualified electrician Elevated Work and Weather e Exercise extreme caution when performing elevated work e Use appropriate equipment and safety practices e During installation and maintenance keep tower and tripod sites clear of un trained or non essential personnel Take precautions to prevent elevated tools and objects from dropping e Donot perform any work in inclement weather including wind rain snow lightning etc Maintenance e Periodically at least yearly check for wear and damage including corrosion stress c
14. en using an AC DC charging source SOLAR G terminal blocks do have a polarity that must be followed when wiring up either of the AC DC devices Positive wire goes to the terminal block marked SOLAR Negative wire goes to the terminal block marked G Higher power throughput makes this an attractive option It will float charge a battery but it will also try to quick charge as well depending on the needs of the battery Overview A 12 V 7Amp hr rechargeable battery is included with the PS150 whereas the user provides the rechargeable battery such as the BP12 or BP24 offered by Campbell Scientific Ltd for the CH150 See Section 0 Battery Packs for rechargeable batteries offered for the CH150 by Campbell Scientific Charging power for the PS150 CH150 is typically supplied by an unregulated solar panel AC AC transformer or AC DC converter The CHARGE CHARGE terminals are connected to a diode bridge accommodating either AC or DC voltages from a charge source Because of the diode bridge polarity does not matter when connecting sources to the CHARGE CHARGE input terminals In order to protect AC AC or AC DC sources when charging discharged batteries the CHARGE CHARGE input terminals offer an approximately 1 1 amps DC 1 2 A RMS current limit The SOLAR G input terminals are intended for connection to solar panels or other high current DC sources Polarity definitely matters on the DC only SOLAR G input terminals with posi
15. enclosure then the battery will be located separately packed in one of the packing boxes This is done to minimize any damage that could occur if the power supply should get loose from its mounts inside the enclosure during shipment The battery will NOT be plugged into the PS150 This is done to minimize discharging the battery To remove the lid from the PS150 pull up on the PS150 lid latch and slide the lid off as shown in Figure 3 6 and Figure 3 7 WARNING Do not remove the tape holding the battery wiring harness to the top of the battery The tape is used to keep the battery wiring harness out of the way of the rubber bumpers on the inside of the lid User Manual Lift latch up Figure 3 6 Lift latch up on PS150 Slide lid off Figure 3 7 Slide PS150 lid off Plug the battery into the connector marked BATT This connector 1s polarized and will only allow the mating connector to be plugged in one way Push the connector all the way in until it locks in place PS150 CH150 12V Charging Regulators 3 3 3 4 3 9 3 6 Figure 3 8 Wiring harness pluggea into battery connector Hook Up Power to Datalogger Both the PS150 and the CH150 come with a 1 foot black wire attached to one of the G terminal blocks and a 1 foot red wire attached to one of the 12V terminal blocks Attach the red wire from the power supply to the datalogger Power terminal block marked 12V Campbell Scientific part number 3768 Attach the
16. ent charging capability when solar resources are available A Maximum Power Point Tracking algorithm is also utilized when the PS150 CH150 detects the charging source is connected to the SOLAR input The 12 V output terminals are intended to power a datalogger and any peripherals Power to these output terminals 1s controlled by a toggle switch with the total output current limited by a 4 65 A solid state circuit breaker see Section 4 1 Specifications The A105 Additional 12 V Terminals Adapter may be used to provide extra 12 V and ground terminals where the power supply is used to power several devices noting that the hold current limit on the 4 65 A solid state circuit breaker still applies Charging Details Charging Algorithm The PS150 CH150 offers both Continuous and Solar charging inputs The Continuous charging input has a maximum value of 1 1 A DC to help protect AC AC transformers and AC DC converters The 3 6 ADC typical current limit of the PS150 CH150 Solar charging input is well suited for 70 W solar panels Typical Continuous charging inputs would be AC AC transformers or AC DC converters in which a charge voltage 1s continuously applied except for line power outages The PS150 CH150 uses a float charging algorithm for either the Continuous or Solar charging inputs This charging method can charge a battery indefinitely without overcharging a battery 6 2 Maximum Power Point Tracking The current and power versus voltage f
17. ir Reference Number whether the repair is under guarantee or not Please state the faults as clearly as possible and if the product is out of the guarantee period t should be accompanied by a purchase order Quotations for repairs can be given on request It is the policy of Campbell Scientific to protect the health of its employees and provide a safe working environment in support of this policy a Declaration of Hazardous Material and Decontamination form will be issued for completion When returning equipment the Repair Reference Number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Complete the Declaration of Hazardous Material and Decontamination form and ensure a completed copy is returned with your goods Please note your Repair may not be processed if you do not include a copy of this form and Campbell Scientific Ltd reserves the right to return goods at the customers expense Note that goods sent air freight are subject to Customs clearance fees which Campbell Scientific will charge to customers In many cases these charges are greater than the cost of the repair E CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC Campbell Scientific Ltd 80 Hathern Road Shepshed Loughborough LE12 9GX UK Tel 44 0 1509 601141 Fax 44 0 1509 601091 Email support campbellsci co uk www campbellsci co uk PLEASE READ FIRST About this manual Mass Please note that this manual was originally produced by Campbell Scientific Inc prim
18. ithout the inclusion of a way to load the turbine when the batteries require little or no charging current The PS150 CH150 chargers have several safety features intended to protect the charging source battery charger and load devices Both the SOLAR G and CHARGE CHARGE input terminals incorporate hardware current limits and polarity reversal protection There is a 5 A fuse in series with the CHARGE CHARGE inputs in the event of a catastrophic AC AC or AC DC charging source failure There is a 4 7 A solid state breaker in series with the 12 V output terminals of the charger in the event of an output load fault The PS150 CH150 incorporate battery reversal protection which is catastrophic for most chargers ESD and surge protection are incorporated on all inputs and outputs of the PS150 CH150 PS150 CH150 12V Charging Regulators 2 Precautions and Tips CAUTION WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING CAUTION For indoor use only Risk of electric shock Dry location use only Risk of fire or electric shock Do not interconnect output terminals Permanent damage to rechargeable cells may result if discharged below 10 5 V Under normal charging conditions with sealed VRLA batteries hydrogen and oxygen gasses are produced in relatively small quantities most of which later recombines back into water Aggressive overcharging produces excess hydrogen and oxygen gasses resulting in gas venting by means of a pres
19. ng Recycling information At the end of this product s life it should not be put in commercial or domestic refuse but sent for recycling Any batteries contained within the product or used during the products life should be removed from the product and also be sent to an appropriate recycling facility Campbell Scientific Ltd can advise on the recycling of the equipment and in some cases gt arrange collection and the correct disposal of it although charges may apply for some items or territories For further advice or support please contact Campbell Scientific Ltd or your local agent CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC Campbell Scientific Ltd 80 Hathern Road Shepshed Loughborough LE12 9GX UK Tel 44 0 1509 601141 Fax 44 0 1509 601091 Email support campbellsci co uk www campbellsci co uk Precautions DANGER MANY HAZARDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLING USING MAINTAINING AND WORKING ON OR AROUND TRIPODS TOWERS AND ANY ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS SUCH AS SENSORS CROSSARMS ENCLOSURES ANTENNAS ETC FAILURE TO PROPERLY AND COMPLETELY ASSEMBLE INSTALL OPERATE USE AND MAINTAIN TRIPODS TOWERS AND ATTACHMENTS AND FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS INCREASES THE RISK OF DEATH ACCIDENT SERIOUS INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PRODUCT FAILURE TAKE ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDS CHECK WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION S SAFETY COORDINATOR OR POLICY FOR PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO PERFOR
20. nverter The PS150 CH150 are smart chargers that provide charging with temperature compensation for optimal charging and battery life A maximum power point tracking algorithm is incorporated for solar inputs to maximize available solar charging resources The PS150 CH150 are compatible with the A100 null modem adapter and the A105 adapter for additional 12 V output terminals The A100 Null Modem Adapter connects and powers two Campbell Scientific peripherals via two CS I O 9 pin connectors configured as a null modem This is useful in linking different communications technologies e g telephone to radio at sites that do not have a datalogger The A105 adapter may be used to provide additional 12 V and ground terminals where the power supply is used to power several devices The PS150 CH150 charging regulators are termed series regulators because the regulators are placed in series between the charging source and the load As batteries become closer to fully charged series regulators reduce the current drawn from the charging source to where the charging source may be completely unloaded if full charge is reached While this unloading of the charging source is acceptable for solar panels AC AC transformers and AC DC converters it is undesirable for wind turbines because of the resulting free spinning when unloaded Consequently series charging regulators including the PS150 CH150 should not be used to regulate the output of wind turbines w
21. or a 70 W solar panel are illustrated in Figure 6 1 As can be seen from the figure a Maximum Power Point of operation exists for solar panels Adjusting the load on the solar panel so it operates at this Maximum Power Point is referred to as Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT MPPT is beneficial when insufficient power is available from the charge source which is the case during current limited charging The somewhat noisy charging current and voltage during the initial current limited charging stage is due to the MPPT algorithm of the PS150 CH150 searching for the maximum power point of the associated solar panel User Manual Current Amps Power Watts Q 0 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 0 Vem 21 Voltage Volts Figure 6 1 70 W solar panel I V and power characteristics 7 A100 Null Modem Adapter The A100 adapter has two 9 pin CS V O ports with a null modem between them The ports are used to connect two 9 pin devices e g modems or RF radios that would normally be connected to the CS I O port of a Campbell datalogger The charger supplies 12 Vdc and 5 Vdc to the appropriate pins on the connector for powering the connected devices This functionality is required in a station where a datalogger will not be present such as a phone to RF base station The A100 cannot be used as a null modem between two RS 232 devices Figure 7 1 Null modem connections 13 PS150 CH150 12V Charging Regulators
22. or typical enclosure installations using a PS150 CH150 Rated Charge Input 1 1 A 15 to 40 Vdc 18 to 24 Vac Input frequency 50Hz 60Hz Rated Solar Input 3 6 A 15 to 40 Vdc CR1000 E CAMPAELL Wiring Panel scenrwic one o a o o vue ce one 6 o 18 o o FH 4 4 4 Rated Output 40A 12 8 to 15 9 Vdc 2 gt gt Szo 2 4 4 4 4 ka amp 4 4 4 4 e 4 4 MN toto ooo t o o o 4 4 4 4 AA te 9 4 4 l Figure 3 1 The PS150 connected to a CR1000 and AC power PS150 CH150 12V Charging Regulators a ki o To 0 0 6 0 0 0 o OF 9 16 4 99 NG a Dan gt AN 3 pe vu Ji a XA ANE N ge amp amp i i ki I in 4 e de e ge Ro 9 4 Charge oo hen woy SOHZ WMOHE C amp 4 a G Rated Solar input 4 4 mor f 5 Solar Mer 15 10 40 Vac W um seme W oad cd amp Mia W e gt A e A lo A 0 A 4 ONE UD A 0 0 AH AH oE do o 0 0 0 0 Da 0 4 1 Figure 3 2 The PS150 connected to a CR1000 and solar panel i V
23. racks frayed cables loose cable clamps cable tightness etc and take necessary corrective actions e Periodically at least yearly check electrical ground connections WHILE EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO EMBODY THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF SAFETY IN ALL CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS THE CUSTOMER ASSUMES ALL RISK FROM ANY INJURY RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION USE OR MAINTENANCE OF TRIPODS TOWERS OR ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS SUCH AS SENSORS CROSSARMS ENCLOSURES ANTENNAS ETC Contents PDF viewers These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document Use the PDF reader bookmarks tab for links to specific sections Ts INTOdUCH ON ae 1 2 Precautions and TlpPS occoncoccconccnonenononccnarenanoanenanananons 2 e 3 3 1 COMES POW CF sense sus 4 Yale SOlar FE ANNE ket tdt pot n r ie a aw as ek ya ken aou tait sera 5 di GI POW Gl ee as 5 32 PWE TA WOL lea 6 3 3 Hook Up Power to Datalogger ooooooonnnccccnnnnnoncnnnononnnnooncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 8 3 4 Turn On the Charging Source ii 8 3 5 Turn On Power to the Datalogger 8 3 0 As a ee ee ie ee 8 A gt SDECIICALIONS anne 9 4 1 Specifications id u 9 4 2 Battery Package 10 AD ASAP SUIS SOULCES a ic 10 5 Operational Overview ccssecssseesseseeseseneeeeeeees 11 6 Charging Details cn 12 6 1 Charsine A SOTI CHAN ire ak AE m ab ai kew pisin 12 6 2 Maximum Power
24. sure activated valve Hydrogen gas emitted from VRLA batteries must not be allowed to accumulate as it could form an explosive mixture Fortunately hydrogen gas is difficult to contain in anything but a metal or glass enclosure Never put VRLA batteries in an enclosure that does not allow emitted hydrogen gas to be dispersed VRLA batteries are capable of providing high surge currents The 12 V output terminals of the PS150 CH150 are fused with a 4 A self resettable thermal fuse but there is no fusing for inadvertent bridging of the battery terminals Accidental shorting of battery terminals by metallic objects such as watchbands can cause severe burns due to rapid heating and is also a fire hazard VRLA battery manufacturers state that Heat Kills Batteries While the PS150 CH150 can operate from 40 to 60 C optimum battery life is achieved with battery operating temperatures ranging from 5 to 35 C per manufacturer s recommendations The PS150 CH150 offer temperature compensation of the battery charging voltage based on a temperature measurement inside the PS150 CH150 cases The CH150 internal temperature measurement likely will not accurately represent battery temperature for charge voltage compensation unless the battery is in close proximity to the CH150 With rechargeable batteries a charge gt discharge gt re charge event is termed a cycle In general the most important factor for the service life of a battery
25. tive connected to SOLAR and the return or negative connected to G with reversal protection included The SOLAR G input terminals have an input current limit of approximately 3 6 amps making the PSISO CH150 well suited for 70 watt or smaller solar panels The PS150 CH150 can be simultaneously powered from both the CHARGE CHARGE and SOLAR G input terminals as the internal diodes will route power from the source with the highest input voltage This allows for an AC mains powered application with a solar panel for back up If the reverse is needed solar power as the primary supply and AC as the secondary 11 PS150 CH150 12V Charging Regulators 6 12 supply then a solar panel should be used with a 24 Vdc output and an AC or AC to DC source with a voltage output less than the solar panel voltage An AC DC converter charge source could be connected to either the CHARGE CHARGE input terminals or the SOLAR G input terminals The best input terminals to use with a given AC DC converter should be based on the converters output current capability For example the CHARGE CHARGE input terminals provide a current limit of 1 1 A DC on the charging source Whereas the SOLAR G input terminals have a fixed 3 6 A DC typical current limit providing faster battery charging for a charge source that can deliver up to 3 6 A DC current without damage The SOLAR G terminals are optimal for solar panels because of the high curr
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