SolarPak Manual
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1. 5 3 9 Expected Daily Production The amount of radiant solar energy falling on a surface is commonly measured in watts per square meter W m This quantity varies according to location season time of day and weather conditions The radiant energy from the sun at its peak around noon on a clear day falling on an adjacent surface is about 1000W m Naturally it is not as powerful when it s lower in the sky and in fact the amount of radiant energy changes throughout the day Insolation commonly referred to as peak sun hour is a unit of measurement that normalizes the amount of solar energy reaching the earth at different locations and at different times of the year Peak sun hours vary based on geographic location and weather For example Los Angeles California gets approximately 15 hours of daylight in June This is equivalent to 7 3 peak sun hours based upon the latitude and weather conditions for Los Angeles In contrast Anchorage Alaska gets approximately 20 hours of daylight in June However based on the latitude and weather it is only equivalent to 5 6 peak sun hours For critical applications where 24 7 365 operation 1s required run time calculations should be based on the lowest monthly peak sun hour value 15 SolarPak User s Guide 5 3 10 U S Peak Sun Hours By Location The following table provides 30 year monthly averages of peak sun hours for various locations in the United States Major location2. 7 37 6 42 608 426 3 18 26 690 371 OR Portland 4532 N 12240 W 1 38 2 33 3 49 457 5 46 6 09 6 64 5 78 48 279 141 11 556 208 RI Providence 4144 N 71 26 W 1 7 246 353 42 517 5 67 548 5 08 421 297 18 143 497 232 WA Seattle 4732 N 12218 W 1 14 2 04 323 426 5 19 575 6 27 5 46 443 25 121 09 523 184 WI Milwaukee 4257 N 87 54 W 143 241 329 448 56 6 09 5 74 521 434 29 16 12 524 214 Note The SolarPak charges 1 5 of the battery per peak sun hour For example the average winter insolation value for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is 2 23 This means that SolarPak will charge 2 23 x 1 5 or 3 35 per day Calculations assume optimum tilt and orientation as described in section 5 3 3 of this guide 16 SolarPak User s Guide 5 3 11 International Peak Sun Hours By Location The following table provides 30 year monthly averages of peak sun hours for various locations regions around the world outside of the United States For other locations outside the United States a web search for peak sun hours or insolation levels followed by the name of the city will give the best results One potential website with this information is http www gaisma com Country City Latitude Longitude Apr May Jun Jul Aug Nov Avg Avg Summer Winter Insolation Ce EE 23
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4. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the input on the bottom of the FTB1000 PowerPak 3 Connect the MeshGuard s cable to the PowerPak PowerPak MeshGuard FTB1000 Rear of SolarPak Make sure the cable connections are tight in order to ensure proper contact and to keep contaminants and moisture out WARNING Do not modify the extension cable or increase its length beyond 5m 16 20 SolarPak User s Guide Remove the cap from the connector on the bottom of the PowerPak align the connectors and then twist the cable s connector until the connection is snug Bottom view of FTB1000 PowerPak The connector has an index point that assures it can only be attached to the cable s connector one way Once all connections are made check them before starting and testing the system 7 Starting amp Testing The System When all connections are made the system is automatically on Follow the start up and calibration procedures outlined in the MeshGuard User s Guide which comes with the MeshGuard monitor also available online at www raesystems com e When the SolarPak is placed outdoors in sunlight the charge controller s Info LED should flash green on and off in alternation indicating that it is receiving power from the solar panel and is charging the batteries in the PowerPak e Ifthe red Battery LED glows then the battery 1s depleted and needs charging or replacement 8 Disconnec
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7. 52 37 15 from horizontal 5 3 5 Maximizing Energy Production In The Summer The best tilt angle for summer is the latitude minus 15 in the Northern Hemisphere or plus 15 in the Southern Hemisphere Also note that the tilt angle of the SolarPak is easy to adjust You can easily change the tilt angle several times per year to maximize energy production at all times 5 3 6 System Run Time Several factors such as daylight hours ambient temperature and alarm conditions affect the overall run time of a SolarPak system To calculate the expected run time of your SolarPak system you will need the following information 1 Expected PowerPak run time without solar charger 2 Expected daily consumption of PowerPak consumption per day 3 Expected daily production of PowerPak charge per day 5 3 PowerPak Run Time Without A Solar Charger Several factors affect the run time of the PowerPak most notably transmission mode ambient temperature and alarm conditions Use the table below as a baseline for determining expected run time of the PowerPak without solar Run time Battery at55 C 131 F 14 SolarPak User s Guide 5 3 8 Expected Daily Consumption The previous chart has been converted to the percentage of battery consumed per day battery battery battery battery battery per day at per day at per day at per day at per day at 20 C 40 C 40 F EC LEL
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9. LED PII s 22 SolarPak User s Guide 10 2 LED Status Indicator The LED on the RAE PowerPak glows red orange or green depending on different status alerts it is conveying Color Indication Related LCD Message blinking Steady charged Red Battery or batteries charging LCD says CHRG charging via AC Adapter Orange Indicates an error Check the LCD shows error code beginning with the LCD for more information letters Er followed by two digits indicating the type of error Consult the PowerPak User s Guide for an explanation of error codes 10 3 LEDs And Troubleshooting The green solar power LED on the left side of the charge controller should illuminate as soon as the charge controller receives power from the solar panel When the controller starts to limit the charging current this LED flashes If this LED does not glow it is likely an indication that the charge controller is not receiving current from the solar panel Use a voltmeter to check the output from the solar panel The multi color battery power LED on the right side of the charge controller can display 10 different colors from red through yellow to green The color indicates the battery voltage Before the load is switched off the LED blinks quickly After the load is removed or switched off the LED flashes slowly 23 SolarPak User s Guide 11 RAE Systems Contacts RAE Systems by Honeywell World Headquarters 3775
10. N First St San Jose CA 95134 1708 USA Phone 1 408 952 8200 Fax 1 408 952 8480 E mail customerserv raesystems com Web Site www raesystems com RAE Systems Technical Support Monday through Friday 7 00AM to 5 00PM Pacific Time Phone 1 408 952 8461 Email tech raesystems com Life critical after hours support is available 1 408 952 8200 select option 9 RAE Systems Europe ApS Kirstinehg 23 A DK 2770 Kastrup Denmark Phone 45 86 52 51 55 Fax 45 86 52 51 77 orders raeeurope com sales raeeurope com service raeeurope com Web www raesystems eu RAE Systems UK Ltd D5 Culham Innovation Centre Culham Science Centre Abingdon Oxon OX14 3DB United Kingdom Phone 44 1865408368 Fax 44 1235531119 Mobile 44 7841362693 Email raeuk raeeurope com RAE Systems France 336 rue de la f e des eaux 69390 Vernaison France Phone 33 4 78 46 16 65 Fax 33 4 78 46 25 98 Email info france raeeurope com Web www raesystems fr 24 SolarPak User s Guide RAE BeNeLux BV Hoofdweg 34C 2908 LC Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Phone 31 10 4426149 Fax 31 10 4426148 Email info rae nl Web www rae nl RAE Systems Spain s l Av Remolar 31 08820 EI Prat de Llobregat Spain Phone 34 933 788 352 Fax 34 933 788 353 Mobile 34 687 491 106 Email mdelgado raespain com Web www raespain com RAE Systems Middle East LOB 7 Ground Floor Office 19 Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai United Arab
11. SolarPak User s Guide Rev A January 2012 P N F06 4001 000 La SYSTE by Honeywell Copyright 2012 RAE Systems Inc SolarPak User s Guide Contents De TE 3 KE EE EE 3 1 2 Operation Area and Conditions enean 4 1 3 Center EE EE 4 I WISE Tn Hazardous RS deg 4 1 5 EIERE 4 2 0 E 5 3 SolarPak Mounting Assembly Installation cccccccccccsssssssssssssssssssssssccccccccsssssssssssssssssssseecs 6 4 stalla 6 4 1 Solar Panel Mounting reesen geen 6 gt Mounting The Completed Assembly as A J Sol War AO Westen ceca tes UU more de ta dns T L2 Pole Tee 8 5 3 solar Panel Tilt Angle Adjustment skannar rain a 10 SL SOl Pane Oft ON ood ostende sad erna oie m te sakn 11 2 9 2 Solar Pane Tanaka nan 12 5 3 3 Maximizing Total Yearly Energy Production seen 13 5 3 4 Maximizing Energy Production In The Winter essen 14 5 3 5 Maximizing Energy Production In The Summer 14 22 02 System RUN NETTE 14 5 3 7 PowerPak Run Time Without A Solar Charger sse 14 25 925 Expected Daly C ODSURIDLIOTL a 24828 nn ten oO 15 245 9 XExpectedDaily Productlofbos eed ana 15 5 9 I0 U S Peak Sun Hours By E 06dU01Uu 4 edge ni 16 5 3 11 International Peak Sun Hours By Location 17 25942 Calculatitie Expected Run Deseo ion dista ein a Reo IRR Reo dede eaux 19 6 Electrical Connections With FTB1000 PowerPak eee e eee eere eee eene sess 20 4 Starting amp
12. Testing The wette Ee EE 21 8 Disconnectine The SolarPak Greter eei cete kasara kalda 21 MEM lium 22 IU Replacement Parts sta ar 22 IO T LEDODISDIGVS nn nn a RU SN GAS OON ND USE DONI D AU Cope EUR 22 10 2 ED Stans ndei e EE 23 10 3 BER Ee Re ee ee EE 23 I1 RAT eene 24 SolarPak User s Guide Proper Product Disposal At End Of Life The WEEE symbol crossed out wheeled bin indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in EU countries At the end of its life this product must undergo separate collection and recycling from general or household waste Please use the return and collection system available in your country for disposal of this product SolarPak User s Guide 1 Warnings Warning This instrument has not been tested in an explosive gas air atmosphere having an oxygen concentration greater than 21 Substitution of components may impair suitability for intrinsic safety 1 1 SolarPak Marking The RAE SolarPak is certified according to the IECEx scheme ATEX and CSA for US and Canada as protected by intrinsic safety The product is marked with the following information RAE SYSTEMS 3775 N 1 St San Jose CA 95134 USA RAE SolarPak Type FTS 20 Serial No barcode XXX XXXX IECEx DNV 11 0007 9575 11 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga A D Ex 1a IIC 14 Ga DNV 11 ATEX 98773 C US 11 2440615 Exia Class LDiv 1 Groups A B C D T4 Intrinsically safe entity paramete
13. ar panel does not simply drop to a vertical orientation Once the panel s angle is set then tighten up the three screws on each side 5 3 1 Solar Panel Orientation To maximize the charging capability of the SolarPak it is important to adjust the orientation of the solar panel based on your location For locations in the Northern Hemisphere solar panels should be oriented to face true south In the Southern Hemisphere solar panels should be oriented to face true north If you are using a magnetic compass to determine direction at the solar panel s installation site you need to take into account magnetic declination A magnetic compass points to magnetic north rather than true north The difference between magnetic and true north is the magnetic declination and it varies by location For example San Jose California has a magnetic declination of 17 east When using a magnetic compass you would find magnetic north and then rotate counterclockwise by 17 degrees to find true north A western declination value would rotate true north clockwise from magnetic north 11 SolarPak User s Guide An example of worldwide magnetic declination values is shown below For more accurate magnetic declination values we recommend that you perform an internet search for magnetic declination followed by the city and country that you are in 2000 Declination degrees east t DH e Wy MIT d b i e NAA e Le
14. embly 2 Slide the top of the bars into the desired position and retighten the top screws If desired the solar panel s tilt angle can be adjusted each season to get the best angle for that season and optimize output from the solar panel During the spring and autumn equinoxes the best angle is equal to the latitude Winter The best tilt angle 1s the latitude plus 15 degrees in the Northern Hemisphere minus 15 degrees in the Southern Hemisphere Summer The best tilt angle is the latitude minus 15 degrees in the Northern Hemisphere plus 15 degrees in the Southern Hemisphere If it is preferable to leave the panel in a fixed position throughout the year select the best winter angle to even out seasonal performance Important In order to optimize your SolarPak s efficiency refer to Solar Panel Orientation page 11 for instructions on calculating the correct angles for your location If mounting on a pole set the directional orientation first by turning the panel side to side Then lock the screws Note If the SolarPak is not mounted on a pole try to face it as close to true south as possible 10 SolarPak User s Guide Set the panel s orientation relative to the sun by following instructions in the next section Whether it is mounted on a pole or on a wall the procedure is the same Make sure the screws on both sides are loose enough to allow setting the angle but tight enough so that the sol
15. ersburg 59 55 48 N 30 19 12 E 0 29 0 96 2 14 3 79 5 29 5 68 5 49 4 27 2 55 1 21 0 47 0 16 4 51 0 87 San Marino Serravalle 43 57 00 N 12 29 24 E 1 49 2 49 3 94 4 86 6 05 6 6 6 63 5 72 4 112 59 1 57 1 24 5 66 222 46 46 12 E 3 97 3 25 6 99 435 21 30 00 N 44 49 48 N 48 09 36 N 17 0748 E 40 25 12 N 41 24 00 N 2 10 12 E 1 87 2 9 4 14 5 06 5 78 6 44 6 6 5 6914 43 3 01 1 99 1 6 5 67 259 15 36 36 E 0 0 01 0 48 1 6 3 68 4 5 4 46 2 87 1 09 0 13 0 o 3 03 0 10 Sweden Stockholm 59 19 48 N 18 04 12 E 0 34 1 03 2 33 4 03 5 45 5 7 5 46 4 37 2 82 1 32 0 54 0 2 464 0 96 57 4312 N 12 00 36 E Switzerland 36 13 12 E United Kingdom 51 3112 N 41 54 00 N 18 SolarPak User s Guide 5 3 12 Calculating Expected Run Time If your daily charge percentage is larger than your daily consumption percentage the SolarPak system will run indefinitely since it is producing more energy than you are consuming If your daily charge percentage 1s less than your daily consumption percentage use the following formula to determine the worst case scenario for the expected run time of your system Minimum Number Of Days 100 Of Battery Run Time With SolarPak C G Where C PowerPak consumed per day G PowerPak generated per day For example In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the PowerPak percentage consumed per day is 4 8 fro
16. m sun exposure for the greatest amount of time per day This requires checking the angle relative to the sun and the orientation relative to its geographic location for true north or true south exposure A computer a magnetic compass and a mechanical drawing compass will help you during installation 4 Installation The SolarPak s solar panel is set inside a metal frame On the back of the frame is the junction box with a cable that attaches to a RAE Systems FTB 1000 PowerPak Attached to the frame is an adjustable mounting system that attaches to a bracket for wall mounting or pole mounting 4 1 Solar Panel Mounting Preparation l 3 Remove the solar panel and place it face down on a soft surface cloth carpeting etc Remove the pole mounting assembly Loosen the screws holding the two arms to the brackets on the back of the solar panel as well as the two extra screws Remove the screw washer and nut at the end of each bracket as well as the two extra screws and raise the two arms Line up the holes of the pole mounting assembly with the holes at the ends of the two arms and insert the hex screws Slip washers and nuts over the ends of those four screws Tighten all six screws with your fingers Do not tighten them too much since you will perform adjustments when the SolarPak is attached to a wall or pole Slide the assembly and arms to make sure the arms move freely Then follow the instructions in the next section M
17. m the expected daily consumption table on page 14 The average winter PowerPak percentage generated per day is 3 35 This is calculated by using lowest monthly peak sun hours from the chart on page 13 Pittsburgh s average winter insolation level is 2 23 peak sun hours times the 1 5 SolarPak charge per peak sun hour 2 23 x 1 5 3 35 The minimum number of days of battery run time with SolarPak would be 100 4 8 3 35 Or 69 days It is important to note that 69 days of run time is an runtime based on the average winter insolation level Individual months may vary based on seasonal weather and temperature More specific run time values can be calculated using the same formula and by replacing the average winter insolation value with a monthly value Note The above calculations are based on historical 30 year averages Actual values vary from year to year The power capacity value displayed on the PowerPak s LCD may vary with weather temperature and time of day 19 SolarPak User s Guide 6 Electrical Connections With FTB1000 PowerPak The cable from the SolarPak is very short so a 5m 16 extension cable is included Once all connections are made any extra cable should be attached to the pole or in the case of a wall mounting rolled neatly and held with cable ties 1 Press the end of the SolarPak s cable and the end of the extension cable together and twist until the connection 1s tight
18. ounting The Completed Assembly SolarPak User s Guide 5 Mounting The Completed Assembly The completed SolarPak assembly may be placed on top of any stable platform wall mounted or pole mounted All parts required for wall mounting or pole mounting are included 5 1 Wall mounting Find the best location on a strong wall that can support the weight of the SolarPak Mark and drill holes in the wall to accommodate screws to hold the mounting plate If necessary install anchors 1f the SolarPak 1s to be fastened to a masonry or brick wall Fasten the wall pole mounting plate to the wall with four screws through the round holes at the left and right edges of the mounting plate see below pp Insert four M10 screws through the outer four holes to fasten the wall pole mounting plate 97 35 240mm 3 Vs 79mm 2 Drilling chart for the wall pole mounting plate 3 8 Omm diameter SolarPak User s Guide 5 2 Pole Mounting The pole mountable bracket is designed for small diameter poles 2 to 3 5 50 mm to 89 mm l 4 5 Place one pole mount bracket against the pole and one wall pole mount plate on the other side of the pole Note The height of the bracket and mounting plate should be set so that the SolarPak assembly is at the desired height when the heads of the top four M6 screws on the backside of the enclosure are inserted into the co
19. rresponding keyholes on the mounting plate Slide a spring washer and steel washer onto each of the M8 8 bolts Tightly fasten the bracket to the mounting plate with four M8 80 bolts Adjust the height of the bracket and mount plate to align with the bottom four M6 screws on the back of the enclosure Support the weight of the SolarPak assembly and insert the top set of four M6 screws on its backside through the corresponding holes on the top wall pole mounting plate Do the same for the bottom set of four M6 screws Note Ensure the M6 screws are firmly inserted in each hanging notch before letting the wall pole mounting plate fully bear the weight of the SolarPak assembly Pole Mounting Bracket M8 bolts SolarPak User s Guide Here 1s a side view of how the pole mounting bracket is attached to a pole Align the bracket s two parts with the pole Tighten the two screws until the unit is snug After the SolarPak is at its correct height and its north south alignment is set fully tighten the screws with the hex wrench The SolarPak s angle relative to the sun can now be set Initially tighten the screws so that the parts are snug but moveable This will make it easier to adjust the SolarPak s north south alignment and the solar panel s angle SolarPak User s Guide 5 3 Solar Panel Tilt Angle Adjustment 1 Loosen the top screws on the two steel support bars shown below of the SolarPak mounting ass
20. rs Power output Pinl CTL Pin 2 Io 3 23A Io 23mA Lo 3 2uH Lo 66mH Uo 9 96V Uo 9 56V Po 8 08W Po 12mW 40 C Tamb lt 60 C WARNING Read User s Manual for Intrinsic Safety Precautions WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY WARNING TO PREVENT THE IGNITION OF EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING SolarPak User s Guide 1 2 Operation Area and Conditions Hazardous Areas classified by Zones RAE SolarPak is intended to be used in hazardous areas classified for zone 0 zone 1 or zone 2 within the temperature range of 40 C to 60 C where gases of explosion groups ITA IIB or HC and 14 may be present Hazardous Areas classified by Divisions RAE SolarPak is intended to be used in hazardous areas classified for Class I Div 1 or 2 within the temperature range of 40 C to 60 C where gases of explosion groups A B C or D and temperature class T4 may be present 1 3 Instruction For Safe Use The RAE SolarPak can be applied as charger for intrinsically safe equipment in hazardous areas providing that connected equipment complies with the intrinsically safe input entity parameters The RAE SolarPak can be connected and disconnected inside the hazardous area The connected intrinsically equipment must have fitting intrinsically safe entity parameters 1 4 Use In Hazardous Areas Equipment which is intended for use in explosive atmosphere
21. s and which has been assessed and certified according to international regulations may be used only under specified conditions The components may not be modified in any way The appropriate regulations for service and repair must be properly observed during such activities 1 5 Specifications Length 650mm 25 6 Width 335mm 13 2 Thickness 40mm 1 6 Weight panel only 4 6 kg 10 14 Ibs Weight panel adjustable pole mount 7 6 kg 16 75 lbs Cable length 5m 16 Maximum Voltage full sun 9 96V Maximum Current full sun 700mA Certification IECEx DNV 11 0007 C 0575 11 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga C US 11 2440615 Exia Class LDiv 1 Groups A B C D T4 Ex ia IIC T4 Ga DNV 11 ATEX 98773 Intrinsically safe entity parameters Power output Pinl CTL Pin 2 Io 3 23A Io 23mA Lo 3 2uH Lo 66mH Uo 9 96V Uo 9 56V Po 8 08W Po 12mW 40 C Tamb 60 C SolarPak User s Guide 2 Overview The SolarPak has been designed for easy assembly and installation and most portions of the assembly are done before the SolarPak is shipped The complete assembled system is shown below along with a RAE Systems FTB 1000 PowerPak and MeshGuard monitor Pole and wall mounting instructions are included in this guide SolarPak MeshGuard PowerPak SolarPak User s Guide 3 SolarPak Mounting Assembly Installation The SolarPak operates most effectively when it 1s installed and adjusted for maximu
22. s outside the United States are in the tables on the pages following this one City Latitude Longitude Jan Apr May Jun Jul Aug Nov Avg Avg Summer Winter Insolation Insolation AK Anchorage 61 10 N 150 1 W 0 21 0 76 1 68 3 12 3 98 4 58 4 25 3 16 1 98 0 98 0 37 0 12 3 51 0 69 AZ Phoenix 3326 N 112 1 W 325 441 5 17 676 7 42 77 6 99 6 11 6 02 444 3 52 275 6 83 3 92 CA LosAngeles 34N 118 W 3 09 425 5 09 6 58 7 29 7 62 7 45 6 72 6 11 442 343 272 6 96 3 83 38 31 N HI Honolulu 2120 N 15755 W 4 38 5 15 5 99 6 69 7 05 7 48 7 37 7 07 6 51 5 46 441 401 7 03 490 IA Dubuque 42724 N 90 42W 1 64 2 58 3 34 4 57 5 54 6 06 5 81 5 26 4 33 3 03 172 135 526 228 ID Bose 43 34 N 116 13 W 1 73 2 72 377 522 59 6 57 7 17 6 12 528 329 174 146 6 04 245 38 11 N LA NewOrleans 29 37 N 905 W 2 64 3 73 467 58 66 6 15 6 09 5 7 5 13 448 3 49 268 5 91 362 ME Portland 4536 N 12236 W 1 38 2 33 349 4 57 5 46 6 09 6 64 5 78 48 279 141 1 1 5 56 208 NM Albuquerque 353 N 106 37W 2 92 3 97 492 6 3 6 68 6 94 6 66 5 8 568 4 18 316 25 634 361 NV Las Vegas 36 18 N 115 16 W 3 02 4 13 5 05 6 57 7 25 7 69
23. ting The SolarPak System To disable the solar power system for servicing or relocation disconnect the battery and solar panel connections When the system is ready to be used again reconnect them 21 SolarPak User s Guide 9 Troubleshooting Possible Reasons amp Solutions Battery does not charge Reasons or maintain a charge Solutions MeshGuard is not Reasons receiving power Solutions Charge controller Info Reasons LED or Battery LEDs do not glow Solutions 10 Replacement Parts Solar panel set incorrectly Defective old batteries in PowerPak Incorrect or loose cable connections Check solar panel alignment Charge or replace battery Check cable connections Loose damaged wire in cable to MeshGuard Incorrect wiring polarity Damaged defective charge controller Tighten all wire connections or replace cord to MeshGuard Check wiring polarity Replace charge controller Incorrect or loose wiring Battery 1s dead Charge controller damaged defective Check that all wiring is correct Check wiring polarity Replace charge controller There are no user serviceable parts in the SolarPak If the unit is damaged or does not work contact your RAE Systems distributor of RAE Systems customer support Only the mounting hardware can be serviced 10 1 LED Displays The RAE PowerPak has a single LED and an LCD that indicates charge and in the case of errors any messages 3 color
24. to tilt the solar panels to the appropriate angle to maximize the energy produced Ideally the face of the solar panel would be pointed directly at the sun at a 90 orientation Cr Sun Nd Solar panel 12 http geomag usgs qov SolarPak User s Guide The closer to a 90 orientation between the panel and the sun the higher the efficiency N MN Low Maximum Efficiency Efficiency 5 3 3 Maximizing Total Yearly Energy Production The SolarPak s tilt angle should be set to the latitude of the location in order to maximize yearly energy production The Sun s Path summer in the Sky North wi Winter West For example San Jose California is at 37 latitude and 121 longitude To maximize the yearly energy production the SolarPak panel should be tilted to 37 from horizontal However it is often preferable to design the system to operate in worst case conditions For solar panels these are often in the winter months due to shorter days increased cloudiness and the sun s lower position in the sky 13 SolarPak User s Guide 5 3 4 Maximizing Energy Production In The Winter To maximize energy production in the winter the best tilt angle is the latitude plus 15 in the Northern Hemisphere or minus 15 in the Southern Hemisphere For example San Jose California is at 37 latitude and 121 longitude To maximize the winter production the SolarPak panel should be tilted to
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