e.GO! - User manual - SOLARC Innovative Solarprodukte GmbH
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1. e GO PROFESSIONAL with mains adapter 5 V 1 7 A 8 W master cable output Nokia with 3 adapter plugs UNI adapter cable with 2 adapter plugs rubber protection Li lonen battery accessory kit example on the right without rubber protection Short manual 1 Inserting the batteries Push gently the First put Li lon batteries batteries into the against the compartment contacts then against the upper push down contacts until they are properly embedded e GO FUN MASTER e GO PROFESSIONAL Note use only batteries in accordance with Tab 1 see below note the correct polarity do not use faulty or consumed batteries insert only batteries with the same charge condition only rechargeable batteries 2 2 Solar powered charging and operating of external devices Adjust e GO in angle 30 45 60 for the best position to the sun If LED5 green shines Batteries in the e GO are being charged If LED4 red LED5 green shines Power is being supplied to the external device if connected Note For an optimal efficiency please place the e GO s modules completely facing the sun choose the most adequate position angle protecting the charging unit from it Please avoid putting your e GO in the sun when closed or upside down and hence avoid over heating of the batteries and the charging unit which implements a high temperature protection mechanism disconnecting by 45 C 115 F or2. immediately removed e GO should then be put so that the water drains and it can dry After drying faultless operation should be possible again High humidity such as in tropical regions should not be a problem Temperature protection measures e GO contains a series of internal protection mechanisms against very high ambient temperatures in order to prevent permanent damage of both its internal and external electronic components If an outside temperature over 45 C is reached the charging process will be interrupted and the device will turn off The same can also happen by outside temperatures below the freezing point 0 C as Batteries could be damaged otherwise You can minimize this risk by keeping the charging unit base out of direct sunlight using the solar modules to provide shade This anyway is the optimal configuration as it implies a correct solar orientation of the modules Basically operation inside heated inside temperature above 45 C or in other hot environment is not recommended When switching off all LEDs are also turned off Short circuit and overcharge e GO is protected against an external short circuit at its DC input socket as well as at the output adapter cable and switches its internal and external power supply off in this case Such a case should be nevertheless absolutely avoided by the user and attention should be paid in order to achieve a proper functioning of attached external components e GO is protected
3. and versions e GO is a universal battery charger with mains or solar power supply to operate and charge small electronic devices providing max 4 watts of operating or charging output power A folding case it has 1 or 2 frontal solar modules and one rear shaded base charging unit in which the electronics and the battery case for 2 or 4 removable AA also for AAAs in option batteries or 1 to 2 Li lon batteries only for the PROFESSIONAL version are arranged The solar modules click on a 60 position being also possible on 45 and 30 angles to the base on which e GO is placed The solar modules and the charging unit are united through a unique contact hinge connection This enables an easy upgrade of the FUN version into a MASTER just by adding the lid module to the existing one At the same time both the single and the double module can be completely removed and connected with the charging unit via an optional cable adapter This can be very useful to e g pack the charging unit into the backpack or a bike pannier while the solar module is simply fastened on the outside e GO is of course not only suitable for its use outdoor but can also be used indoor by simply placing it by the window or just as an intelligent mains operated battery charger In any case e GO is a convenient complement both for leisure activities be it bike tours hiking or climbing expeditions boat cruises or the daily city life and also for PROFESSIONAL purposes
4. liquids or fire They should not be exposed to heavy mechanical efforts strongly shaken or let fall etc The battery s enclosure must not be opened or altered Batteries which are faulty or not specified Batteries with an internal short circuit are charged by e GO only with a minimal current and can rarely recover Therefore if no charge condition of at least 20 50 is achieved LED2 flashes after a charge time of several hours using the external mains adapter the batteries should not be used any further The use of other than the batteries mentioned in table 1 such as batteries with a lower capacity primary batteries or other battery systems as well as of RAM cells is not warranted Primary batteries can however especially in case of an emergency be used for an exclusive discharging in e GO Ruggedness and mechanical shocks e GO has been designed both for indoor operation using mains power or solar through the window supply and for the rough outdoor operation It therefore stands scratches and shocks similarly to other mobile devices mobile phones PDAs etc It is not however protected against strong mechanical shocks such as when being dropped against a hard surface The optional protection cover in scope for the PROFESSIONAL version which can be pulled out provides a higher level of protection here Humidity If water penetrates into the case of e GO the batteries must be taken out and if connected the mains adapter
5. reached cooing down or neat uP ea and or attached external device and or eect 9 Dale ly contaci f Faulty electronics contact spray or alike Getting in touch with charged batteries inserted SOLARC s customer service for device repair Inserting charged batteries or orienting the No charged batteries inserted and modules towards the sun if available Try insufficient solar insulation connecting the mains adapter If then working Connected consumer device cannot be Faulty contact at DC input socket or output faulty solar module or insufficient sun If charged or operated plug adapter possible try other plug adapter or output cable if Faulty output or input cable working then faulty cable or adapter If any of Faulty electronics the components faulty please get in touch with SOLARC s customer service for device repair Note At abnormal functioning of e GO first remove all power sources batteries mains adapter and fold solar modules then wait at least 10 seconds and finally reconnect e GO If there is no normal function then go on as described above Tips and notes gt Efficiency when solar operated The solar modules should be exactly oriented towards the sun for a maximum efficiency e GO s maximum efficiency when operating charging an external device will be achieved when a the batteries inserted are fully charged ideally Li lon batteries only with PROFESSIONAL possible b the solar radiation i
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7. Universal battery charger e GO Operating instructions and technical information 11 2008 Dear Customer congratulations for purchasing the universal battery charger e GO which combines the functions of a high quality mains operated device with the advantages of a solar powered energy self sufficient charge and supply device We have equipped e GO with the latest solar cell technology patented electronic circuits and charge regulating methods e GO offers you a refined design and a top quality SOLARC aims to create always more and more pioneering products for its everyday use for people caring about renewable energies and the environment e GO as all SOLARC products provide you an independent and clean permanent source of energy With an e g e GO MASTER placed by a sunny window you can charge up to 300 NiMH AA batteries 2000 mAh or the same number of alkaline manganese primary batteries each year This means up to 33 kg of greenhouse causing CO2 gas could be prevented from emission yearly taking average power generating CO2 emissions as source and even a higher quantity if we take the e GO PROFESSIONAL into consideration This is just one of the e GO s many advantages In order learn more about all of e GO s functions and features and to avoid any problems we strongly recommend you to carefully read the following instructions before starting to use your e GO We wish you a lot of fun with your e GOl Overview functions
8. When mains adapter or adapter cable are connected again transition into active mode LED display see Tab 2 Without inserted batteries direct operation Direct operation of an external device by solar power or by another current source like the mains adapter via the DC input socket with an input cable when no batteries are inserted Please note that when solely solar powered output power is directly dependant on solar radiation How to reach the highest efficiency Ideally external devices should be connected for operation or charge when the internal batteries are full or close to full These should then be recharged at full sun in switch position 1 1 3 W or when additional double module is connected in switch position 1 or 2 2 5 W Table 1 Battery types and charge times ah Li ea parten Typical capacity a Aih PROFESSION NALI eer int solar NiMH AA 1A 1000 2400 mAh 1 5 5 hrs 2 6hrs 4 12 hrs NiCd AA 1A 500 1000 mAh 1 2hrs 1 2 5 hrs 2 5hrs NiMH AAA via adapters 1A 600 1000 mAh 1 2hrs 1 2 5 hrs 2 5hrs RAM AA 1A 1500 2000 mAh 4 8hrs 4 8 hrs 8 12 hrs Li lon e g NP120 1700 2000 mAh 2 5 hrs 4 hrs for 2 AA or AAA batteries or 1 Li lon battery only PROFESSIONAL full sun implies at least 1000 W m and between 10 30 C Tambien Approx Double charging time for 4 AA or AAA batteries or 2 Li lon batteries to be used under specific conditions please
9. against over voltage at its inputs and outputs following EMV guidelines Connecting a source of power at the output or the use of a non original mains adapter at the DC input or a non original adapter cable at the output can lead to damages both at e GO and the device attached and is of course not warranted This also applies when inductive loads are applied to the output adapter cable leading to an overall emergency voltage above 16 V which is over the 14 V upper limit and could hence induce permanent electronic damage General safety hints For safety and energy saving reasons mains battery chargers like e GO with mains adapter should not be attached to unsupervised mains supply At an internal defect e GO limits the output current down to a harmless value however an overcharging of the internal batteries cannot completely be excluded All LEDs are turned off in such a case If an internal defect occurs a faulty external component device is attached an overheating takes place the display is turned off although charged batteries are inserted there is an input source of power then immediately remove all attached devices as well as the internal batteries Same applies if the batteries or any other components are too hot to be touched about 70 C or more and in case of fire or the formation of smoke Do not touch the battery contacts or the input and or output sockets since short circuits could take place gt Care For a faultless operati
10. for journalists business men tourist guides researchers armed forces mountain rescue service etc e GO is equipped with the following components for the connection with external devices both input and output 1 input socket for DC sources e g mains adapter or additional solar modules a serial connection of several solar modules is possible to increase the solar input power 1 output port to supply external devices consumer via specific adapter cables A LED Display consisting of 5 LEDs indicating the capacity of the batteries and whether they are being charged or discharged 1 switch to choose the output power level Top cover solar module Battery case Output port Switch position 123 Base unit DC input socket i Baffle Hinge safeguard e GO FUN Base solar module e GO FUN and MASTER in detail There are 3 different versions of e GO FUN 1 polycrystalline solar module battery case for 2 or 4 AA batteries NiIMH NiCd MASTER double polycrystalline solar module battery case for 2 or 4 AA batteries NiMH NiCd PROFESSIONAL double monocrystalline solar module approx 10 higher efficiency battery case for 1 to 2 Li lon batteries or alternatively 2 or 4 AA batteries NiMH NiCd weet oe OP O e GO FUN left and e GO MASTER right respectively with mains adapter 4 V 1 A 4 W master cable output Nokia with 3 adapter plugs example of an accessory kit
11. ging current per battery check charging mode 2 The charging condition display _ED1 3 shows depending on battery type considerable deviations The batteries are charged 100 in every case Charging mode 2 DeltaU starts automatically after inserting completely discharged batteries or alternatively after complete discharge of the batteries by connection to an external device via the adapter cable after pulling the adapter cable out after disconnecting the e GO from the mains adapter or this one from mains when no sun power is available 500 mA charging current is supplied per battery string The charging condition display LED1 3 work like in mode 1 Charging mode 3 Self adjustment starts automatically after a full charge in mode 2 Exact supervision of all charging and discharging events at max 1 A of charging current per battery or battery string higher precision on the charging condition display LED1 3 After removal of the batteries charging mode 1 or 2 will start again With Li lon batteries only PROFESSIONAL Same charging modes generally max 1 A of charging current high precision charging condition display LED1 3 deviation lt 20 Trickle charge After a complete charge of the internal batteries a transition into trickle charge pulse charge takes place LEDS flashes Stand by with inserted batteries Stromspar Energy saving mode stand by mode without adapter cable or mains adapter plugged in
12. more 3 Mains operated charging and operating of external devices Connect the mains adapter with the e GO via input socket If LED5 green shines Batteries in e GO are being charged If LED4 red LED5 green shines Power is being supplied to the external device if connected mains adapter Note Only use original mains adapters mains adapters to be plugged in appropriate mains outlets See technical data 4 Operating an external device Adjust output power through switch 1 1 3W 2 2 5W 3 4 0 W connect external device using the adequate adapter cable If LED4 red shines Power is being supplied to the external device if connected Note Connect only supported external devices follow operating notes and set if necessary the right polarity of the adapter cable or plug Choose the lowest possible output power higher efficiency Operating an external device without buffer batteries is possible When the operation of the external device is completed please remove the adapter cable from the e GO otherwise internal buffer battery consumption will occur Avoid powerful tensile loading and bending of the cables Do not use damaged cables with contact problems or noticeable defects e g aborted plug interlock otherwise the external consumer device may be damaged 5 Operating modes With AA batteries Charging mode 1 Standard starts automatically after inserting any batteries providing max 1 A of char
13. nt in stand by mode 0 8 mA with 2 AA batteries Voltage range mains adapter 90 270 V AC EN standard mains plug Ambient temperature range 0 45 C storage 20 50 C discharge and storage 10 30 C recommended operating range Max rel humidity 95 Safety class IP52 Quality standard conformity legal rules CE ROHS EMV according to EN 55014 Case materials PC ABS PMMA Santoprene Dimensions 160 x 90 x 36 mm Weight approx 210 300 420 gr without batteries e GO FUN MASTER PROFESSIONAL incl rubber housing protection 8 How to solve problems Table 3 Problems and possible remedy Symptom Possible causes Remedy Cleaning battery contacts with contact spray or alike Exchanging batteries or getting in touch with SOLARC s customer service for device repair Batteries not being charged after several hours in spite of connected mains adapter Soiled batteries or faulty electronics Cleaning battery contacts with contact spray or alike Cleaning hinge pins with contact spray or alike Exchanging batteries or getting in touch with SOLARC s customer service for device repair Batteries not being charges after several Soiled battery or hinge contacts hours in spite of fully insulated solar module Solar module or faulty electronics No LED shines despite attached mains The operating temperature range must be adapter oly head olarmodule MO eT range exceeded
14. on of e GO the following measures should be carried out regularly Clean battery contacts if necessary using cleaning liquid or contact spray Clean hinge contacts if visible pollution e g after use in dusty surroundings Carefully remove dirt on solar modules with a soft cloth moistened with warm water if necessary Check cables and periphery components on defects etc Optional additional components Additional solar module cover solar module for e GO FUN Additional double solar module with DC input cable adapter Two versions one for e GO FUN MASTER and another one for PROFESSIONAL Cable adapter to connect the lid or base solar module or both solar modules with the base unit Baffle as hinge cover for e GO FUN Rubber protection enclosure standard for PROFESSIONAL Various adapter cables for additional information contact us or check it out at www solarc de for the operation of external devices Car adapter for charging via onboard power supply 12 V Mains adapter 2 versions 4V 1A 4W and 5V 1 7A 8W for e GO FUN MASTER and PROFESSIONAL respectively AAA to AA batteries adapter More information about further optional components and accessories online at www solarc de Warranty e GO is a high quality product developed and produced according to high technical standards Should any defects in spite of a correct use appear we grant a free repair or a replacement within a period of 2 years as of
15. purchase date The warranty does not apply if the instructions described in this manual are not taken into consideration or a negligent use of the device and accessories takes place if non original or recognizably faulty additional components batteries adapter cables mains adapters additional solar modules etc are used for external devices which were attached to e GO Although all devices or device series indicated in the device list please consult our customer service or check it out online at www solarc de were tested with e GO we cannot guarantee a faultless charge or power supply of an external device since device manufacturers frequently change internal performance features and functionalities Waste disposal only in Germany Old and used electric devices and used batteries do not belong to the domestic waste As a customer you are legally obliged to deliver your old electronic equipment and the batteries to the official collecting point of your city or district You cannot put in the domestic waste all the objects listing the symbol below gt 4 ieee me L Lithium lon Li lon Lithium Polymer etc E E XL DK a XS Hg ca Pb Note for international customers Please follow your countries legal regulations on waste disposal SOLARC ve Solerprodukte GmbH Alcaline manganese Al Mn Nickel Cadmium NiCd Nickel metal hydride NiMH SOLARC Innovative Solarprodukte GmbH Glogauer
16. s approx 50 100 of the maximum value 1000 W m approximately midday sun in central Europe from March until October c the external device is being operated in switch position 1 1 3 watts d an external double module is connected and an external device is being operated in switch position 1 or 2 1 3 or 2 5 watts Thanks to the patented power regulation control system of e GO constant output power is supplied to the attached external device even at a non constant light irradiation Any solar energy surplus is stored in the batteries When the energy demand of the external device exceeds the solar energy supply the batteries act as a buffer counterbalancing the energy shortage Efficiency and output power The lower the output power of e GO when operating or charging external devices the higher its degree of efficiency Some devices need a minimum operation or charging performance as of which they accept operation or charging though It is therefore recommended to start in switch position 1 1 3 watts and to change to position 2 2 5 watts or 3 4 0 watts only when necessary Switch position 3 should be used only in exceptions and is primarily conceived for the operation with the PROFESSIONAL s mains adapter Tolerance of the output power The output power values given for the switch positions 1 to 3 are average values and depend on the ambient temperature and the output voltage For details on possible deviations please contact our
17. see Tips and notes Table 2 Charging condition display LED1 3 Stand by flashes slowly Active operation blinks Battery charging condition LED1 LED2 LED3 LED1 LED2 LED3 0 de A af ad lt 20 flash flash 20 lt 50 flash shines flash 50 lt 80 z flash shines shines flash 80 100 flash flash flash shines shines shines 6 Install configure remove solar modules Pull first the middle part hinge safeguard out as shown below then remove lid solar module laterally and then remove base solar module on the opposite direction Additional module with adapter cable Possible combinations for the solar operation of e GO 1 or 2 solar modules connected with the base unit via hinge standard configuration Optional additional module connected via cable adapter to the DC input socket Both options above combined 1 or 2 solar modules via hinge and the optional module via cable adapter 7 Technical data Nominal power of solar modules 1 1 W FUN 2 2 W MASTER 2 4 W PROFESSIONAL Output power for operation of an external device 1 3 2 5 4 0 W at 5 V to 10 V output voltage and 25 C Output voltage range 4 14 V depending on adapter cable Input voltage current DC input socket 4 5 5 5 V max 1 8 A Charging current internal batteries max 1 A per battery or battery string Closed circuit curre
18. service Discharging of external devices Many devices consume a relatively high current internally if they are attached to an external battery charger This pure loss of current amounts typically for 20 to 30 mA reaching up to 80 mA for some mobile phones and even 100 mA for some PDAs and mp3 players or alike depending on device A direct operation of such devices with e GO without an internal battery buffering should therefore only be carried out at full sunshine Otherwise the charging current is lower than the internal consumption current of the external device and it seems as if the device is being discharged by e GO Battery types e GO ideally supports 1 or 2 Li lon batteries only PROFESSIONAL or 2 or 4 AA or AAA NiMH batteries with a capacity as high as possible Regardless of their capacity and the charging mode selected any battery type will be optimally charged thanks to the intelligent charging control NiCd batteries should not be used in AAA form if their capacity falls below the lower limit please see table 1 Li lon batteries New Li lon batteries as the new NiCd and NiMH batteries are normally supplied uncharged and disconnected from the battery compartment These batteries will reach their full capacity after a few charge discharge cycles To activate them please charge them using the e GO before connecting it to any external device for operation Li lon Batteries must not be shot circuited or be exposed to water or other
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