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Solar Panels

SP5, SP10, SP30, SP60 and SP100 Series

Overview

Solar panels are photovoltaic power sources capable of

recharging batteries. The minimum battery size and solar panel

output required depends on 1) the average current drain of the

system, 2) the maximum time the battery must supply power

to the system without being charged, and 3) the location of

the site. If you need assistance in selecting a solar panel, refer

to our Power Supplies brochure, application note, or contact a

Campbell Scientific Applications Engineer.

Solar panel characteristics assume 1 kW m-2 illumination and

25

°C solar panel temperature. Individual panels may vary

up to 10%. The output panel voltage increases as the panel

temperature decreases. All solar panels are shipped with

hardware for mounting to a tripod or tower.

SP5-Series 5-Watt Solar Panels

The SP5-series solar panels are intended only for CR200(X)-series

applications that have minimal power requirements.

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SP5’s cable has a 4.5 m length and can be fitted with a

connector that mates with the ENC200 enclosure’s power

connector.

SP10-Series 10-Watt Solar Panels

The SP10-series solar panels source sufficient current for many

system configurations at most tropical to temperate latitudes.

These solar panels include a 4.5 m cable. The models differ as

follows:

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SP10 uses the regulator in the PS150, PS200, CR6, or

CR3000 to recharge their batteries. A CH150 or CH200

regulator is required to recharge the BP12, BP17 or BP24

batteries. The SP10’s cable has stripped leads that connect

to the power supply or datalogger battery base.

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SP10R is supplied with a regulator. It can recharge a user-

supplied deep-cycle battery. The SP10R’s cable has stripped

leads that connect to the battery. Please note that the

SP10R draws a continuous 5 mA current drain.

SP30-Series 30-Watt Solar Panels

The SP30-series solar panels are often used for system

configurations that have higher than average power

requirements, or in higher elevation and latitude locations. The

models differ as follows:

SP30 uses the regulator in the PS150, PS200, CR3000, CR6 to

recharge their batteries. The SP30 has a 5 m cable with stripped

leads that connect to the power supply or datalogger battery

base.

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SP30R is supplied with a regulator. It can recharge a user-

supplied deep-cycle battery. This solar panel has a 5 m

cable with stripped leads that connect to the battery. Please

note that, the SP30R draws a continuous 5 mA current drain.

SP60 60-Watt Solar Panels

The SP60 solar panel is used for our CS110 Electric Field Meter

or other systems that require 60 W solar panels. It needs to

be connected to a CH150, CH200 Smart Charge Controller or

008116 Morningstar SunSaver regulator (see below).

The SP60 has a 5 m standard length; maximum length is 15 m.

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Reliable charging sources

for remote locations

Photovoltaic power sources

NOTE: Power ratings quoted on this sales leaflet apply to

European customers only.