Isco Solar Panel Installation and Operation Guide

1-1 Isco Solar Panel 1.1 Introduction This manual presents the installation and operation instructions for the Isco Solar Panel, including information about battery capacity … Foreword This instruction manual is designed to help you gain a thorough understanding of the operation of the equipment. Teledyne Isco recommends that you read this manual completely before placing the equipment in service. Although Teledyne Isco designs reliability into all equipment, there is always the possibility of a malfunction. This …
Isco Solar Panel 1.1 Introduction This manual presents the installation and operation instructions for the Isco Solar Panel, including information about battery capacity, maintenance, and replacement parts and accessories. 1.2 Product Description The Isco Solar Panel is used to charge an Isco 12 volt lead acid battery or user-supplied deep-cycle lead acid battery powering an Isco portable sampler or flow meter. Use of the Solar Panel allows the sampler or flow meter to be powered continuously for an extended period of time under normal sunlight conditions. Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the Solar Panel. Table 1-1Solar Panel Technical Specifications Item Specification Approximate weight, excluding mounting bracket: 5W 3 lb 40W 12.5 lb 110W 30.0 lb Approximate dimensions in inches, excluding mounting bracket1: HW 5W 11.85 9.88 40W 38.30 17.16 110W 56.50 25.50 Operating Temperature Range: 0° to 140° F (-17° to 60° C) Storage Temperature Range: -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C) Output in full sunlight: 5W 310mA @ 16.4 VDC 40W 2.4A @ 16.7 VDC 110W 6.43A @ 17.10 VDC 1. Physical dimensions may vary slightly, depending on the exact power output. Dimensions subject to change without notification. Isco Solar Panel 1-2 Figure 1-1Isco Solar Panel The 5-watt panel is connected to the battery with a 25 ft. (7.6 m) 18 AWG cable. This cable is fitted with three connectors: a 4-pin plastic connector that mates with the connector mounted on the panel’s regulator; a 2-pin M/S (Military Spec) connector that mates with the connector on the battery; a 2-pin M/S connector to connect the sampler or flow meter. The connectors are keyed to prevent mis-mated connections. Figure 1-2 shows the panel and connect cable. A 25 ft. (7.6 m) extension cable is available to extend the distance between the panel and the battery.
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