Overview
The SP40 is a 40 W solar panel. It is often used for system configurations that have higher-than-average power requirements, or in higher elevation and latitude locations. It connects to Campbell Scientific power supplies and battery bases to recharge the battery, and it allows unattended operation of systems in remote locations that are far from ac electrical sources.
Read MoreBenefits and Features
- Supplies electrical power in locations where ac power is unreliable, expensive, or not available
Technical Description
The SP40 uses the regulator in the PS150, PS200, CR3000, CR6 to recharge their batteries. The SP40 has a 5 m cable with stripped leads that connect to the power supply or datalogger battery base.
The SP40 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 SP40 draws a continuous 5 mA current drain.
Mounting
The SP40 and larger standard panels are supplied with a Solar Panel Multi-Fit bracket (Part number 006607). This is a substantial bracket that fits many different sizes of panels by simply clamping under the rear lip of the frame at either side of the panel (it works with panels up to 500 mm internal width). This allows easy exchange of the panel in the field, e.g. to upgrade to a larger size panel.
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Specifications
| -NOTE- | 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. |
| Cable Description | 20 AWG, 1-twisted pair |
| Maximum Peak Power | 20 W |
| Maximum Allowable Wind Gust Speed |
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| Guaranteed Minimum Peak Power | 18 W |
| Current at Peak | 1.19 A |
| Voltage at Peak | 16.8 V |
| On-board Regulator Included | No |
| Cable Length | 900 mm |
| Dimensions | 510 x 415 x 35 mm |
| Weight | 2.95 kg |
| Packed weight | 3.45 kg |
Compatibility
Please note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible products.
Dataloggers
| Product | Compatible | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CR300 (retired) | The SP20 is compatible with the built-in regulator. | |
| CR3000 | (The SP20 is compatible with the built-in regulator.) | |
| CR310 | (The SP20 is compatible with the built-in regulator.) | |
| CR350 | The SP20 is compatible with the built-in regulator. | |
| CR6 | (The SP20 is compatible with the built-in regulator.) | |
| CRVW3 | (The SP20 is compatible with the built-in regulator.) |
Power Supplies
| Product | Compatible | Note |
|---|---|---|
| BP24 | ||
| CH150 | ||
| CH200 | ||
| CH201 | ||
| PS200 | (The SP40 is compatible with the built-in regulator.) |
Additional Compatibility Information
Regulators
The SP40 is compatible with the CH150; the CH200; the CH201; or the regulator built into the PS150, PS200, CR6, CR3000, CR300, CR310, or CRVW3.
Batteries
The SP40 is compatible with the EnerSys Genesis NP series (such as PS150, PS200, BP12, BP24), EnerSys Cyclone series, or Concorde Sun Xtender series (such as BP84) batteries.
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Listed Under
- GRANITE6 - Measurement and Control Data-Acquisition System
- 10516 - CR5000 Sealed Rechargeable Battery Base
- 10518 - CR3000 or CR23X Sealed Rechargeable Battery Base
- CH150 - 12 V Charging Regulator
- CR3000 - Micrologger
- PS200_nobat - PS200 12 V Power Supply with Charging Regulator but without Battery
- CR6 - Automated Monitoring Platform
- PS200 - Power Supply with Charging Regulator and Rechargeable Battery
- CH200 - Smart 12 V Charging Regulator
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