Content, Overview, Charging internal battery – Velleman SOL17 User Manual
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SOL17
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summary
• Internal LI-Ion battery, chargeable via solar panel or USB
• Status indication for charging and discharging (red and green LED)
• Extremely long stand by time due to low current consumption
• Reverse current protection circuit to prevent battery discharging
• USB mini-B series Interface
• Long battery life
5. Content
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Solar panel
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USB cable (Type mini-B to Type A connector)
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Extension cable DC-output (Ø 3,45mm)
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4 different plugs, i.a. suitable for Sony Ericsson
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T28, Nokia
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8210, moto
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V3,
Samsung
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A288
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4 suction cups
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User manual
6. Overview
7. Charging internal battery
Charging internal battery using USB port
• Connect the mini-B plug of the USB cable in the DC-input (4) and the type A plug in a free
USB port of a working PC.
• A red charging LED (5A) lights up.
• After about three to four hours, the charging LED (5A) will turn green, indicating that the
internal battery is fully charged.
• Remove the USB cable. Do not leave the USB cable plugged in unnecessary as this will shorten
the batteries lifetime.
• It is possible to connect a mobile device to the DC output (2) while connected. The red
charging LED (5A) will blink and charging of the internal battery will take longer.
Charging internal battery using sunlight
• Simply place the solar charger with the solar panels facing the sun. The suction cups (6) can
be used to hold the charger in place.
• The solar panel status LED (5B) will light up. Depending on the brightness of the sunlight, the
LED will turn from red to green
• When the internal batteries are fully charged, the charging LED (5A) will turn green.
• The brighter the sunlight, the stronger the LED light.
1. Solar panel
2. DC output
3. DC voltage selection
4. DC input (USB mini-B)
5. Status LEDS
A) charging/discharging
B) solar panel status
6. Suction cups