WeatherHawk 240 Signature Wireless Weather Station - Manual (Page 19)

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Power Supplies
SP1-KT 1.6 W Solar Panel Kit
This solar panel is for use with the WeatherHawk 232
only and when it is located below Latitude 40. It
recharges the internal battery (see Procedure 4: Solar
Panel Installation,
p. 12). It has a 24 sq inch surface area and produces
1.6 watts, at a peak of 20 volts.
The SP1-KT includes:
1.6 W solar panel
Mounting hardware
If your site Latitude is greater than 40º, and/or the site experiences extended periods of night,
evening, or overcast skies, you should use the SP2-KT 5 W Solar Panel Kit instead of the
SP1-KT. Contact WeatherHawk Customer Service if there are questions regarding the selection
of the proper solar panel kit to use with your WeatherHawk.
SP2-KT 5 W Solar Panel Kit
This solar panel is for use with any WeatherHawk. It recharges
the internal battery (see Procedure 4: Solar Panel Installation,
p. 12). It has a
72 sq inch surface area and produces 5 watts, at a peak of
17.1 volts. This solar panel has a significantly greater output
current than the SP1-KT solar panel.
The SP2-KT includes:
5 W solar panel
Mounting hardware
This solar panel is recommended if your site Latitude is greater than 40º, and/or the site
experiences extended periods of night, evening, or overcast skies. Contact WeatherHawk
Customer Service if there are questions regarding the selection of the proper solar panel
kit to use with your WeatherHawk.
ACP1 AC Converter
The ACP1 recharges the WeatherHawk battery by converting 110-220 VAC, 50/60 Hz power to
18 VDC. The ACP1 must be installed in a non-condensing environment or a weatherproof enclosure.
The ACP1 includes
UL-approved, AC/DC converter with US Standard
plug prongs
20 foot (6.2 meter), UV resistant waterproof cable
with an environmental connector for connecting to
the WeatherHawk