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46. side view of solar panel shows tilt angle – Campbell Scientific ET107 Evapotranspiration Monitoring Station User Manual

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ET107 Weather Station

Site Latitude

Tilt Angle (α)

0 to 10 degrees

10 degrees

11 to 20

Latitude + 5 degrees

21 to 45

Latitude + 10 degrees

46 to 65

Latitude + 15 degrees

>65

80 degrees

FIGURE 2-46. Side view of solar panel shows tilt angle

b) After determining the tilt angle, loosen the two bolts that attach the

mounting bracket to the panel. Adjust the angle, then tighten the bolts.

Secure the lead wire to the mast using wire ties as show in FIGURE 2-46.

Connect the plug at the end of the solar panel cable to the connector

marked “Power”. Make sure the plug is fully seated and the locking ring

turned clockwise until it stops.

Schematics for the solar panel cable are in Section 4.3.2, Power

Schematics.

NOTE

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