Campbell Scientific PS150/CH150 12 V Charging Regulators - Manual (Page 18)

PS150/CH150 12 V Charging Regulators
4.2 Battery Packs
Battery
Pack
Model
Amp-Hour
Capacity (Ah)
*Operating
Temperature
Range (ºC) Battery Family
PS150 7 Charge: –15 to +50
Discharge: –20 to +60
EnerSys/Genesis
BP12 12 Charge: –15 to +50
Discharge: -20 to +60
EnerSys/Genesis
BP24 24 Charge: –15 to +50
Discharge: –20 to +60
EnerSys/Genesis
BP84 84 –40 to +71 Concorde Sun Xtender
* Battery specifications shown are from the manufacturer. The PS150/CH150
contains charging algorithms that optimize battery charging over the range of
–40°C to +50°C. Battery usage outside of manufacturer specifications could
have unknown effects on the life of the battery.
Battery life is shortened if the battery is allowed to
discharge below 11.5 V.
4.3 Charging Sources
Campbell Scientific Solar Panels
SP10 SP20 SP50
Peak Power 10 W 20 W 50 W
Voltage @ Peak Power 16.8 V 16.8 V 17.5 V
Current @ Peak Power 0.59 A 1.19 A 3.9 A
Notes:
1. Specifications assume a 1 kilowatt per square meter illumination and a
solar panel temperature of 25°C (77°F).
2. Individual panels may vary up to 10%.
3. The output panel voltage increases as the panel temperature decreases,
which is in the same direction as the recommended VRLA battery
charging voltage change with temperature.
4. Higher latitudes and less sun hours during winter months might require a
larger panel than what is required to keep the battery charged during the
summer.
WARNING
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