Solar Panels
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Common Specifications
Maximum temperature range: -40 to +85°C
Maximum system voltage: 50 V
Warranty on power output (90% of initial power): 10 years
2. Mounting
Figure 1 General View of SP5 /SP10 with its Mounting Bracket
A hinged bracket is provided which allows the angle of the panel to be altered.
Attach the bracket to a section of vertical pipework of the SPM2, the CM10 tripod
or other mounting structure using the `V’ bolt clamp provided. The panel should
face due South (North in the southern hemisphere) and the angle of the panel
should generally be adjusted according to the following considerations:
For best performance in short term installations the panel can be set
perpendicular to the solar beam at midday.
For longer term use over many months the optimum angle from the horizontal
is the latitude of the site plus 15°.
Where snow or dust is likely, the angle of the panel may have to be increased
further to encourage the snow/dust to fall off the panel.
Make sure that shadows do not fall on the panel, making an allowance for low
sun angles in the winter.
