HydroLynx Systems 5033-XX, Instruction Manual

Model 5033-XX Solar Panel

HydroLynx Systems, Inc.

A102759

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 General Description

The Model 5033-XX Solar Panel provides battery charging at remote sites which have
power requirements that exceed battery capacity during the normal maintenance period.

1.2 Specifications 

Solar Panel

Maximum Power:

See Manufactures Specifications 

Open Circuit Voltage:
Short Circuit Current:
Voltage at Load:
Current at Load:

Voltage Regulator

Array Voc, Max:

26 Vdc

Voltage Drop:

0.55 Vdc

Charge Termination:

14.3 ±0.2 Vdc

Charge Resumption:

13.2 ±0.3 Vdc

Quiescent Current:

10 mA

Operating Temp.:

-20 to 50°C

Storage Temp.:

-55 to 85°C

2.0 INSTALLATION

2.1 Site Selection

When considering a solar site take panel alignment and shading into account. The panel
must face south (in the northern Hemisphere) and the panel must not be shaded between
9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (solar time).

2.2 Tilt Angle

To achieve maximum output the panel should be 

normal

(90°) to the sun; this is the

Tilt

Angle

and is measured above the horizontal. The Tilt Angle is difficult to maintain at

remote sites because the angle of the sun varies 47° through out the year. For year round
operation the tilt angle is optimized for the winter months when the solar energy will be the
lowest. The following table gives the tilt angle based on latitude of the site.