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This example system shows a solar power system powering data

radios and Gateways, expanding the wireless network far beyond

the limits of wired power sources.

Item Model No. Description

1 BWA-SOLAR-001 FlexPower Solar Supply, includes panel, solar controller, rechargeable batteries, and

mounting materials

2 DX80DR*M-H MultiHop Data Radio, 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz

3 DX80N9X2S2N2M2 FlexPower Node, 900 MHz, Boost Power, 2 discrete IN, 2 NMOS discrete OUT, 2 analog IN

(2.4 GHz also available)

4 QT50U-75390 U-GAGE Long range ultra-sonic sensor, low power consumption

5 MQDC1-501.5 Cable, RS-485 quick disconnect, 5-pin Euro, straight, 0.5 m

6 DX80N... DX80 or DX80 Performance FlexPower Node or 10 to 30 V dc Node

7 CSRB-M1250M125.47M125.73 Cable, RS-485, quick disconnect, 5-pin Euro, male trunk, female branches

8 DX80G*M2S-P Performance FlexPower Gateway, Serial RS-485 Interface, No I/O

8.4 Battery Backup Feature

The FlexPower Solar Supply can be ORed with the DX81P6 Battery Supply Module using the CSRB-

M1253.28M1253.28M1253.28 splitter cable. When the solar panel temporarily disconnects the load because of a lack of

sunlight, the DX81P6 Battery Supply Module supports the system and powers the load. This battery backup can support a

sensor system consisting of a 2-wire transmitter powered continuously with 15 V at 20 mA and a DX80 Node transmitting

once per second for up to 30 days.

8.4.1 Parallel Solar Systems

Two or more solar systems can be directly ORed together using a splitter cable.

Using the Solar Supply in parallel provides a modular approach to incrementally increase the capacity in some challenging

applications or locations.

For RS-232 communications, an RS-232 crossover cable must be used between the RS-485 and the data radio or Gateway.

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