Specifications

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To protect the battery from the elements, it should be placed in a separate plastic/metal
container with slits/holes to allow airflow (a plastic car battery enclosure can be purchased locally).
Since most batteries leak small amounts of hydrogen gas when charged, creating a potential fire
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. The battery and its enclosure
can be mounted on the side of the tower or sitting on the ground and appropriately secured (e.g.
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. There is a short section at the end of the video called “Installing the solar panel and the
battery” on the TEAM portal in the Climate Protocol section that describes battery installation
procedures (http://www.teamnetwork.org/en/protocols/climate). This video also has information about
installing the solar panel.
5.5 Installing the Solar Panel
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 Wrench
 Solar panel (YL-85)
 Solar panel mount
 Compass
 Clinometer
The solar panel should be installed in a way to maximize exposure to sunlight and ensure the station
can run on solar power during the day. Please see the video mentioned above (“Installing the solar
panel and the battery”) for more information about installing the solar panel. The following sections
detail how to connect the solar panel to the charge regulator and angle the solar panel to receive the
most light.
5.5.1 Connecting the Solar Panel to the Charge Regulator
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 Screwdriver
 Charge regulator (SunSaver-10)
 Wires to connect battery/solar panel (normal wires used for house appliances)
 Wire cutter/stripper
 Plastic cable ties
 Electrical tape
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connect the battery and solar panel to the charge regulator it is very important to
follow the steps below in the order they are written. Instructions can also be found on page 5 of the
charge regulator’s operating manual. Also, see Figure 12 on the next page for a detailed wiring
diagram.
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Before mounting the solar panel to the tower, install the
power regulator (Morningstar SunSaver 10) in the enclosure above the data logger. This
ensures that the current coming from the solar panel is regulated and the current from the
battery does not drain to the panel. W
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