Technical data

Chapter 6 _________________________________________________________________ Powering
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CHAPTER 6
POWERING
The MAWS HydroMet systems are low power systems. The basic
QML201 Logger consumes less than 5 mA from a 12 V battery with
five basic sensors. It can be powered using a small-sized solar panel or
optionally using a 110/230 Mains (AC) power supply. The power
consumption of the complete MAWS system depends on the
connected sensors, telemetry equipment and other options included in
the delivery.
Solar Power
The MAWS system is typically powered by SOLAR12, a 12 W solar
panel. When e.g. communication equipment with a higher power
consumption is used, the system uses SOLAR24, a 24 W solar panel,
to guarantee trouble-free and continuous operation. For systems with
multiple telemetry options installed and operating simultaneously,
there is a 50 W solar panel, SOLAR50.
Solar Panel Mounted to a Pole