Controlled Products Systems Group SLIDESMART DC 10F - Manual (Page 44)

Using A Solar Powered Operator
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HySecurity offers a solar version of the SlideSmart operator in 1ft/s or 2ft/s models. The solar models have
different internal wiring and include software programmed for solar use. The Smart DC Controller has a built-
in charger which allows a 24V solar panel (or two 12V panels) a direct connection to the SlideSmart operator
with no additional electronic devices required.
NOTE
Solar panels are NOT included in the purchase of the SlideSmart DCS 15 and 10F operators.
Also, adapting a standard SlideSmart DC operator to a solar application is not recommended.
For ease of installation and proper functionality, be sure to order a solar model, SlideSmart
DCS, for a solar-powered site.
To plan a solar-powered site, read through this entire section. Keep in mind that the solar
SlideSmart DCS operator does not have the following components:
•
Transformer
• AC power supply board
• AC service outlet
• Various wiring adaptations that are standard in a SlideSmart DC operator
Design Requirements & Considerations
Two standard 8Ah batteries are supplied with SlideSmart DCS and nominally support up to 1,500 feet of gate
travel per day based on the following:
•
Battery storage capacity based on 4 solar hours per day. See Figure 2-6.
• 20WATT solar panel system (minimum requirement). See Figure 2-4.
• A gate weight of 1000lbs (454kg), gate length of 30ft (9m), and gate speed of 1ft/s (30.5cm/s)
• Connection to two HY-5A and one multi-code radio receiver. Note that if connected properly, photo eyes
are not considered in the power load because the Smart DC Controller only powers the photo eyes when
the motor engages. Refer to
Installing Photoelectric Sensors For Secondary Entrapment Protection Only .
NOTE
The available 50Ah battery option supports up to 9,000 feet of gate travel per day.
The design of the solar-powered site is important in maintaining the highest gate cycle capacity and extending
the life of the batteries. The construction of a solar-powered gate and its cycle capacity is significantly affected
by the following:
•
Energy demand of the peripheral devices. The more energy efficient the device the less power draw occurs
to the batteries.
• Sun hours at the site. “Sun hours” relate to the amount of energy delivered by the sun and absorbed by the
solar panels. It is NOT the same as the number of daylight hours available at the site. See Figure 2-7.
• Design considerations must use calculations that are figured for the darkest months of the year (typically
December/January). Higher wattage panels may be required.
• Impediments to the sun’s rays reaching the solar panels. Elements such as, shade, improper alignment, or
dirty panels will reduce the amount of power available.