In-Situ TROLL Link Telemetry System Operators Manual - Manual (Page 29)

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Installing a 1 W Solar Panel
A solar panel must be installed with the communication system. It can be installed on
the same pole.
1. Hold the solar panel near the top of the pole. Point the panel towards the equator.
Adjust the panel angle for optimum sunlight reception.
2. Thread the U-bolt through the solar panel bracket. Place the smaller bracket over
the open ends of the bolt. Use the split-lock washers and nuts to tighten the
assembly to the pole. Repeat for any remaining open brackets.
Trim the solar panel wire before inserting it into an enclosure.
Do not cut through the entire solar panel wire. The blade creates a
current loop when in contact with both leads and shorts the solar
panel.
Instead, trim off the insulation, then cut one wire at a time.
Connect a solar panel.
1. Cover the solar panel so it will not receive any sunlight.
2. Remove one of the dome connector caps on the outside of the enclosure. Remove
the port plug. Save the plug for later use (you can store the plug inside the
enclosure).
3. Insert the solar panel cable into the dome connector cap, and then through the
enclosure.
4. Strip the cable ends to 1.3 cm (0.5 inches).
5. Connect the black lead (negative) from the solar panel to open screw terminal SOL-.
Tighten the screw terminal.
6. Connect the white lead (positive) from the solar panel to open screw terminal SOL+.
Tighten the screw terminal.
7. Tighten the dome connector cap so the port with the cable will be watertight.