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Certifications
CE, FCC Part 15 A+B
NEMA 6P
RoHS Compliant
Patents Pending
Warranty
One year Limited Warranty on electronics and battery
| Electrical Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Solar Voltaic Cell or a USB Connection |
| Microprocessor Based | Yes |
| Self Consumption No Photovoltaic Power | 100uW |
| Self Consumption Photovoltaic Power On | 100mW |
| Efficiency at Peak Input Power | 96% |
| Low Light Circuit | Yes, from 0.002W to 0.23W a special circuit charges the battery |
| Dead Battery Circuit | Yes |
| External Connector | Female microUSB |
| Maximum PV Open Circuit Voltage | 3V |
| Maximum PV Operational Voltage | 3V |
| Maximum Solar Cell Wattage | 18W |
| Maximum Input Current | 6A |
| Maximum PV Power Point Management | Yes |
| Maximum Open Circuit Charging Voltage | 5V |
| Maximum Charging Voltage | 5V, but more is possible by using a smart cable |
| Maximum Output Current | 1.0A |
| Battery Charging Voltage (Minimum to Maximum) | 3.0V to 4.2V |
| Battery Over Voltage Protection | Yes |
| Battery Over Current Protection | Yes |
| Battery Over Charge Protection | Yes |
| Battery Over Discharge Protection | Yes |
| Accepts charge from a USB Source | Yes |
| Battery Charge Capacity and Photovoltaic Status | See LED table below |
| Battery Health | Yes, communicated to Web GUI and cell phone applets |
| External Interface | Yes, management information is available via personal computer, using the Web GUI (GUI is available here) Also available in an iPhone/iPad applet |
| Photovoltaic System | |
| Rated Power Peak Watts | 2.4 – 2.6W without reflectors, 4.0W to 5.2W with reflectors (depending on latitude) |
| Type | Mono-crystalline with Silicon Nitride anti-reflective coating |
| Maximum Current | 5.06A |
| Maximum Power Voltage | 0.514V |
| Maximum Short Circuit Current | 5.38A |
| Maximum Open Circuit Voltage | 0.618V |
| Battery System | |
| Type | Lithium-ion polymer technology |
| Capacity | 20Wh – 5,400 mAh |
| Nominal Voltage | 3.7V |
| Cycle Durability | 1000 Cycles |
| User Replaceable Battery | Yes |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Top Cover and Bottom Case | Polycarbonate material with legs for solar orientation |
| PV Substrate | Steel heat-sink |
| Security Hole | Yes, through the steel substrate |
| Output Connector | Female microUSB |
| Dimensions | 218mm x 146.5mm x 20mm; 8.58″ x 5.77″ x 0.79″ |
| Weight | Approximately 24 ounces |
| Enclosure Rating | NEMA 6P (waterpoof), high transmissivity, automotive grade urethane used to encapsulate the solar cell. Electronics are potted with RTV Silicone. |
| Optional Reflectors | Yes, adds more power depending on latitude |
| Environmental Characteristics | |
| Operating Temperature Minimum | -20°C (-4°F) |
| Operating Temperature Maximum | 60°C (140°F) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25°C to 65°C (-13°F to 149°F) |
| Humidity | 100% |
| Safe to Ship/Use At Very High Altitudes | Yes |
| LED | State | Blinks |
|---|---|---|
| Red LED PV Power Production |
PV energy is very low; 0 to < 0.002W | 0 |
| PV energy is low; .002 =< 0.23W | slow blink | |
| battery is dead ¹ | slow blink | |
| maximum power point enabled; > 0.23W | 7 to 9 quick blinks | |
| Green LED Battery Charge State: shows when in PV or USB power production mode |
Empty | 0 (no blinks) |
| < 20% | 1 quick blink | |
| < 40% to 20% | 2 quick blinks | |
| < 60% to 40% | 3 quick blinks | |
| < 80% to 60% | 4 quick blinks | |
| < 100% to 80% | 5 quick blinks | |
| Charged Status: shows when charging a device | microUSB A cable initially attached | blink the battery state |
Important: When the Orange battery is 100% full, no LED activity will show until you start to charge a device.
¹ The battery charge state is not shown in this mode
