Introducing Cooper CrouseHinds Solar Power

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Introducing Cooper Crouse-Hinds Solar Power!
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Solar Power

• Background
• What is it, how does it work
• Component functions, ratings, certifications
• Information needed to select
• Competition
• Product info, pricing, lead-times, tech support

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Background

• Why are photovoltaic (solar power) panel
  assemblies needed?
• cost effective alternative
• to provide power where or when line power is not
  available
• Other methods, eg generator, fuel cell, wind not
  practical
• Why is CCH offering?
• wireless I/O, also applications for lighting,
  instruments, sensors
• Why not just offer batteries?
• Off-grid versus On-grid terminology
• What makes it suitable for Div 2 hazardous
  locations?
• Key questions to select
• What location to install? (ie how much sun?)
• what load, in amperes? (size the panel and the
  battery)
• how often will the load need power?

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The value of solar power modules

• Eliminate need for power infrastructure, and the
  time and costs to install
• Completely enables monitoring/control in remote
  applications
• Quickly installed modules, minimal maintenance
  required
• Pre-wired per the NEC/CEC to minimize
  installation time and wiring errors
• Quality components maximize reliability and
  system life
• Systems can be designed for higher load and
  voltage requirements (other than wireless)

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Applications

• Installed with remotely located devices and
  equipment
• Examples
• Obstruction lighting in remote locations
• Instrumentation
• Cathodic protection
• Navigational aids
• Seismic monitoring
• Video surveillance
• Irrigation monitoring and control
• Telecommunications
• Tank and well level monitors
• Flow meters

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Benefits to customers

• Enhance Safety and Productivity
• Supply power to monitor remote assets and their
  locations to improve emergency response time and
  eliminate time-consuming, on-site inspection
• Solar is a mature technology used in applications
  requiring safe/reliable power sources
• Reduce Operation and Labor Costs
• Eliminate infrastructure needed to develop line
  power in remote applications
• Pre-wired kits allow for quick installation by
  any qualified electrician
• Maintenance-free battery life eliminates battery
  replacement for 4 years
• Reliable Performance in Any Environment
• Recommended temperature range -30ºC to 50ºC
  (consult
  factory for more extreme temperatures)
• Class I, Division 2 assemblies available

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How do Photovoltaic Systems Work?

• PV cells are made of semiconductors, made of
  silicon
• When light strikes the PV cells, a portion is
  absorbed into the material
• Energy of the absorbed light is transferred to
  the semiconductor
• Energy knocks electrons loose, causing them to
  flow in a current, forming an electric field
• Placing contacts at each end of the panel, we can
  draw a usable amperage, at the voltage of the
  electric field (12VDC)

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PV Module (Solar Panel)

• Photovoltaic Module
• Made of high efficiency polycrystalline silicon
  modules, capable of weathering any environment.
• High efficiency, small footprint more compact
  than other solar technologies
• Fully encapsulated panel resists harsh weather
  conditions (hazardous environments, hail, rain,
  90mph wind)
• Integral junction box with terminal connection
• block with pre-installed UV rated cable,
  providing ease of installation
• 25 year expected life
• Installation angles are important for performance
  and maintenance

Solar Panel FM Certified - Class I, Division
2, Groups A, B, C, D
Higher efficiency, smaller profile, longer life
than other comparable solar tech panels (e.g.
thin film)
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Regulator (aka controller)

• Efficient and reliable solid state components
• Maintains health of the battery, prevents severe
  discharging
• Rated for 25 overloads
• Encapsulated electronics with marine rated
  terminals for superior corrosion resistance
• Temperature compensation provides reliable power
  supply at extreme temperatures
• Green charging / red low voltage disconnect (LVD)
  indicators-- help expedite troubleshooting
• Note Regulators not required/provided on CCH
  radio-ready assemblies, D2W MIOs have integrated
  regulators

Regulator UL Listed - UL 1604 FM
Certified - Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C,
D - CSA 22.2 No. 213-M1987
Regulators channel the suns energy to the
equipment when needed, or charge the battery
when energy is not required
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Battery

• Designed for maintenance-free deep cycling solar
  applications
• Sealed, valve-regulated, gelled electrolyte
• Low stand loss minimizes deterioration between
  transport and storage
• Non-spillable ICAO, IATA, and DOT ratings ensure
  safe transport without the need for special
  containers

Battery UL Listed UL1989
Specifically designed batteries supply power to
the load when sunlight decreases or at night
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Circuit Protection

• Compact DIN rail mounted design
• Isolates and protects all components and
  terminals, factory wired
• Canadian certifications in process
• FM approved circuit protectors are available for
  use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous
  applications.

• Circuit Protectors
• UL Listed
• - UL 489
• UL 1077
• FM Certified
• Class I, Division 2,Groups A, B, C, D
• Units
• Units 10A T4A

Ensures the protection of all components. Provides
convenient, quick disconnect for user.
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Enclosure

• Corrosion resistant, aluminum enclosures house
  all electrical components (battery / regulator /
  wiring), improve system reliability, and minimize
  maintenance
• Prewired for ease of installation, terminals
  clearly marked
• Different mounting options possible (poles,
  walls, or other structures)
• Trunk latches provided for NEMA 3R seal
• Customer may determine where to locate cable
  entries

Enclosure UL Listed - UL 508A, NEMA 3R
(standard) NEMA 4 and 4X options available
Protects solar kit components and wiring from the
elements, allows for safe air exchange for the
battery, prewired control
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Catalog Numbering Logic
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Selecting a System

• STEP ONE
• Determine the equivalent sun hours of the
  application you would like to install a solar kit
  into.
• Example
• Atlanta, GA ? 4.0 Equivalent Sun Hours

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Selecting a System
STEP TWO Determine the load requirements for
your application in Amp-hours / day. For
wireless applications, determine the power of
your device in amps (for CCH wireless radio
power consumption, refer to the calculator on our
website http//www.crouse-hinds.com/wirelessIO/Ca
lculator/Files/CCHSolarCalc.xls STEP
THREE Determine the duty cycle (i.e. 100 for
continuous vs. 50 for 12 hours per day) of your
load. STEP FOUR Adjust for a 1.2 service factor
to account for load requirement variability STEP
FIVE Select the solar kit capable of meeting or
exceeding the load requirements (in Amp-hours /
day) for your application. Note Assemblies for
higher load requirements are available. Load
requirement (Amp-hours / day) (amps of device x
duty cycle x 1.2) x 24 hours / day
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Selecting a System
Example 200 mA device, continuous duty cycle,
Atlanta GA Load requirement (200 mA x 100 x
1.2) x 24 hours / day 5,760 mA-hr / day Load
requirement 5.8 Amp-hours / day used in a
region which has 4 equivalent sun hours
 Note regulators not included (kit is intended
for use with D2 W MIO radio which has a built in
regulator suitable for 30W panels and suitable
for batteries of up to 100AHr).  Please consult
factory for custom designs (additional Amp Hr /
day production, additional day of autonomy etc.)
or for applications involving other types of
equipment Legend Amp Hour / day adjusted is
load in Amps x 1.2 x 24 hours Autonomy is equal
to the Ah capacity of the battery _at_ 25C at the
100 hour discharge rate to 1.75 VPC /  load x
1.25
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Competition

• Sunwize
• Power Up
• Phoenix Contact
• Not
• Home Depot, etc. (designed for residential, RV
  power applications)

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Pricing, lead-times, etc

• Pricing loaded for all cataloged items, other
  load reqts by request
• Lead-time 2-3 weeks ARO (US)
• Canada, CSA certified June
• Tech support Adam Dix, Joe Geswaldo, Dave
  Holloway

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Summary

• CCH Solar Panel Assemblies provide
• Remote source power for wireless and other uses
• Performance and long life from reliable, field
  proven components
• Ease of installation from modular design, and
  prewired components
• Low TCO due to proven components with low
  maintenance requirements
• A logical solution to sell along with CCH
  Wireless I/O applications in remote areas
• Assemblies for higher load requirements, consult
  factory