Soltech PORTA SUNLIKE 8W User manual

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PORTA
SOLAR MOLIBE PORTABLE POLE
Installation Manual
Ideal for Construction, Natural Disasters,
and Other Temporary Lighting Needs.

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PORTA
SOLAR MOLIBE
PORTABLE POLE
72lbs 150lbs

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Contents
01 Introduction
02 Specifications
03 Installation and Wiring Requirements
04 Ordering Information
05 Installation
06 Panel Angle
07 Remote Control Guide
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01 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PORTA solar molibe portable pole.
Introduction
Outdoor solar lighting systems use solar cells which convert sunlight
into electricity. Electricity is stored in batteries for use at night.
PROTA solar molibe portable pole combined with SOLTECH solar lights
are easy to install and virtually maintenance free. Using them avoids
trenching, cabling, and electricity costs .
Important
In order to avoid deep discharge of the battery during storage, please
fully recharge your battery every 4 months. Please make sure that the
light is installed in an area with sufficient sunlight. A strict minimum
of 3.5 hours/day of sunshine on average is recommended. Select the
right operating mode according to local codes and solar conditions. Keep
it away from shadows. Self-cleaning occurs when the light fixture has
minimum angle of 15 degrees above horizontal.
Please save these instructions. Read all of the instructions carefully
before attempting to carry out any installation or wiring. Do not open or
attempt to repair a SOLTECH luminaire on your own, as it many cause
serious damage and would void the product warranty. Contact your
local distributor for any questions concerning the installation.
Precautions when working with solar panels
When the solar panel is exposed to sunlight, a voltage appears at the
output terminals of the solar panel, turning it into a source of electricity.
To avoid a shock hazard, make sure the solar panel is covered with an
opaque (dark) covering, such as paper or cloth, during the installation.
Do not make contact with the terminals when the panel is exposed to
sunlight or any other light source.
Luminaire Options
SUNLIKE 8W
20.0 inches
11.0 inches
3.0 inches
Charging Point DC14.6V 3.75A
Red & Green Indicator
Light Module
FLUX 6W
6.9 inches
9.5 inches
1.6 inches
14.6 inches
7.7 inches 9.1 inches
0.7 inches

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FLUX 20W
9.0 inches
12.4 inches
2.3 inches
15.1 inches
13.5 inches 16.2 inches
0.7 inches
8" Single-Head
BEACON
14.0 inches ø8.0 inches
9.8 inches
0.6 inches
SOLPAD 10W
11.8 inches 1.4 inches
7.7 inches

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02 Specifications
Specifications PORTA
5ft / 8ft (Without Luminaire)
72lbs / 150lbs
PVC and Rubber
72lbs: 18 X 18 X 14 In
Round
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Pole Height Options
Base Weight Options
Casting
Base Dimensions
Pole Profile
Pole Sections
150lbs: 23 X 23 X 18 In
BASE SIZE
72lbs 150lbs
14 inches
ø18 inches
5 ft 8 ft
ø2 3/8 inches
ø2 3/8 inches
ø2 3/8 inches ø2 3/8 inches
18 inches
ø23 inches

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* The temperature can impact the battery’s charging and normal operation. If your place’s temperature
is under 32°F, we advice you to use the SUNLIKE PRO version to achieve better lighting results.
* The solar charge time data is base on 77 degree F ambient temperature with the
panel pointed directly at the solar radiation. The standard radiation value is 1000W/m2.
Specification
LED Nominal Power
Solar Panel
LiFePO4Battery
Weight
Lumen Output
EPA@45°
Waterproof Rate
CRI
Casting
Efficiency
40%–100% 35hrs
Night Owl 28hrs
100% 12hrs
70% 17hrs
40% 30hrs
20%–80% 55hrs
Early Bird 25hrs
SUNLIKE 8W
8W
18V 17W
115.2WH 12.8V 9AH
11.7 lbs
1,600@5000K
Aluminum
200 lm/W@5000K
Remote control and
One-key Setting
7hrs
10hrs
6 to 13 ft
-20°C/-4°F to 122°F
0°C/32°F to 149°F
1.7
IP65
> 70
Lumileds 5050
(215lm-CR>70)
LED Chip
* Charging Time
Run Time(@Full Power)
Maximum Autonomy
Motion Sensor Mode
Time Control Mode
Constant Mode
Operation Mode
Installation Height
* Operating Temperature
* Charging Temperature
SOLPAD 10W
10W
11.7 lbs
1,000@4000K
PC & Aluminum
100 lm/W@4000K
7hrs
2–3 Days
5 to 10 ft
-20.5°C/-5°F to 113°F
0°C/32°F to 149°F
/
/
/
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IP65
> 70
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Mono-Crystalline 5.5V 6W
3.7V
3 Operating Modes

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02 Specifications
6W 20W
Mono-Crystalline 10V 10W Mono-Crystalline 10V 20W
6.4V 3AH 6.4V 12AH
1,020 3,400
LED Nominal Power
Solar Panel
LiFePO4Battery
CCT
Lumen Output@4000K
Beam Spread
EPA
> 70 > 70
Light Head 9.5 X 6.9 X 1.6 Inches
Solar Panel 7.7 X 14.6 X 0.7 Inches
Light Head 12.4 X 9.0 X 2.3 Inches
Solar Panel 13.5 X 15.1 X 0.7 Inches
>130°, NEMA type 7 Very Wide
1.41 2.51
>130°, NEMA type 7 Very Wide
4,000K 4,000K
CRI
Product Size
7 Operating Modes 7 Operating Modes
360° / 16.4 ft 360° / 16.4 ft
PC & Aluminum PC & Aluminum
170 lm/W 170 lm/W
6hrs (1000W/m2)6hrs (1000W/m2)
5–7 Rainy Days 5–7 Rainy Days
-20°C/-4°F to 122°F
0°C/32°F to 149°F
IP66
16.5 ft
IP66
16.5 ft
IP Rating
Cable Length
Casting
Efficiency@4000K
* Charging Time
Run Time (@Full Charged)
Operation Mode
PIR Sensor Angle / Distance
* Operating Temperature
* Charging Temperature
FLUX 6W FLUX 20W
Specifications
-20°C/-4°F to 122°F
0°C/32°F to 149°F
* The temperature can impact the battery’s charging and normal operation. If your place’s temperature
is under 32°F, we advice you to use the SUNLIKE PRO version to achieve better lighting results.
* The solar charge time data is base on 77 degree F ambient temperature with the
panel pointed directly at the solar radiation. The standard radiation value is 1000W/m2.

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* The temperature can impact the battery’s charge and daily operation. * The solar charge data is base on 77 degree F ambient temperature with the
panel facing direct solar radiation. The standard radiation value is 1000W/m2.
8,000 mcd (Red)
7,000 mcd (Yellow)
LED Nominal Power
Solar Panel
Lithium Ion Battery
Light Color
Illuminance
Beam Angle
Product Size
UV-Resistant Polycarbonate
50 times per minute
(customization available on request)
Fits 3" to 4"
Diameter Poles
>2,500 feet
IP Rating
Material
* Charging Time
Run Time (@Full Charge)
Working Mode
* Operating Temperature
Visible Distance
Standard Hardware
Flashing
* Charging Temperature
3.6W
Mono-Crystalline 18V 10W
Yellow/Red
12V 8.8Ah
Light Head ø8.0 Inches
Solar Panel 14.0 X 9.8 X 0.6 Inches
30°
24/7
12/7
9hrs (1000W/m2)
5–7 Days
-4 °F to 140 °F
23 °F to 140 °F
IP65
BEACON 8" Single-head
Specifications

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03 Installation and Wiring Requirements
1. Installation and wiring must comply with the State and National
Electrical Codes.
2. The SUNLIKE, FLUX, BEACON and SOLPAD models are intended
for outdoor use only and should not be installed in an unventilated
area, and must be installed in an environment within the operating
temperatures defined for the product.
3. The average sunshine in the installation area should be above
3.5 hours/day in order to ensure full function of the light fixture.
Avoid areas with shade.
4. Before installation, if applicable, please ensure the light pole and its
foundation are stable enough to withstand the lighting fixture(s).
5. Before installation, please ensure that the battery is fully charged. Install
during sunny days if possible.
6. Before installation, press the ON/OFF key on the remote control(if
it has)and check whether it shows a red light on the indicator.
Cover the solar panel and check if the light module turns on normally
within 1 minute.
After Installation
The light fixture will automatically turn on at night and turn off
during daylight.
Important
Always orient the solar panel facing the equator (e.g. facing south if in
northern hemisphere).
Always have a tilt angle of at least 15° to avoid dust accumulation
(0°=horizontal plane).

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03 Installation and Wiring Requirements 04 Ordering Information
For example: STLPORBA72STLPORPL5STLSFL104WMBK
This means the customer wants a Solar Mobile Portable Pole PORTA
with 72lbs Rubber Base, 5ft Pole Height and SOLPAD 10W Fixture.
DO NOT send the sample number directly to our salesperson. Use the
information in the chart above to create a model number with
the correct series, wattage, temperature, mounting option, and finish
for the product that you want.
Base FixturePole
STLPORBA72=PORTA
72lbs Rubber Base
STLPORPL5=PORTA
5ft PVC Pole
STLSFL104WMBK=SOLPAD 10W
STLFLX63PMBZ=FLUX 6W
STLFLX204PMBZ=FLUX 20W
STLSTC08T35SFGY=SUNLIKE 8W
STLBCNS8DYL24S=BEACON 8"
Single-head Yellow
STLPORPL8=PORTA
8ft PVC Pole
STLPORBA150=PORTA
150lbs Rubber Base

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05 Installation
PORTA POLE INSTALLATION
72lbs 150lbs

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1. Connect SUNLIKE fixture
with slip fitter.
2. Adjust the panel angle.
3. Mount slip fitter on the top of
the PORTA pole.
4. Tighten up two screws to
screw the SUNLIKE fixture.
Works With Round & Square Poles
1. Round Pole Mount
Diameter of 1.6–2.4 inches
2. Square Pole Mount
Side length of 1.2 –1.6 inches
SUNLIKE 8W INSTALLATION
SOLPAD 10W INSTALLATION

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05 Installation
First, mount the solar panel
to the pole:
1. Use the screw kit to secure the
pole mount base and the solar
panel bracket to the pole.
2. Then attach the solar panel
to the bracket.
Then, mount the fixture:
3. Attach the bracket to the
fixture.
4. Use the screw kit to secure
the fixture bracket to the pole
mount base on the pole.
5. Connect the light and solar
panel cables.
FLUX 6W / 20W INSTALLATION

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03
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Check List
1. Solar Panel (X1)
2. Light (X1)
3. Screw Kit (X1)
4. Light Cover (X1)
5. Light Cover Screw Kit (X1)
1. Roll up the light cover. Use
the light cover screw kit to
secure the cover on the light.
2. Install the light by screwing
the light bracket to the pole
with the screw kit.
3. Install the solar panel bracket to
the light bracket, tighten
to secure.
4. Connect the solar panel cable
to the light cable.
5. Press the On/Off button at the
bottom of the light to turn the
light on.
Press the On/Off button at the
bottom of the light to turn the
light on.
Connect
9 inches 3.5 inches
BEACON INSTALLATION

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Alaska
25° N
0°– 13°
13°– 26°
26°– 37°
37°– 45°
19° N
21° N
26° N
20° N
27° N
28° N
29° N
30° N
31° N
32° N
33° N
34° N
35° N
36° N
37° N
38° N
39° N
40° N
41° N
42° N
43° N
44° N
45° N
46° N
47° N
48° N
60° N
49° N
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Arizona
Utah
New Mexico
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Texas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
61° N
62° N
63° N
64° N
65° N
70° N
66° N
67° N
68° N
69° N
Hawaii
Minnesota
Iowa

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Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
The Solar charge in a battery pack won’t last forever. The off–grid
system relies on stored solar energy for autonomy. Angling your solar
panels properly can boost the power intake of your solar lighting
system. You want to angle your solar panels at a tilt based on the
area’s latitude.
Tip
You can increase the tilt 15° in the winter or decrease 15° in the summer.
In this way you can get the maximum sunlight to recharge the battrey bank.
Strong sunlight Normal sunlight Less sunlight
Key
The area will dictate the installation of the fixtures and will sometimes
prevent the lights from facing south. But that’s okay! Panels facing West
& East won’t get as much light as Southern facing panels, but will still
collect a good amount of sunlight. A North facing panel also works, but
it will take longer to charge than any other direction. This would mean
that the solar charge will be less optimal if installations are facing North.
0°– 13°
13°– 26°
13°– 26°
37°– 45°
45°
37°– 45°
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama Georgia
South
Carolina
North
Carolina
Virginia
West
Virginia
Kentucky
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Tennessee
Florida
World Wide Panel Angles
Best Facing Direction of Solar Panel
Best
Worst
OKOK
New Hampshire
Vermont Maine
26°– 37°
26°– 37°
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07 Remote Control Guide
1. On/Off
When off is selected, the light will stop working. The solar panel will not
charge the battery and the battery will not supply electricity to the light.
2. Connect/Test
Remote control device can be connected with any lighting fixture, one
at a time. To connect, press the button once. It also functions as a test
button. To test, press the “Test” button once, the red light will indicate
the fixture is charging, green light indicates that the fixture is operating.
Testing lasts for 10 seconds, and then it goes back to the mode previously
in use.
This guide is for SUNLIKE
Fixture only.
16ft–33ft
The range of the remote control to the
indicator is 16ft (Day time) to 33ft (Night
time). Because the sunlight will impact
the signal of the remote control, we suggest
our users to setup the mode before they
install the light.
1. On/Off 2. Connect/Test
4. 20%~80% Motion
Sensor Mode (Default)
6. Early Bird Mode
8. 70% Constant Mode
10. Timer Mode Disabled
12. Time Mode 8 Hours
3. 40%~100% Motion
Sensor Mode
5. Night Owl Mode
7. 100% Constant Mode
9. 40% Constant Mode
11. Timer Mode 4 Hours

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3. 40%~100% Motion Sensor Mode
Constant 40% brightness (turns on at dusk, turns off at dawn);
100% brightness turns on for 2 minutes when motion is detected.
4. 20%~80% Motion Sensor Mode (Default)
Constant 20% brightness (turns on at dusk, turns off at dawn);
80% brightness turns on for 2 minutes when motion is detected.
5. Night Owl Mode
Changes as natural light decreases/increases (turns on at dusk); 70%
brightness for 0.5 hour, 100% brightness for 3.5 hours, 70% bright-
ness for 1 hour, 50% brightness for 1 hour, 20% brightness for 5
hours (turns off at Dawn).
6. Early Bird Mode
Changes as natural light decreases/increases with increased brightness
near dawn for early risers (turns on at dusk); 70% brightness for 0.5
hour, 100% brightness for 3.5 hours, 70% brightness for 1 hour, 50%
brightness for 1 hour, 20% brightness for 4 hours, 100% brightness for 1
hour (turns off at Dawn).
Important
Dust and dawn time can vary for different locations and seasons.
The sensors in our products will monitor the light levels where it is
installed. The time period shown in the chart above is just an example
to help you understand the different lighting modes.
(IAP) Intelligent Adaptive Program Battery Control Technology
In order to extend the off-grid autonomy of the SOLTECH solar products
under shady trees, heavy rain, and thick clouds, our controllers now
integrate an adaptive smart control feature to actively track battery
capacity and adjust light output accordingly. Before integrating this
feature, selecting a light output percentage on the remote would yield
an accurate percentage of max LED brightness. Now with (IAP), the
controller actively monitors the battery and regulates the electrical
current to the LEDs. The controller makes light output of the selected
percentage on the remote relative to battery capacity rather than
max LED output. This smart-control feature can increase our off-grid
performance by up to 40%.

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07 Remote Control Guide
8. 70% Constant Mode
70% brightness from dusk to dawn.
9. 40% Constant Mode
40% brightness from dusk to dawn.
10. Timer Mode Disabled
Press this button to turn off Timer Mode; settings revert back to before
Timer Mode was last activated.
7. 100% Constant Mode
100% brightness from dusk to dawn.