Spectrum Technologies 3999WD User manual

Solar Power Package
PRODUCT MANUAL
Item 3999WD

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This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of
your Solar Power Package. Please read this manual thoroughly
before using your instrument. For customer support, or to place an
order, call Spectrum Technologies, Inc. at 800-248-8873 or 815-
436-4440 between 7:30 am and 5:30 p.m. CST,
FAX at 815-436-4460, or E-Mail at [e-mail].
www.specmeters.com
Spectrum Technologies, Inc
3600 Thayer Court
Aurora, IL 60504
Table of Contents
Contents 3
Mounting Solar Panel 3
Connecting Solar Power Package
to a Station
4
Installing Back Cover 6
Specifications 7

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Contents
Battery Charger
Battery
Charger
Cable
Power Cable
+ Terminal
Fuse
Zip Tie
Ground Wire
Fuse
Wire
a. Solar panel/charger/battery assembly (fig. 1)
b. Terminal Block adapter and connector cable (inset figure 1)
c. U-bolt
The solar panel bracket
attaches to a post or pipe
using the U-bolt (fig. 2).
The U-bolt can accommo-
date a post diameter of
1.37 inches (3.5 cm) or
less.
Figure 1:
Main assembly
Mounting Solar Panel
Figure 2: Solar panel
connected to post

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Connecting Solar Power
Package to a Station
DO NOT attach the charge cable to the battery's positive terminal until
the weather station is completely connected. To avoid possible damage
to the Solar Power Package, or your weather station, the Solar Power
Package is shipped with the charger cable disconnected from the posi-
tive terminal of the battery (fig. 1). The fuse connected to the Watch-
Dog Power Cable protects the system if the red and black wires touch
while connected to the battery.
1. Remove the cap from the weather station gland through which the
cable is to pass.
2. Clip the zip tie that attaches the power cable to the frame. Pull the
protective heat shrink off the ground wire (fig.1).
3. Feed the red and black
wires through the cap,
then through the gland
(fig. 3). In general, it is a
good practice to fold one
of the wires down so
they don't touch as they
pass through the gland.
This is only critical if the
battery is fully connected
(see step 6).
4. Attach the wires to the
adapter by pressing
down the lever, inserting
the bare wire, and releas-
ing the lever.
5. Use the short cable to attach the Terminal Block adapter to the
weather station's AUX port (fig. 4).
THE WEATHER STATION CANNOT HAVE BATTERIES IN-
STALLED WHILE CONNECTED TO THE SOLAR PANEL. BE
SURE TO REMOVE THEM BEFORE BEGINNING THE SOLAR
PANEL INSTALLATION.
Figure 3:
Power cable
through gland
Figure 4: Adapter at-
tached to AUX port

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6. Apply power by connecting the red wire from the fuse to the
positive (open) battery terminal (fig. 1).
Dielectric grease on the connector protects it from corrosion and
should not be wiped off. When replacing the battery, it is recommend-
ed to apply grease to the terminals
Note: When disconnecting the Solar Power Package from your weather
station, follow the above steps in reverse order.

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Installing Back Cover
To install the back cover, place it on the
back of the solar panel as shown in the
image to the right. Ensure the gray ca-
ble is fed through the opening at the top
edge of the cover.
Attaching the clips
Note the five openings along the edge of the cover. The retaining clips
are to be installed at these locations by securing the arrow end of the
clip onto the cover and pressing down to snap into place. See the imag-
es below.
Removing the clips
Use a flathead screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver under the edge of the
clip on the front of the solar panel and twist. The clip will release and
can be slid back and removed.

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Specifications
Voltage Range 5.25 V to 6.75 V
Capacity 5W solar panel with rechargeable
battery pack, (6V, 4.5 Ah)
Operating
Temperature
-4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C)
Dimensions
(Panel alone)
9.75 x 8.75 x 0.75 inches
27.77 x 22.23 x 1.91 cm
Dimensions
(Panel plus battery and bracket)
11.86 x 8.75 x 2.63 inches
30.12 x 22.23 x 6.93 cm
Weight 4.0 lbs (1.80 kg)
Fuse Automotive Mini Blade Fuse, 3A,
32VDC, fast

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3600 Thayer Court
Aurora, IL 60504
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Fax [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.specmeters.com
Rev A 08/19
Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. During the
warranty period Spectrum will, at its option, either repair or re-
place products that prove to be defective. This warranty does
not cover damage due to improper installation or use, lightning,
negligence, accident, or unauthorized modifications, or to inci-
dental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum prod-
uct. Before returning a failed unit, you must obtain a Returned
Materials Authorization (RMA) from Spectrum. Spectrum is not
responsible for any package that is returned without a valid RMA
number or for the loss of the package by any shipping company.