Solar Regulator

PR6 & PR8

PR6 is a self-contained encapsulated low power consuming shunt regulator for easy fitting to solar panels junction boxes without the need for any additional enclosures.

  • PR6 is potted in clear silicon inside the back of the solar panel junction box suitable for the marine environment.
  • PR6 provides the field technician with steady green LED indication when panel is shunting (battery full).
  • PR6 fits inside junction box of Solar panels from 20 to 80 watts.
  • Green LED flashes when panel is charging battery to provide field technician with confirmation of system status.
  • Standard shunt voltage set to 14.6 @ 20 degrees Centigrade with re-connection at 13.5 volts. Other settings possible to order.
  • All tails provided with identification and crimp connectors fitted.
  • Once fitted in the junction box, solar panel tails may be directly connected to battery without the need for any other protection or interconnection.
  • PR6 is ideal for single panel beacon or pile applications where interconnection access is limited or denied to unauthorised personnel.
  • Where buoy applications requiring 2 solar panels or more the PR8 or PR12 regulators are recommended (see over and following).
  • Where LCD indication of system status is required the PR30 is recommended.
  • PR6 is fitted as standard to our range of self contained Stainless Steel PS20/100 and upwards to create an efficient well engineered package for site with difficult access while still providing max. information to the field technician.
Length : 64 mm
Breadth : 42 mm
Height over LED : 26 mm
Weight : 94 grams
Fixing : 4 x 4.5dia holes on 53 x 22 centres

PR8 is panel mounted pulse width regulator with built-in indicators and terminal block.

PR8 shown here in weatherproof enclosure

  • PR8 fits neatly inside its own weatherproof enclosure or can be combined with Station monitoring cubicle.
  • Self contained Pulse Width regulator with built in 10 amp fuse load protection which is easily exchanged or removed for maintenance checks.
  • Built-in green LED lights to provide easy indication that solar energy is present. Light flashes to indicate PR8 is charging.
  • Built in multicolour LED indicates state of charge by colour without need of additional meters.
  • When fitted inside clear covered enclosure state of system can be monitored visually with out opening system to the marine environment.
  • Optional standard PR8 (only) IP67 enclosure measures 125 x 175 x 75 mm deep with 4mm fixing hole centres of 110 x 160mm.
  • Option for automatic disconnection of load when battery reaches a constant 11.1 volts to protect battery from severe damage by deep discharge.
  • Option for automatic reconnection of load when solar panel restores battery above 12.6 volts.
  • PR8 designed to operate between -25 degree and + 50 degrees centigrade makes the unit very versatile in different environmental conditions.
  • Automatic temperature compensation of 3 milli volts / K/cell provides best charge voltage for the battery.
  • Can be used on nominal 12 or 24 volt system without need for separate unit. When used on 24 volt system voltage indications should be doubled.
Max. handling current : 8 amps
Length : 98 mm
Breadth : 68 mm
Thickness : 34 mm
Fixing centres : 88 x 45 mm
Weight : 100 grams
Product leaflet available in Adobe PDF format
 
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