This circuit provides charging current to the batteries.
Solar energy provides electrical current. This arrives at a switch (S1) that can be used to disconnect the panels from the boat, connect the panels to the boat, or direct the current to a test circuit that can be used to derive an IV Curve. Current to the boat is moderated through a ProStar 15 Solar Panel Control unit that tracks the correct charge cycle for the batteries. The circuit is monitored by a combined Voltmeter / Ammeter which is also used to measure points for the IV Curve. A range of Test Resistances are used for the IV Curve and these are accessories for this circuit.
2. Touch Points
Power is supplied by the Sun and is directed to the House Battery Chargers Busbar.
3. Power Requirements
| Section | Component | Circuit Code |
Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controller | ProStar 15 | CO1 | 15A |
| Total Overall | 15A |
4. Parts List
| Ref. | Description |
|---|---|
| U1, U2, U3 | Solar Panels mounted over the cockpit. |
| S1 | Main Switch. 3 Position: - Off: Panels disconnected. - On: Panels connected to the Controller. - Test: Directs power through a Test Resistance for IV Curve measurement. |
| J1a, J1b | Connection points for a test resistance. |
| Rt | Test resistance |
| CO1 | ProStar 15 Solar Panel Controller |
| BB1, BB2 | Busbar connection points to the Battery Circuit |
| VA1 | Combined Voltmeter / Ammeter. Used to monitor circuit and measure IV Curve. |
| SH1 | Shunt for Ammeter |
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