Sizing The Solar Panel - Emerson FloBoss 103 Instruction Manual

3.4.1
Revised August-2017
Solar arrays generate electrical power for the FB100 from solar
radiation. The size of solar panels required for a particular installation
depends on several factors, including the power consumption of all
devices connected to the solar array and the geographic location of the
installation.
The optional solar panel is adequate for support of API Chapter 21.1
compliant measurement and the retrieval of the historical logs once a
day using the internal communication methods.

Sizing the Solar Panel

To determine solar panel output requirements, first determine the solar
insolation for your geographic area. The map in Figure 3-2 shows solar
insolation (in hours) for the United States during winter months. Call
your local sales representative for a map detailing your specific
geographic area.
Insolation (from map) = _____ hours
Next, calculate the amount of current required from the solar array per
day using the following equation. I
Refer to Section 3.3.
I = [I
array
Figure 3-2. Solar Insolation in Hours for the United States
: Refer to http://www.solar4power.com/solar-power-global-
Note
maps.html for global solar insolation maps.
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SF
(amps)  24 (hrs)]/Insolation (hrs) = _____ amps
SF
Power Connections
is the system current requirement.
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