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Summary of Contents for Scientific Aviation SOOFIE
- Page 1 Installation Guide Version 2.0a September 2020...
- Page 2 SOOFIE parts list Label Qty. Description C, D SOOFIE enclosure solar panel solar panel upper bracket solar panel lower brackets U-bolt with mount plate and nuts Unistrut clamps 14” Unistrut channel 7.8” Unistrut channels square Unistrut washers G, H Bag: x4 10-32 x 2”...
- Page 3 Anemometer parts list Label Qty. Description sonic anemometer cable mounting stub hose clamps 10-32 x 3/8” pan head Phillips machine screws...
- Page 4 Installation tools (supplied by the user) Needed for installation: Phillips screwdriver, 2-point tip Slotted screwdriver, 1/4” tip 3/8” drive ratchet handle 5/16” socket 7/16” socket 1/2” socket Tools 9/16” deep socket 7/16” open-ended wrench 1/2” open-ended wrench 6” diagonal cutting pliers 8”...
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Page 5: Installation Procedure
Installation procedure... - Page 6 1a. (if applicable) Attach the anemometer to the stub. Attach the cable to the anemometer. Pass the cable through the mounting stub Rotate the plug to align with the keyed and attach the stub to the anemometer receptacle; twist the sleeve several turns using three 10-32 x 3/8”...
- Page 7 1b. (if applicable) Attach the anemometer to the pole. Position the anemometer & stub assembly Orient the assembly so the measurement at the top of the pole on the South side. plane is horizontal and the North arrows Install two hose clamps around the stub and colored security seal (circled below) point to true North after the hose clamps and the pole and spaced 3”...
- Page 8 2a. Attach the solar panel to its mounting frame. Measure & mark the pole at 6.0”, 13.5”, and 29.5” from the top. Position the solar panel upper mounting bracket with the bend facing the solar panel and attach with two ¼-20 x 5/8” hex head bolts, lock washers, and nuts.
- Page 9 2b. Attach the solar panel to the pole. Position the U-bolt around the pole, through the solar panel upper mounting bracket, and through the rectangular U-bolt mounting bracket. Install two 3/8” lock washers and nuts, and leave loose. Attach a Unistrut clamp to the Unistrut channel at the base of the pole, install the pole clamp bolt and nut, and leave loose.
- Page 10 3. Attach the SOOFIE enclosure to the pole. Attach two 7.8”-long Unistrut channels to back of the SOOFIE enclosure with four 10-32 x 2” pan head Phillips screws, #10 lock washers, #10 flat washers, and square Unistrut washers. Torque to 16 in-lbs (1.8 Nm).
- Page 11 Confirm fuse cap is engaged and locked. This fuse completes the solar panel charging circuit. (if applicable) Insert the anemometer cable connector into the M8 receptacle on the SOOFIE enclosure and rotate the knurled barrel on the cable connector until finger-tight. Needs new pics...
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting... - Page 13 1. Open the SOOFIE enclosure. Loosen all 6 recessed cover screws and remove cover. NOTE: Cover screws are not captive; do not flip the cover over. CAUTION: High-current DC voltage up to 25v is exposed with cover off.
- Page 14 2. Check fusing and wiring. NOTE: The two fuses are interchangeable, but their removal/reinsertion order is important. The solar panel fuse MUST be removed first AND reinserted last, following the sequence below. Remove the solar panel fuse from right-hand fuse holder by pushing in firmly and turning counter-clockwise ½...
- Page 15 3. Check and record voltages. With a voltmeter, check and record DC voltages between: Terminals on LiFePO battery: BATT terminals on MPPT charge controller: PV terminals on MPPT charge controller: Note: PV terminal voltage will be zero unless the solar panel is connected and exposed to the sun LOAD terminals on MPPT charge controller:...
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Page 16: Check Operation
(connected to Internet) b. blinking green? (looking for cellular/wifi service) c. magenta? (firmware update in progress) If these steps haven’t identified an obvious problem with an immediate solution, please call Scientific Aviation technical support at (xxx) xxx-xxxx...
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