Rowley R-TEC Automation RTMSOLAR2 Manual

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Solar Panel Battery Charger

RTMSOLAR2

Solar Panel Battery Charger -

Use the sun to your

advantage with our R-TEC Automation

Solar Panel,

even when Solar Panel is partially shaded.

When paired with our solar panel, Li-ion motors or battery packs remain powered by harnessing

the natural energy of the sun. Sleek design allows for unobtrusive placement behind most headrails.

The charger uses industry leading, crystal technology to maximize sun ray absorption in a wide range of locations and

orientations. Renewable power means motors stay running for longer, without the need for regular charging.

FEATURES

Solar

USB

Eco

Crystal

Sleek

Plug &

Low Light

Powered

Charge

Friendly

Technology

Design

Play

Efficiency

is a registered trademark of the Rowley

Company, LLC.

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Page 1 Renewable power means motors stay running for longer, without the need for regular charging. FEATURES Solar Crystal Sleek Plug & Low Light Powered Charge Friendly Technology Design Play Efficiency © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Example of Pre Installation Assessment Installation 11 - 17 Mounting Options Installation Process Bending Bracket Connecting Solar Panel with Motor Dimensions Troubleshooting © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 3: Compliance Statement
Cable: Male Barrel to Male 2 Pin SMR Alcohol Wipe Cloths (Twin Pack) Dual Lock Type 250 Fastener Slot & Screw Cover Stickers / Label Set © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 4: Safety
Keep Solar Panel away from children. Do no dispose of in general waste. Please recycle batteries and damaged electrical products appropriately. © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 5: Installation Location Guide
Take into account the movement of sun throughout the season. IMPORTANT Avoid shadowing from trees, awnings, etc. for optimal performance. Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 6: Sun's Seasonal Performance
SUN’S SEASONAL PERFORMANCE Northern Hemisphere © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 7: Light Transmission
Transmission Factors Single Panel Double Panel Double Panel with bronze tint Double Panel with selective low-e coating 45% - 57% © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 8: Assessing The Installation Location
Hold the Lux meter directly against the window glass indoors in the location you wish to mount the solar panel, and observe the KLux Reading. Lux Meter © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 9 Use the value calculated from the table above with the graph below to estimate the number of cycles that the solar panel can provide over a 24 hour period. © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ®...
Page 10: Example Of Pre Installation Assessment
In this case it is approximately 10 cycles. © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 11: Installation
OPTION A. Attaching Mounting Bracket to Window Frame OPTION B. Attaching Solar Panel via Velcro Strip to a Window or surface © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ®...
Page 12 The back of the bracket should not be facing The back of the bracket should be facing toward opposite to the window. the window. © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 13 Use velcro strips to stick the bracket on the Use velcro strips to stick the bracket on the window (horizontal orientation). window (vertical orientation). © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 14: Installation Process
Apply stickers onto the Solar Panel to seal unused mounting holes. Screw Stickers Possible Orientations Top Fix Side Fix © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 15 Apply hand pressure for 5 seconds and check if firmly attached. Stickers IMPORTANT Any partial or total covering of any solar panel cell will degrade solar panel performance. © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 16: Bending Bracket
Ensure the bend angle is between 150° to 180°. IMPORTANT Make sure that the solar panel has adequate exposure to sunlight. © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 17: Connecting Solar Panel With Motor
USB Charger Cable 13', 20 RTMLBC Rechargeable Battery Pack (optional) RTMLDSSUSB RTMLCXT48 12V Charger Cable Extender 48" RTMLCXT96 12V Charger Cable Extender 96" © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Disconnect the motor from the Round Connector. battery motor Any Questions? Contact our R-TEC Automation in-house experts at 866.985.3423. Email us at RTECAutomation@RowleyCompany.com. ® © 2021 Rowley Company. All rights reserved. R-TEC Automation is a registered trademark of the Rowley Company, LLC. ® ® ®...