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  • Page 1 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Version 1.2...
  • Page 2 Rekor Systems, Inc. Furthermore, the purchase of Rekor Systems products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents, or patent applications of Rekor Systems, except for the normal non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Contents Introduction ..........................1 Preparation ..........................2 Calculate Installation Tilt and Azimuth................2 Pole Installation ........................3 Parts ..........................3 Solar Panel Hardware Mounting Instructions ................. 5 Parts List ........................... 5 Side of Pole Mounts ......................6 Pole Mount Site Variation ....................
  • Page 4 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Battery Installation......................34 14.1 24V System Battery Wiring..................... 34 Solar (PV) Array Wiring ..................... 35 System Testing ........................37 Connect the Equipment ....................38 Version...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Introduction Rekor’s solar solutions allows Rekor Edge systems to be utilized and powered in any location. This document provides information on the parts included in this solar kit, as well as installation instructions. There are several steps to this installation: •...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Preparation Calculate Installation Tilt and Azimuth For optimum performance, your PV array should face true south in the Northern Hemisphere (and true north in the Southern Hemisphere). However, when determining direction using a magnetic compass, indicated bearings will vary from true bearings because of the difference between the location of the true and magnetic north poles.

  • Page 7: Pole Installation

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Pole Installation Parts Parts included: • Drive Base with welded breakaway plate • Extendable pole with breakaway welded plate • Single breakaway mounting plate • 4 Bolts Tools needed: • Jackhammer • Screwdriver • Adjustable wrench...
  • Page 8 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide 1. Locate where the Edge Max pole will be installed. 2. If the location is on grass, drive the Drive Base into the ground using a jack hammer, ensuring that the welded breakaway plate is flush with the ground and that the plate is level.

  • Page 9: Solar Panel Hardware Mounting Instructions

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Solar Panel Hardware Mounting Instructions Parts List Version...

  • Page 10: Side Of Pole Mounts

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Side of Pole Mounts Each rack is optimized for specific pole diameter ranges, for standard round SCH40 steel poles. Standard SOP mounts: Rail Length (inches) Pipe Size Dia (SCH 40) Max Module Qty Large Format...
  • Page 11 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Version...

  • Page 12: Pole Mount Site Variation

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Pole Mount Site Variation • The pole used to support the PV array must be designed per the local soil conditions to meet the following minimum requirements: o The array area is based on a tilted angle.
  • Page 13 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Fasten the saddle bracket to the easy mount bracket using the provided 5/16”” hardware. For 5/16” hardware, tighten using a 1/2” wrench to 10-12 ft-lb torque. Apply anti-seize. Version...
  • Page 14 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Loosely fasten the lower easy mount bracket to the pole. Use the below chart for rough spacing between the two saddles. Approximate Saddle Spacing (X) Rail Length (in) Spacing (in) X = 24 X = 48...
  • Page 15 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Lay rails on module holes (but do NOT attach) to determine angle bracket spacing (see image below). Measure between the inside of the module rails. Mount angle brackets to saddles using the 5/16” hardware provided. Tighten using 1/2” wrench to 10-12 ft-lb torque. Apply anti-seize.
  • Page 16 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide OPTIONAL: Drop spring nut into tilt leg strut and rotate to lock into place. Slide strut and spring nut into tilt leg tube and adjust to desired length. Longer legs, decrease tilt: shorter legs, increase tilt.
  • Page 17 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Check alignment of all assembled parts and ensure all bolted connections are tight. Mount the solar modules to the rails using the 1/4” hardware provided. Version...

  • Page 18: Solar (Pv) Array Mounting

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Solar (PV) Array Mounting Side of Pole Array Mount 1. Attach the top of the array structure to the pole at the desired maximum height using the supplied band clamps or U-bolts. 2. Mount the bottom tilt bracket on the PV array to the pole. Turn the array to face South and adjust to the proper tilt angle for your location (refer to Section 2.

  • Page 19: Top Of Pole Array Mount

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Top of Pole Array Mount 1. Attach the array with the gimbal to the top of the pole. 2. Turn the array to face South and fasten the gimbal screws. 3. Set the tilt angle (refer to Section 2. Preparation) and tighten the screws on the L bracket.

  • Page 20: Antenna Mounting

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Antenna Mounting Antenna Part We are using Abracon AEACBK110053-MLWG (5-in-1) antenna. Product image below: Mounting the Antenna The antenna will be mounted to the second section of the pole above the solar array using a mounting plate with a built-in bracket.
  • Page 21 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Antenna – Side View Antenna – Bottom View NOTE: Make sure to peel off the 3M adhesive tape before mounting. Thread the cables and bolt of the antenna through the hole, then secure the bolt with a washer and nut.

  • Page 22: Control Panel Setup

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Control Panel Setup The control panel is mounted on a mounting plate with a load panel mounted on a din rail. DIP Switch Settings Lift the cover of the Control Panel. Set the DIP switch settings on the solar controller to support a 24V load.

  • Page 23: Mount The Meterbus Dongle

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Mount the MeterBus Dongle The Dongle can be mounted on the Din rail next to the circuit breaker. Before: After: Version...
  • Page 24 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Connect one end of the MeterBus cable into the dongle and the other end into the RJ17 port to the solar controller, next to the DIP switches then replace the panel: Connect the USB cable into the other side of the dongle:...

  • Page 25: Control Panel Mounting

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Control Panel Mounting 1. Remove the second set of supplied nuts from the mounting studs located on the back wall of the enclosure. 2. Adjust the first set of nuts on each stud to the same distance from enclosure wall leaving enough stud exposed for control panel and second nuts.

  • Page 26: Grounding

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Grounding INSTALL ON INNER WALL INSTALL ON OUTER WALL 1. Set all circuit breakers in enclosure to OFF (open). 2. Install ground kit (provided) per figure below. Use wire rated for outdoor use per local codes and size per NEC A.690 for system earth grounding.

  • Page 27: Master Edge Mounting

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Master Edge Mounting The Master Edge will be mounted onto a mounting plate with an external fan that is powered by the Master Edge. The plate is then secured to the right interior wall of the enclosure.
  • Page 28 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Note the orientation of the label on the fan. The fan will pull the air away from the Master Edge. The fan is connected to the Master Edge using a 3 position terminal block plug, shown below:...
  • Page 29 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide 3. Mounting Master Edge on the mounting plate: Master Edge will be mounted on the plate using M3 pan head screws (8mm long) along with the M3 locknut with lock washer. M3 Pan Head Philips Screw...

  • Page 30: Mount The Master Edge Assembly Into The Enclosure

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Mount the Master Edge Assembly into the Enclosure Please make sure to install the Control Panel BEFORE installing the Master Edge. Version...
  • Page 31 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Connect the Master Edge load power wire to the breaker circuit marked Load +/-. After the Master Edge is securely mounted to the enclosure, connect the load wire to the Master Edge power input.

  • Page 32: Connecting Solar Controller To Master Edge

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide Connecting Solar Controller to Master Edge Ensure the Solar Controller is connected (see Section 7.2), then connect the other end of the USB cable plugs into the Master Edge USB port: Version...

  • Page 33: Enclosure Installation

    Use the spacing jig to assist in mounting the enclosure, if using the U bolts for mounting. If using bands, skip to Section 10.1. 1. Mount Sunwize pole mounts to Rekor spacing jig. 2. Secure Sunwize pole mounts to pole (U-Bolts).

  • Page 34: Side Of Pole Mount Enclosure

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide 10.1 Side of Pole Mount Enclosure NOTE: Remove the door to the enclosure before installing the enclosure onto the pole. 1. Mount the upper mounting bracket at the desired height of the enclosure on the pole using U-bolts.

  • Page 35: Enclosure Knockouts

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide 11 Enclosure Knockouts Before installing the batteries, the knockouts in the back wall of the enclosure lust below the solar controller need to be removed. This allows the solar panel cables to be run inside the enclosure and connect to the solar controller.

  • Page 36: Antenna Connection

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide 12 Antenna Connection 12.1 Connect Antenna to Master Edge: Run the cables down the pole and insert them through the cutouts on the back solar enclosure. For the cable connections, see Section 9.1. For Rev 5.1, use the SMA Female to RP-SMA Male coax adapters, as shown.

  • Page 37: Connecting Solar Controller To Master Edge

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide 13 Connecting Solar Controller to Master Edge Ensure the Solar Controller is connected (see Section 7.2), then connect the other end of the USB cable plugs into the Master Edge USB port: Version...

  • Page 38: Battery Installation

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide 14 Battery Installation 14.1 24V System Battery Wiring NOTE!: NOTE!: Each pair of 12V batteries are in series and form one string. Battery Jumper Cable: [1] 16AWG 16” Red Wire 16AWG Ring Terminal (red heat shrink) ...

  • Page 39: Solar (Pv) Array Wiring

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide 15 Solar (PV) Array Wiring WARNING!: Set the circuit breakers to OFF (open) and remove the fuses in enclosure (if provided) before starting the wiring installation. Version...
  • Page 40 Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide 1. Route the output conductors from the solar (PV) panel to the enclosure. Secure the conductors to the panel frame or the mounting surface using wire ties or other restraining hardware (not provided). Install the cord grip fitting to the rear of the enclosure using the ½...

  • Page 41: System Testing

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide 16 System Testing 1. Confirm all connections, fittings, and fasteners are secure and the PV array surface is clean and facing South. 2. Measure Voltages (Confirm all breakers are off before measuring) 3. Verify both the PV and battery polarity is positive. If negative, reverse wiring to the system and check again.

  • Page 42: Connect The Equipment

    Edge Max Solar Kit Installation Guide 17 Connect the Equipment 1. Turn the Power Ready System OFF. a. Turn the PV breaker (CB1) OFF. b. Turn the Battery breaker (CB2) OFF. c. Turn the Load breaker (CB3) OFF. d. Connect your equipment to the terminal blocks on the control panel.

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