GOAL ZERO Nomad 20 Solar Panel User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- GOAL ZERO
Table of Contents
NOMAD20
Solar Panel User Guide
GET TO KNOW YOUR GEAR
HOW IT WORKS
USB Charging
Charging phones, power banks and other USB-powered devices from the Nomad 20
is as easy as plugging in.
- Open your Nomad 20 and unfold the panels.
- Use the built-in kickstand to position the panel toward the sun.
- Plug your phone or device into the USB port located on the back side of the panel and charge up.
8mm Charging
Charge a Sherpa Power Bank or small Goal Zero Yeti Power Station from the sun
using the integrated 8mm solar charging cable.
- Open your Nomad 20 and unfold the panels.
- Plug the 8mm cable into the 8mm port located on your power bank or power station and charge up.
AUTO-RESTART
In low light conditions (i.e. lack of sunlight, shadow, dusk, etc.), some devices, including smartphones, will automatically stop charging from a solar panel due to a low current input. The Nomad 20 features auto-restart technology that knows the difference between a device that has reached a fully charged state and one that disconnects due to environmental causes. When the latter is detected, the Nomad 20 will automatically resume charging to start charging the device again. No extra work on your part is needed.
PRO-TIP
When operating in low light conditions, we recommend pairing your solar panel
with a portable power bank for the best charging experience possible. A Goal
Zero Flip power
bank (sold separately) will fit securely into the Nomad 20’s integrated Flip
charging dock and allow you to collect and store a continuous stream of power
to charge your device.
WHAT IT POWERS
CHAINING
Chaining panels is a great way to collect more power from the sun and recharge devices quicker. You can chain up to 150W of solar panels together. We recommend no more than four in a chain (see the NOTE below).
- Plug the 8mm Charge Cable into another Nomad Solar Panel’s 8mm input.
- Using the 8mm Charge Cable of the final panel, plug into a Sherpa Power Bank or Goal Zero Yeti Portable Power Station. You could also plug into the USB port on
the last panel to charge USB-powered devices.
NOTE
After four solar panels are chained together, you might notice something
called line loss, which has to do with the loss of voltages over long
distances. The farther the power has to travel through cables, from panel to
panel, the more power you will lose.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is the Nomad 20 waterproof?
A: The best answer: it’s weatherproof. We’ve gone to great lengths to
ruggedize the Nomad 20; including beefing up the manufacturing process with
advanced lamination techniques so it’ll slough off rain and snow.
Q: Does the Nomad 20 have a built-in battery?
A: No. In order to make the Nomad 20 as lightweight as possible, we chose to
sell batteries as an optional accessory. You can either plug your phone or
device into the Nomad 20 to charge up directly from the sun, or pair the panel
with one of our power banks to collect and store power for later. The Nomad 20
works seamlessly with our line of ultra-portable Flip Power Banks, versatile
Sherpa Power Banks, or small Yeti Power Stations.
Q: Is this chainable with other Nomad panels?
A: Yes, but only on some Goal Zero Nomad Solar Panels. You can plug the Charge
Cable into the chaining ports on Nomad 20 Solar Panels and larger.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Nomad 20 Solar Panel
Solar Panel:
Rated Power| 20W
Open Circuit Voltage Voc| 18-22V
Cell Type| Monocrystalline
Ports:|
8mm Port| 14-22V, up to 1.3A (20W max)
USB Port| 5V, up to 2.1A (10.5W max)
General:|
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Weight| 2.28 lbs (1.03 kg)
Dimensions
(unfolded)| 11.5 x 21.75 x 0.75 in
(29.2 x 55.3 x 1.9 cm)
Dimensions
(folded)| 11.5 x 7.4 x 1.25 in
(29.2 x 19 x 3.2 cm)
Certs| BC
Warranty| 12 Months
Be sure to activate your warranty at goalzero.com/warranty
GOAL ZERO HEADQUARTERS
675 West 14600 South
Bluffdale, UT 84065
1-888-794-6250
Designed in the U.S.A.
Made in China
Nomad is a trademark of Goal Zero.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. 42 JG112619V1