JVA WA150 Solar User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: JVA

Table of Contents

Introduction
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Before you start
- Activate the SIM card
Deployment and Orientation
Overview
- LED Indicators
JVA Distributors
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

JVA WA150 Solar

Introduction

The PTE2704 JVA Wi-Fi Anywhere (WA150) provides an integrated Wireless Cellular USB Dongle (Wingle) power supply with a solar battery charger and management system.

This product provides a Wi-Fi network wherever a 3G/4G signal is available*. The Wi-Fi can then be used to connect an IP device or Internet of Things (IoT) device to the Cloud (Internet).

The JVA Solar Wi-Fi Anywhere is installed with an ALDI SIM card at the factory, all you need to do is:

Register the SIM card
Connect any Wi-Fi enabled device to the network provided

This quick-start guide explains how to deploy your WA150 and connect a battery ready for Wi-Fi connections.

*An external cellular antenna (included) may be connected to increase reception. An upgraded YAGI style antenna is available from [email protected]

Specifications

Component

|

Information

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Solar Panel

| Nominal 12v Solar Panel (maximum open circuit voltage – 22v DC)
Maxmium Power 150W
Battery|

Nominal 12.8v DC
Minimum Battery size 225Ah
A larger battery may be required if any additional 12v device is connected to the battery

Outputs(1)

|

12v DC SAE Connector
Used for powering the IP Monitor

Outputs (2)

|

12v DC Battery Connector
Alligator clips for battery connection

SIM

|

Full Size

Wi-Fi

|

2.4GHz b/g/n
Up to 10 connections at a time

Network (Huawei E8372)

|

3G 850/2100MHz
4GX 700MHz + 4G B1/3/7/21

Antenna Connector

|

Female SMA
Ensure antenna is mounted away from sources of interference such as AC or high voltage cables.

Troubleshooting

Fault|

Likely Cause

| Remedy
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No lights are on| Power is not connected
Power wires are re- versed| Check power connec- tions
Check battery polarity
Batt level flashing| Battery disconnected
Bad battery| Check battery connec- tions
Check battery voltage
USB_5V LED off| USB device drawing too much current| Unplug USB device, check for damage/ seek manufacturer advice
Battery not charging| Solar wiring backwards| Check that the Solar + goes to the left-hand screw terminal
Broken cables| Check that the battery cables are not dam- aged
Solar panel broken| Check solar panel for physical damage (bro- ken glass, bent frame etc.)
Cannot connect to Wi-Fi| Low signal from 3G/4G| Check management page of Wingle
Out of Wi-Fi range (~10m)| Move closer to Wingle
SIM card not inserted correctly| Re-insert SIM card

If the unit is still not working correctly, contact your nearest JVA distributor for technical support.

Before you start

Activate the SIM card

Activate your SIM card and test it in a mobile phone. The Wi-Fi network allows a data-only connection, the number of devices connected to the module will determine how much data will be used.

As a guide, a single IP Energiser or IP Monitor will use less than 1MB per day, so for connecting a single IP Energiser, an upper limit of 500MB per year is an option with a lot of headroom.

Deployment and Orientation

Unpack the solar kit from it’s packaging. Look inside the packaging for a set of U-Bolts.
Remove the U-Bolts from the zip lock bag and mopunt it to the top and bottom panel of the bracket.
(A) U-Bolt x 2
(B) Top or Bottom Panel
(C) Washers x 4
(D) Spring Washers x 4
(E) Hex Nut x 4
Loosen the 6 bolts on the inside of the frame that are used to hold the solar panel at a right angle. DO NOT completely remove these bolts.
Lift the bottom of the solar panel until the attached arms holding it are angled at 90 degrees. Tighten all 6 bolts again from step 3.
Attach the red and black eyelet crimps to the battery.
To find a battery that will suit you, visit our website: https://jva- fence.com.au/solar.php
Alternative wiring:
The following diagram shows an alternative method for wiring the Solar Kit. The battery is connected directly to the solar kit and the Wi-Fi device.
The solar kit will have a spare connector (load cable), but the solar kit will still operate properly.

Overview

LED Indicators

D1 (Solar)| Solid on when solar panel in sunlight.
Blinking when solar panel in low power conditions.
Off when no solar power detected.
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D6 (USB_5V)| Solid on when USB Power is turned on
Batt Level| Bottom LED flashes if no battery is disconnected or bad.
Shows battery level from bottom to top: 25% to 100%.