NEXSENS SP32 Solar Panel Kit Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- NEXSENS
Table of Contents
SP32 SOLAR PANEL KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
What’s Included
Battery enclosure mounting hardware
- (2) Mounting braces
- (2) 5/16-18 x 2” U-bolts
- (8) 5/16” flat washers (4 installed on U-bolts)
- (4) 5/16” split-lock washers (installed on U-bolts)
- (4) 5/16-18” Hex nuts
- (4) 1/4-20 x 7/16” Phillips head screws
Solar panel mounting hardware
- (2) 3/8-16 x 1-5/8” Hex cap bolts
- (2) 3/8” flat washer (installed on U-bolts)
- (2) 3/8” split-lock washers (installed on U-bolts)
- (2) 3/8-16” Hex nuts
- (2) 5/16-18 x 2” U-bolts
- (4) 5/16” Flat washers
- (4) 5/16” Split-lock washers
- (4) 5/16-18” Hex nuts
Battery Box Mounting
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Set the battery enclosure on its face and align one of the included mounting braces with the top threaded inserts.
a. Secure the brace using the included Phillips-head screws, a lock washer, and a flat washer.
b. Thoroughly tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Figure 1: Install brace for battery enclosure. -
Attach the other mounting brace to the 2” NPT deployment pipe or MAST accessory using one of the included U-bolts.
a. Place the included flat washer, lock washer, and nut on each U-bolt thread.
b. Evenly tighten the brace using a 1/2” socket.
Figure 2:
Install the second brace on pipe mount. -
Align the bottom threaded inserts of the battery box with the brace mounted on the pipe.
a. Secure the lower brace using the remaining Phillips-head screws, lock washer, and flat washer.
b. Run the remaining U-bolt around the pipe and through the top brace.
• Secure it with the remaining flat washer, lock washer, and nuts. Evenly tighten the brace using a 1/2” socket.
Figure 3: Battery enclosure
installed on pipe mount.
Solar Panel Mounting
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Loosen or remove/re-install the panel pipe mount U-bolts to fit around the pipe.
a. Evenly tighten both U-bolts on each side using a 1/2” socket.
Figure 4: Solar panel mounts installed on pipe mount. -
Align the center holes of the panel pipe mount and the rear mount of the solar panel.
a. Insert (1) 3/8-16 x 1-5/8” hex head cap screw with a flat washer through the center holes.
b. Attach a flat washer, lock washer, and nut to the other side, and tighten with a 9/16” socket.
c. Insert the second 1-5/8” hex head cap screw with a flat washer through one of the remaining holes on the mount.
• The angle of the solar panel can be adjusted by tightening the bolt in the proper position using a 9/16” socket.
Figure 5: Solar panel secured
on pipe mount.
Data Logger Connection
- Once the panel and box are mounted:
a. Connect the black cable from the solar panel to the SOLAR IN port on the battery enclosure.
b. Connect the included orange UW6-2P cable to the PWR OUT port on the battery enclosure.
• The free end of the UW6-2P cable connects to the 6-pin port of the X2 data logger to supply system power.
c. Note: Both battery box ports, and their respective solar panel and power cables, are keyed to prevent misconnections.
Figure 6: Solar
panel and data logger connection to battery enclosure ports.
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