Solar Stik 19-1000012 Bedienungsanleitung

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

FOR THE

SOLAR VENTURE 320 W ARRAY

P/N 19-1000012

Updated: 20231129

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Solar Venture 320 W Array

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List of Figures

Figure 1. Solar Array safety labels.................................................................................................................................... 4

Figure 2. Deploying Array Stand....................................................................................................................................... 6

Figure 3. 30º Mesh Hold Down installation ...................................................................................................................... 7

Figure 4. 60º Mesh Hold Down installation ...................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 5. Ground-securing Mesh conguration for 30º and 60º Array deployment ......................................................... 9

Figure 6. Connecting Array to Array Stand....................................................................................................................... 9

Figure 7. Locking the Array into place on the Array stand ............................................................................................... 9

Figure 8. Sandbag placement for 30º and 60º Array deployment.................................................................................. 10

Figure 9. Conguring ground-securing Mesh for at (0º) deployment ........................................................................... 11

Figure 10. Sandbags placement for 0º deployment....................................................................................................... 11

Figure 11. Connecting Array to Solar Cable................................................................................................................... 12

Figure 12. Packing Solar Venture 320 W Array............................................................................................................... 14

Figure 13. Measuring Solar Panel and Array open circuit voltage Voc ........................................................................... 16

Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION, THEORY OF OPERATION, AND EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 3

Product Safety Information and Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Information Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Electric Shock Hazard Related to Solar Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Solar Array Kit Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Solar Array Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1. Unpack and Inventory Solar Array Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. Extend and Lock Array Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3. Install 30º Mesh Hold Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4. Install 60º Mesh Hold Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5. Mesh Conguration for 30º and 60º Deployments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6. Install Panel onto Array Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

7. Secure Array to Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

a. Ground-securing for 30º and 60º Deployments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

b. Mesh Conguration and Ground-securing for Flat (0º) Deployments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

8. Connect Solar Cable to Solar Array Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

9. Connect Array(s) to Power Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

10. Position Array for Optimal Power Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Derating, Solar Loading, and Airﬂow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Disconnecting Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Stowing Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Measuring Array Voltages: Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Procedure to Measure Array and Panel Voc with a Multimeter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Array and Panel Short Circuit Current.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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Section Page(s) Description Date

Initial Release June 2021

Stowing 24 Illustration and use of Hard Case April 2022

All all Reduce content to 10 double sided pages. April 2022

All All Overall editing May 2023

All All Overall editing Aug 2023

Revision History

List of Tables

Table 1. Solar Venture 320 W Array Kit (P/N 19-1000012) contents ............................................................................... 5

Table 2. Ground Securing Kit (12-1000009) contents ...................................................................................................... 5

The Solar Venture 320 W is designed to generate renewable power in expeditionary applications

where weight, rugged design, and extreme portability are factors.

The Array can be deployed on any terrain, and can generate up to 320 watts of power for

applications where independence from traditional power sources is required. The 320 W Array is

modular and scalable, allowing users to tailor power generation capability to load requirements.

The mono-crystalline cells in the high efciency Solar Panels are laminated onto a carbon-ber

structure, which combines extremely high PV performance with incredibly light material for an

extraordinary watt-to-weight ratio. The Array offers a superior integration of technologies to provide

the operator with highest power in the smallest renewable generator footprint.

GENERAL INFORMATION, THEORY OF OPERATION, AND

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

Product Safety Information and Instructions

This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and

operation of the Solar Array. Read all instructions and safety information contained in this manual.

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Your safety and the safety of others is very important. This manual provides guidance on safe

operating practices and how to achieve maximum performance from the MEHPS-Solar Array. Always

observe and follow all safety protocols outlined below:

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill you or

hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word

“DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are dened as:

DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.

All safety messages will identify what the potential hazard is, how to reduce the chance of injury, and

what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Safety Information Labels

Electric Shock Hazard Related to Solar Panels

WARNING

• Solar Panels produce electricity when exposed to sunlight.

• Live power may be present at multiple terminals.

• Never route the cables through standing water.

• All cables and connections should remain dry and should be inspected regularly to ensure safe

operating conditions.

• Do not disconnect Solar Cables when under load.

• Eliminate Panel exposure to sunlight before disconnecting Solar Cables to prevent arcing.

Connecting and disconnecting Solar Cables may result in arc ash when the cables are under load

(carrying current) from an active Solar Panel or Array.

Warnings to this effect are present at multiple locations on Solar Cables, connectors and the Solar

Panel itself (Figure 1 ).

Figure 1. Solar Array safety labels

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Equipment Description

Components of MEHPS-Solar Array P/N Qty Image

Hard Case, Solar Venture 320W 14-1000035 1

Panel, Solar Venture 320W 14-1000037 1

Stand, Solar Venture 14-1000033 2

Cable, Solar Venture 13-1000350 1

Ground Securing Kit 12-1000009 2 See Table 2

Operation and Maintenance Manual 19-1000012 1

Table 1. Solar Venture 320 W Array Kit (P/N 19-1000012) contents

Solar Array Kit Contents

Components of Ground Securing Kit P/N Qty / Kit Qty / Array Image

Mesh Hold Down, 30 Deg 08-1000086 1 1

Mesh Hold Down, 60 Deg 08-1000087 1 1

Sandbags 12-1000007 7 7

Table 2. Ground Securing Kit (12-1000009) contents

1. Unpack and Inventory Solar Array Components

Solar Array Setup

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS

Remove Solar Array components from Soft Case. Inventory Components shown in Table 1 and

Table 2. Two (2) Ground Securing Kits are packed together in Soft Case small compartment.

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2. Extend and Lock Array Stand

Locking pins-

storage position

Transport strap

A B

Disconnect the velcro transport strap securing the foldable Array Stand (Figure 2A). Remove the

two (2) locking pins (Figure 2B) to allow the Array Stand to expand. Expand the Array Stand (Figure

2C) and install the locking pins in the “deployed” position (Figure 2D) after the Array Stand is fully

extended (Figure 2E).

Tensioning clamps

Locking pins -

deployed position

Figure 2. Deploying Array Stand

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3. Install 30º Mesh Hold Down

The 30º Mesh hold down attachment has three (3) clips on the short side and four (4) on the long

side (Figure 3A). The clips on the short side connect to the rings on the three (3) cleats (Figure 3B)

of the Array Stand. Connect the four (4) clips on the long side of Mesh to the wire loops (Figure 3C)

at the low end of the support frame bar (Figure 3D). The Mesh will be stretched tight when all of the

connections are made.

Wire loop

Figure 3. 30º Mesh Hold Down installation

Long Side

Short Side

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4. Install 60º Mesh Hold Down

The 60º Mesh Hold Down has three (3) clips on the short side and four (4) on the long side (Figure

4A). The clips on the long side connect to the wire rings (Figure 4B) on the round feet associated

with the tensioning latch. The three (3) clips on the short side connect to the three (3) support frame

cleats (Figure 4C).

Figure 4. 60º Mesh Hold Down installation

B C

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Figure 5. Ground-securing Mesh conguration for 30º and 60º Array deployment

5. Mesh Conﬁguration for 30º and 60º Deployments

Connect the large and small Meshes as shown in Figure 5 to deploy the Array at 30º (A) or at 60º (B).

6. Install Panel onto Array Stand

Each Panel has eight (8) grommet-reinforced holes, four (4) on the top and four (4) on the bottom

(Figure 6A, orange circles). The Array Stand has eight (8) complementary Panel mounting hooks

(Figure 6B). The latching mechanism on this side of the frame is xed. Connect the Panel to this row

of xed mounting hooks rst (Figure 6B). Mount Panels onto Array Stands in the same orientation.

The hooks on other side of the Panel are part of a sliding tensioning clamp. Figure 7A shows the

Array Stand in the storage conguration with tensioning clamps in locked and unlocked positions.

Unlock the clamp lever to allow the hook to slide (Figure 7B). Place the hook into the hole, then

tighten (Figure 7C) and lock the clamp (Figure 7D). Repeat for each of the four (4) mounting holes

until the Array is secured to the support frame.

Figure 6. Connecting Array to Array Stand

Figure 7. Locking the Array into place on the Array stand

Array backside

Power output

leads

A B C D

Unlock and Slide

Unlocked

Locked Hook Lock

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The Array must be secured with sandbags (Figure 8) to reduce the potential for displacement or

damage in high winds. Each 320 W Array kit provides 7 sandbags. Wind-testing data indicate that

the Array will withstand displacement in winds of 60 mph (97 kph) when weighted with seven (7)

sandbags for the entire Array. Use the best available information when determining how many

sandbags to use.

Sandbags should weigh a minimum of 50 pounds (23 kg) each. Place sandbags on the ground-

securing Mesh under the Panel and on the Mesh behind the Panel as shown below (Figure 8).

7. Secure Array to Ground

WARNING

Failure to properly secure Array(s) to ground with sandbags could result in Array damage,

personnel injury, or death in high winds. Wind damage can render Array nonfunctional or

signicantly reduce their functional life expectancy. Array must be properly secured to the

ground even in low-wind environments.

CAUTION

DO NOT DAMAGE THE ARRAY SUPPORT FRAME.

DO NOT DROP SANDBAGS ONTO THE ARRAY SUPPORT FRAME.

Do not secure the Array to the ground before establishing proper location and orientation.

Before the Array are secured to the ground, be observant and take care to ensure the support frame

is not twisted. If the support frame is twisted, the Array will be exposed to torsional strain, which can

cause damage to the cells.

a. Ground-securing for 30º and 60º Deployments

Congure the Mesh for the desired angle of deployment (Figure 4 & Figure 5). Ensure the Array

is oriented for maximum energy harvesting and that the Solar Cable will reach the Power Hub.

Generally speaking, the lower angle (30º) will harvest energy more efciently in the summer when the

sun is overhead. During the winter, the steep angle (60º) will be more efcient.

Place seven (7), 50-lb (23 kg) sandbags on the Mesh as shown below. Sandbags are illustrations

and not to scale.

30º - Best for summer 60º - Best for winter

Figure 8. Sandbag placement for 30º and 60º Array deployment

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