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CR200 Regulator Specifications

CJ Dec 14, 2010 01:02 AM

Hi,

Could anyone tell me how much charge current the CR200 series loggers can handle?

I'm just wondering if a solar panel larger than 5 watts would be able to pass through more charge current to the battery and if so what is its limit?

Thanks

Sam Dec 14, 2010 05:37 AM

CJ,

Seems we've overlooked that in the manual and spec sheet. I will follow up with the design engineer to get a definitive answer.

However, taking a quick look at the schematic, my initial thoughts are that the maximum effective charging current is 700mA. So I would stay in the 10W or lower panel rating range.

Sam Dec 14, 2010 04:12 PM

Right in front of my face - CR200X brochure, Power specification:

MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS BATTERY CHARGING CURRENT:
0.9 A @ 20°C; 0.65 A @ 50°C

SOLAR PANEL:
10 W or smaller when using on-board charging circuit.

CJ Dec 14, 2010 10:36 PM

Thanks very much Sam.

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