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theSCROLLbutton).TheSBP-1100emaybeusedtoprovidepowertoaloadwhilethebatterypackisbeingcharged.
Charging stops automatically when it reaches the highest state of charge possible. There is no need to turn off or dis-
connect the charging power source when charging is complete, or be concerned about over-charging.
Battery Charging Using DC Power Sources
Generally,theSBP-1100emaybechargedfromfilteredDCpowersourcesrangingfrom10voltsto28volts,provided
thesourcecansupply200watts.Thepowersourceneednotbevoltage-regulated(e.g.solarpanels,12V–24Vgenera-
tors),butthevoltagemustnotexceed28volts.However,onlychargingsourcessuppliedorapprovedby1100Energy,
shouldbeusedforchargingtheSBP-1100e.Pleasecontact1100Energyfordetails.UnfilteredDCpowersources,such
as automotive battery chargers, should not be used for charging the SBP-1100e. Automotive power, by direct connec-
tion to the battery of a vehicle with the engine running, may generally be used to charge the SBP-1100e. At low voltages
(10–12volts)theSBP-1100emaydraw20ampswhilecharging,soavoidconnectingtheunittoanautomotiveDC
powerjack(cigarettelighterjack)ifthejackisfusedatlessthan20amps.
Battery Charging Using MF15-3600 Solar Panels
IftheSBP-1100eistobechargedfromMF15-3600SolarPanels,connectaminimumofthreesolarpanels,usinga
compatiblesolaradaptercable(seeAccessories).Dependingontheaveragepowerrequirementsoftheload,andthe
amountofsunlightavailable,uptoeightsolarpanelsmaybeneeded.The2-pinconnectorsusedtoconnectthesolar
panels to the cables should be tightly mated to keep out rain water, and all the connectors should be kept out of rain
puddles if possible. Any unmated connectors should have the rubber safety caps which are tethered to them, installed
securelyontotheconnectors,toprotectfromrainwater.Avoidusingtheconnectorsnearhazardousvoltages.
Whenthecableandpanelconnectionshavebeenmade,thechargingstatusmaybeviewedonthestatusdisplayon
theSBP-1100e(pushtheSCROLLbutton).TheSBP-1100emaybeusedtoprovidepowertoaloadwhilethebattery
pack is being charged. Charging stops automatically when the SBP-1100e reaches the highest state of charge possible.
There is no need to turn off or disconnect the charging power source when charging is complete, and there is no need
to be concerned about over-charging.
Ideally, the solar panels should be oriented so sunlight strikes them approximately perpendicular to the panel surface
duringthemid-dayhours,whenthesunisstrongest.Forexample,intheNorthernhemisphere,at40degreesnorth
latitude,forbestperformancethepanelsshouldfacesouth,elevatedabout40degreesfromthehorizontal.Inaloca-
tion near the equator, the panels should lie on a level surface. The panels should not be in shadow during the mid-day
hours, to the extent possible.
Power Input Connection Specifications
Input Mating Plug:
Model№SBP-CON-INPUTInputmatingplug,miniaturecylindrical,5-pinfemale.MIL-C-26482Series
1,shellsize14plug,5socketcontacts,16AWG.MS3116F14-5S
Cable:
16/4typeSOOW4-conductor16AWGcable.Waterandoilresistantrubberjacketedcable.
Connection Wiring Diagram
Pin
Description
WireColor
A
+DCInput
Red
B
+DCInput
White
C
-DCInput(Return)
Black
D
-DCInput(Return)
Green
E
No Connection
No Connection
5-Pin Female Input Mating Plug (mating face view)