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SOLAR
PANELS AND REGULATORS
Unisolar US-64 and C.I.G.S.Solar Modules,
probably
the best choice for the cruising yachtsman.
With triple junction silicone technology, these solar
cells give better output in low light conditions than other panels
and will deliver power when partially shaded. So when that backstay
casts a shadow over your panel, you don't
have a total black out.When
coupled with a Plasmatronics Solar Controller, whether installed on
a boat or on
land, you will have the basis of an excellent alternate energy system
that will serve you well for years to come.
We just about always have a number of 64 watt modules
in stock available for immediate delivery.
Size: 1366mm X 741mm X 32mm (47mm at the junction box).
The starting point for any and all power systems
is knowing eactly how much power you need.
This will help.
C.I.G.S.
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C.I.G.S. Solar
panels.
NEW
I have only recently come across these
panels, just last week in fact.
Anyway, as I do with a new product, I test it out to see what
it will do. When I tested this panel, I dicovered soemething that
will be of interest to you yachties and camper vanners alike.
These babies are shade tolerant.
Here's what I did.
I got a standard 80 watt panel and a C.I.G.S. 60 watt panel and
hooked them up to a battery.
The 80 watt panel gave me an output of 3.8 amps, the C.I.G.S.
60 watt panel gave me an output of 3.2 amps.
I stretched my arm straight across the middle of the 80 watt panel
and the output fell to just 0.55 of an amp. WOW! I stretched my
arm across the 60 watt C.I.G.S. and the ouput only fell to 2.7
amps. Of course, if you shade half the panel, you're in trouble,
but if your rigging wire, or mast, or boom, or radio antenna,
or branch of a tree, whatever, partially shades your panel, you
are still getting some useful power output.
CIGS come in 6, 12, 30 and 60 watt sizes.
See specs below.
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| All + - 10% |
6 W
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12 W
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30 W
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60 W
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| Open Circuit Volts |
23 |
23 |
27.3 |
24.5 |
| Maximum Power Volts |
15.8 |
15.8 |
18.1 |
17.6 |
| Short circuit current |
0.45 |
0.90 |
2.16 |
4.2 |
| Maximum current |
0.38 |
0.76 |
1.69 |
3.42 |
| Length |
- |
- |
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1190mm |
| Width |
- |
- |
- |
640 |
| Weight |
- |
- |
- |
8.9kg |
| Warranty |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Unisolar Solid Panels
| MODEL |
US-5
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US-11
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US-21
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US-64
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| Watts: |
5 |
11 |
21 |
64 |
| Volts: |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
| VoC: |
23.8 |
23.8 |
23.8 |
23.8 |
| Isc: |
0.4 |
0.8 |
1.6 |
4.8 |
| Dimensions: |
491
x 205 x 22 |
491
x 383 x 22 |
928
x 383 x 32 |
1366
x 741 x 47 |
| Weight: |
- |
- |
- |
9.17
kg |
| Warranty: |
10
yrs |
10
yrs |
10
yrs |
20
yrs |
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Buyer beware
All Unisolar panels are not equal.
There is a Unisolar panel being sold in the general market place called
ES-62T,
this panel is designed for installation in series for grid connect systems,
it is not.
designed for battery charging applications. Below are the differences.
| Characteristic |
US-64 |
ES-62T |
| Number of cells |
22 |
10 |
| Rated power |
64 watts |
62 watts |
| Junction Box |
Yes |
No - MC wires |
| Voltage at P max |
16.5 |
15.0 |
| Current at P max |
3.9 A |
4.1 A |
| Best suited for |
Battery charging applications |
Grid interactive systems |
If you are purchasing a panel for grid
interactive use, the ES-62 is fine. If you are
purchasing a panel for use on your boat or for battery charging, the
US-64 is the
way to go. The US-64 will more effectively charge your battery, it is
less prone to
voltage drop and it is more shade tolerant than the ES-62T. Now you
know.

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| MODEL |
80 watt
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123 watt
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167 watt
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170 watt
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| Volts: |
12 |
12 |
24 |
24 |
| VoC: |
21.3 |
21.3 |
43.1 |
44.4 |
| Isc: |
5.31 |
8.14 |
5.37 |
5.4 |
| Dimensions: |
1200
x 530
x 35 mm |
1499
x 662
x 46 mm |
1575
x
826x
46 mm |
1575
x
826 x
46 |
| Weight: |
8.5
kg |
14
kg |
17
kg |
17
kg |
| Warranty: |
25
yrs |
25
yrs |
25
yrs |
25
year |
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You are probably aware of this but a battery will self discharge
if unused. The other thing you know is that it will be as flat
as a tack just when you need it the most. The rate of self discharge
depends on the age and type of battery, temperature etc. but a
rule of thumb is around 4% per month.
This battery saver kit will take away all the frustration of not
being able to start up the boat, tractor, generator, whatever,
just when you need to.
Comes complete with:
10 watt solar panel. (2 for 24 volt system) Solar controller,
wire, connectors, mounting brackets and easy instructions. Will
maintain a battery bank up to 1000Ah in ideal conditions.
12 volt $180.00. 24 volt $330.00
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Kyocera
| MODEL |
KC120
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KC80
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KC60
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KC40
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KC35
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| Watts: |
120 |
80 |
60 |
40 |
35 |
| Volts: |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
| VoC: |
21.5 |
21.5 |
21.5 |
21.5 |
18.8 |
| Isc: |
7.45 |
4.97 |
3.73 |
2.48A |
2.5A |
| Dimensions: |
1425
x 652 x 52 mm |
976
x 652 x 52 mm |
751
x 652 x 52 mm |
652
x 526 x 52 mm |
652
x 471 x 52 mm |
| Weight: |
11.9 |
- |
7.8kg |
6.0kg |
4.8kg |
| Warranty: |
20
yrs |
20
yrs |
20
yrs |
20
yrs |
20
yrs |

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Plasmatronics
PL Series Solar Controlers
| Parameter |
PL20 |
PL40 |
PL60 |
| System Voltage |
12, 24 or 48 |
12, 24 or 48 |
12, 24 or 48 |
| Max Charge Current |
20 |
40 |
60 |
| Amps Load |
15 |
5 |
30 |
| Dimensions HxW xD |
100 x 109 x 41 mm |
130 x 124 x 50 mm |
225 x 175 x 62 mm |
| Weight |
320g |
515g |
1100g |
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Plasmatronics
Simple Regulators
| Parameter |
PR1210
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PR2410
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PLA-1210S
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| Volts |
12
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24
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12
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| Amps |
10
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10
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10
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A simple reg at a simple price. Ideal for
small vehicle or camping systems where other metering, volts,
amps etc, is already in place. One of these will run a 125 watt
panel comfortably
Just $70.00.
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Pic coming
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Morningstar SHS - 6
12 volt - 6 amp
About the smallest, simplest and cheapest solar controller available.
Would suit a single 72 watt panel or smaller.
6 amp charge |
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Pic coming
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Morningstar SHS - 10
12 volt - 10 amp
Another simple and economical solar controller suitable for a single
panel up to 120 watt.
10 amp charge.
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SS10 & SS10L
Sunsaver 12 volt 10 amp
The SunSaver 10 is a small, simple, robust, economical
controller suitable for a single 120 watt or 2 X 60 watt panels.
Suitable for flooded or sealed batteries. LED charge indicator.
Load disconnect facility on SS10L.
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Pic coming
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SS20L - 12 volt &
SS20L - 24 volt
Sunsaver 20 amp controller.
The SunSaver 20 will is a robust, economical controller
suitable for up to 240 watt solar array at 12 volt or up to 480
watts at 24 volt. Suitable for flooded or sealed batteries.
LED charge indicator.
Load disconnect facility on SS10L. |
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Pic coming
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SSD-25RM - 12 volt
20 amp
Sunsaver 20 amp controller for dual battery systems.
Same specs ands economy as the SS20L but
suitable for charging twin battery systems.
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ProStar 12-24 volt 15 amp
PS15
Suits up to 180 watts solar for 12 volt systems or 360 watt for
24 volt systems.
Suitable for gel, sealed or flooded batteries.
LED Charging indicator and battery state. Temperature sensor available.
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Pic coming
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ProStar 12-24 volt 15 amp
PS15M
Suits up to 180 watts solar for 12 volt systems or 360 watt for
24 volt systems.
Suitable for gel, sealed or flooded batteries.
LED Charging indicator and battery state. Temperature sensor available.
With meter.
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ProStar 12-24 volt 30 amp
PS30
Suits up to 360 watts solar for 12 volt systems or 720 watt for
24 volt systems.
Suitable for gel, sealed or flooded batteries.
LED Charging indicator and battery state. Temperature sensor available.
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ProStar 12-24 volt 30 amp
PS30M
Suits up to 360 watts solar for 12 volt systems or 720 watt for
24 volt systems.
Suitable for gel, sealed or flooded batteries.
LED Charging indicator and battery state. Temperature sensor available.
With meter.
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Last update 17-05-2008
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