Banner Engineering's FlexPower
Solar Supply, BWA-SOLAR-001, delivers a solution specifically designed for
powering SureCross
Wireless Network devices—offering an integrated charge controller,
rechargeable battery pack, AC wall charger and mounting hardware. The battery pack
recharges in direct sunlight and continues to power the SureCross devices
autonomously when sunlight is not available. The Solar Supply is an solution
for applications where wired power is not available or that require more power
than a single-cell DX81
battery supply can provide.
Potential uses for this supply include:
Continuously
Monitoring a 4-20 mA Transmitter
Often, in the oil and gas industry, the high value of the
product requires that flow is measured continuously. Examples include custody
transfer, remote drilling, and pipeline flow applications. A single FlexPower
Solar Supply provides enough current to continuously power a 4-20 mA two-wire
transmitter and FlexPower Node. This application requires an average of 80
minutes of sunlight per day and provides about 10 days of power without
sunlight.
Wireless Network
Range Extension
Extend the range of Banner's SureCross Wireless I/O network
using solar-powered Data Radios. The FlexPower Solar Solution provides
continuous power to a Data Radio and FlexPower Gateway. To complete the
wireless network, battery or solar-powered Nodes collect I/O data up to three
miles away.
Battery Backup Feature
The FlexPower Solar Supply can be used in addition to the
DX81P6 Six-Pack Battery Supply as a backup power source. If the solar panel is
damaged, the DX81P6 Battery Supply will provide backup power for a few weeks or
longer depending on the load. For example, the battery backup can support a
2-wire sensor powered continuously with 15 V at 20 mA and a FlexPower Node
transmitting once per second for up to 30 days.
Reduce Waste and Save
Money with Solar
Banner's FlexPower Solar Supply is a stand-alone power
option that enables wireless sensing where wired power is not available. The
use of rechargeable batteries reduces the number of batteries necessary for
long-term operation and ultimately minimizes electronic waste and saves money.
More
information at Banner Engineering's website
