The Solar Power Options for ICT Instruments such as Sap Flow Meters, Heat Field Deformation Sap Flux Meters, Stem and Leaf Psychrometers, VSL Loggers and IoT Nodes are listed below.

• SP10: 10 Watt Solar Panel for Nodes
• SP20: 20 Watt Solar Panel for Sap Flow Meters, Heat Field Deformation Sap Flux Meters, Stem and Leaf Psychrometers, and VSL Loggers as well as large capacity battery nodes.

Designed to provide reliable power for ICT International devices, the Solar Power options are simple to install integrated power systems, fully compatible with ICT International products.

About the solar panels:

SPM10 10W Solar Panel Option

• The SPM10 – 10 Watt solar panel with 10m cable and integrated logger mounting system to mount onto a standard star picket or pol, suitable for powering IoT Nodes with 6000mAh battery

SP20 and SPM20 20W Solar Panel Options

• SP20 – 20 Watt solar panel with 10m cable and SPPM for mounting solar panel onto a standard star picket, suitable for powering our SFM1, SFM1x, PSY1, HFD, SOM1, SMM1, HFM1 and other original ICT Products.
• The SPM20 – 20 Watt solar panel with 10m cable and integrated logger mounting system to mount onto a standard star picket or pol, suitable for powering IoT Nodes with 13000mAh battery.

Power Cable

If you are planning to use your own solar panels, make sure to have the right power cable. Cable Specifications:

• Size: 2 x 24/0.20
• Voltage Rating: 300V AC
• Current Rating: 7.5 Amps
• Dimensions: 2.8 x 5.6mm
• Conductor Area: 0.75mm2
• Conductor Gauge: 18AWG
• Temperature Rating: 90°C

It is recommended to use the Solar Power Calculator to identify the optimal external battery capacity and panel size for the ICT International Sap Flow Meter; the calculator is available here