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:

SP10 10W Solar Panel

• SP10 – 10 Watt Solar Panel with 4m cable suitable for powering our IoT Nodes with 6500mAh battery.
• SP10 available with the SPLM for mounting with a Node.

SP20 20W Solar Panel

• SP20 – 20 Watt Solar Panel with 4m cable suitable for powering our SFM1, SFM1x, PSY1, HFD, SOM1, SMM1, HFM1 and other original ICT Products, as well as IoT Nodes with 13000mAh battery.
• The SP20 is available with a Post (SPPM1) or Pole (SPPM2) mount for installation.
  • SPPM1 Solar Panel Post Mount: For mounting solar panel on a standard star picket.
  • SPPM2 Solar Panel Pole Mount: For mounting solar panel on a 1/2 inch to 2 inch diameter pole
• The SP20 and SP10 are also available with the SPLM for mounting with a Node.

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