GAI-Tronics SPK200 User Manual

Pub. 43003-039A

GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION

A HUBBELL COMPANY

Solar Panel Interface Kit

Model SPK200

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GAI-Tronics retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein,
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General Information

The Model SPK200 Solar Panel Interface Kit is designed for use with GAI-Tronics Model RFP7784-108
Solar Panel (30 watt) and Model XB001 External Weatherproof Long-Life Battery Kit.

The Model SPK200 Solar Panel Interface Kit includes the following components:

Qty Description

1 Cable bushing
1 Terminal block, 2-point
1 Battery charge regulator
2
4
1 Solar kit wiring harness
1 Mounting Kit

Screws, #6-32 × 0.500-inch
Screws, #6-32 × 0.187-inch

Installation

Installing the Model RFP7784-108 Solar Panel Array

1. Remove the Model RFP7784-108 Solar Array Panel from the shipping package.

2. Mount the solar panel to the bracket using the provided hardware. Instructions are included with

30LT HPM mounting kit.

3. Install the mounting kit to the desired surface. If surface mounting, two lag screws or bolts are

required. If pole mounting, hose-clamps or U-bolts (up to 4-inch diameter) are required.

4. Route the cable attached to the panel into the Model XB001 Battery Enclosure.

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Installing the Charge Regulator Module and Interconnection

1. Referring to Figure 1, remove the four screws from the front of the XB001 enclosure (mounted or not

mounted). Open the front cover to the left and pull straight out until the hinge pins separate from the
rear section. Set the front door of the enclosure aside.

Figure 1. Exploded view of the External Battery Enclosure with Charge Regulator Module

2. To prepare for the solar panel cable entry, drill a 0.492-inch hole into the bottom of the enclosure at

one of the two drill spots (dimple provided). Install the provided bushing into the hole.

3. Install the 2-point terminal block using the #6-32 × .187 inch (3/16-inch) screws provided.

4. Install the charge regulator module using the #6-32 × .500 inch (1/2-inch) screws provided.

5. Install the harness assembly provided, carefully adhering to the color-coding depicted in Figure 2, the

interconnection diagram.

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