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Use 12V Solar Panel with 12V battery OR 6V Solar Panel with 6V battery. Red comments: WSH/dd . Solar Panel – 6V F&P. - + verify with voltmeter!. Mailbox. Rogue Eng. Voltage Regulator P/N 1950-136 Follow directions to set jumpers for 12V or 6V operation.
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Use 12V Solar Panel with 12V battery OR 6V Solar Panel with 6V battery Red comments: WSH/dd Solar Panel – 6V F&P - + verify with voltmeter! Mailbox Rogue Eng. Voltage Regulator P/N 1950-136 Follow directions to set jumpers for 12V or 6V operation Solar Panel Schematic – Pocatello, ID Insulate inside of mailbox with Styrofoam sheeting to protect NIMBUSfrom subzero temps 4-post Terminal block w/straps Cover terminal strip with tape to prevent shorting system 6V F&P Battery In line fast-blow 3-5 Amp fuse w/holder It’s important to wire this one so that it Mimics a 9V battery, the small male post Should be the POSITIVE terminal. The wire Colors will not be correct for standard wiring Convention. F M 9V battery connectors M F Thermistor/Beehive NIMBUS
Proposed configuration for Site Solar panel Beehive 2” to ¾” threaded, metal reducer Mailbox w/voltage regulator, battery, and NIMBUS Mount bracket NOTES: 1) Not to scale; mailbox elevation to suit observer 2) Most cables can be hidden/buried within posts for added protection 3) Solar panel will get hot in sun. Solar panel must NOT be mounted below or at same height as beehive. 4)Buried cable length less than 20 feet, else consider lightning protection WFO-PIH/OPL; 9 Jul08/gew