User guide

Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................ 1
2. BPE-ALK Alkaline Power Supply ...................................... 1
3. PS100 Lead-Acid Power Supply ....................................... 3
3.1 Description ......................................................................................................... 3
3.2 AC Adapters (Transformers) ............................................................................. 6
3.2.1 AC-ADAPT ............................................................................................. 6
3.2.2 AC-ADAPT2 ........................................................................................... 6
3.2.3 Installation of the Adapter ........................................................................ 7
3.3 Installation of the Power Supply Unit ................................................................ 7
3.4 Charging ............................................................................................................ 9
3.5 Use of Backup Battery ..................................................................................... 10
3.6 Fuse Protection ................................................................................................ 10
4. PS100-A100 Power Supply with Null Modem Ports ...... 10
5. A105 12V Terminal Expansion Adapter .......................... 11
6. Solar Panels ...................................................................... 12
Figures
1. PS100 Power Supply with optional A100 null modem port fitted ..................... 3
2. CH100 Charger mounted alongside a BP24 in a typical logger-enclosure
configuration ................................................................................................... 4
3. Wiring to Charger ............................................................................................... 8
4. Simplified Charging Circuit Schematic .............................................................. 8
5. Null Modem Connections ................................................................................. 11
6. A105 Adapter .................................................................................................... 11
Tables
1. Typical Alkaline Battery Service as a Function of Temperature ........................ 3
2. Specifications ...................................................................................................... 5
3. Typical Battery Capacity for Lead-acid Batteries as a Function
of Temperature ................................................................................................ 6
4. Solar Panel Specifications ................................................................................ 12