User's Manual

Table Of Contents
Chapter 4: Using the interfaces
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Using a solar panel
Before connecting
The EXPLORER™ 700 battery must be inserted when a solar panel is used. When the solar panel is
connected, it will supply the power to charge the battery of the EXPLORER™ 700.
To connect to the solar panel interface, use a suitable cable matching the output power of your
solar panel. For specifications on the solar panel interface, refer to Solar panel interface on
page 165.
Connecting a solar panel
Do as follows:
1. Make sure the battery is inserted.
2. Connect the cable to your solar panel.
3. Connect the other end of the
cable to the DC in connector on
the EXPLORER™ 700.
4. Point the solar panel directly towards the sun to obtain maximum power.
The battery is now charging.
The indicator left to the display is constantly green as long as the battery is charging. When the
battery is fully recharged, the green indicator is turned off. If the EXPLORER™ 700 is switched on,
the green indicator will be flashing shortly every 2 seconds.
If a charging error occurs, the green indicator on the EXPLORER™ 700 flashes rapidly. See the
Troubleshooting Guide on page 137.
Important
Avoid shadows from trees, buildings or similar. Shadows reduce the output
power of the solar panel significantly.