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Please click onto the following link for an
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Linear Current Boosters by Solar Converters:
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38 Timers,Linear Current Boosters,Photoswitch,Voltage Controlled Switches
This page contains our selection of 12 volt dc
timers from Flexcharge ( Seelye Equipment ),
linear current boosters and voltage controlled
simple switches from Solar Converters and
12 volt d.c. photoswitches from Flexcharge.
Flexcharge products are made in the U.S.A. and
Solar Converters are made in Canada.
As you scroll down the page, the links on the left will
take you to the item you need.
Everything priced on this page is in stock, at
our location, in Kingman, Arizona.
We ship Monday through Friday.
Click onto image for a larger view. Made in the U.S.A.
Flexcharge model # PRGTMR12V
1) Flexcharge Programmable Digital 12 volt d.c. timer and
load controller.
Each day can be programed with its own unique timing pattern and
eight on and eight off events can be programed independantly.
The timer operates on 12 volt d.c. and can control either
d.c. or a.c. loads.
It can handle an a.c. load up to 120 volts through the switching side
of the timer.
For use with a 24 volt d.c. or 48 volt d.c. Battery System please
click onto the following link: Flexcharge Timer Wiring
The internal battery maintains clock and memory for up to 3 months
without external power.
Consumes less than 3 ma in standby mode and 15 ma when the
switch turns on.
Runs up to an 8 amp inductive (motors or loads that surge) or a 16 amp
resistive (lighting or heating) load.
Also has manual on/off override.
Display and controls have a removeable plastic cover.
Easy to set up with the handy wire terminals on the bottom.
Simple to program.
Dimensions: 3-7/8" wide including mounting flanges, 3-7/8" high including
wire terminals and 1-7/8" front to back.
Operating temperature range: 14 deg. F to 140 deg. F - the switch will work outside
of these ranges but the clock accuracy will change.
These are very popular for chicken coop lighting control.
We have been using a Flexcharge timer for outdoor area lighting for years.
To see the owner's manual for this timer please click onto the following link:
Currently we have 1 in stock.
If you order more than we have, we will get more (about 7 to 10 days) and
ship your order complete when they come in - NO partial shipments on these items.
PRICE : ( FPDT ) $ 64.00 each
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12 volt d.c. photoswitch
2) Flexcharge Night Watchman 12 volt d.c. photo switch 10 amp rated.
This switch will automatically turn on a light or load at dusk and
off at dawn.
Great for porch lights, outside lighting and signs.
Has a built-in relay so that it will operate fluorescent lights.
Simple to wire and weatherproof.
In the standby mode these draw 15 ma (.0015 amp) of current.
Originally designed for use on boats.
There is wide use of these to control security lighting in remote locations and
in stand alone alternative energy systems.
Ideal for use with bow lights in marine lighting applications.
Very popular with entomologists for use with night time insect lures.
These are approximately 1" square and 3/4" from front to back.
Easy to install.
To see the Night Watchman operating instructions, please click onto the
following link:
Made in the U.S.A.
Currently we have Ten in stock.
If you order more than we have, we will get more (about 7 to 10 days) and
ship your order complete when they come in - NO partial shipments on these items.
( N W ) $ 38.00 each
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credit cards, e-checks and PayPal accounts - you do not
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For more information about Linear Current Boosters please
click onto the following link:
Solar Converters, Inc.
2) Linear Current Boosters for pumping applications:
A linear current booster allows a pump to run longer throughout
the day when connected directly to a photovoltaic module.
It will start earlier in the day and run later in the day than in a
module to pump only system.
When considering a linear current booster please make sure
that your modules are sized large enough to run your pump
properly.
These LCB's are designed to shut down the pump if the incoming
power is low enough to damage it.
There have been instances where the panels were undersized for the
pump and would just operate it when connected directly to the pump.
In a case such as this, the LCB will not let the pump run to prevent
damage to the pump.
The amperage ratings are the actual ratings after being derated
for long term use.
Custom output voltages can be special ordered.
As Solar Converters has closed their doors, this information
is being shown for reference purposes only.
Model # PPT 12/24 - 7V
From the owner's manual:
12 V Setting:
Input Voltage: 0 - 24 DC volts PV Array, approx. 15 V nominal operating
Current: 0 -6 DC amps nominal,
Output Voltage: N/A -defined by load and solar panel, Voltage limited to 15 V
Current: 0 - 7 DC amps nominal, surge to 15 amps
Connection: Power: max. AWG # 16 Fling Lead
Signal: max. AWG # 24 Flying Lead
24 V Setting:
Input Voltage: 0 - 50 DC volts PV Array, approx. 30V nominal operating (72 Cell),
27V nominal operating (60 Cell)
Current: 0 - 6 amps nominal,
Output Voltage: N/A function of load and solar panel, voltage limited to 30V.
Current: 0 - 7 amps continuous, surge to 15 amps
Connection: Power: max. AWG # 16 Fling Lead
Signal: max. AWG # 24 Flying Lead
24 V panel to 12 V motor setting:
Input Voltage: 0 - 50 DC volts PV Array, approx. 30V nominal operating (72 Cell),
27V nominal operating (60 Cell)
Current: 0 - 3 amps nominal,
Output Voltage: N/A function of load and solar panel, voltage limited
Nominal Input: 12 or 24 volt d.c. from a photovoltaic module(s) (15 volts at the
12 volt setting and 30 volts at the 24 volt setting) with a maximum of
60 volts of photovoltaic module input
Output: 15 or 30 volts as defined by the photovoltaic module and pump
0 to 7 amps with a 15 amp surge for 10 seconds
Settings are user adjustable in the field.
Built-in fuse for protection, automotive style.
Float switch input for on/off control.
Greater than 94% efficiency.
Dimensions: 4.5" by 2.1" by 2.1" thick.
Has internal replaceable fuse.
As Solar Converters has closed their doors, this information
is being shown for reference purposes only.
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Model # PPT 12/24 - 10
Voltage Limited Output Internal Fuse- 15 amp automotive style fuse Greatly increases water flow, even under reduced sunlight conditions (over 40% likely) Transient Protected on the input and output Float Switch input for on/off control Single Unit Switchable 12 V or 24 V Ultra High Efficiency >94 % From the owner's manual:
12 V Setting:
Input Voltage: 0 - 24 DC volts PV Array, approx. 15 V nominal operating
Current: 0 - 8 DC amps nominal
Output Voltage: N/A -defined by load and solar panel, Voltage limited to 15.5 V
Current: 0 - 10 DC amps nominal, surge to 15 amps
Connection: Power: max. AWG # 16 Flying Lead
Signal: max. AWG # 24 Flying Lead
24 V setting:
Input Voltage: 0 - 50 DC volts PV Array, approx. 30V nominal operating (72 Cell),
27V nominal operating (60 Cell)
Current: 0 - 8 amps nominal,
Output Voltage: N/A function of load and solar panel, voltage limited to 31 V.
Current: 0 - 10 amps continuous, surge to 15 amps
Connection: Power: max. AWG # 16 Flying Lead
Signal: max. AWG # 24 Flying Lead
24 V panel to 12 V motor setting:
Input Voltage: 0 - 50 DC volts PV Array, approx. 30V nominal operating (72 Cell),
27V nominal operating (60 Cell)
Current: 0 - 4 amps nominal,
Output Voltage: N/A function of load and solar panel, voltage limited to 15.5 V.
Current: 0 - 10 amps continuous, surge to 15 amps
Connection: Power: max. AWG # 16 Flying Lead
Signal: max. AWG # 24 Flying Lead
Nominal Voltage (V) = 12 / 24
Nominal PV Input (V) = 12 / 24
Maximum PV Input (V) = 60
Maximum Output Voltage (V) = 15 / 30 volts
Maximum Output (A) = 10 amps
Maximum Output (A) short term (10 sec): 15 amps
Settings are user adjustable in the field.
Built-in fuse for protection, automotive style.
Float switch input for on/off control.
Dimensions: 4.5" X 2.1" X 2.1" resembling a junction box with mounting feet
As Solar Converters has closed their doors, this information
is being shown for reference purposes only.
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Model # PPT 12/24 - 15
Voltage Limited Output Internal Fuse- 15 amp automotive style fuse Greatly increases water flow, even under reduced sunlight conditions (over 40% likely) Transient Protected on the input and output Float Switch input for on/off control Single Unit Switchable 12 V or 24 V Ultra High Efficiency >94 % Nominal Voltage (V) = 12 / 24
Nominal PV Input (V) = 12 / 24
Maximum PV Input (V) = 60
Maximum Output Voltage (V) = 15 / 30 volts
Maximum Continuous Output (A) = 15 amps
Built-in fuse for protection, automotive style.
Float switch input for on/off control.
Plastic Nema 4 enclosure.
As Solar Converters has closed their doors, this information
is being shown for reference purposes only.
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Model # PPT 16
12, 24 or 36 volt photovoltaic array input.
12, or 24 volt output to motor/pump.
This linear current booster controls and powers a direct current motor from a photovoltaic
module(s).
Voltage limited output.
25 amp automotive type fuse internally mounted.
Transient protected on both the input and output.
The switch shown in the lower right hand corner controls the float switch function.
The jumpers in the upper right hand corner of the board sets the voltages.
Efficiency is greater than 94%.
We stock this in the open frame version so you can mount it in your own enclosure.
Nominal output voltage: 12/24 volts.
Nominal photovolaic input voltage: 12 or 24 or 36 volt.
With a standard 12 volt panel it will operate a 12 volt pump.
With a 24 or 36 volt panel it will operate a 24 volt pump.
Maximum output voltages are either 15 or 30 volts.
Maxumum output current is 16 amps.
It can handle a Surge current of 30 amps for Ten Seconds.
The mounting plate is app. 4-7/8" square.
As Solar Converters has closed their doors, this information
is being shown for reference purposes only.
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Solar Converters mod. SC-1PV contoller for the Dankoff Sunrise pumping systems
Dimensions: app. 5-7/8" by 5-15/16" by 2-3/4" front to back.
Can not be mounted directly to an electrically conductive surface.
Made in Canada.
As this is no longer available, the pictures and information
is being left here for reference purposes only.
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Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Voltage Controlled Switch by Solar Converters, Inc.
These switches offer automatic ON or OFF control of loads (fans,
pumps, etc.) and can be set to a specific voltage.
They are available in "Active High" or "Active Low".
What this means is that the switch can be set so that it is
activated when a voltage goes up (active high) to a set point or
goes down (active low) to a set point.
The switch will either open or close, the green lug block shown in the bottom
of the picture has a common and as well as a normally closed and normally open
connection, when the voltage set point is reached.
This is also known as the simple switch .
An example: an active high switch with a fan connected will start the
fan when the voltage reaches a set point - many people use these to
ventilate battery boxes when the battery is being charged and the
voltage reaches the set point.
It can also be used to divert excess generated power to an auxillary
load.
The active high type is also widely used as a
low voltage disconnect.
Operation:
When the d.c. voltage from the battery (d.c. power source) is at or above the high set point
the relay will be energized.
When the d.c. voltage from the battery (d.c. power source) is at or below the low set point
the relay will be de-energized.
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An example: an active low switch with a generator start or secondary
power source will close the circuit when the voltage drops to the set
point.
It can be used to signal an alarm as well as to operate a battery charger until the voltage
comes back up to the high set point.
Operation:
When the d.c. voltage from the battery (d.c. power source) is at or below the low set point
the relay will be energized.
When the d.c. voltage from the battery (d.c. power source) is at or above the high set point
the relay will be de-energized.
There is a three second delay when the voltage reaches the set point.
This helps to keep the switch from falsely activating during a momentary voltage
surge or dip.
Operates on 12, 18, 24, 36 or 48 volt systems (10 to 60 volts d.c.)
Very simple to set-up and use.
The internal relay with handle from 30 amps at 12 volt d.c. up to 8 amps at 48 volt d.c.
as well as up to 30 amps at 120 volts a.c.
Available in an open frame model (you supply the mounting box which
is available at most home centers) and a closed frame model which includes
the mounting box.
We stock these in the open frame configuration.
Closed frame models can be special ordered - it takes from 3 to 5
weeks for delivery from the factory.
Dimensions of the open frame model: 4.125" by 2.8" by 2" and weighs
app. five ounces.
As Solar Converters has closed their doors, this information
is being shown for reference purposes only.
Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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The following information is for operating a Flexcharge programable
digital timer from a 24 volt d.c. or 48 volt d.c. battery bank.
You can tap off 12 volt d.c. from your 24 volt or 48 volt battery bank to
power up the timer side of the Flexcharge timer, the two wire lugs on
the left side.
Before doing this please call me so I can walk you
through it.
If more than 12 volt d.c. is connected to the timer
side the unit will be damaged and the warranty will
be voided.
As it uses app. 3 ma for the timing function and app. 15 ma. when it
switches your loads on, it should not cause a higher voltage battery
bank to "become out of balance."
You can connect your 24 or 48 volt d.c. power to the switch side of
the timer.
NEVER connect any voltage higher than 12 volt d.c. to the
two lugs on the left.
Please call us at (562) 423-4879.
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