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Solar-PowerPAC II
A quality power solution - and a great gift idea too!!

Ideal for many applications requiring portable or stationary power.

The Solar PowerPac II electrical power system from Advanced Energy Group is an innovative way to operate many types of devices regardless of whether public utility power is available or not. Virtually silent, this complete power system offers many benefits to businesses, home and ranch owners, school science departments, and for recreational uses.

It's extremely flexible. The 120 VAC and 12 VDC power supply may be operated with or without the solar panel depending on the application, the devices requiring power, and the run times desired. In most cases, the solar panel extends run time significantly by supplying power from the sun as power is being removed from the base unit. Many smaller loads may be operated on an indefinite long-term basis.

When used separated from the solar panel the base unit can still provide up to 600 watt-hours of virtually silent, useable power for much smaller loads and can provide over 1000 watts for brief operation of larger loads. Typically, loads such as 100 watts will operate for 4 hours from just the base unit. As a complete package, the base unit is recharged or supplemented with either the supplied solar panel, a 5 amp AC wall charger, or the DC power cord to charge from a vehicle, and it can also be charged with your existing generator using either the 5 amp charger, directly from a 12 volt source found on many smaller generators, or you can obtain a larger, 10 to 15 amp, 12 volt automatic battery charger to speed recharging from the generator's AC receptacle.

Being a flexible power unit, depending on your needs, you can use your own extension cord so you are in the shade while working, and the Solar PowerPac II is providing your 120 VAC power. In addition, a separate auxiliary battery may be attached to significantly extend run times for periods of less sun.

Many Benefits

For business, it will operate such devices as Point-of-Sale equipment, so the POS may be functional virtually anywhere. For example, it will operate a typical POS for four or more hours even without the solar panel being deployed or potentially all day (up to 12 hours) with the solar panel. Enhance sales by setting up creative promotions where otherwise POS is not practical. Laptops may be operated all day long so productivity is maintained. Field demonstrations, outdoor Kiosk displays, or business meetings in casual settings can be enhanced. Use as an emergency back up for critical systems, it can support surveillance equipment for critical remote security issues...and many other productive uses. It can realistically pay for itself in one use.

For home and ranch owners it offers many types of uses including emergency power for TV news or radio, emergency lighting, TV/video or DVD players to watch movies, operate a 1/2 H.P. sump-pump for flooding basements, small refrigerators, and small electric tools such as drills and saws anywhere on your property.

Recreational users can enhance camping trips or weekend cabin outings; your children can watch movies in your vehicle during extended trips with small DVD video players or using a small TV. It's also an excellent unit for science departments to educate students about alternative, renewable energy since it is a complete power system. The possible benefits are almost unlimited.

A complete electrical power system: The Solar PowerPac II is a complete package containing the AC/DC base unit with internal 60 amp-hour sealed battery and detachable pull-handle. The solar electric panel has a high-tempered safety glass covering, rigid aluminum frame and integrated, advanced solar controller with 15 foot solar power cord. These are highest quality solar panels insuring performance in any region of the world. It also comes standard with the AC wall charger, DC power cord and easy deployment instructions. It can be set up in as little as a minute. Used separately, the base unit requires no setup at all. Note 1: the internal sealed battery is replaceable. It is also safe for transporting in any vehicle. Note 2: The standard 100-watt solar panel will recharge the internal battery in approximately 10 to 12 hours of direct sun if the battery is drained, or with direct sun it can offset a power draw of +/- 100 watts so the battery is not discharged during use.

It's also expandable. It is designed so you can add an auxiliary external deep-cycle battery and/or additional solar to increase performance based on your particular needs. See more detailed specifications below the following ordering selections.


Solar PowerPac II

     
PowerPac II AC/DC Power Unit - BASE UNIT ONLY (14.8"H x 15.6"W x 12.3"D) 60 lbs.
Handle extends to 38" and is removable - 8" wheels for easy pull-along, and the base unit is also easy to pick up. Has dual 120VAC receptacles and a 12v lighter socket for 12 volt devices. Inverter: 1 to 1350 watts *continuous and 3000w max. momentary surge. 60Ah sealed battery. Includes AC wall charger and 12v charger cord.
(*Continuous based on total available battery capacity. The smaller the load the longer the run time.)

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$459

Solar PowerPac II with 100 watt solar panel kit  (panel: 56.9" x 25.4" - 25.5 lbs.) with complete base unit, solar panel, quality integrated controller, 15' power cable and simple wire connection kit/easy deployment instructions.

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$1229

Optional Deployment Kit - Universal mounting frame. Includes lightweight, but heavy duty aluminum mounting/deployment frame. Holds up to two modules in an "A" frame style and comes with all necessary hardware. Assembles in minutes. Ideal for all day or longer term deployment.

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$129

Optional LCD Meter - The LCD meter quickly attaches to the base unit and provides real-time voltage readings to improve system monitoring and overall performance, and it has an additional low voltage alarm feature that can be adjusted to alert to system voltage status.

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$49

Optional Expansion - 100 watt solar panel kit. Includes 100 watt solar panel, integrated controller (works in harmony with other solar panel and controller) and 15' power cable to speed re-charge time or offset larger continuous load(s). Note: For most applications we do not recommend more than one of these additional expansion solar panels if only using the standard internal 60 Ah battery, or not more than two for each additional expansion battery (see expansion battery below).

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$850

Optional Expansion - Auxiliary Battery - Includes professional quality sealed AGM battery to more than double the battery capacity for longer run times off of the battery and professional 24" cable set to easily inter-connect to base unit. This expansion battery conveniently sits upon base unit or may be place alongside base unit.
Nominal 70 (Ah) amp-hours. 10"H x 7"W x 9"H x 51 lbs.
$319

IMPORTANT - The "ship to" address you enter in the following order procedure must be a valid U.S. UPS or Fedex delivery street address - no P.O. Boxes. 

 

More detailed specifications...


 

General Specifications

 

115 volt AC section

 

 

 

AC output power (up to 10 minutes)

 

1500 watts

 

AC output power (continuous operation)

 

Load/time dependent; 1 to 1350 watts. (time based on battery capacity)

 

AC surge power (max)

 

3000 watts momentary

 

AC output voltage (nominal)

 

115 volts - two 3-prong receptacles

 

AC output frequency

 

60 Hz +/- 4 Hz

 

AC output waveform

 

Modified sine wave

 

Inverter no-load current

 

0.3 amps (with no load on inverter)

 

 

 

 

 

12 volt DC section

 

 

 

Internal battery type

 

Sealed lead acid, AGM

 

Internal battery rated capacity

 

60 amp-hours @ 120 hrs., 600 CCA

 

Internal battery voltage (nominal)

 

12 VDC - one DC power socket

 

DC power socket (circuit breaker)

 

12 amps (automatic reset)

 

 

 

 

 

Accessory Charging System

 

 

 

AC charger bulk charging current (max)

 

5 amps

 

Peak charging voltage (nominal)

 

14.4 volts

 

Float charge voltage (nominal)

 

13.6 volts

 

Other Specifications

 

Operating/Storage temperature

 

32°F - 104°F (O°C - 40°C)

 

Inverter low battery alarm (nominal)

 

10.7 volts

 

Inverter low battery shutdown (nominal)

 

10.0 volts

 

Dimensions (H x W x D) with no handle

 

14.8 x 15.6 x 12.3" (37.6 x 39.6 x 31.2cm)

 

Dimensions (height with handle)

 

38.0" (96.5 cm)

 

Weight

 

60 lb (27.3 kg)

 

Base Unit Warranty

 

One year (excludes battery)

 

 

Solar PV Module
Cell type Crystalline
Rated Output Nominal 100 watts
Universal Frame Rigid aluminum (can be drilled)
Size 56.9"L x 25.4"W
Weight 25.5 lbs.
Warranty (MFR / performance) 1 year / 25 year (limited) peformance
Solar Controller
Function 3-stage PWM w/temp. compensation
Features Encapsulated & LED charge indication
Interface Installed in PV module j-box
Warranty 5 years
The base unit has a U.L. Listed AC battery charger accessory, and the internal battery is a (sealed) SLA, which is exempt from 49 CFR 173.159, since it meets the requirements of 49 CFR 173.159(d), exempt from hazardous classification for purposes of shipping by land, air or sea. The base unit enclosure is considered a portable device and of commercial quality. Further agency certification(s) is not relevant or required. However, the inverter, safety provisions, and all other components are recognized to meet or exceed respected standards. The solar module is listed U.L. - 1703 and FM approved Class 1 Div. 2.. The solar controller is ETL approved and listed to UL1604 and CSA 22.2 No.213-M1987 for use in Class 1, Division 2,Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations. The 15' solar power cord meets or exceeds N.E.C. and/or U.L. standards, being rated as a direct burial class, sunlight-resistant jacket with red/black THHN conductors and is equipped with rubber-sealed strain relief j-box connector and professionally installed terminals.

An excellent power solution - and a great gift idea!!
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