NWKSP2 - Solar panels ComNet - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Solar Powered Off-Grid Power System
Brand	ComNet
Model	NWKSP2
Kit Components	Photovoltaic solar panels, valve-regulated lead-acid battery, outdoor steel enclosure, 30A solar charge controller, PoE midspan injector, mounting hardware
Enclosure Material	Steel with gasket hinged lid, tamper-proof locks
Enclosure Mounting	Pole (2-4 inch) or wall mount
Solar Panel Mounting	Top-of-pole mount (4" diameter pole); side-of-pole optional
Solar Charge Controller	30A, PWM, LCD display for diagnostics and system health
Battery Type	Valve-regulated lead-acid (deep cycle, cold weather performance)
Input Voltage	Solar panel voltage (not specified, typical 12V/24V)
Output	PoE (Power over Ethernet) via midspan injector
Protection Features	Overcharge, over discharge, battery protection; tamper-proof locks; rubber insulators on battery terminals
Wiring	MC4 connectors for solar panels; 15' or 30' cables supplied; 24" 10AWG battery cables
Operating Environment	Outdoor, remote locations without grid power
Compliance	FCC Part 15 Class A, Industry Canada ICES-003, CE marking
Installation Requirements	Professional installation; knowledge of electronic equipment and electrical regulations
Maintenance	Periodic inspection of wiring, battery, and solar panels; keep terminals clean and insulated
Spare Parts / Repairability	Contact ComNet for service; battery and controller may be replaceable; GPL software source available
Additional Documentation	Solar Charge Controller Manual, Solar Panel mounting instructions (included)

Frequently Asked Questions - NWKSP2 ComNet

What is the ComNet NWKSP2 system used for?

The NetWave NWKSP2 is an off-grid solar power system designed to provide remote power to edge communications equipment such as cameras or wireless repeaters where grid power is unavailable or costly.

What components are included in the NWKSP2 kit?

The kit includes photovoltaic solar panels, a valve-regulated lead-acid battery, a steel outdoor enclosure, a 30A solar charge controller with LCD, a PoE midspan injector, and mounting hardware for pole or wall installation.

How do I mount the enclosure?

The enclosure can be mounted on a 2 to 4-inch pole using stainless steel hose clamps or directly to a wall using the 4 holes on the back. Solar panels require a 4-inch diameter pole for top-of-pole mounting.

What type of battery does the system use?

The system uses a valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery that offers deep cycle capability and good cold weather performance. It can be installed vertically or horizontally.

How do I connect the solar panels to the controller?

Connect the panels in parallel using MC4 connectors (MMF and FFM). Run the 15' cables through cable glands into the enclosure. Do not connect PV cables to the controller until after the battery is connected to avoid damage.

What safety measures should I take during installation?

Install only on dry, calm days. Have assistance for lifting. Use rubber insulators on battery terminals to prevent short circuits. Ground the enclosure and door. Ensure professional installation complying with local regulations.

Can I use the system without grid power?

Yes, the NWKSP2 is specifically designed for off-grid operation. The solar panels charge the battery, which powers the PoE injector for connected devices.

How do I monitor system health?

The 30A solar charge controller has an LCD screen for local diagnostics and system health monitoring. It also supports intelligent PWM charging and battery protection.

What are the regulatory compliances for this device?

The device complies with FCC Part 15 Class A, Industry Canada ICES-003, and carries CE marking for European markets. It is intended for industrial use.

Where can I get technical support or the manual?

Contact ComNet at [e-mail] or call [phone]. Manuals can be downloaded from the ComNet website or obtained from your sales representative. The GPL source code is also available upon request.

USER MANUAL NWKSP2 ComNet

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

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NWKSP2

COMNET SOLAR POWERED SYSTEM

Thank you for purchasing NetWave ^® from ComNet. This manual will cover how to install hardware on your enclosure, Configure batteries, cabling and mounting of the enclosure.

The NetWave® NWKSP2 Solar off the grid power system is designed for applications where a remote camera or wireless repeater is needed but power is not available or the cost to run power is too expensive. NetWave Solar is a complete system for providing remote power to edge communications equipment. The kit includes high quality photovoltaic solar panels, valve-regulated lead-acid battery, outdoor enclosure, solar charge controller, PoE midspan injector and mounting hardware. The steel outdoor enclosure has a gasket hinged lid with two tamper proof locks operated by a special key for high security. The enclosure can be mounted on a two to four inch pole or wall mounted with the included mounting hardware. The Solar Panels include a top of pole mount requiring a 4" diameter pole. A side of pole mount is available as an optional accessory. The included 30A solar charge controller supports an LCD screen for local diagnostics and system health monitoring, Intelligent PWM charging mode and battery protection from overcharge and over discharge while the battery provides outstanding deep cycle and cold weather performance.

About This Guide

This guide is intended for different users such as engineers, integrators, developers, and technicians.

It assumes that users have knowledge of the following:

»Installation of electronic equipment

»Electrical regulations and guidelines

Related Documentation

The following documentation is also available:

»Solar Charge Controller User Manual

» Solar Panel mounting instructions (included with the mounting hardware)

Website

For information on ComNet's entire product line, please visit the ComNet website at http://www.comnet.net

Support

For any questions or technical assistance, please contact your sales person ([e-mail]) or the customer service support center ([e-mail])

Safety

» Only ComNet service personnel can service the equipment. Please contact ComNet Technical Support.
» The equipment should be installed in locations with controlled access, or other means of security, and controlled by persons of authority.

»Do not install equipment on wet or windy days.

»Make sure you have assistance mounting the hardware.

» Complete as much of the setup as you can on the ground in a safe environment.

Contents

About This Guide 2
Related Documentation 2
Website	2
Support	2
Safety	2
Overview	4
Legal Information 4
Introduction	5
Pole Mounting Bracket Assembly 6
Preparing the Enclosure 8
Pole Mount 10
Solar Panel Electrical Wiring 11
Battery Installation 12
Agency Compliance 15
GPL (General Public License) Statement 17

Overview

Legal Information

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic and mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of ComNet.

Copyright

Copyright © 2014 ComNet. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

ComNet reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice. The information furnished by ComNet in this material is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, ComNet assumes no responsibility for its use.

Introduction

The NetWave® NWKSP2 Solar off the grid power system is designed for applications where a remote camera or wireless repeater is needed but power is not available or the cost to run power is too expensive. NetWave Solar is a complete system for providing remote power to edge communications equipment. The kit includes high quality photovoltaic solar panels, valve-regulated lead-acid battery, outdoor enclosure, solar charge controller, PoE midspan injector and mounting hardware. The steel outdoor enclosure has a gasket hinged lid with two tamper proof locks operated by a special key for high security. The enclosure can be mounted on a two to four inch pole or wall mounted with the included mounting hardware. The Solar Panels include a top of pole mount requiring a 4" diameter pole. A side of pole mount is available as an optional accessory. The included 30A solar charge controller supports an LCD screen for local diagnostics and system health monitoring, Intelligent PWM charging mode and battery protection from overcharge and over discharge while the battery provides outstanding deep cycle and cold weather performance.

This manual contains detailed operational and configuration information.

Pole Mounting Bracket Assembly

If mounting the enclosure to a wall, you can skip this step and mount the enclosure directly to a wall using the 4 holes in the back of the enclosure.

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Mounting Hardware

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Preparing the Enclosure

Attach grounding wire to the door and enclosure.

Remove plastic covers on copper studs. Add grounding cable to the two studs and use the copper washers and nuts to secure.

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Grounding Cable Installed

Mount the DIN Rail. The DIN Rail can be mounted to the door, backplate or sides of the enclosure.

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DIN Rail installed on door

Attached the DIN Rail Adapters to the Controller and Power Injector then clip to the DIN Rail.

Controller and Power Injector Mounted on DIN Rail

Plug the external thermal sensor into the interface of the thermal-sensor on the left of the controller.

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Thermal Sensor Plugged into Controller

Insert battery platform in the enclosure. The cutouts in the platform are for routing cable under the batteries.

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Battery Platform on Floor of Enclosure

Pole Mount

If mounting to a pole, use the 6 included Stainless Hose clamps to secure the enclosure to a pole. For your safety, we highly recommend mounting the enclosure before installing the batteries.

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Enclosure Mounted to Pole with Clamps

Add the cable glands and drain plug to the bottom of the enclosure after mounting.

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Battery Platform on Floor of Enclosure

Solar Panel Electrical Wiring

Assemble The Solar Panels and run cable thru the cable glands on the bottom of the enclosure.

Do not connect PV cables to the controller yet, it is recommended to connect the battery first.

Enclosure Mounted to Pole with Clamps

The NWKSP2 Kit Panels will need to be configured in parallel using the MMF (MaleMale to Female) and FFM (FemaleFemale to Male) MC4 Connectors.

Connect the MC4 Male (Positive) Connectors from the solar panels to the MMF Connector then connect the 15' Cable with MC4 Female Connector to the Male FFM Connector and run cable thru a cable gland of the enclosure.

Connect the MC4 Female (Negative) Connectors from the solar panels to the FFM Connector then connect the 15' Cable with MC4 Male Connector to the Female MMF Connector and run cable thru a cable gland on the enclosure.

Note: The cables may ship as one 30' cable. If this is the case, you will need to cut the cable in half creating two 15' cables.

Please reapply the Twist Nut to the open end of the cables to prevent a short.

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15' MC4 Male and MC4 Female Cables

Battery Installation

Insert battery into the enclosure. The battery can be installed vertically or horizontally.

We recommend installing on its side for ease of access.

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Enclosure Mounted to Pole with Clamps

Connect the 24" 10AWG cables to the positive and negative battery posts.

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PV Cable Connecting Battery Terminals

NOTE: Please apply rubber insulator to the terminals to prevent contact with the door in case of earthquake or vibration.

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Rubber Insulator

Connect the Positive and Negative cables from the battery to the Controller battery terminals.

Battery Cables Connected to Controller Battery Terminals

Once batteries are connected to the controller, connect the PV cables from the solar panels to the Solar Load terminals on the controller.

Solar Panel Cables Connected to Solar Load Terminals on Controller

Connect the 12" Bonded Red and Black cable to the green terminal adaptor then connect the other end of the cable to the load terminals on the controller.

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Red and Black Cable Connected Green Terminal Connector, left, and to Load Terminals on Controller, right.

Insert green terminal into the Power Injector.

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Green Terminal Connector attached to Power Injector

See Solar Charge Controller User Manual for instructions on how to use the controller. Solar Panel mounting instructions will be included with the mounting hardware.

Agency Compliance

FCC

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a Industrial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Industry Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause interference, and
• This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 2.52m from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it.

This equipment may be operated in the following countries:

Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland, Sweden

Installer Compliance Responsibility

Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional installer's responsibility to make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory requirements.

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement

European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

GPL (General Public License) Statement

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