introduction solar panel accessories applications · introduction solar panel accessories...
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
Solar-powering your geek gearAlternative and mobile energy for all your little toys
Michael “script” A.
25c3 - December 27th to 30th 2008
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 2: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 3: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
AboutMotivation
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 4: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
AboutMotivation
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 5: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
AboutMotivation
About me
23 years old
Computer-Science student at the University of Kaiserslautern
Always been fascinated by electronics
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 6: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
AboutMotivation
Licensing
This talk is licensed under the following creative commons license:“Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.0 Germany”[CC2008].
You are free:
To Share. - To copy, distribute and transmit the work
Under the following conditions:
Attribution. You must attribute the work in the mannerspecified by the author or licensor (but not in any way thatsuggests that they endorse you or your use of the work).
Noncommercial. You may not use this work forcommercial purposes.
No Derivative Works. You may not alter, transform, orbuild upon this work.
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 7: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
AboutMotivation
Licensing
You are free:
To Share. - To copy, distribute and transmit the work
Under the following conditions:
Attribution. You must attribute the work in the mannerspecified by the author or licensor (but not in any way thatsuggests that they endorse you or your use of the work).
Noncommercial. You may not use this work forcommercial purposes.
No Derivative Works. You may not alter, transform, orbuild upon this work.
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 8: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
AboutMotivation
Licensing
You are free:
To Share. - To copy, distribute and transmit the work
Under the following conditions:
Attribution. You must attribute the work in the mannerspecified by the author or licensor (but not in any way thatsuggests that they endorse you or your use of the work).
Noncommercial. You may not use this work forcommercial purposes.
No Derivative Works. You may not alter, transform, orbuild upon this work.
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 9: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
AboutMotivation
Disclaimer
This project involves ...
High currents
High voltages
Warning
Use everything you learn here at your own risk!
You could easily fry your laptop!
There is absolutely no warranty!
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 10: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
AboutMotivation
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 11: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
AboutMotivation
Why?
Solar power is a cool thing
No power sockets around
Not (yet) to save money
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 12: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
AboutMotivation
How much?
About 50 EUR (60 USD) / 10 Watts
About 200 EUR for the foldable 40 Watts-Module I used
Some more for a voltage regulator and the power meter
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 13: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 14: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 15: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
Understanding the Specs I
Modules are characterized by
Short-Circuit-Current Isc
Open-Circuit-Voltage Voc
Maximum-Power-Point (MPP) (Vmpp, Impp).
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 16: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
Understanding the Specs II
V-I-Curve (ideal)
Under testing-conditions (1000W/m2, 25C)
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 17: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
Understanding the Specs III
V-I-Curve (real)
Under more typical conditions ...
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 18: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 19: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
Deciding what to power
Quite a lot of possibilites
Laptop, PDA, phone
Battery chargers
Electrical fridge, inverter, ...
Might it possibly work?
Have a look at the ratings or the original power-supply
Try to power it using an adjustable power-supply
Decide whether you need a voltage regulator
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 20: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
Deciding what to power
Quite a lot of possibilites
Laptop, PDA, phone
Battery chargers
Electrical fridge, inverter, ...
Might it possibly work?
Have a look at the ratings or the original power-supply
Try to power it using an adjustable power-supply
Decide whether you need a voltage regulator
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 21: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
Choosing the Solar Panel
Whatever you try to power ...
1 Do some tests using an adjustable power-supply
2 If it doesn’t work, it probably won’t using the solar paneleither
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 22: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 23: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
Folded
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 24: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
Unfolded
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 25: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 26: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
CharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
Specs
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 27: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 28: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 29: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Plug and Play I
Goals
Common connectors for all devices
Safe connectors (no shorting and no reversal possible)
Support for higher currents (up to 10A)
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 30: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Plug and Play II
Solution
RIA Connect 230/249 Seriesa
aReichelt Part-No: AKL 249-02, AKL 230-02
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 31: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Older ThinkPad Adapter
Simple DC pluga
Øi = 2.5mm (innerdiameter)
Øo = 5.5mm (outerdiameter)
aReichelt Part-No: HS 25-9
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 32: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Newer ThinkPad Adapter
More complex plug
Try to find it on eBay
Cut it from a dead/cheapreplacement power supply
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 33: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Nokia Phones
Two sizes (old and newphones)
Cut it from a cheapreplacement charger
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 34: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
12V Car-Equipment
Inverters
All kinds of chargers
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 35: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 36: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Why a Voltage Regulator?
Output voltage of the solar panel depends a lot on the appliedload
We need to power a lot of different gadgets
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 37: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
USW-525
Based on LTC3780, a buck-boost-controller. Seamless switchingbetween Step-Down (Buck) and Step-Up (Boost) modes.
Features
Input-Voltage: 7-25V
Output-Voltage: 4-25V
Output-Current: up to 5A
Efficiency: up to 97%
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 38: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 39: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Why?
Many devices have small peeks in their power consumption
Devices might switch to battery power or reset
Example: Fluxbox switching desktops
1V = 1A across a1Ω-Shunt
∆I = 0.5A⇒ ∆P = 10W
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 40: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
How?
High current warning
That capacitor can generate extremely highcurrents! Don’t ever short it when charged andnever try to charge it directly using ahigh-current source (e.g. a battery)!
Note
Use a blocking diode to protect your panelfrom reverse currents.
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 41: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 42: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Motivation
Wouldn’t it be nice to know ...
How much power you’re currently consuming?
How much energy you have saved?
You can easily build a device to measure:
Voltage range: 10V - 25V
Current range: 0A - 2A
Power range: 0W - 50W
Energy range: 0Wh - several Wh
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 43: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Motivation
Wouldn’t it be nice to know ...
How much power you’re currently consuming?
How much energy you have saved?
You can easily build a device to measure:
Voltage range: 10V - 25V
Current range: 0A - 2A
Power range: 0W - 50W
Energy range: 0Wh - several Wh
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 44: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Schematics
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 45: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Software
Measure voltage and current using the ADC
Calculate power (P = V · I )
Calculate energy (E =∫
Pdt)
Write energy to EEPROM and shut down when voltagebecomes low
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 46: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
ConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
Pictures
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 47: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 48: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 49: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Laptops in general
Well-suited for solar-power
Built-in battery (no external battery necessary for cloudy sky)
Power consumption around 10-30 Watts
But ...
While operating and charging battery: a lot more power isrequired ...
⇒ We should prevent the battery from charging
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 50: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Laptops in general
Well-suited for solar-power
Built-in battery (no external battery necessary for cloudy sky)
Power consumption around 10-30 Watts
But ...
While operating and charging battery: a lot more power isrequired ...
⇒ We should prevent the battery from charging
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 51: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Preventing the battery from charging
Possible solutions
Use a full battery
Use an old battery (they won’t charge with high currents)
Remove the battery (?)
Try to use lower voltages so that no “AC” will be detected
ThinkPad: use the tp smapi-interface
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 52: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Using tp smapi
Example: Set start-threshold to 10%
echo 10 > /sys/devices/platform/smapi/ \BAT0/start_charge_thresh
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 53: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Example: ThinkPad X300
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 54: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 55: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Charging Nokia Phones
Problem
Charging does not start if current is too high
Original chargers have their current limited to ≈ 800 mA
Current-limited charging
Older Nokia phones:V = 5.7V , R ≈ 5Ω
Newer Nokia phones:V = 5V , R ≈ 5Ω
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 56: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Charging Nokia Phones
Problem
Charging does not start if current is too high
Original chargers have their current limited to ≈ 800 mA
Current-limited charging
Older Nokia phones:V = 5.7V , R ≈ 5Ω
Newer Nokia phones:V = 5V , R ≈ 5Ω
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 57: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
The Electrical Fridge
Quite simple devices
Most are around 40Watts (at 12 Volts)
I plug mine directly tothe solar panel
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 58: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
1 IntroductionAboutMotivation
2 Solar PanelCharacteristicsDeciding what to powerExample: PZUAB-40
3 AccessoriesConnectorsUniversal Voltage RegulatorBuffering the EnergyMeasuring Power and Energy
4 ApplicationsLaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 59: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Using an Inverter
Spec says 10V - 15V,voltage regulatorneeded?
Powers almostanything small (e.g.chargers)
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 60: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/60.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
Other low-voltage Devices
Find a plug
Adjust the voltageregulator
Limit the current?(remember the Nokiaexample)
Try it
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear
![Page 61: Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications · Introduction Solar Panel Accessories Applications Solar-powering your geek gear Alternative and mobile energy for all your little](https://reader030.vdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022021714/5bba54bd09d3f2fd488dffe1/html5/thumbnails/61.jpg)
OutlineIntroductionSolar PanelAccessories
Applications
LaptopPhone, Electrical FridgeInverter and Anything else
References
Creative CommonsAttribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.0 Germany
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/de/deed.en
ELV Elektronik AGUniversal-Step-up/Step-down- Spannungswandler USW 525http://www.elv-downloads.de/service/manuals/USW525/66357 USW525 km.pdf
Michael ArndtPower and Energy-meterhttp://scriptkiller.de/en/a29/25c3/power and energy-meter/
Michael “script” A. Solar-powering your geek gear