1. MIKE AMBRISCO Solar Charging Systems

2. Overview Background info.  Why do we need a charging system?  What happens without a charging system?  What does a charging system do? Why should we use a charging system? What are our options?

3. Background Without a charge system.  Damage can occur to all parts of the solar system.  To much current will flow to the batteries causing them to overheat.  The system will waste electricity.  The voltage output of the system will fluctuate.

4. Background What does a charging system do?  Optimizes the energy flow of the system.  Switches from charging mode to power mode.  Allows the batteries to not be drained when the sun is out.  Provides proper charging.  Manages the current flow into the battery. If the battery is near dead it charges at a fast rate. If the battery is near full charging speed is reduced or stopped.

5. How A Charging System Works Input signal Charge ControllerOutput Signal (fluctuating Signal) (Optimizes Signal) (Optimized Signal)

6. Why A Charging System Is Used Charging Systems display information.  Energy produced, Energy used, Charging status.  Useful tool to maximize efficiency. Ensures the safety of you home.  All devices in your solar system will be protected.  Power spikes will be nonexistent keeping your electronics and batteries safe and providing a long lifetime of use.

7. Options Build a charge controller.  Provides our team with knowledge.  Allows for easy customizability.  Time Consuming. Buy a charge controller.  Readily available.  Many different options.  Plug it in and forget it.

8. Options PV Charge Controller SBC-6112 ( economy model )  Provides LED indication of battery level and charging status.  Temperature range 14°F to 122°F.  Size/Weight, (6 x 3.25 x 1.75) / 1.0 Pounds  Standby mode drain 30mA.  $49.00 PV Charge Controller SBC-7112 ( industrial model )  Provides LED indication of battery level and charging status, and a LCD Display screen.  Temperature range 14°F to 122°F.  Size/Weight, (6 x 3.25 x 1.75) / 1.1 Pounds  Standby mode drain 30mA.  $72.00