Solar Energy Harvester (SH-1) eliminates the need to change batteries by capturing visible electromagnetic radiation for light levels as low as 500 Lux.

• OVERVIEW
• SPECIFICATIONS
• GALLERY

Why Use Solar Harvesters?

Wireless sensors offer great promise for cost savings and downtime avoidance, but battery replacement can affect the value proposition in locations that are inaccessible or where batteries are precluded. KCF Technologies’ Solar Energy Harvester (SH-1) provides a reliable solution for these cases.

APPLICATIONS

• Outdoor sensor installations for monitoring of bridges, buildings, and structures
• Pipeline or other system infrastructures
• Industrial wireless sensors where 500 Lux light levels are available

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Compact design with efficient use of solar cells
• Rugged metal casing intended for use in industrial and outdoor environments
• Hinged design with magnetic base to enable custom orientation to maximize energy generation

Dimensions	76.5mm x 56.1mm x 29.5mm (3.01in x 2.21in x 1.16in)
Weight	146.8g (5.18oz)
Cables	18 in and 3 ft options available RG-174 coaxial cable
Operating Temperature	-40° to 80°C
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Output Power	Peak power depends on load and light level
Output Voltage	3.3 Volts (Regulated)
Storage Capacitance	9.8mF
Minimum Environmental Energy Input	500 Lux

Harvester Power Generation

The Solar Harvester generates power based on the amount of light striking the surface of the photovoltaic panel on the harvester. The harvester will generate sufficient energy to power the SmartDiagnostics® sensor nodes with as little as 500 Lux of ambient light. The amount of energy harvested increases with more light as shown in the chart below.

Average Harvester Power Generation

Solar Energy Harvester Mechanical Drawing

Federal Communications Commission Compliance ‒ FCC Class B Device Statement The radio equipment in the SmartDiagnostics Receiver Nodes and SmartDiagnostics Sensor Nodes has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Hazardous Location Information ‒ The SmartDiagnostics Vibration Sensor Node model SD-VSN-2N is certified to be suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D or non-hazardous locations only.