INTRODUCTION
DFRobot is launching a brand new series - Sunflower, focusing on high-efficiency, small power solar energy management for IoT projects and renewable energy applications.
Solar Power Manager is a complete small power and high-efficiency solar power management module. It features as MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) function, maximizing the efficiency of the solar panel. Apart from serving as a solar charger, the module can provide up to 2A charging current to 3.7V Li battery with AC adapter (within 30V) or USB charger, three individual ON/OFF controllable DC-DC converters with 5V 1.5A, 3.3V 1A and 9V/12V 0.5A outputs. These features satisfy the needs of various solar power projects and low-power applications. The module also employs various protect functions, such as Li battery protection, battery/solar panel reverse connection protection, output over temperature and over current/short circuit protection, which greatly improves the stability and safety of the system. You can also implement a Battery Capacity Indicator to check the current battery charging condition.
Board Overview
Solar Power Manager interfaces (front)
Solar Power Manager interfaces (back)
Connection Diagram
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FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
SPECIFICATION
OUT1: 86%@50%Load
OUT2: 92%@50%Load
OUT3 (9V OUT): 89%@50%Load
BAT IN: over charge /over discharge /over current /reverse connection protection
OUT1-OUT3/USB OUT: short circuit/over current/over heat protection
SOLAR IN: reverse connection protection