Braun Phototechnik 58009 Solar panel

Independent of solar power
The universal solar panel for game cameras by BRAUN Photo technology impresses with extremely low power consumption at zero load and with built-in battery

Solar panel for most wildlife cameras
Single-crystalline silicon PET 3W, 6V/500MA
3-way DC-output (6V, 9V and 12V)
Standby current: 12μA
Idle current: Lower than 300μA
Operating temperature: -20°C ~+60°C
Operating humidity 5% - 90%
Protection class IP66
Power source for charging: DC 5V/2A

Reliability is an important criterion for wildlife observation and object monitoring – especially when it comes to energy supply in off-road areas. Those who rely on technology that has to cope with the conditions of free nature need solutions that are well thought out. With the universal solar panel for game cameras, BRAUN Photo technology provides such a solution: Robust, efficient and consistently tailored for outdoor use.

The functional intelligence of this compact energy supplier is already revealed at first glance. The core of the system is a powerful solar panel made of monocrystalline silicon, embedded in a PET surface. With a nominal power of 3 Watts and a current of 500 mA at 6 volt it supplies the attached devices reliably with solar energy - even under difficult lighting conditions. At low light (1600 LUX), the conversion current is still 2 mA, enough to cover the standby requirement of a camera. This retains its functionality even when the sky, fog or rain are overcast.

WAS the panel is particularly characterized by its remarkably low consumption. In the standby mode it approves only 12 micro-ampere – a value that hardly falls in the weight. Even when idle, the consumption remains below 300 microampere, WAS means that at no load the system draws practically no power. This is a decisive advantage, especially for long outdoor applications, where attention must be paid to every milliampere.

The energy is stored in an integrated 18650 lithium battery with a capacity of 5200 mAh. This battery not only provides for a continuous power supply, but is also monitored by an intelligent management system. A mono chip computer controls the charging and discharging processes, detects problematic situations – such as when the battery is deep discharged – and responds independently to them. Once a device is connected, the system activates automatically without manual intervention.

Versatility is also a trump: Three DC outputs are available and supply 6V at 2A, 9V at 1.3A or 12V at 1A, as required. The standard connection on the solar panel (5.5 x 2.1 mm) allows connecting a wide range of devices using the included cables (5.5x2.1 mm, 4x1.7 mm and 3.5x1.35 mm). The input supply takes place via a DC-input with 5V/2A – also standardized and easy to integrate in existing systems.

The panel is also able to adapt in terms of external conditions. With an operating temperature from -20°C to +60°C, it can withstand both icy cold and summer heat. An air humidity of up to 90 percent does not impair the function – Ideal for moist forests or morning dew drops. The protection class IP66 also guarantees that dust and strong water jets cannot harm the housing. This ensures a long-lasting and low-maintenance operation.
The universal solar panel from BRAUN Photo technology is not just a supplement for game cameras, but a well-thought-out energy unit that blends in inconspicuously but efficiently with the rhythm of nature. Its understated way of working reflects a technical maturity that relies on longevity and reliability – characteristics that count more outside in the field than anything else.

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