Emerson FB2100 - Solar Panel Tilt Angle

FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
D301783X012
November 2023
56 Installation
the panel's rated power level (1000W/m
P2P
per day). This rating varies from less than
one hour in northern Canada to more than six hours in the Sahara Desert.
Table 2-8. Solar Panel Tilt Angle
Latitude
Installation Angle
0 to 4
°
10
°
from horizontal
5 to 20
°
Add 5
°
to the local latitude
21 to 45
°
Add 10
°
to the local latitude
46 to 65
°
Add 15
°
to the local latitude
66 to 75
°
80
°
from horizontal
To adjust the tilt angle on the 30W solar panel, loosen the four (4) nuts in the adjustable
angle bracket and move the panel to the desired tilt angle. When in the proper position,
torque the nuts to 108 in-lbs (12.2 N m) and apply Loctite
P
®
P
222MS Threadlocker sparingly
to hex nut threads after torqueing.
Figure 2-44. Adjusting the 30W Solar Panel Tilt Angle
1
Tilt angle adjustment (2 of 4 shown)