SCORPIO
These tests were performed to evaluate the performance of various electronics units.
Test set up used:
- SOLAREX SX 10 Solar Panel.
- DC Light Box to illuminate panel.
- Electronics unit under test.
- Dynamometer with Faulhaber 2232 6Volt motor.
(See details in Design Hints)
Test conditions:
Sun Level % 92 %
Panel ISC 607 ma.
Electronics set Voltage 16 Volts
Short Circuit Current into Fluke Meter 2.89 Amps
Torque mNm RPM
23400 Running Free
3.0 19700 Start Temp 26 Deg C
4.0 15500
6.3 9900
6.7 9000
9.7 5500
12.0 2800
15.8 740
16.0 420
16.5 127
16.8 70 Finish Temp? Deg C
Test conditions:
Sun Level % 50 %
Panel ISC 341 ma.
Electronics set Voltage 16.0 Volts.