Power Supplies
The datalogger in the standard Minimet is powered by 6 internal ‘C’ cell batteries. These batteries power the station from 3-6 months depending on the logging frequency chosen & the number of times the logger is connected to a PC for offloading. Optional power supplies are available to extend battery life.
10 & 30 Watt Solar Power Supplies
For installations that require more power than that supplied by the 1 watt Solar Hog. The Skye GSM communications option requires a larger power supply as does some sensors, such as the Windsonic. This option incorporates a 10 or 30 watt solar panel, regulator and 12 volt battery Please click below for further details:
Mains Hog with Signal Booster
This option has been designed for installations where the Minimet is either located more than 50m. from the mains supply & PC or where the site is ‘electrically noisy’. A box of electronics is mounted on the mast and connected to the datalogger. The electronics amplifies the signals received from the datalogger before transmitting the data down the cable [...]
Mains Hog
A power supply option where mains power is available. In most installations the MiniMet will have a direct cable link to the Mains Hog which is located inside a building & next to the PC which is being used to offload the data .
