More and more frequently, bat monitoring on measuring masts is required as part of preliminary studies for planned wind turbine sites. Or the bat population is to be measured at defined locations in nature over a longer period of time. So that our monitoring system BATmode can also be used at these locations without power supply, we offer a modular photovoltaic complete solution. Thus, the photovoltaic power supply can be perfectly adapted to the study site and a sufficient power yield for the operation of the BATmode can be guaranteed.

The basic solar kit consists of a 115Wp solar module, for which a suitable mount for pole mounting is optionally available. Furthermore, a 100Ah battery is included, with which even in bad weather the BATmode system can be operated for up to one week without sunlight. A suitable MPPT charge controller ensures the correct charging and discharging of the battery and can be read out via BATcontrol of the BATmode System. Thus, the user is always informed about the charging status of the solar kit via status SMS, status e-mail or remote desktop connection. The scope of delivery also includes all connection cables as well as fuses against overcurrent. Except for the solar module, all components of the solar set are mounted in an IP66 outdoor installation box (HxWxD 500 x 500 x 250mm), which also provides space for a BATmode System with up to two UltraSoundGates. Microphone, antenna and solar cables are routed to the outside via a waterproof cable gland in the base of the installation box. The installation box can be securely mounted on a pole using an optionally available pole mount.  

If the charging power of the solar module is not sufficient, the basic kit can be extended by an additional solar panel at any time - i.e. even at a later date. For example, the two solar modules can thus be mounted rotated in relation to each other in order to optimize the power yield even for different sun positions.