FUTURE KIT Series 10

SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS

Solar energy is high on the agenda for most governments and instrumentalities. As the price of photovoltaic cells
drops, the more the sun will be seen as the energy source of choice. In the mean-time solar generated electricity
is powering lighting, radio links and security in areas not served by the utility companies. The FK10XX is an easily
implemented and understood series of solar powered devices. The principles experienced with these projects will
serve the student well in discovering the adaptability of solar energy. These units are available also as
pre-assemblies under the FA prefix.

FK1001 SOLAR FAN

The FK1001 uses a silicon solar cell a device to convert sunlight

energy into electrical energy to drive a fan. It is a tangible demonstration
of double energy conversion from light to electricity and electricity
to motive power.Further, it demonstrates substitution solar power
for battery or mains derived power.

FK1004 SOLAR NIGHT 5 LED

- Solar Panel Output : 4VDC 60mA.

- Solar panel dimensions : 6 x 6 cm.

FK1002 SOLAR GARDEN LIGHT 5 LED

Working on the same principle as commercially available solar

garden lights, the FK 1002 gives students the opportunity to build
and equivalent and to relate their project to practical, alternative
energy production and application. The FK1002 features a solar
battery charger to charge the batteries and at dusk, it can be set
to automatically turn on 5 bright LEDs to guide people along pathways
at night. The FK1002 options switch also allows for the unit to be turned
off or to turn the LEDs on manually as required.
- Power Supply : Solar Recharged Batteries
(AA x 3pcs. - not included)
- Power Consumption : 2.5mA
(stand-by in sensor mode), 80mA
(working in sensor mode), 100mA. (ON mode)
- Solar Panel Output : 4VDC 60mA.
- Operation Modes : Standby - Sensor
- Mode - ON Powering LEDs
- Light Threshold Sensitivity :
Adjusted by potentiometer.
- Solar panel dimensions : 6 x 6 cm.
- PCB Dimensions : 2.64" x 1.70" x 0.6"
(67.05mm x 43.2mm x 15mm)

Working on the same principle as commercially available solar

garden lights, the FK 1004 gives students the opportunity to
build and equivalent and to relate their project to practical,
alternative energy production and application. The FK1004
features a rechargeable battery charger supplied by a solar cell.
This charges batteries by ambient light and at dusk, it turns on
5 bright LEDs to guide people along pathways at night.
- Power Supply : Solar Recharged Batteries
(AA x 3pcs. - not included)
- Power Consumption : 2.5mA(stand-by in sensor mode),
80mA (working in sensor mode), 100mA.(ON mode).
- Solar Panel Output : 4VDC. 60mA.
- Operation Modes : Standby - Sensor Mode
- Manual control of LEDs
- Light Threshold Sensitivity : Adjusted by potentiometer.
- Solar panel dimensions : 6 x 6 cm.
- PCB Dimensions : 2.39" x 1.70" x 0.6"
(67.05mm x 43.2mm x 15mm)

FK1005 SOLAR FLASHER 2 LED

FK1003 SOLAR WARNING LIGHT 5 LED

This night-switched, automatic warning, 5 LED, flashing light

circuit, can be installed at places where there are barriers, at road
blocks, vehicle break-down and emergency vehicle clearance lights.
The FK1003 is portable and features a rechargeable battery
charger supplied by a solar cell, so that it is service-ready at
any time without requiring a mains recharger.
- Power Supply : Solar Recharged Batteries
(AA x 3pcs. - not included)
- Power Consumption :
4mA.(stand-by), 45mA. (working).
- Solar Panel Output : 4VDC 60mA.
- Light Threshold Sensitivity :
Adjusted by potentiometer.
- Flash Rate : Adjustable by potentiometer.
- PCB Dimensions : 2.99" x 1.70" x 0.6"
(76mm x 43.2mm x 15mm)

Here is a low cost and quickly assembled project that is an

ideal introduction to the basics of both multivibrator flasher
circuits and the practical application of solar power as a substitute
source of electricity.
The FK1005 flasher features two alternately blinking LEDs
which flash rate is potentiometer adjustable.
- Power of solar panel : 4VDC @60mA.
- Solar panel dimensions : 6 x 6 cm.
- PCB Dimensions : 1.39" x 1.27" x 0.6"
(35.3mm x 30.5mm x 15mm)

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