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Post Top Solar Panel Kit: 30 Watt
30W solar kit powers TraffiCalm beacons off-grid, with no trenching, rugged design for year-round reliability
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by Dylan Solberg
Part Number: M75-SPTOP-030W

For use with CTL/CLB controller & collaborators ONLY
Top of pole mounting for 4.5" Poles


Summary
The Post Top 30W Solar Kit is designed specifically for powering TraffiCalm Intelligent Beacons with year-round operation. Using monocrystalline solar technology and ruggedized post-top mounting hardware, this kit enables reliable off-grid operation with zero trenching or AC wiring required. Built for long-term outdoor deployment, the system includes all solar power components pre-configured for use with TraffiCalm controllers.
Product Options
Product is available under a single part number: M75-SPTOP-030W. Configuration is specified at time of order.
Specifications
Physical Descriptions
- Universal mounting bracket accommodates 4.5" O.D. round posts
- All electronics potted for weatherproofing
- Stainless steel fasteners for corrosion resistance
- Solar panel dimensions: 22.44" x 14.17" x 1.18" (570 mm x 360 mm x 30 mm)
Construction
- 30W monocrystalline solar cells
- Standard heavy-duty mounting brackets
- Spun aluminum and powder-coated cast steel structural elements
- Stainless and zinc-plated hardware
Bracket
- Wind load rating: 90 mph (145 kph)
- Snow load rating: 1.1 kN/m²
Solar Panel Power Specs
- Maximum power (PMax): 30 W
- Voltage at PMax (Vmp): 17.37 V
- Current at PMax (Imp): 1.73 A
- Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 20.04 V
- Short-Circuit Current (Isc): 1.82 A
- Maximum system voltage: 1000 V DC
- Power tolerance: ±5%
- Temperature coefficient of Voc: −(80 ± 10) mV/°C
- Temperature coefficient of Isc: (0.065 ± 0.015)%/°C
- Temperature coefficient of power: −(0.5 ± 0.05)%/°C
- Normal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT): 47 ± 2°C
- Operating temperature: −40°F to +185°F (−40°C to +85°C)
Wiring Harness
- Includes pre-terminated solar panel to controller harness
- Outdoor-rated UV-stable 14 AWG shielded cabling
Mounting
- Designed for southern-exposed solar orientation
- Recommended angle: latitude + 15°
- Pole grounding not included
- Compatible with typical pole mounting applications
Environmental
- Operating temperature: −40°F to +185°F (−40°C to +85°C)
- All electronics hermetically sealed and potted
Warranty
- 5-year limited warranty
- Unlimited technical support for life of unit
Why Choose the Post Top 30W Solar Kit?
- Provides reliable year-round solar power for flashing beacon installations
- No trenching or AC infrastructure required
- Strong wind and snow load ratings for extreme weather
- Proven monocrystalline cell efficiency
- Manufactured in the USA in an ISO 9001:2015 facility
- Build America / Buy America compliant
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