SOLAR ChumAlong™

A portable, light weight Solar Tracking System for field use!

Excellent for hiking and camping, the ChumAlong (tm) offers you off-grid power anywhere you go.

ChumAlong™ is a device for orienting a solar photovoltaic panel toward the sun. As the sun's position in the sky varies during the day, ChumAlong’s™ job is to make sure the Solar Panel is always pointing at the brightest point in the sky. Accomplishing this ensures that the solar panel can deliver it’s maximum output from available sunlight of the day. 30%-50% increases in efficiency can be obtained over conventional stationary methods!

Setup takes only a few minutes and requires no tools.

Unit includes micro-controller technology, single axis positioning, geared stepper motor gear/worm gear drive train, four optical sensors, three LED modes, auto wake up and shutdown, and so much more.

The light weight and flexible Solar Panel is easily assembled to the boom utilizing the included support rods

Note: Battery NOT included. Requires 12vdc rechargeable battery for operation. Battery supplied by user.

Solar Panel Specifications:
5 WATT, 15.4v @300ma


Leading Features

Micro-controller Technology
Single Axis positioning, East-West Direction
Geared Stepper motor gear/Worm gear drive train
4 Optical sensors
Low power- Only draws 5-15ma standby/~150ma during positioning
Samples ambient light ~ every 10 seconds
Auto shutdown at dusk
Auto Wake up and seek on sunrise
3 Indicator LED modes, Sampling, Standby, Positioning
Derives power from battery being charged
5 WATT solar panel, Rollable, 300ma @15.4vdc output
Diode blocking for reverse polarity protection
Sturdy brass boom support rods
Simple Elevation adjustment
Bias adjustment for ‘On-Target’ positioning

Includes:

1- 5W Flexible Solar Panel
1- Controller Base w/Boom Support
4- Brass Boom Support Rods
1- Solar Sensor
1- 12vdc Power Cable w/Clip Leads
1- 15’ Solar Panel Extension cord
1- 12 Volt Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cord