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Can I use an external power adapter or solar panel to power motherboard?

  • 1.2  Powering the Device via an 5~12v External Power Supply (for LS / NS / CS Models)
  • 1.3  Use the Dragino Solar Recharge Kit with external 5~12v DC
  • 1.4  Power it via 12v solar panel and add rechargeable battery
  • 1.5  Water Proof Notice:

    • 1.  Can I use an external power adapter or solar panel to power motherboard?

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    The motherboard of the equipment is equipped with an 8500mAh Battery by default. To set the device to a short uplink interval such as 1 minutes uplink interval. This 8500mAh battery is not enough for long time use.

    It is possible to power device via external Power. There are two ways :

    1.1  Powering the Device via an 3.3V External Power Supply (for LB / NB / CB Models)​

    As shown below, the motherboard is by default power by 8500mAh battery via the battery cable.

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    User can remove the cable here and connect the external 3.3v DC power to this connector.

    Recommand Spec for the power adapter:

    • Output: 3.0 ~ 3.6v DC
    • Output Current: >500mA

    Example photo for external 3.3v DC power (Users can also consult Dragino to purchase a ready-made external 3.3v DC power).

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    Step 1: Obtain the DC Power Accessory​

    Contact Dragino to acquire the official DC power accessory kit.

    The kit includes:

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    Step 2: Prepare the Device for Wiring​

    ① Open the device enclosure and disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

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    ② Remove the motherboard from the enclosure. Prepare to replace the original pressure equalization valve with the DC power accessory.

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    Step 3: Replace the Pressure Equalization Valve with the DC Power Accessory​

    • Unscrew and remove the original pressure equalization valve in the direction shown in the diagram.(The default battery can be removed to facilitate subsequent installation.)

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    • First, place Part C (Lock Nut) inside the original valve port position, with its larger opening facing outward.
    • Then insert Part A (DC Power Interface Cable) from the outside into the valve port. Finally, secure Part A from the inside by tightening Part C firmly.

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    • Connect Part B (DC Power to Battery Interface Cable) to the interface of Part A.

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    • Finally, connect the  white connector of Part B (compatible with the battery interface on the motherboard) to the battery port on the motherboard. Then reinstall the motherboard back into the enclosure.

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    Step 4: Complete the Connection​

    • Close the device enclosure (note the position of the AT button).

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    • Then plug the male connector of the external 3.3V DC power supply into the female connector of Part A on the outside of the device.

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    1.2  Powering the Device via an 5~12v External Power Supply (for LS / NS / CS Models)​

    As shown in the figure below, the motherboard is powered by a regulated 3.4V supply provided by the solar panel by default.

    The battery is rated at 3.7V and 3000mAh under default conditions.

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    Users can disconnect the solar panel cable from the solar charging port and connect an external 5v~12v DC power source to that port.

    Recommand Spec for the power adapter:

    • Output: 5v ~ 12v DC
    • Output Current: 1A

    Example photo for external 12v DC power (Users can also consult Dragino to purchase a ready-made external 12v DC power).

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    Step 1: Obtain the DC Power Accessory​

    Contact Dragino to acquire the official DC power accessory kit.

    The kit includes:

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    Step 2: Prepare the Device for Wiring​

    ① Open the device housing and disconnect the solar panel from the solar charging board.

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    ② Prepare to replace the original pressure equalization valve with the DC power accessory.

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    Step 3: Replace the Pressure Equalization Valve with the DC Power Accessory​

    • Unscrew and remove the original pressure equalization valve in the direction shown in the diagram.

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    • First, place Part C (Lock Nut) inside the original valve port position, with its larger opening facing outward.
    • Then insert Part A (DC Power Interface Cable) from the outside into the valve port. Finally, secure Part A from the inside by tightening Part C firmly.

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    • Connect Part B (DC Power to Battery Interface Cable) to the interface of Part A.

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    • Finally, connect the white connector on Component B to the solar panel port on the green charging panel.

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    Note: The power cable for the solar panel is not required, so it can be cut off or retained and concealed within the housing. However, ensure short-circuit prevention measures are taken by sealing the cable connectors with insulating tape.

    As shown below:

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    Step 4: Complete the Connection​

    • Close the device enclosure (note the position of the AT button).

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    • Then plug the male connector of the external 5~12v DC power supply into the female connector of Part A on the outside of the device.

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    1.3  Use the Dragino Solar Recharge Kit with external 5~12v DC​

    http:///docs/wiki/FAQs/general/battery-life-calculation/

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    1.4  Power it via 12v solar panel and add rechargeable battery​

    Dragino has a recharge kit for this purpose. User can see this link for reference:

    https://shop.dragino.com/index.php?rt=product/product&product_id=126

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    1.5  Water Proof Notice:​

    Note: Both options mean an extra cable needs to pass throug the enclosure. In the current enclosure, the best is to drill a hole on the enclosure to pass and use glue to fill it for outdoor use purposes.

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