Solar Array & Battery Configuration Guide
Find the solar array and battery count your equipment needs to run all year, full time.
How much sun you get, and how far north you are, decide the setup.
Choose a location to see your setup
Full-matrix
3 line, 8 character*
Full-matrix (MB2 & MB3)
3 line, 8 character*
Standard and ECO**
RST-1000 & RST-2000*
The full chart
Solar array (watts) and number of batteries for all-year, full-time operation.
| Product | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 3 | Region 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Size Message Board Full-matrix | 160 W 4 batteries | 270 W 4 batteries | 270 W 6 batteries | 330 W 8 batteries |
| Full-Size Message Board 3 line, 8 character* | 160 W 4 batteries | 220 W 4 batteries | 220 W 6 batteries | 220 W 8 batteries |
| Mid-Size Message Board Full-matrix (MB2 & MB3) | 160 W 4 batteries | 160 W 4 batteries | 220 W 4 batteries | 270 W 6 batteries |
| Mid-Size Message Board 3 line, 8 character* | 160 W 4 batteries | 160 W 4 batteries | 160 W 4 batteries | 220 W 6 batteries |
| Arrow Board Standard and ECO** | 50 W 2 batteries | 50 W 2 batteries | 50 W 2 batteries | 50 W 2 Standard, 4 ECO batteries |
| Radar Speed Trailer RST-1000 & RST-2000* | 110 W 2 batteries | 110 W 2 batteries | 110 W 2 batteries | 160 W 4 batteries |
* Recommendations are based on the MicroTech Control Console. Solar may change if upgraded to the MegaTech Control Console.
** Arrow board configuration applies to both Standard and ECO models, but additional batteries are required in any region when adding communications to an ECO. RST-V-2000 models require 160 watt solar with 4 batteries for any region.
Things to consider
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The most productive hours of sunlight are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Before and after these hours electricity is still generated, but at much lower levels.
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With our MPPT Charge Controller, we recover energy at the greatest rate possible by utilizing the full capabilities of the Solar Array.
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The intensity level of the display is automatically adjusted based on ambient light levels. The higher the intensity of the display, the more energy the display is consuming.
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More hours of sunlight in the hottest days of July also mean more hours at full intensity for the display. So although the sign is receiving more sun, it is also consuming more energy.