This article details the installation of the solar panel which can serve as a source of power supply for battery-powered cameras.
You may refer to the following steps to connect your Reolink solar-powered cameras to a Reolink solar panel for continuous power. This article will be divided into the following three sections:
1. Install Reolink Solar Panel with Screws
2. Install Reolink Solar Panel with Strap
3. Important Notice for Using Solar Panel
1. Install Reolink Solar Panel with Screws
Step 1. Please choose a location for your solar panel that gets the most sunlight throughout the year.
The Reolink solar panel needs only a few hours of direct sunlight to sufficiently power up your camera daily. The amount of energy that the solar panel can produce is affected by weather conditions, seasonal changes, geographic locations, etc.
Step 2. Mount the bracket with the mounting template and the screws provided in the package.
Step 3. Slot the solar panel into the bracket and make sure that it is secure.
Step 4. Loosen the adjustment knob on the bracket, and adjust the angle of the solar panel to receive the most direct sunlight. Then re-tighten the adjustment knob to secure the panel.
Step 5. Connect the solar panel to the Reolink battery-powered camera with the micro USB cable.
2. Install Reolink Solar Panel with Strap
For solar panel 2, if you plan to mount the solar panel to a tree, you are recommended to use the strap.
Step 1. Put the strap on the bottom of the bracket. Fix the strap with the mounting plate and secure the
mounting plate with screws. Attach the bracket to the tree and fasten the strap.
Step 2. After the bracket is fixed, slot the solar panel into the bracket, adjust the solar panel, and connect the solar panel to camera. (You can refer to steps 3 to 5 in “Install Reolink Solar Panel with Screws”.)
3. Important Notice of Using Solar Panel
- Make sure the solar panel is not blocked. The energy harvesting efficiency drops drastically even when a small portion of the solar panel is blocked.
- Please don’t install the solar panel completely horizontally. Otherwise, your solar panel might accumulate dust and other debris easily. It’s advised to install the solar panel angularly to receive the most direct sunlight.
- Wipe the solar panel regularly to remove dust or debris.
- Please charge the batteries in temperature between 0°C and 45°C (32-113°F). The solar panel won't charge the camera at temperatures below 0°C (32°F).