Sensible Solar Power

How do you light something like a sign, walkway or parking lot when no power is available?
One of the first thing that comes to mind is – Use solar! Solar is a good choice because solar doesn’t require the power grid. Although solar lights are common, they are expensive, unreliable and too complicated to use.

What is our solution?
Lighting Product TCP1020B is the solution to stand alone solar lighting. All users have to do is put the light where they want it, plug in a 10W or 15W solar panel and they’re done. Everything, except the solar panel is in one inexpensive, easy to use, integrated unit. End result is – It just works!

Existing solar lights are not as efficient as the TCP1020. The improvement in efficiency comes from MPP control of the solar panel and intelligent LED drive technology. This improved efficiency makes it much easier for the TCP1020 to get more energy through the day and use less energy at night. The TCP1020 also has very few parts due to its very high integration. All of the critical power control and logic functions are contained in the SSP1020 IC. This IC is a single chip solution which is also available for purchase separately.

The reason why existing lights are too complicated is because they’re not as highly integrated as the TCP1020. Traditional solar lights have a lot of parts. They have a solar panel controller, usually without MPP control, a day/night sensor, battery box, and lots of wires. The TCP1020 is a just a light, that’s all. Just plug in a solar panel and you’re done.

Product Features:
The TCP1020B is our first lighting product to use our revolutionary SSP1020 Solar Lighting IC. This new technology integrates a number of critical feature of Solar lighting into a single, easy to use IC, including Solar MPP Tracking Control, Battery charge, dusk-to-dawn operation using the solar panel as a sensor, and high efficiency LED drive.

The TCP1020B features a 50WH Lithium battery pack, a 220 Lumen LED emitter with about the same output as a 25W Halogen light, and automatic on/off control. A mounting plate is included. It couldn’t be simpler. Just mount the light, attach a solar panel, and you’re done. The TCP1020B is very simple, easy to use, reliable, efficient, and cost effective.

To Purchase:
To buy this product, see your local solar dealer and ask for the TCP1020B or send us a message. Dealer inquiries welcome.

Suggested Retail:
$119.95 One-Sided
$189.95 Dual-Sided
Note: Plus Shipping; Applicable Tax Applied

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Introducting…Sensible Solar Power’s 3 in 1 Solution (Solar Power Controller/Battery Controller/LED Driver):

SSP1020 Demo Board –> USER GUIDE

The SSP1020 is a highly integrated IC for use in small solar lighting applications. The SSP1020 combines LED drive, day/night control, solar panel power conversion, and battery charge logic in single low-cost 8-pin IC. The SSP1020 demo board is intended to demonstrate these capabilities and provide the designer clear examples of how to implement Solar LED lighting products.

BENEFITS:
There are primarily two types of Solar Controllers on the market. The simple, inexpensive models that don’t work properly or the more complicated, expensive units. SSP integrates the two to come up with a product that is simple, affordable and reliable. In addition to the MPP Solar Controller and Battery Controller, SSP added the Boost/Buck LED Driver as a bonus making this product a complete package without having to buy separate controllers for each application. Even if you only need two of the three features in this highly integrated IC, it is still very cost effective.

For more info or if you would like to know how to buy this OEM Product or Demo Board, call (661) 200-0042 or email us at sales@sensiblesolarpower.com
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Introducing…Sensible Solar Power’s latest product development:

LED Lighting Dimming Controller (DIM-OC) –>DATASHEET

The Dimming Controller model DIM-OC is used to integrate motion control into existing LED lighting systems. The DIM-OC is powered from a 120V to 220V AC source and accepts an isolated output from a motion detector or photocell module. The input of the DIM-OC is not isolated. Consult SSP if an isolated input is required. When the input is pulled low the output changes state from 50% to 100%. The LED control output is fully isolated from the AC input.

BENEFITS:
The DIM-OC is an easy and inexpensive way to add Title 24 compliance (California and others) to add motion-sensing dimming control to any lighting pole. Commonly available LED drivers have a low voltage input of 0 to 10V for dimming. Commonly available motion detectors switch the “hot” side of the pole power supply when motion is detected. The DIM-OC is the perfect solution to bridge the high voltage output of the motion detector to the low voltage dimming input of the LED driver, while preserving the existing equipment used in the pole.

* Easy to use dimming solution for existing LED drivers with 0-10V input
* Used with commonly available motion detectors with 120V-277V output, i.e. “Wattstopper”
* Supplies the dimming output for 100% brightess with motion, 50% brightess when no motion detected.

In summary, compared to what is available on the market, the DIM-OC is SMALLER, EASIER TO USE, RELIABLE, COST LESS, MORE EFFICIENT & HAS HIGHER INTEGRATION.

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INTRODUCING…

The Ultra Bright High Efficiency Light Bar from Sensible Solar Power

BENEFITS:
The 30 Watt LED Light Bar produces 3200 lumens of light. One Light Bar is equivalent to 4 x 40 Watt fluorescent bulbs. More than just a bulb, more than just another light fixture. This breakthrough in LED lighting technology delivers significantly more light (lumens) per watt than other LEDs, CFLs, and Halogens. Highly efficient. Green technology with high energy savings.

In addition, the Light Bar is compact, light and easily transportable. This product is perfect for work/play areas in-door as well as out-door including trade show booths. A battery powered Light Bar is available specifically for areas that have minimal or no source of electricity.

Light Bar Specifications:
• Model #: SSP3200-48 (48″ length)
• Brightness: 3200 Lumens
• Energy Usage: 30 Watts
• Light Color: Neutral White or Warm White (both shown in above photo)
• Product Life: 50,000+ Hours (estimate)
• A/C Power: (Battery is optional)
• Installation: Easy, do it yourself installation
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

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What is a LED Driver?

A LED driver is a electrical device that regulates the power to a LED or string(s) of LEDs. What makes a driver different from conventional power supplies is that a LED driver responds to the ever-changing needs of the LED, or circuit of LEDs, by supplying a constant amount of power to the LED as its electrical properties change with temperature.

Think of a LED driver as ‘Cruise Control’ (like in a car) for the LED, and the temperature changes of the LED are the hills and valleys it is ‘driving’ over. The power level (or ‘Speed’) of the LED is maintained constant by the driver as the electrical properties change (amount of ‘gas’ or power needed) throughout the temperature increases and decreases (or ‘hills and valleys’) seen by the LED(s). Without the proper driver, the LED may become too hot (driving too fast) and become unstabe (out of control), causing poor performance (engine problems) or complete failure (crash!).