Dual-Use Solar AA Battery Charger Cat. No. GS-34105-BK Weight 0.5 lbs

$255.00

The Global Solar Energy AA Battery Solar Charger rapidly charges rechargeable batteries or converts to a 12V charger for cell phones, GPS and other small electronic devices all within a compact, lightweight package. The GSE AA Battery Solar Charger is ideal for charging outdoors. Unfolded in the sun, the charger will begin charging immediately and charges AA batteries in less than one hour per battery. The charging lights confirm if the batteries are charging or fully charged. Application Recharge 2 or 4 AA rechargeable (NiMH or NiCad) batteries to provide power for any device that uses AA batteries. Dual use capability enables charging of 12V devices such as cell phones, radios, or GPS while outdoors. Benefits • Combines lightweight portable power with military ruggedness • Reduces requirement to carry extra AA batteries • Anti-glint surface for minimal glare • Supports rapid deployment and power needs in remote locations • 12V charging option provides power for emergency needs • 12V charging option tops off various battery types to produce maximum run time • Highly effective battery charging with high efficiency solar cells Features Rapid Charging - • Charges 2 or 4 AA Cells in less than 4 hours in direct sunlight • Able to charge NiMH or NiCD AA rechargeable batteries only • Additional port for 12V charging of personal devices or trickle charge larger batteries • Built-in thermal shading feature keeps batteries cool during charging, for faster charge rates • Temperature limited to protect batteries • Optional cable accessory pack enables connectivity for 12V charging Charge Indicator - Controller "status" indicator lights during daylight operation  as follows: • Charging ----- Flashes 1 sec. ON - 1 sec OFF • Batteries fully Charged ----- Solid ON • Charge Terminated by 6-hour Timer  ----- Flashes 3 times then Pauses • Charger Evaluating Batteries  ----- Flashes 2 times then Pauses Safety Features - Embedded microcontroller senses battery voltage and ambient temperatures and adjusts for optimal charging. Microcontroller detects two or four batteries installed and modifies current accordingly. Timer set to stop charging after 3 or 6 hours, resets when new batteries are installed or product is exposed to sunlight again. Thermal tent to prevent batteries from overheating due to sunlight. Folded dimensions – 5.5” x 9” Unfolded dimensions – 33” x 9” Weight (w/o batteries) .45 lbs 12 Volt Charging Specifications Maximum Power (at STC) 5 W Rated Load Voltage 12 V Nominal Rated (at STC) 15.0 V Rated Current (at STC) 0.3 A Charge Times Charge time for 2 AA batteries 2 - 3 hrs Charge time for 4 AA batteries 4 - 6 hrs Cell phone charge time 4 - 6 hrs GPS charge time 4 - 6 hrs Option: no accessory cables 22700 cable accessory kit : $47.75