XP08 Solar LED Christmas / Fairy Light System

Our XP08 is a professional, commercial grade, solar powered LED Christmas/fairy light system. This system is designed, engineered and made to order by Solar Illuminations. It is the only bespoke/semi-bespoke system of its kind in the world and is only available directly from us. It is typically for commercial use or for more demanding applications where there is a need for festive lighting or displays in public areas. Perfect for temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent use.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a professional, commercial grade, solar powered lighting system. Not to be confused with the low-cost-, low-quality, inefficient, solar Christmas and fairy light strings sold in retail shops and online.

Our XP08 solar LED Christmas/fairy light system is supplied with an approximate 90 meter (300') long string of 1,000 encapsulated super-bright LEDs. This system includes a programmable MPPT charge controller, a solar panel, and two 12 Volt rechargeable batteries. A metal lockable battery box is supplied to house the batteries and charge controller. The lockable battery box can be wall mounted or fixed to a post or pole. The solar panel can be situated next to the battery box or at a distance of up to several meters away. The charge controller will automatically activate the light string at dusk, and turn them off at dusk or the programmed amount of time. The charge controller can be programmed to automatically illuminate from dusk to dawn all year round which is as much as 16.5 hours in UK mid-winter. Or it can be programmed to automatically turn on the lights at dusk and operate for x hours then turn off (single timed mode) or automatically turn on the lights at dusk for x hours, turn off, then turn back on again for x hours before dawn (dual timed mode). Supplied as a complete system. Colour of string wiring is green. Colour of other parts of the system are grey. Colour of light output is a choice of warm white (3,000k), daylight white (5,000k), or RGB (multi-colour). Other LED colours such as all red, all red & green, or all purple, are available by special order. Sold as a single unit.

Performance
Manufactured in an ISO9001:2015 'Quality Assured' facility.
Illumination time is subject to the number of light strings, solar panel and battery configuration, and install location.
If dusk to dawn illumination is required year-round, a higher powered solar panel and a larger capacity battery will be required.
Up to 3 days of autonomy subject to length of night time illumination, and battery capacity selected.

Luminaire
A string of 1,000 LEDs.
Choice of warm white (3,000k CCT), daylight white (5,000k CCT) or RGB (multi-colour).
All red, all red & green, or all purple are other LED colours that are available by special order.
LED lighting pattern is constant on.
The light string is approximately 90 meters (300') long.
Your can easily double-up or triple-up the length to reduce it accordingly.
Additional cable and extension cords are available.
Up to 8 strings can be used on one system.
Up to 2 strings can be connected together as one string.

Battery
Two 12 Volt sealed lead acid batteries are included.
The battery size (capacity) will be determined by the total LED power (LED bulb quantity) and the required nightly illumination time.
Larger capacity battery options are available.
For help determining whether a larger battery is necessary, please contact our customer service department.
Safe, low voltage, 24V DC system.
Batteries must be connected together in series.

Battery Box
A remote battery box is supplied to accommodate the batteries, and charge controller.
The battery box has a hinged lid which is lockable (padlock not included).
The battery box has sockets for the lights, and solar panel to connect to.
The battery box is approx. 33cm x 25cm x 22.5cm (13" x 9.88" x 8.88") LxWxD.
Dimensions including lid over-hang are approx. 40cm x 25cm x 22.5cm (15.75” x 9.88” x 8.88”).

Solar Panel
Supplied with an aluminium framed solar panel.
The solar panel size (wattage) will be determined by the total LED power and the required nightly illumination time.
Higher powered solar panel options are available. For help determining whether a solar panel upgrade is necessary, please contact our customer service department.
Solar panels may be supplied in a dual format (2 x 50W = 100W) and can be framed together as one.
Supplied with approximately 5m (17’) of cable to connect directly to the battery box.
Mounting frames are included to allow the solar panel to attach to a vertical or horizontal flat surface.
Each 50W solar panel dimensions approx. 67cm x 58cm x 3cm (26.38” x 22.83” x 1”) LxWxD.

Control Module
Supplied with a MPPT charge controller which automatically controls the solar panel power, battery charging and lighting function and operation.
Ultra fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT).
The MPPT charge controller is typically 30% more efficient than standard PWM controllers and 10% more efficient to most other MPPT controllers.
Additional efficiency for cloudy weather and during times of reduced sun radiation.
This controller features the very latest smart technology.
Provides extended battery life and extra protection against excessive battery discharge and overcharge.
Battery life algorithm operates 24/7.
Low voltage detection for automatic disconnect.
Continuous environment, input and output power management.
The controller is sized to the system specifications with 10A and 15A versions available (subject to solar panel wattage and battery capacity).
Pre-programmed software for load output, dusk to dawn lighting, single timed lighting, dual timed lighting, dimming option and the ability of interfacing with motion detection, where required.
This MPPT charge controller is programmed by Solar Illuminations as per your requirements and system ability.
Lighting control features illumination from dusk to dawn (where applicable), or on at dusk for X amount of hours then off, or on at dusk for X amount of hours, then off, then back on again for X amount of hours before dawn.
Dimming option (where applicable) allows the lighting to dim at any time during the illumination time.
The dimming option or any other illumination mode can be used in conjunction with motion activation (where applicable).
Dimming may be at any percentage from 1-99%.
Supports real time data monitoring (iPhone, Android, Mac or PC) with optional interface and/or Bluetooth dongle.
Battery voltage 12/24V dc auto select.
Rated charge current 10A/15A.
Maximum PV power (12V dc) is 135W at 10A and 200W at 15A.
Maximum PV power (24V dc) is 270W at 10A and 400W at 15A.
Maximum PV open circuit is 75V dc.
Please note: Upon installation and power-up the controller goes into a 7 day evaluation mode where smart monitoring and configurations commence. Additional evaluation with self-managing adjustments may continue for up to 7 more days. This is all part of the smart feature that enables this intelligent controller to understand its use, the application, the surrounding environment and the current conditions. During this time some of its programmed features may differ temporarily. This is a perfectly normal process and must be accepted during that time. During this time the controller will adjust to the current condition and charge status of the batteries. It is therefore recommended that all batteries are 100% fully charged before connection using an appropriate battery charger. This may significantly reduce the evaluation mode time of 7+7 days to much less. The solar panel(s) should be connected to the MPPT charge controller first, followed by the fully charged batteries.

Installation
Easy to install. All connections are simply plug & play.
A pair of triangle shaped support frames are supplied for the solar panel.

The solar panel must be installed in a location where it can receive full direct sunshine (when available) and set facing South at about a 45-60 degree angle (where adjustment options allow). The solar panel must not be installed in a shaded or part shaded location and never indoors. The standard specifications of the system (particularly the solar panel Wattage and battery capacity) may need to be adjusted. These components are determined by your geographic location, power consumption (LED Wattage) and the total amount of hours of illumination time required. Such changes to the standard specifications may increase or decrease the cost shown. Please contact us for more information or assistance. The illumination time is estimated and subject to various factors including (but not limited to) geographic location, seasons, temperature, weather conditions & location of product etc. The illumination time of most solar lights can reduce during winter months when the weather is poor and the days are shorter. During this time insolation hours decrease accordingly. Shorter illumination time due to one or more of the above factors does not define the product as being ‘defective’ or ‘not as described’. All solar lights must be used in a completely dark location at night time otherwise they may not illuminate. Nearby strong lighting sources or ambient lighting may affect the operation of a solar light. This does not define the product as being 'defective' or 'not as described'. Please note, if you do not install or use this product for several months the battery may discharge naturally on its own. By allowing a battery to deep discharge it may cause irreversible damage as the battery may then lose the ability to recharge or hold a full charge. Although unlikely, we reserve the right to supply this product with any minor alterations or minor changes to the specifications (shown above by text description or by photographs) due to different supplies or product batches received, incorporating such product changes made by the manufacturer, without further notice. Descriptions, specifications and photographs are updated regularly but may not be current when minor changes to a product have only recently been made.

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