Hardware
Battery
General specifications The SB device has a 18650 2400 mAh Li-ion cell inside that is charged by the solar panel or wall charger that comes with the device. Li-ion cells are durable cells that have a long lifespan and can withstand both high and low ...
Communications Troubleshooting
For Communication, Smart biogas devices needs to have a good battery level and network connection from the local network provider which is established by the SIM card. Follow the following process for self troubleshooting: [1] Check the dashboard on ...
Connectivity
Which communication technology is used for smart meter Smart Biogas uses the 2G GSM network to send data to our servers. We typically provide a global SIM card that connects to the strongest available 2G network. Most networks are partners with our ...
Customization
Can I customize the product? Yes, we can build customizations including: We offer products with varying ranges of pressure and flow. Please choose the product that best fits your needs. Please contact us if you need help selecting the product. ...
Installation Manual
Installation Guide The attached PDF contains the installation manual that comes with each Smart Biogas unit. There is an English and a Hindi version. Please follow the instructions carefully as improper installation can lead to incorrect data. Do you ...
LEDs
What do the different LEDs indicate? Smart Biogas comes with two options for LED indicators as described and shown below: [1] Battery level indicator. This is the default configuration that comes with the device. It simply shows the level of charge ...
Pressure and Flow Specifications
Smart Biogas units currently work for pressures: 0-10 kPa, 0-100 mBar, 0-1.45 PSI The maximum flow rate is: 0.64 litres per second, 38.4 liters per minute, 2.304m³ per hour
Sensors
What sensor types are available and what data do they give? SB has two sensors onboard Pressure sensor The static pressure sensor is useful for understanding what is going on in the digester, it measures the pressure inside the digester. For example, ...
Solar panel
General specifications We supply a small 3W solar panel with Smart Biogas devices to charge the battery. The cable length is 3m. On a good day, this panel should charge the battery from flat to full within 5 hours. If you are in an area with very low ...
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Charge Controller Specifications
PWM 12/24V 20A Battery voltage 12/24V Auto Select Rated battery current 20A Nominal PV power, 12V <300W Nominal PV power, 24V <600W Maximum PV open circuit voltage 55V Maximum PV nominal current 20A Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C Operating ...
Battery Chemisty
Cloud Solar supports lead acid (AGM) batteries by default. The Cloud Solar charge controller does support alternative battery chemistries but the settings must be changed either by a technician or can be done remotely by one of the Inclusive Energy ...
Reporting
Note: Analytics is an optional, premium feature that is available for free right now in Beta. If you do would like access please contact us at support@smartbiogas.io This feature is designed for exporting reports based on the data of multiple ...
How often, and at what granularity, does Cloud Solar send data?
Our devices use a message queuing system, meaning that data can be recorded at set intervals and sent in batches. The maximum number of messages that can be sent together is 16. Both the data recording interval and sending interval are configurable, ...