Router Battery Backup

[elf_lord_ZC5]

So kudos to Ellies, not even 5 minutes in and out. They swapped it out with a new one and didn't even bother testing the old one (although the assistant said they normally do).

You fortunate ...

 

[Rouxenator]

Vizia - swing and miss?

 

[maumau]

Thinking of getting a second Ratel 860P and a 50w solar panel. This Ratel will take over during long periods of blackness when the first Ratel runs out of power.

1. Can the Ratel be plugged directly into the solar panel with a cable?

2. Is it an option to just lean the solar panel against a wall at a good angle, charge the Ratel, then pack everything away for next time?

P.S. It does take a 50w solar panel.

 

[maumau]

@TheChamp Pleeeeeeeeze can you help, you know about this stuff.

Does the Ratel just plug and play with a Solar panel and is it feasible to move it inside into a cupboard between uses

 

[TheChamp]

@TheChamp Pleeeeeeeeze can you help, you know about this stuff.

Does the Ratel just plug and play with a Solar panel and is it feasible to move it inside into a cupboard between uses

I am honestly not clued up about the smaller power banks like the Ratel, but if you post the particular model I can check for you. To be plug n play with solar it needs to have a built in solar charge controller an a port where you plug the solar.

You do get portable panels for that kind of stuff.

 

[Dee96]

I am honestly not clued up about the smaller power banks like the Ratel, but if you post the particular model I can check for you. To be plug n play with solar it needs to have a built in solar charge controller an a port where you plug the solar.

You do get portable panels for that kind of stuff.

I believe the Ratel 860p that he is referring to has thr solar charge controller and port

 

[TheChamp]

I believe the Ratel 860p that he is referring to has thr solar charge controller and port

That's perfect, something like this would work like a charm, pity there is no 100W but a pair of those can easily be place on the right facing windows with those suction things and charge the Ratel battery, if not in use they are easy to store.

40W Semi-Flexible Solar Panel

1 Year Warranty

leroymerlin.co.za

 

[TheChamp]

The price does tend to be slightly high but I guess it's expected if someone DIY for you.

100W Foldable Polycrystalline Solar Panel

100W Foldable Polycrystalline Solar Panel Low Prices ✓ Secure Shopping ✓ Shop Now ✓ Shop Online & Collect 2 Hours Later in Store. Pay with Visa, EFT, RCS, Lay By,

leroymerlin.co.za

 

[maumau]

I am honestly not clued up about the smaller power banks like the Ratel, but if you post the particular model I can check for you. To be plug n play with solar it needs to have a built in solar charge controller an a port where you plug the solar.

You do get portable panels for that kind of stuff.

Thank you kind sir.

That is an AWESOME idea to stick it to a window . This is the Ratel but it only takes a 50W panel so I'll get a 40W foldable panel like the one you mention.

Please can you tell me if it's got the controller you and @Dee96 spoke about.

RATEL 860P

Micro DC-DC UPS Lithium-ion Battery Bank (8x2200ma Li-Ion) 100~240VAC / 50~60Hz, MAX O/P PWR:60W, O/P: USB:5VDC @ 2.0A /10W, 9/12VDC @ 2.0A, PoE Interface:10A 15VDC@16W OR 24VDC@24W, Solar I/P:12~25VDC upto 50W, (252x146x45) 0.94kg Overview The OmniPower Ratel 860P is a 60W DC-to-DC micro UPS...

www.communica.co.za

 

[TheChamp]

Thank you kind sir.

That is an AWESOME idea to stick it to a window . This is the Ratel but it only takes a 50W panel so I'll get a 40W foldable panel like the one you mention.

Please can you tell me if it's got the controller you and @Dee96 spoke about.



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RATEL 860P

Micro DC-DC UPS Lithium-ion Battery Bank (8x2200ma Li-Ion) 100~240VAC / 50~60Hz, MAX O/P PWR:60W, O/P: USB:5VDC @ 2.0A /10W, 9/12VDC @ 2.0A, PoE Interface:10A 15VDC@16W OR 24VDC@24W, Solar I/P:12~25VDC upto 50W, (252x146x45) 0.94kg Overview The OmniPower Ratel 860P is a 60W DC-to-DC micro UPS...

www.communica.co.za

Yes it has, so the foldable panel would be a good match, Google and see if you cannot even get the 50W, every amp counts.

 

[maumau]

Yes it has, so the foldable panel would be a good match, Google and see if you cannot even get the 50W, every amp counts.

Thank you sooooooooooooo much, I will do that.

EDIT: Found them

 

[Dee96]

Thank you sooooooooooooo much, I will do that.

EDIT: Found them

Please share the link for the 50w solar panel

 

[x7razor]

Hi does anyone own a Ratel 860P or knows if it can be powered with both Solar and mains supply connected at the same time. Could not find any info on that on the net

 

[ebendl]

Vizia - swing and miss?

They (Vizia) basically just buy OEM devices and rebrand. At a pretty profit, I should add. Search the forum for some of their takealot shenanigans.

I had that exact same mini UPS - but no name brand bought from Geewiz for 1/3 or 1/2 the price.

Vizia is even registered to sell medical gear in SA, none of which they make themselves.

 

[Rouxenator]

They (Vizia) basically just buy OEM devices and rebrand. At a pretty profit, I should add. Search the forum for some of their takealot shenanigans.

I had that exact same mini UPS - but no name brand bought from Geewiz for 1/3 or 1/2 the price.

Vizia is even registered to sell medical gear in SA, none of which they make themselves.

I'm just surprised that my first Vizia is still going strong, powering a fibre ONT, Gigabit WiFi router and 5 port Gigabit switch with no issue - yet this bigger one dies after a few months....

 

[nad_isa]

Hi All. Not sure if this is the right thread. What is the simplest way to power 2 x unifi access points that powered with poe injectors.

I have a gizzu to power a Nokia ont and rb4011.

 

[PsyWulf]

Hi All. Not sure if this is the right thread. What is the simplest way to power 2 x unifi access points that powered with poe injectors.

I have a gizzu to power a Nokia ont and rb4011.

More PoE mini UPSes

 

[nad_isa]

More PoE mini UPSes

Thanks. I have one access point requiring 48v and the other 24v so looking for unit to supply simultaneos differing voltages been crap. Might have to replace one access point. I don't know.

 

[PsyWulf]

Uniterm sells the Ultralan UPSes that can do 48v,but I assume your points are distributed so a central UPS wouldn't do then anyway

 

[nad_isa]

Uniterm sells the Ultralan UPSes that can do 48v,but I assume your points are distributed so a central UPS wouldn't do then anyway

Both ap's are powered from a central point next to router and oNT. But I've got those covered. Just need solution to power the AP's. Let me check the ultralan UPs out. Do u have a link?