The innovative Brunton SolarPort 4.4 Universal Solar Charger offers an energy alternative to keep your cell phone running, your GPS tracking and your digital camera recording images. SolarPort 4.4 allows you to charge electronics via USB, and its durability is unprecedented.
Brunton SolarPort 4.4 Solar Charger Technical Features:
- Dimensions: 9.3"x6"x1.5"
- Weight: 19 oz.
- Max output: 4.4 watts (265mA @ 12V position and 530mA @ 6V position)
- Includes BattJack AA/AAA battery charger
- Polycrystalline solar panel construction
- Reverse flow protection
- 6V / 12V depending upon the position of the voltage selection switch
- USB output (5V 500mA) - Vehicle outlet in the hinge
- 20" extendable power cable with an exchangeable adapter plug in hinge
- Link up to three units together for even more output
- Designed for small electronics like PDAs, GPS units, cell phones and digital cameras
Take advantage the cable-free 12 volt connection in the hinge, and link up to three units together to increase power output. Lightweight but sturdy, the Brunton SolarPort 4.4 could mean the difference between a life saving phone call or a dead battery. Use the included BattJack™ Rapid Charger to juice-up your rechargeable batteries away from home.
Connecting an Electronic Device or Battery Charger
Use the 12V automotive power adapter cable or the USB cable supplied with your device. When connecting the battery charger, use the cable in the SolarPort 4.4 hinge with the 3.5mm X 1.3mm adapter. When using a cable supplied with your device, connect the cable to the SolarPort 4.4 first and then the device last. If the device is not charging in the 6V position, switch to the 12V position.
Multiple SolarPort 4.4 Connections
It is possible to double the charging power by plugging more than one SolarPort 4.4 together, using the cable stored in the hinge. Open the rubber cap and remove the plug end of the cable. The other end of the cable is permanently attached to the SolarPort 4.4. Plug the 5.5 X 2.5 mm adapter onto the cable, Plug the cable into the 5.5 X 2.5mm power jack on the second SolarPort 4.4.
Cleaning Suggestions
Clean with a slightly damp cloth. Do not submerge in water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the SolarPort 4.4 drain my battery at night?
A: No. The SolarPort 4.4 has a built-in diode for reverse current protection.
Q: Can my SolarPort 4.4 be left outdoors without a protective covering?
A: Yes. However, the SolarPort 4.4 should be taken indoors in anticipation of rain, snow, etc.
Q: The green light (LED) on the panel does not light up.
A: The green light (LED) indicates that your unit is receiving sufficient sunlight exposure. If it is not lit, it may mean that you are not exposing the unit to enough sunlight. Properly position the solar panel to maximize its exposure to the sun. If this does not trigger the LED to work, it is possible that the LED is burnt out. The LED may have a more limited life span than the panels. This in no way affects the performance of the SolarPort 4.4.
Q: Can I charge more than one battery at a time with the SolarPort 4.4?
A: Yes. The charge can be applied to a bank of AA or AAA batteries. When attached to a bank of 2 or more batteries, the total power input will be divided into that number of batteries. The higher the number of batteries, the longer it will take to recharge the battery bank.
Warranty:
Brunton warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of one year. This warranty extends to the original purchaser for one year from the date of purchase. This Warranty is void and a charge for repair will be made if the SOLARPORT 4.4 has been damaged by negligence, accident or mishandling, or has not been operated in accordance with standard operating procedures, or if the SOLARPORT 4.4 was altered or repaired by other than a Brunton repair facility. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also have rights, which vary from state to state. No other warranty, expressed or implied, applies to the Brunton product, nor is any person or company authorized to assume any other warranty for Brunton. Brunton does not assume any responsibility for any consequential damages occasioned by this product. Should the product prove defective, contact Brunton, and you will be provided with a Return Authorization Number (RA#). Send a copy of your proof of purchase, the RA#, a short description of the problem and the product to Brunton at the following address. Brunton suggests insuring the product in case of damage or loss in shipment.