Forest Technology Systems Ltd. (FTS) - an AEM brand products

FTS uses a starved electrolyte heavy-duty battery. This 6 Cell, 12 Volt valve-regulated lead-acid battery powers all our fixed RAWS, and was chosen for its tolerance of extreme environmental conditions. It’s safe—it won’t explode if punctured, it won’t leak, and being a “gel-cell” there’s nothing to spill when being carried. It’s also environmentally friendly, as it’s 100% recyclable. Our smart battery cable connects the battery to the Axiom datalogger, and offers nickel-plated battery terminals, a 15A ATO integrated blade fuse and a built-in temperature sensor for charge regulation. The 2.4m (8ft) cable includes current sensing and recharge connections.

FTS Solar Panels are available in two sizes, all suitable for use with environmental monitoring stations. The 20W panel is a standard component of all our systems, a 50W panel is also available. The solar panels include a mounting bracket for securing to vertical 11⁄2” diameter poles and a cable with a bayonet connector for easy, quick-connect compatibility with Axiom Dataloggers. Because the Axiom contains a built-in power manager, there is no requirement for an external solar charge regulator.