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    This activity was written to be used with the Heliocentris Fuel Cell. If you are using the fuel cells from a different manufacturer, refer to that manufacturer's instructions. Follow the directions in the Fuel Cell User Guide under the section Preparing the Fuel Cell for Use.

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    This activity was written to be used with the Heliocentris Fuel Cell. If you are using the fuel cells from a different manufacturer, refer to that manufacturer's instructions. Follow the directions in the Fuel Cell User Guide under the section Preparing the Fuel Cell for Use.

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    This activity was written to be used with the Heliocentris Fuel Cell. If you are using the fuel cells from a different manufacturer, refer to that manufacturer's instructions. Follow the directions in the Fuel Cell User Guide under the section Preparing the Fuel Cell for Use.

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    1 3 1 A Vex Solarhydrogensystem Plain

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    Activity 1.3.

    1 Solar Hydrogen System VEX


    This activity was written to be used with the Heliocentris
    fuel cell. If you are using the fuel cells from a different
    manufacturer, refer to that manufacturers instructions to
    be sure that the equipment is used as designed.

    1. Read the Fuel Cell User Guide.


    2. Follow the directions in the Fuel Cell User Guide
    under the section Preparing the Fuel Cell for Use.

    Circuit Schematics

    3. Shine a bright light source on the solar panel, always


    keeping at least 8 inches of separation between the
    two to avoid melting the solar module plastic.
    Set your multimeter to measure voltage and connect
    the multimeter test leads to the solar panel
    terminals. Move the solar panel or light source to
    determine the location that produces the highest
    voltage value. You may want to mark the positions
    with some tape. Record the open-circuit voltage.
    Note the current is zero, since a voltmeter has nearly
    infinite resistance.
    VOC = Open-Circuit Voltage __1.49________
    Power = VOC x 0 A = 0 W

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    4. With the test leads disconnected, set your


    multimeter to measure current. Return the solar
    module to the same exact position that produced the
    highest voltage value and measure the current.
    Record this short-circuit current. Note that the
    voltage is zero, since an ammeter has nearly zero
    resistance.
    ISC = Short-Circuit Current ___98_MA______
    Power = 0 V x ISC = 0 W
    5. Calculate the amount of power that would be produced by the solar module if it could simultaneously produce the voltage and
    current you measured in the previous two steps.
    For this illumination level, the solar module will deliver, at most, about 70% of this theoretical maximum, and will do so at a
    resistance between zero and infinite resistance.
    Maximum Theoretical Power = VOC x ISC = __.19 WATTS_____
    6. Attach the solar panel to the solar hydrogen
    automobile. Using a standoff or another suitable
    method, prop up one end of the chassis so that the
    motor-driven wheel is not in contact with the ground.
    Connect the motor leads to the solar module using
    the breadboard to make the connections. Position
    the light source to produce maximum voltage leaving
    a minimum distance of 8 inches between solar
    module and the lamp. Is there enough power to turn
    the motor? If so, is there enough power to turn the
    motor with the wheels on the ground?
    __YES
    AND YES THERE IS ENOUGH W WHEELS ON
    GROUND._______
    7. Set your multimeter to measure voltage. Connect the
    multimeter test leads to the solar module terminals.
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    Record the load voltage value.(Drive gear should be


    engaged)
    V = Load Voltage _N/A_________
    8. Disconnect the test leads and set your multimeter to
    measure current. Connect the multimeter in series
    with the solar module. Record the load current.
    I = Load Current = ____N/A______
    9. Calculate the power delivered by the solar module when it is loaded by the motor with the wheels off the ground.
    P = Load Power = I V = __.0065________ for solar module.
    10. Energize the fuel cell by using one of the power sources according to the directions in the Fuel Cell User Guide under the
    section Powering the Fuel Cell (Electrolysis).

    Fuel cells can be damaged by high current. If using a DC power supply with the Heliocentris fuel cell, do not use more than 500 mA.
    Do not use a battery to energize the fuel cell.
    11. After the fuel cell is energized, attach the fuel cell to the motor using the breadboard to make the connections. Is there enough
    power to turn the motor? If so, is there enough power to turn the motor with the wheels on the ground? _YES_____
    12. With the test leads disconnected, set the multimeter
    to measure voltage. Connect the multimeter test
    leads to the fuel cell terminals. Record the voltage
    value.
    V = Load Voltage __1.47 V________
    13. With the test leads disconnected, set the multimeter
    to measure 10 A current, using the 10 A meter
    receptacle. Connect the test leads in series with the
    fuel cell.
    Caution! Never measure current from the fuel cell
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    without a resistor, motor, or other load in series with


    the ammeter. Doing so can permanently damage
    the fuel cell.
    Record the current value.
    Load Current = __N/A________
    14. Calculate the power delivered by the fuel cell.
    P = Load Power = I V = _______N/A___ for fuel cell.
    15. Remove the fuel cell and solar module and attach the two AAA battery holders to your vehicle using zip ties. Using the
    breadboard, connect the batteries in series with each other and with the motor. (See next step for wiring hints.) Is there enough
    power to turn the motor? If so, is there enough power to turn the motor with the wheels on the ground? __N/A____

    16. With the test leads disconnected, set the multimeter


    to measure voltage. Connect the multimeter test
    leads to the motor terminals. Record the voltage
    value.
    V = Load Voltage ___N/A_______
    17. With the test leads disconnected, set the multimeter
    to measure 10 A current, using the 10 A meter
    receptacle. Connect the test leads in series with the
    motor terminals. Record the current value.
    Load Current = ____N/A______

    18. Calculate the power delivered by the batteries in


    series.
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    P = Load Power = I V = ___N/A_______ for batteries


    in series

    19. Using the breadboard, connect the batteries in parallel with each other and with the motor. Is there enough power to turn the
    motor? If so, is there enough power to turn the motor with the wheels on the ground? __N/A____
    20. With the test leads disconnected, set the multimeter
    to measure voltage. Connect the multimeter test
    leads to the motor terminals. Record the voltage
    value.
    V = Load Voltage ______N/A____
    21. With the test leads disconnected, set the multimeter
    to measure 10 A current, using the 10 A meter
    receptacle. Connect the test leads in series with the
    motor terminals. Record the current value.
    Load Current = ____N/A______

    22. Calculate the power delivered by the batteries in


    parallel.
    P = Load Power = I V = _______N/A___ for batteries in
    parallel

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