Question 1

How long does the solar panel takes to charge the batterers?

Accepted Answer

The solar panel will provide continuous current to the control board when sunlight is hitting the panel but this is a very low rate of current of around 300mA-500mA. The Ghost Controls system control board has an on-board integrated charging circuit that controls how much current will be sent to the battery so that it keeps the battery from overcharging.  The amount of time needed to charge the battery is impossible to specify because it depends on a number of factors including but not limited to:
-the number of hours of direct vs. indirect sunlight hitting the panel
-the number of cycles 
-the current voltage and age of the battery
-the ambient temperature of the battery
-any continuous or periodic discharge of the battery by connected items
-other accessories that are connected to it
-geographic location in the country of the solar panel

We have a help guide on our support website that shows recommendations for the number of panels needed based on your geographic location, the type of system (single vs. dual), and the number of panels you have installed.  This guide can be located at "https://myghostcontrols.force.com/Support/s/article/Solar-Panel-Recommendations-by-Installation-Location".

If you need further assistance, please give us a call at 850-558-5520 or chat with us on our website Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Eastern Time

Thank you for your interest in Ghost Controls

Question 2

Does this panel require a solar charger or is it built in?

Accepted Answer

The solar charge controller is included in the Ghost Controls gate opener system main control board. It is not part of the solar panel itself so as long as you are connecting the panel to our gate opener system, you do not need a separate solar charge controller.

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Question 3

Can you use the solar panel for anything else besides a gate opener?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  This is a 10Watt monocrystalline solar panel  and mounting kit that will work with almost any other solar system.

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Question 4

I plan on buying this solar panel to use with my Mighty Mule 360 gate opener. What additional accessories do i need to complete the hook up?

Accepted Answer

You should not need anything provided your gate opener has inputs for a positive and negative wire for a solar panel. The solar panel has these outputs with a cord about six feet long.

ASIN	B091W3KW11
Best Sellers Rank	#73,776 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #310 in Solar Panels
Brand Name	Ghost Controls
Connector Type	MC4
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (178)
Efficiency	High Efficiency
Included Components	charge controller
Item Dimensions L x W x H	24"L x 13.75"W x 4"H
Item Type Name	Solar Panel
Manufacturer	Ghost Controls
Manufacturer Part Number	AX30W
Manufacturer Warranty Description	18 Month Warranty
Material Type	Monocrystalline Silicon
Maximum Power	30 Watts
Maximum Voltage	12 Volts (DC)
Model Number	AX30
Special Features	Compatibility with automatic gate opener systems
UPC	855615006547
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Ghost Controls 30 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel Kit for Automatic Gate Opener Systems Model AX30

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