| The Powermonkey Explorer solarmonkey draws power from the sun and coverts it into handy power! The kit now includes a useful Velcro strap, enabling the solarmonkey to be attached to a rucksack - perfect for charging your devices when you're out and about in the sun. It can even be hung from a window, left in a car or taken anywhere the sun shines! Make sure the powermonkey-eXplorer unit is turned OFF when re-charging from the solar slave in order to reduce charging time! You can even use the solarmonkey to recharge your device directly - so you have back up power at all times. For example, plug the solarmonkey into the back of one of our Soundtraveller speakers and it will run your speakers from the power of the sun - no batteries needed!
Ultra compact, tough and powerful, the powermonkey-eXplorer is water resistant and made from rubberised casing so can take whatever life throws at it, yet it remains the lightest, most versatile charger available today.
Featuring an LCD screen that displays battery capacity and the level of charge, the powermonkey-eXplorer also has short-circuit protection, over-charging protection and over-discharging protection. The included mains charger has interchangeable heads for UK, Europe, US and Australia - so you can use it in over 150 countries around the world!
Each powermonkey-eXplorer kit contains...
- 1 x powermonkey-eXplorer unit
- 1 x solarmonkey
- 1 x universal mains charger which will work in over 150 countries and has interchangeable heads for UK, Europe, US & Australia
- Tips for: Nokia and mini Nokia, Motorola V66, Samsung E900, LG Chocolate and Sony Ericsson wide connector
- 1 x mini USB for Motorola RazR V series, Blackberrys and Bluetooth headsets
- 1 x retractable USB cable
1 x Female USB
- 1 x iPod connector
- 1 x connector for Sony PSP and most digital cameras
- 1 x Black travel pouch
- 1 x Storage case
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1 x User guide
| Technical Specification |
| Maximum reserve power available: |
| All iPods - 40 hours |
Mobile phones - 96 hours |
| Digital cameras - 1600 pictures |
PDAs - 48 hours |
| MP3s/MP4s - 6 hours |
PSPs - 5 hours |
| Specifications powermonkey eXplorer |
| Battery Capacity: |
2200mA |
| Input interface: |
DC 3.5 x 1.1mm |
| Input Voltage: |
5V 600mA |
| Output Interface: |
DC 3.5 x 1.1mm |
| Output Voltage: |
4.5 ~ 5.5V |
| Output Current: |
700mA max |
| Weight: |
83g |
| Dimensions: |
90 x 45 x 38 mm |
| Water Resistant solar-slave |
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| Output Interface: |
3.5 x 1.1mm |
| Output Voltage: |
5V |
| Output Current: |
200mA - can vary depending on solar strength |
| Weight: |
82g |
| Dimensions: |
110 x 70 x 10mm when folded. |
| Complete kit weight: |
553g |
Powermonkey eXplorer FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Q: What devices can my powermonkey-eXplorer charge?
- A: Your powermonkey-eXplorer can charge a wide range of handheld devices such as mobile phones, iPod / MP3 players, PDAs, Sat Navs, handheld games consoles and much more!
- Q: What is the difference between the powermonkey-classic and the powermonkey-eXplorer?
- A: The powermonkey-eXplorer is more advanced. It has an LCD screen to display remaining battery capacity, is shock and water resistant and has a larger amount of safety features including auto-shut off to save power. It also comes with the solarmonkey as standard.
- Q: How do I know the powermonkey-eXplorer is safe to use with my device?
- A: The powermonkey has an output voltage of between 4.5v and 5.5v. Please check your device's documentation to ensure your device requires a voltage within the powermonkey's range. The powermonkey will then auto adjust the voltage as required by your device, it will also know when your device is charged to prevent overcharging.
- Q: Can I charge my device directly from the solar panel?
- A: Yes, you can charge most devices directly from solar panel. However, the panel does not have the complicated technology that the powermonkey unit has and some devices may not charge. If you are experiencing difficulties charging directly from the solar panel, please consider purchasing a solarnut.
- Q: Is the powermonkey-eXplorer waterproof?
- A: No. The powermonkey is only water resistant, meaning that it can withstand splashes of water and not become damaged if it begins raining while it's outside charging. You should not leave your powermonkey outside in the rain for extended periods of time.
- Q: Can I use a Nokia charger to charge my powermonkey?
- A: No, the older style Nokia chargers may fit but will damage the internals of the powermonkey. Nokia chargers use a pulse type charge and this will damage the circuits inside the powermonkey.
- Q: Will my powermonkey-eXplorer charge my laptop?
- A: No, laptops require a much greater voltage than the powermonkey is able to provide. Please consider the powergorilla.
- Q: How can I recharge my powermonkey-eXplorer?
- A: You can recharge the powermonkey from the mains, via USB or from the solar panel (all included in the pack).
- Q: I cannot got my powermonkey to charge via the solar panel?
- A: Please follow these tip:
- Ensure the solar panel is in direct sunlight (glass will not allow the solarmonkey to work efficiently)
- Allow the solar panel 30 seconds to soak up the sun before plugging the solarmonkey into your powermonkey-eXplorer
- Make sure the solarmonkey is facing the sun and rotate the panels as the sun moves throughout the sky during the day
- Make sure the panels are clean and free from any dust or dirt
- Please do not expect the solar panel to work on overcast days or when the solar strength is not at the recommended level
- Ensure the powermonkey is turned off once charging has started (hold down the button for 5 seconds)
- Please dosconnect the powermonkey from the solar panel once there is insufficient sun to charge the powermonkey (i.e. early evening & night time)
- Q: My powermonkey-eXplorer turns itself off, is this normal?
- A: The powermonkey may auto-shut off to save power. This is either because the powermonkey cannot detect it's charging anything or your device is fully charged.
- Q: Why won't the powermonkey-eXplorer charge my camera?
- A: Digital cameras are one of the most awkward devices to get to work with third party chargers. Some digital cameras can only be charged if you have to remove the battery to charge it and generally do not have a DC-in socket. If this is the case, the powermonkey will not be compatible. If the camera has a DC-in port - usually a round pin - then the powermonkey should POWER it. It is rare that a camera will accept a charge from this port so the powermonkey will act as an external battery.
- Q: Is the powermonkey-eXplorer available in different colours?
- A: Yes, the powermonkey-eXplorer is available in Blue, Grey, Pink and Yellow.
- Q: What do the symbols on the LCD screen mean?
- A: Refer to following photo of powermonkey eXplorer LCD screen...
1. Screen displays battery capacity and level of charge in powermonkey-eXplorer
2. When the internal battery is getting low, the battery icon on the LCD display will flash to indicate that the powermonkey-eXplorer needs to be re-charged
3. Internal blue light lets you see screen at all times
4. By holding down the on/off button for 3 seconds, the user can turn off the LCD display to save power. To turn back on, hold down the on/off button again for 3 seconds.
- Q: Can I use my powermonkey mains charger to charge my devices directly?
- A: Yes, you can use your powermonkey mains charger to charge your devices directly, as the tips for the powermonkey as compatible with the mains charger. Please be aware that the mains charger does not have the complicated technology that the powermonkey has, so your device may not recognise the charger. Please also note that the mains charger does not have protection circuits such as overcharging protection, which is incorporated within the powermonkey. However, most modern devices have this built in so harm to your device is unlikely. Powertraveller cannot accept any responsibility to damage caused to devices when being charged from the mains charger.
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