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Switch 8 Solar Panel Kit |
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An ultra-lightweight power supply charges smartphones and USB gear anywhere. Goal Zero Switch 8 is the perfect
pocket-sized companion and won't weigh you down, only charge you up so you're always connected.
Talk Longer
Fully charge a smartphone in 1 hour.
Super-utility knife of rechargers
Personalize with interchangeable tips (sold separately - coming soon)
Recharge without restrictions
Refuel Goal Zero Switch 8 from the sun in 5 hours.
WHAT DOES THE GOAL ZERO SWITCH 8 POWER?
Use with most USB powered devices. The Goal Zero Switch 8 is best used with your smaller USB power devices. The chart below gives approximate power given to the most common devices the Goal Zero Switch 8 Recharger. |
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Cellphones
Smartphones
MP3 players
Tablets
E-Readers |
Headlamps
GPS
Camera
Personal gaming devices
...and more |
HOW POWERFUL IS THE GOAL ZERO SWITCH 8 ?
The Goal Zero Switch 8 is best used with your smaller USB powered devices. The chart below gives approximate power given to the most common devices the Goal Zero Switch 8 powers. |
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WHAT CAN THE NOMAD 7 SOLAR PANEL CHARGE?
Along with charging the Switch 8 from the sun, the Nomad 7 will directly charge most USB and 12V devices (not tablets). Most handheld USB devices, include: Cell phone, smart phone, GPS, MP3 player |
WHAT GOAL ZERO PRODUCTS WORK BEST WITH THE NOMAD 7?
Goal Zero Switch 8 Recharger, Guide 10 Plus, and Rock Out Portable Speaker |
CAN I USE THE USB AND 12V PORTS TO CHARGE DEVICES SIMULTANEOUSLY?
Yes. The Nomad 7 will split the incoming solar power between the two ports to charge devices simultaneously. Some devices may not be compatible. |
HOW DO I USE THE GOAL ZERO SWITCH 8?
If you can plug in a USB cord you can use the Goal Zero Switch 8. |
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HOW DO YOU CHARGE THE GOAL ZERO SWITCH 8?
There are two ways to recharge the Goal Zero Switch 8.
1: From any USB power source such as your laptop - takes about 4 hours.
2: Plug it into a solar panel and place in the sun - takes about 5 hours. |
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HOW DO I USE THE NOMAD 7?
1: Open and remove protective file from solar cells (film may already have been removed)
2: Position and angle panel towards the sun
3: Plug your device into one of the charging ports |
SWITCH 8 USAGE
| Charges from the following: |
Approx. Charge Time: |
| Any USB Power Source |
4 hours |
| GOAL ZERO Nomad 7 (solar port) |
3-5 hours |
| INPUTS |
| Will depend on attached Goal Zero Switch tip |
| Included USB Standard Port |
5.0V, 1.0A (5W) |
| OUTPUTS |
| Will depend on attached Goal Zero Switch tip |
| Included USB Standard Port |
5.0V, 1.0A max (5W) |
| INTERNAL |
| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (NMC) |
| Battery Capacity |
3.6V, 2.2Ah (8W) |
| Life-span |
hundreds of cycles |
| Shelf Life |
Charge every 3-4 months |
| GENERAL |
| Weight |
0.2 lbs (0.09 kg) |
| Dimensions |
1 x 1 x 5 in (2.5 x 2.5 x 12.7 cm) |
| Warranty |
12 Months |
| Certifications |
FCC and CE |
| Optimal Operating Temp. |
32-104 F (0-40 C) |
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NOMAD 7 USAGE
| Charges the following: |
Approx. Charge Time: |
| Goal Zero Switch 8 |
3-6 hours |
| Guide 10 Plus |
3-6 hours |
| Cell phone, MP3 player |
1-3 hours |
| Smart phone, GPS, USB camera |
2-4 hours |
| Not compatible with tablets, like iPad |
SOLAR PANEL
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| Rated Power |
7W |
| Cell Type |
Mono crystalline |
| Open-circuit Voltage |
8-9V |
| PORTS |
| USB port |
5V, up to 1A max (5W max), regulated |
| Solar Port (blue, 8mm) |
15V, up to 0.3A (5W max), regulated |
| Mini-Solar port (2.5mm) |
6.5V, up to 1.1A max (7W) |
| GENERAL |
| Weight |
0.8 lbs (0.36 kg) |
| Dimensions (unfolded) |
9 x 1.5 x 17 in (22.9 x 3.8 x 43.2 cm) |
| Dimensions (folded) |
9 x 1.5 x 6.5 in (22.9 x 3.8 x 16.5 cm) |
| Warranty |
12 Months |
| Certifications |
CE, FCC, ROHS |
| Optimal Operating Temp. |
32-104 F (0-40 C) |
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