Universal Solar Tracker Controller
Our first product is the universal tracker controller, a high-accuracy solar tracker controller which features extremely simple installation to any DC motor based tracker. The goal of this product is to make it as easy as possible to install our Solar SCADA technology on your existing tracker.
Because Solar SCADA uses an open Linux-based PLC, additional data acquisition and interfacing is available through the controller's on-board 10/100 Ethernet or multiple serial ports.
Features:
- Patent-Pending encoderless position feedback system.
- Simple calibration procedure.
- No limit switches.
- Unaffected by weather, shadows, or other environmental effects.
- Supports MODBUS, DNP3, and other industrial protocols.
- Only four connections: power, motors, sensor.
- Full TCP/IP functionality on board.
- Inverter interfacing and local telemetry logging.
- Capable of both single and dual axis operation.
- Allows easy interfacing with full-scale SCADA packages for grid dispatch and control.
Specifications:
- Operates from 120 V AC or 24->48 VDC.
- Supports motors to 36VDC @ 10Amps.
- Easy installation on any manufacturer's DC motor based trackers.
- Tracking accuracy better than 0.5 Degrees.
Demonstration Video:
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