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SOLYS Gear Drive sun tracker

SOLYS Gear Drive sun tracker

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Introduction
The document provides technical specifications for the SOLYS Gear Drive sun tracker, a high-precision device designed for tracking the sun with advanced communication capabilities. It is suitable for various environmental conditions and offers robust performance.

Specifications

Temperature Range: Operational from -50°C to +60°C, with storage capabilities from -50°C to +50°C.
Payload Capacity: Supports up to 80 kg.
Communication: Equipped with Ethernet and RS-485 interfaces, compatible with Windows™ software.
Power Consumption: 25 W during normal operation, reducing to 13 W at night, with an optional heater increasing consumption to 150 W.
Supply Voltage: Operates on 18 to 30 VDC and 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Tracking Accuracy: Passive tracking accuracy of less than 0.1°, and active tracking accuracy of less than 0.02° using a sun sensor.
Torque: Maximum load and angular velocity torque of over 40 Nm, increasing to over 60 Nm during sun tracking.
Ingress Protection: Rated at IP65, ensuring protection against dust and water.

Features

Automatic positioning via integrated GPS.
Includes a flat base plate and pyrheliometer mounting kit.
Indicators for power, internal temperature, and status LEDs.
Optional accessories include a heavy-duty tripod floor stand and mounting for pyranometers.

Performance and Usage
The SOLYS Gear Drive sun tracker is designed for high precision and reliability in diverse environmental conditions. It is suitable for applications requiring accurate solar tracking and can be integrated with various communication systems for remote monitoring and control.

Conclusion
The SOLYS Gear Drive sun tracker by Kipp & Zonen offers a comprehensive solution for solar tracking needs, combining high payload capacity, wide temperature range, and advanced communication features to ensure optimal performance in various settings.

Catalog excerpts

The new SOLYS Gear Drive sun tracker highest load, widest temperature range, best performance Temperature range -50 °C to +60 °C 80 kg payload Ethernet and RS-485 communication Standard Sun Sensor The new SOLYS Gear Drive sun tracker with high precision reduction gear combines the highest payload, the widest temperature range and most advanced communication. United States of America

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Pointing accuracy Sun sensor Torque Payload (balanced) Communication Operational temperature range Low temperature option High temperature option Storage temperature range Supply voltage Power consumption Transmission Location, time/date information, setup Mounting base Heavy Duty Tripod Floor Stand Mounting for pyranometer(s) Mounting for pyrheliometer Indicators Humidity range Ingress Protection (IP) rating 2AP < 0.1 ° passive tracking < 0.02 ° active tracking (sun sensor) Optional > 40 Nm (max. load & angular velocity) > 40 Nm (when sun tracking) 65 kg RS-232 and Win2AP Windows™ compatible...

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