Dual Axis Tracker. Optimized for Utility-Scale Solar Power
Accurate and dependable tracking is assured with the Radiance™ Solar Tracking System. Tested and optimised in solar thermal power tower plants, it can also used to substantially improve the efficiency of PV systems.
Reliable
- 4th generation solar tracker control system
- Deployed and proven internationally in Germany, Australia and the USA
- High reliability, long service life BLDC motors
- Optically isolated communications
- Robust, error tolerant communications protocol and architecture
- Guaranteed long support life and parts availability
- All solid state
- IP65 rated outdoor enclosure
- Wide operational temperature range
- Continuous improvement of product
- Fully automated QA system
Powerful
- Control units with the Radiance™ SCADA
- Multiple simultaneous operators
- Fully automatic calibration for solar thermal
- Powerful API for 3rd party interfacing
- Advanced logging and reporting
- Standards compliant interface with plant control systems via OPC
- Fully automatic daily tracking
- Track multiple fixed targets or the sun itself
- Inbuilt environmental monitoring
Safe
- Anemometer AutoStow™
- Safety OnTrack™ and Safety OffTrack™ for solar thermal
- Fail to Safe design
- Support for safety limit sensors (multiple types supported)
- Safety / Extra Low Voltage (SELV) to protect installation and maintenance personnel
Installation and Commissioning
- Easy and efficient to install and commission
- Provided junction boxes simplify installation
- Data and power cluster distribution box with UPS module option
- Dedicated field commissioning application
- SELV makes installation safe and efficient
- Plug in wiring for speed and reliability of connections
- M12 connectors for reliability and environmental tolerance
- Pre-made cables available for fastest install and minimum errors
Operations and Maintenance
- Online product documentation
- Online product training modules (coming soon)
- Dedicated field commissioning application
- Asset tags for commissioning and maintenance
- Diagnostic LEDs
- Automated full-field firmware update capability
- All user-serviceable components easily accessible
- Full remote diagnostics - no need to visit the controller in the field
Efficient and Accurate
- Double floating-point precision for tracking accuracy
- 32 bit motor encoder resolution at up to 20 MHz
- Use with a certified motor for highest precision
- Market leading low parasitic power use
- High efficiency BLDC motors and controller
- Diagnostic LEDs turn off to save power
- Low cost infrastructure cabling