Kipp&Zonen 2AP Sun Tracker - Manual (Page 19)

INSTALLATION AND SETUP
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4 INSTALLATION AND SETUP
The following sections provide information on the installation of the software and the 2AP setup.
The 2AP has various accessories to enhance and expand its operation, including:
• Tripod Floor Stand
• Height Extension Tube (60 cm)
• Rear Mounting Plate
• Large Side Mounting Plate
• Pointing & Shading Ball Assembly:
Including Large Side Mounting Plates (x2) and a Rear Mounting Plate (x1)
• 2AP Cold Weather Cover
• Ventilation units for Pyranometers/Pyrgeometers
• Sun Sensor
Both the Manual and Win2AP software (see Setup Preparation in the Main Menu) are supplied with
various drawings with technical accessory dimensions that will aid specific 2AP setup demands and
adjustments for alternative mountings.
4.1 WIN2AP SOFTWARE
4.1.1 System Requirements
The minimum computer hardware requirement for the Win2AP software is a 133 MHz Pentium
computer running Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME, 32 MB of RAM, 200 MB of free hard-disk space,
CD-ROM drive, one free serial port.
For the 2AP installation on site a laptop is needed, with the same minimum system requirements.
Dependent on several conditions, the initial 2AP setup can take up to 1-2 days. Therefore an AC
power supply, or other power backup, for the laptop is necessary.
Tip: It is helpful to use some type of sun shield to shade the laptop during setup of the 2AP.
The intensity of the sun can overheat the computer and/or decrease the readability of the
LCD screen.
4.1.2 Installation
The Win2AP software is supplied on a CD-ROM, a win2ap.ini configuration file is supplied on a
separate floppy disk. The installation of the software is as follows:
• Place the CD-ROM into the PC
• Double click on setup.exe.
• Follow the setup instructions on the screen.
• The configuration file must be installed in the same directory as the Win2AP software.
Tip: Keep the win2ap.ini disk, or a copy of the contents, in a safe place. It will come in handy
when doing a complete re-installation of the instrument.