Kipp&Zonen SOLYS 2 Sun Tracker - Manual (Page 11)

3.2 MINIMUM OPERATING AREA / CONSIDERATIONS
SOLYS 2, complete with all the accessories attached, requires a substantial amount of unobstructed area to
operate properly. This should be kept in mind when deciding where and how the unit is going to be
installed. Figure 4.1 shows the minimum operating area with respect to both the Azimuth and Zenith axis of
a SOLYS 2 complete with all accessories including Tripod Stand and Shading Ball Assembly.
Note:
Keep in mind that the angle of Azimuth (horizontal) rotation changes during the year.
A SOLYS 2 installed in the winter will rotate further during summer, so make sure no objects will block its
movement. To prevent blocking from its movement a rotation lap is performed by the tracker at initial power
up. (270° to the left and 270° to the right starting from home position)
Figure 4.1: Minimum Operating Area (with Shading Assembly)
Important:
It is important to consider the following points before/during the installation of a SOLYS 2.
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Verify that all cabling is routed properly to prevent cables from catching on any fasteners
supports,he SOLYS 2 or instruments.
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Ensure that the surface on which the Suntracker will be mounted is reasonably level, but above all it
is very important to create a very firm base for the feet of the Tripod stand to sit upon.
• Make sure that the site will be free from any obstructions within the operating circle and that there
is a clear view to the horizon in all directions.
• Make sure that the SOLYS 2 and accessories will be accessible for maintenance purposes.
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Make sure that the SOLYS 2 is located in such a way that shadows will not be cast onto the
radiometers at any time.
• Ensure that before operation of the SOLYS 2 the Sun Sensor cable and other mounted instrument
cabling will not catch on any fasteners or supports. During the inital power up a rotation lap will be
performed to check for blockage or cables which are too short..