Kipp&Zonen SOLYS 2 Sun Tracker - Manual (Page 23)

3.7 ALIGNMENT OF THE SOLYS 2
Important: Before starting the alignment please verify certain issues:
-The M8 bolt which hold the tripod to the actually sun tracker should not be tightened (only by hand)
-SOLYS 2 has to be leveled (3.5)
-SOLYS 2 needs to be supplied with an power source (3.6)
-The status LED has to be green to indicate it has received all GPS information. (3.6.5)
-The power LED has to be green to indicate a correct temperature, fan and input voltage. (3.6.5)
-Sun sensor is NOT connected. (yet)
When these requirements are met, the final adjustment can be made by rotating the SOLYS on its tripod until
the sun falling through the first alignment target hole makes a round spot of light around the second
alignment target hole. (see illustration 4.5) The vertical adjustment of the side mounting plate is a factory
setting and should be OK. If the side mounting plates have been loosened or removed adjust the zenith
position as well until the alignment target points at the sun and fasten the screws in the side mounting
plates.
Figure 4.5: Alignment targets
Important:
-Repeat this alignment after mounted the Pyrheliometer
(chapter 4.5)
The CHP 1 Pyrheliometer also has two alignment targets holes which can be used for a second alignment.
Because of the larger distance between the alignment holes, these are slightly accurate than on the
mounting clamps.