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  • Page 1 ® Advanced Test Equipment Rentals www.atecorp.com 800-404-ATEC (2832) Solmetric SunEye 210 User’s Guide Solar Test and Measurement Equipment...
  • Page 3 © Copyright IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY Solmetric Corporation, 2011 DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAV- All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation with- INGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL out prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OR THE INABIL- copyright laws.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1 Getting Started Precautions 1-1 Understanding the SunEye 1-2 Solar Panel Design and Installation 1-2 Passive Solar House Design and Green Architecture 1-2 Home and Property Inspection 1-3 Installing the SunEye and Desktop Companion Software 1-3 Minimum System Requirements: 1-3 Installation Procedure 1-3 Charging the Battery 1-5 Getting Familiar with the SunEye 1-5...
  • Page 6 Image Processing 2-39 Alternative Measurement Method 2-40 Magnetic Interference 2-40 3 Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Introduction 3-1 Transferring and Storing Your Data 3-1 Viewing and Analyzing your Data 3-2 Browsing Session Data 3-2 Exporting and Generating Reports 3-3 Print the Report 3-6 Save Images from the Report 3-6 Convert Report to Other Formats 3-7...

  • Page 7: Getting Started Precautions

    Getting Started Precautions Getting Started Precautions Magnetic Fields Avoid nearby magnetic fields. The SunEye is a sensitive measurement device. Magnetic fields from nearby iron can affect measurements and stronger magnetic fields may damage the Sun- Eye. Always store and transport SunEye in the included magnetically shielded case to preserve the compass calibration.

  • Page 8: Understanding The Suneye

    Getting Started Understanding the SunEye Battery C A U T I O N The SunEye contains a lithium battery and should not be disposed of with general refuse. Dispose of the SunEye in accordance with all local codes and regulations for products containing lithium batteries.

  • Page 9: Home And Property Inspection

    Getting Started Installing the SunEye and Desktop Companion Software Home and Property Inspection The SunEye gives professional home and property inspectors a way to provide their clients with important information about the solar access of a property. This information can be useful for: •...
  • Page 10 Getting Started Installing the SunEye and Desktop Companion Software 2 Insert the SunEye DVD into the DVD drive on your Windows desktop computer. 3 If the welcome screen does not automatically open, click Start then My Computer and double- click on the DVD drive. Then double-click on setup.exe. Alternatively, the installation file is available at www.solmetric.com.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Getting Started Charging the Battery Charging the Battery • The battery in the SunEye is not removable. It may be recharged by attaching the device to the AC wall-plug or optional car charger via the DC power port on the right side of the device. Al- ternately, the SunEye will trickle charge using the USB data port connected to a PC.
  • Page 12 Getting Started Getting Familiar with the SunEye for desktop PC • Hand-held, all-in-one tool with integrated fish-eye camera and processing software • Easy-to-use finger-driven touch screen interface SunEye ™ Digital camera with fisheye lens Built-in stylus Touchscreen VGA display Reset button, DC Power, USB Port Standard camera tri-pod mount (backside) Home/Main Menu button Power On/Off button...

  • Page 13: System Controls And Settings

    Getting Started System Controls and Settings System Controls and Settings Power Button • Pressing the power button switches on or off the SunEye device. • Holding the power button down for 6 seconds will initiate a soft reset. This reboots the device and will preserve any sessions already stored.

  • Page 14: Wrist Strap

    Getting Started System Controls and Settings Home Button Displays the Session Properties window. Star Button Jumps to Site Survey Mode and prepares the SunEye for a skyline snap. Orientation Button Jumps directly to the orientation view. This function is used to measure the direction (azimuth) of the solar array as well as the tilt of the array or pitch of the roof.
  • Page 15 Getting Started System Controls and Settings N O T E In all reset cases, session data is not disturbed and will be available to transfer after the reset Table 1-1. Reset Type Reset Type How Invoked Behavior Soft Reset Hold down power button Reboots the device in for 6 seconds.
  • Page 16 Getting Started System Controls and Settings 1-10...

  • Page 17: Using The Suneye

    Using the SunEye Power-up the SunEye 210 Using the SunEye This chapter contains step-by-step instructions for the basic use of the SunEye 210, including the collection of solar access data. Power-up the SunEye 210 1 If the battery has not been fully charged as described previously, connect the power cable to the DC power port located on the right side, under the rubber I/O door.

  • Page 18: About Sessions And Skylines

    Using the SunEye About Sessions and Skylines About Sessions and Skylines The SunEye organizes the solar access data in Sessions and Skylines. Session A “Session” is a collection of measurement data that was taken for a particular site visit. You will generally create a new session for each client or site you visit.
  • Page 19 Using the SunEye Create a Session maries” on page 2-25. • Session Properties – displays the current session properties. • Browse – allows you to view and select a previously created session. • New – creates a new session. 1 Select the menu icon then Session to view the Session menu. Figure 2-1.
  • Page 20 Using the SunEye Create a Session Figure 2-3. Session Name The keyboard entry dialog has a few features that make entering and modifying text quick and easy. Select the Keyboard button to switch between an alphabetical keyboard and a QWERTY style keyboard.
  • Page 21 Using the SunEye Create a Session Additionally, you can select the keyboard icon next to the Session Note text box and enter a description of the session. For example, you could enter the address of the site or the client’s contact information.
  • Page 22 Using the SunEye Create a Session Figure 2-8. City Location The SunEye will automatically determine the correct latitude, longitude, and magnetic declina- tion for the city you select. It is not necessary to select the exact city since the latitude and longi- tude will be very similar for nearby cities.
  • Page 23 Using the SunEye Create a Session Figure 2-10. Session Properties 9 Change the weather model (United States only). In United States locations, there are two weather models available: NASA and NREL – TMY3 (Typical Meteorological Year). The weather model used by the SunEye may impact the insolation and solar access calculations. To learn more about the weather models, refer to “Weather, Air quality and Clouds”...

  • Page 24: Site Survey Mode

    Using the SunEye Site Survey Mode N O T E The time zone associated with a session is the time zone setting last set (via the Set Date and Time… dialog box) at the time the session was created. Changing the time zone (via the Set Date and Time…...

  • Page 25: Sky Type

    Using the SunEye Sky Type Sky Type The SunEye 210 automatically analyzes the skyline image and attempts to identify unobstructed open sky and shade-causing obstructions. The image may contain many types of objects, includ- ing: • Open sky • Clouds •...
  • Page 26 Using the SunEye Sky Type To correct this problem, select the “Clouds and Blue Sky” setting in Preview Mode. In most cases, this will allow the analysis to proceed to the correct conclusion. Press the ? symbol to access on screen help. Figure 2-14.

  • Page 27: Capture A Skyline

    Using the SunEye Capture a Skyline Figure 2-17. Shaded setting Capture a Skyline A skyline is the basic data set representing the solar access for a particular location within a ses- sion or site visit. You will generally capture multiple skylines for each session. For example, if you were analyzing a roof site for a new solar installation, you might capture a skyline at each corner and at the center of the roof.
  • Page 28 Using the SunEye Capture a Skyline Figure 2-18. Panel Orientation Select the default panel orientation that will be used for this session. Begin by selecting Panel Type from the drop down, as Fixed, 1 Axis, or 2 Axis. For each Panel Type, the azimuth and tilt information required is adjusted.
  • Page 29 Using the SunEye Capture a Skyline N O T E For panel azimuth; 0° is north, 90° is east, 180° is south, and 270° is west. For panel tilt, 0° is flat, 90° is vertical. Tap the Set Tilt = latitude, Azim = 180°(S) button to set the orientation to the default, which is tilt = latitude, azimuth = 180°...
  • Page 30 Using the SunEye Capture a Skyline structions. • Calculates the monthly, seasonal, and annual solar access percentages. • Calculates the annual solar resource percentages. N O T E The accuracy of the measurement is directly related to how close to true south (or north in the southern hemisphere) the compass needle points and to how level the unit is held at the time the skyline is captured.

  • Page 31: Quick Skyline Capture Mode

    Using the SunEye Quick Skyline Capture Mode 6 Tap your finger on the top-right corner of the screen to enter a note for the captured skyline. The note could include a description of where the skyline was captured. For example, you could enter “Southeast corner of roof.”...
  • Page 32 Using the SunEye Quick Skyline Capture Mode Figure 2-25. Unprocessed Skyline Figure 2-26. Skyline Properties The panel orientation is changed in a method similar to setting the default skyline panel orienta- tion in the Panel Orientation dialog box, refer to “Capture a Skyline” on page 2-11 for details.

  • Page 33: Align With Compass/Align With Target

    Using the SunEye Align with Compass/Align with Target Align with Compass/Align with Target The normal way of aligning the SunEye is to align it using the compass to point South (or North in the Southern Hemisphere). In some cases, such as metal rooftops, the compass in the SunEye can be affected and erratic incorrect compass readings may result.
  • Page 34 Using the SunEye Align with Compass/Align with Target mode. Figure 2-30. Set Target with Manual Entry 3 Note that the sun paths are now in a fixed position and do not move when the instrument is tilted or rotated, as they do when in “Align with Compass” mode. Also note that the Compass is no longer displayed in the preview, because it is now assumed to be invalid.

  • Page 35: View The Skyline Measurement Data

    Using the SunEye View the Skyline Measurement Data to the Target. The user may need to adjust position to stay out of the sun paths while aligning the SunEye for the Skyline. For this reason, the Target azimuth should be within +/- 45 degrees of South (or North for the Southern Hemisphere).
  • Page 36 Using the SunEye View the Skyline Measurement Data Solar Access: The annual and seasonal solar access is shown in the Results panel. The seasonal month ranges, May-Oct and Nov-Apr, represent the common peak and off-peak rate seasons. Your local utility may use a different set of months. Solar Resource: Tilt Orientation Factor (TOF) and Total Solar Resource Fraction (TSRF) are used to compare the actual site characteristics to the optimal characteristics at that site.
  • Page 37 Using the SunEye View the Skyline Measurement Data Figure 2-35. Solar Resource View Sunpaths View with Solar Resource To change the current view to Windowed Access, select Solar Resource to open the Configure current view screen. Select Windowed Access > Set Window... to define the months and hours to be included in the window for calculations.

  • Page 38: Monthly Solar Access View

    Using the SunEye View the Skyline Measurement Data Figure 2-38. Live Preview - Windowed Access View N O T E In Edit mode, you can magnify the screen using the zoom tool. See “Zoom and Pan Tools” on page 2-30. The results panel with the solar access/solar resource numbers and edit button can be lowered to see the image behind it by pressing the down arrow.

  • Page 39: Obstruction Elevation View

    Using the SunEye View the Skyline Measurement Data Figure 2-39. Monthly Solar Access The height of the bars and the numbers at the top of each bar indicate the percentage of solar energy available each month for the site-specific shade conditions. If there were no shade obstructions, the bars would all indicate 100%.
  • Page 40 Using the SunEye View the Skyline Measurement Data N O T E The obstruction elevation view may show spikes or unusual results. Check that there are no obstruction (green) artifacts and if so you can remove them in edit mode (from the annual sunpath view).

  • Page 41: Full Fisheye View

    Using the SunEye View the Skyline Measurement Data Figure 2-43. Elevation Table Full Fisheye View Select >View > Full fisheye. This display option shows the full view of the site captured through the fisheye lens of the camera. Figure 2-44. Full Fisheye View You can magnify the screen using the zoom tool.
  • Page 42 Using the SunEye View the Skyline Measurement Data Figure 2-45. Session Solar Access Averages Figure 2-46. Select Skylines Window When Windowed Access is selected (Annual Sunpath View), the solar access averages are also windowed with the same windowed settings. This shows average solar access for all selected skylines, but only within the month and time windows selected.

  • Page 43: Tools

    Using the SunEye Tools Figure 2-48. Session Elevation vs. Azimuth Window Note that the view can be configured similar to when viewing obstruction elevation of a single skyline. Tap Configure to access View Properties. Tap the Azim Range tab to select the Maxi- mum or Average.
  • Page 44 Using the SunEye Tools 1 Open the edit tool by pressing in the bottom right corner of the results panel in the annual sunpaths view. If you are not already there, you can get to the annual sunpaths view by selecting >...
  • Page 45 Using the SunEye Tools Figure 2-51. Adding Obstructions in Edit Mode If you want to return to the smaller brush size, select the brush tool again to decrease the size of the brush. You will see one square on the Tool icon, indicating the small brush.

  • Page 46: Zoom And Pan Tools

    Using the SunEye Browsing for Data 8 If you want to keep the current shading (that is, the yellow and green shading) of the open sky and obstructions, select Cancel Changes. You can magnify the image using the zoom tool as described in “Zoom and Pan Tools”...

  • Page 47: To Access The Skylines Of The Currently Open Session

    Using the SunEye Tools Menu 4 Select > Session > Properties to see the session name, notes, and location information for the currently open session. To Access the Skylines of the Currently Open Session 1 Select > Skyline > Browse… to see a list of stored skylines that make up the currently open session.

  • Page 48: Select Locale

    Using the SunEye Tools Menu Select Locale Use this dialog box to specify your language and country of origin. Figure 2-55. Select Locale Screen Orientation Displays the current azimuth, tilt, and GPS coordinates of the SunEye 210. Use this tool to determine panel orientation.

  • Page 49: Align Touch Screen

    Using the SunEye The SunEye Extension Kit Align Touch Screen • Use this to realign the touch screen if the touch screen appears to respond to clicks offset from where you touch. • When performing a touch screen alignment, use the stylus or a pointed (but not sharp) implement. It is important to hit the targets accurately and to not slide off the targets.

  • Page 50: Applications

    Using the SunEye The SunEye Extension Kit When using the Extension Kit, SunEye Extension Kit Mode allows skylines to be triggered by rotation of the pole. The user is prompted with audio feedback from the SunEye. The SunEye then automatically corrects the measurements for azimuth and tilt using inputs from the on- board sensors.
  • Page 51 Using the SunEye The SunEye Extension Kit Figure 2-58. The SunEye Extension Kit The Extension Pole When collapsed, the extension pole measures 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) allowing it to be easily stored and transported in most vehicles. When fully extended, the extension pole measures 17.7 feet (5.4 meters), enabling the user to operate the SunEye in a wide variety of locations that are diffi- cult to access or at the height of structures that have not yet been built.

  • Page 52: Using The Suneye Extension Kit

    Using the SunEye Using the SunEye Extension Kit The Quick Skyline Capture Mode is a SunEye device feature that will postpone the image pro- cessing of captured skylines. This speeds up the measurement process by decreasing the time it takes the SunEye 210 to prepare for a subsequent skyline capture. Unprocessed skylines can be processed at any time on the device or by transferring the session to a computer.
  • Page 53 Using the SunEye Using the SunEye Extension Kit 1 Attach the SunEye to the Mounting Plate First connect the SunEye to the mounting plate. Place the SunEye on the mounting plate and line up the mounting screw with the threaded socket on the back side of the SunEye. Screw it in fin- ger tight and ensure that the SunEye is securely attached.
  • Page 54 Using the SunEye Using the SunEye Extension Kit Once the SunEye is in Extension Kit Mode, extend the pole to the desired height. There are four sections that can be extended, each with a pair of knurls that can be loosened or tightened. To extend the pole follow the directions below: a Begin with the top section, closest to the mounting plate.

  • Page 55: Image Processing

    Using the SunEye Using the SunEye Extension Kit Figure 2-60. Image Processing Recall that when selecting Extension Kit Mode, Quick Skyline Capture Mode was automatically selected. In this mode, the image processing has been postponed. • To process an image on the device, open the unprocessed skyline and press “Process Now” or press “Process all skylines in session”.

  • Page 56: Magnetic Interference

    Using the SunEye Using the SunEye Extension Kit on the computer screen. The SunEye can be controlled using the computer mouse and keyboard. Extension Kit Mode should not be used with this method, but Quick Skyline Capture Mode can still be used to speed up the measurement process. N O T E This mode may be preferred if the SunEye compass is adversely affected by nearby metal on the roof.

  • Page 57: Using The Suneye 210 Desktop Companion Software

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Introduction Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Introduction The SunEye desktop companion software has a similar user interface to the hand-held device. Once your SunEye has been synchronized with the companion software through the device/USB cable, you can transfer your data from the SunEye to your desktop PC.

  • Page 58: Viewing And Analyzing Your Data

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Viewing and Analyzing your Data The directory name for each transferred session is a combination of the session name and the time and date the session was created. For example, “2009_08_16.222016;Session 1.” This way multiple sessions with the same name do not get overwritten.

  • Page 59: Exporting And Generating Reports

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports By default sessions are stored in: My Documents\Solmetric\SunEye\Sessions You can display sessions from a different directory by selecting , then selecting Change ‘Look In’ location… . If you select Set ‘Look in’ location to default it will automati- cally display sessions from the default sessions directory.
  • Page 60 Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports Click Next to enter information about your company, including name and address. Figure 3-3. Company Information 3 Click Next and select the skylines that will be used in session averages and session related output calculations and files.
  • Page 61 Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports Figure 3-5. Obstruction Elevation Parameters By default, the values previously entered in the hand-held device’s View > Obstruction Eleva- tion are loaded automatically, however they can be changed for the report. For more information about these values, refer to “Obstruction Elevation View”...

  • Page 62: Print The Report

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports Figure 3-7. Specified Target Location An HTML document is automatically created consolidating the data for a single session. The document contains the notes, annual sunpath and bar chart images for each skyline in the ses- sion.

  • Page 63: Convert Report To Other Formats

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports Convert Report to Other Formats The HTML report generated by the desktop companion software can be converted to other for- mats such as .doc or .pdf by opening it in the appropriate editor (for example MS Word or Adobe Acrobat) and then saving it as the file type you prefer.

  • Page 64: Skyxxdailysolaraccess.csv

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports SkyXXDailySolarAccess.csv This table provides the solar access percentage for every day of the year. It also includes the monthly, seasonal, and annual solar access percentages. An example of the header and part of the data is shown below: Daily Solar Access 2.1 Session...

  • Page 65: Skyxxshading.csv

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports Windowed Daily Solar Access 1.0 Session Name: Main Street Skyline: Sky01 Creation Date: ######## Latitude: 38.4 Longitude: -122.8 Mag Dec: 14.6 Tracking Mode: Fixed Panel Tilt: Panel Azimuth: Time Zone: GMT-08:00 Window Month Dec-Nov...
  • Page 66 Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports This data file can be imported into different analysis software programs, including OnGrid (see: http://www.ongrid.net http://www.PVOptimize.com ), PVOptimize (see: ), Solar Advisory https://www.nrel.gov/analysis/sam/ https:// Model (SAM) (see: ), CPF Tools (see: tools.cleanpowerfinance.com/ http://www.solarnexus.com ), and SolarNexus (see:...

  • Page 67: Skyxxinsolation.csv

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports SkyXXInsolation.csv The following table provides the weather-corrected insolation in Wh/m every 15 minutes for every day of the year for the specific panel tilt and azimuth specified for the skyline. For the NASA weather model, weather corrections are based on historical average monthly clearness indexes from NASA.

  • Page 68: Skyxxobstructionelevations.csv

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports SkyXXObstructionElevations.csv The following table reports the elevation of the highest shade-causing obstruction for every 1°  of azimuth (that is, compass heading). The azimuth is given in two different range formats: 0 360°...

  • Page 69: Skyxxobstructionelevation.xml

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports SkyXXObstructionElevation.xml This file is an XML version of the SkyXXObstructionElevations.csv file described above. This file can be imported into the Clean Power Estimator and Quick Quotes analysis software (go to http://www.clean-power.com).
  • Page 70 Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports The elevation given for each azimuth window center is the maximum of all of the elevations in that window. begin data Azimuth Window Center (North=0; East=90) Maximum Elevation (0- 67.5 112.5 157.5...

  • Page 71: Averagesolaraccess.csv

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports AverageSolarAccess.csv There is only one of these files per session. It contains the solar access averages of all the sky- lines contained in the session. An example of the header and data is shown below: Average Solar Access 1.0 Session Name: Session 1...

  • Page 72: Averagewindowedsolaraccess.csv

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports AverageWindowedSolarAccess.csv There is only one of these files per session. It contains the windowed solar access averages of all the skylines contained in the session. An example of the header and data is shown below: Windowed Average Solar Access 1.0 Main Street Creation Date:...

  • Page 73: Averageshading.csv

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports AverageShading.csv There is only one of these files per session. This file contains the average shading information of all the skylines contained in the session. The format of this file is similar to that of the Sky- XXShading.csv shading files, however each data entry contains the average shading for that time increment for all skylines in the session.

  • Page 74: Pv*Sol Horizon Angles Averages (.Hor)

    Using the SunEye 210 Desktop Companion Software Exporting and Generating Reports PV*SOL horizon angles averages (.hor) PV*SOL horizon angles maximums (.hor) This is an obstruction elevation file that is importable by PV*SOL and T*SOL (Valentin Energy Software). This file uses the average or maximum of multiple skylines selected by the user. PVSYST horizon angles averages (.hor) PVSYST horizon angles maximums (.hor) This is an obstruction elevation file that is importable by PVSYST (GROUPE ENERGIE...

  • Page 75: Solar Access And Interpretation Of Data

    Solar Access and Interpretation of Data Introduction Solar Access and Interpretation of Data Introduction This chapter gives an overview of the different variables involved in solar access and details about how the SunEye calculates solar access. Solar access is defined as the amount of available solar energy or insolation in a particular location.

  • Page 76: Shading

    Solar Access and Interpretation of Data Shading The sun’s elevation is the angle formed between the observer, the horizon, and the sun above the horizon. The azimuth is the angle created by the sun’s deviation from true north in relation to the observer.

  • Page 77: Weather, Air Quality And Clouds

    Solar Access and Interpretation of Data Weather, Air quality and Clouds Weather, Air quality and Clouds Moisture, pollution, clouds, and particles in the atmosphere block a portion of the sun’s energy from reaching the earth. This can impact the insolation and solar access calculations provided by the SunEye.

  • Page 78: Surface Orientation

    Solar Access and Interpretation of Data Surface Orientation Surface Orientation The amount of energy absorbed from the sun depends on the angle and orientation of the surface receiving the irradiation. For example, the magnetic orientation and tilt of solar panels affect the energy collected by those panels.

  • Page 79: Numerical Calculations

    Solar Access and Interpretation of Data Numerical Calculations Numerical Calculations When using the NREL - TMY3 data, the hourly insolation data is taken directly from the data- base for the weather station specified. When using the NASA data, the following numerical assumptions are made by the SunEye software when calculating results: •...
  • Page 80 Solar Access and Interpretation of Data Numerical Calculations...

  • Page 81: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction The SunEye is an electronic device, please follow these guidelines to maintain its functionality and performance: • The SunEye device has an operating temperature range of 32°F (0 °C) to 113 °F (45 °C).

  • Page 82: Compass Calibration

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Compass Calibration Compass Calibration The compass calibration re-calibrates the SunEye’s electronic compass, and should be used only when the compass accuracy is degraded or in question relative to other references. This proce- dure requires multiple measurements, and must be done with care to ensure the accuracy of Sun- Eye readings.
  • Page 83 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Compass Calibration Figure 5-2. Compass Calibration Menu 4 Perform the calibration as indicated by the directions on the SunEye. The level indicator must be centered and locked (yellow) for the calibration point to be accepted. Two measurements are made at positive and negative tilts for the Northern orientation.
  • Page 84 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Compass Calibration Figure 5-5. Compass Calibration 5 A second calibration may be needed if the calibration coefficients are computed and the algorithm determines the likelihood that there is some magnetic material in the region. Perform if directed by the SunEye.

  • Page 85: Upgrading Or Downgrading Software

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Upgrading or Downgrading Software Upgrading or Downgrading Software Solmetric periodically publishes updates to the software. You can find the latest version of the SunEye software at: http://www.solmetric.com/support-downloads.html. The software on the hand-held unit and the Desktop Companion are simultaneously installed from the same installa- tion file.

  • Page 86: Contact Information For Service, Technical Assistance, And Sales

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Contact Information for Service, Technical Assistance, and Sales via the USB cable or by using the wall-plug. The USB port supplies enough current to “trickle charge” the SunEye 210. However, it is insufficient to operate the unit. The trickle charge current is less that the operating current.

  • Page 87: Specifications

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Specifications Specifications Temperature Operating: 32°F(0 °C) to 113 °F(45 °C) Storage or Transportation: -4 °F(-20 °C) to 140 °F(65 °C) Weight 1.0 lb Display Resolution 640 X 480 VGA Battery Life 6 Hours (typical) with backlight on 120 days (typical) in power off state Backlight To preserve power, the SunEye will turn off automatically after five minutes of inactivity by the...

  • Page 88: Regulatory Compliance

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance Certifications EMC Compliance: FCC Part 15, Industry Canada ICES-003, EN 61326-1, IEC 613326-1 Bluetooth Model Identification Numbers: TX FCC ID: ED9LMX9838, TX IC: 1520A- LMX9838 Safety Compliance: NRTL/SCC certification from TUV Rheinland of N.A. to UL/CSA 61010-1 CE Compliance to EN 61010-1 IEC/EN 61010-1 Electromagnetic Interference...
  • Page 89 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Regulatory Compliance (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.” Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;...
  • Page 90 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Regulatory Compliance 5-10...

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