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Summary of Contents for Kipp & Zonen SOLYS2
- Page 1 Instruction Manual SOLYS2 • Sun Tracker SOLYS Gear Drive • Sun Tracker...
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Page 3: Important User Information
SOLYS 2 or SOLYS Gear Drive sun tracker. When information refers to both types the sun tracker is addressed as SOLYS, otherwise the specific names SOLYS2 and SOLYS Gear Drive are used. -
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
P.O. Box 507, 2600 AM Delft The Netherlands declares under our sole responsibility that the product SOLYS2 Sun Tracker SOLYS Gear Drive Sun Tracker to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Harmonised Standards as published in the Official Journal of the EU, based on the following standard... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important User Information ....................................................................................Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................... Introduction ............................................................................................. Product overview ........................................................................................Key parts of the SOLYS ..................................................................................... Installation ............................................................................................Tools required for SOLYS installation ..........................................................................2.1.1 Tools required for shading ball assembly / sun sensor .............................................................. - Page 8 ......................................................................................Interfacing with thrid party applications ........................................................................4.5.1 Error codes ............................................................................................... Maintenance ............................................................................................. Specifications ..........................................................................................SOLYS Gear Drive specifications ..............................................................................SOLYS2 specifications ....................................................................................... Height specifications SOLYS including instruments ................................................................RS-485 connection ........................................................................................Software overview ....................................................................................... Firmware ..............................................................................................Trouble shooting ........................................................................................
- Page 9 Description of the commands ................................................................................. Instrument operational mode ................................................................................. D.1.1 Set instrument operational mode ............................................................................D.1.2 Show instrument operational mode ..........................................................................D.1.3 Clear user account (and operational mode) ...................................................................... Hostname ..............................................................................................D.2.1 Show hostname .......................................................................................... Network configuration ....................................................................................D.3.1 Set IP address method ....................................................................................
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Page 11: Introduction
Kipp & Zonen radiometers. Two type of tripod stands are available with integrated leveling feet. The SOLYS2 comes standard with the small tripod; the SOLYS Gear Drive comes standard with the Sun Sensor. -
Page 12: Key Parts Of The Solys
SOLYS has been designed to provide reliable sun tracking for mid (SOLYS2 <25kg) or high payload (SOLYS Gear Drive <80 kg). Its accuracy is excellent for both solar monitoring or meteorological applications where reliability and accurate tracking is required. -
Page 13: Installation
2. Installation The following sections provide information on the installation of the SOLYS. The installation will be explained step by step in this chapter. A video of the SOLYS installation can be found on the product page of the SOLYS on our website. Apart from the creation of the SOLYS Tripod Floor Stand support base and the assembling of the accessories and instruments, the leveling and the fine adjustment is only a matter of minutes. -
Page 14: Considerations And Minimum Operating Area
2.2 Considerations and minimum operating area The SOLYS, complete with all 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 2.1 shows the minimum operating area with respect to both the Azimuth and Zenith axis of a SOLYS sun tracker complete with all accessories, including SOLYS Tripod Floor Stand and Shading Ball Assembly. -
Page 15: Creating A Firm Base To Mount The Solys Tripod Floor Stand
2.3 Creating a firm base to mount the SOLYS Tripod Floor Stand Figure 2.2 shows the necessary information to mount the SOLYS to a firm base. The tripod feet have 11 mm mounting holes to fix the SOLYS to this base. The SOLYS Tripod Floor Stand has a Kipp &... - Page 16 Ø 1500 mm 616 mm 616 mm 120° (3x) EAST Figure 2.3. Heavy Duty Tripod Floor Stand footprint and orientation For the Heavy Duty Tripod Floor Stand one of the 3 legs needs to point East It is required to perform the leveling and alignment during installation of the SOLYS, options and instruments first, before actually tighten the tripod feet to the firm base.
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Page 17: Mounting The Solys On The Solys Tripod Floor Stand
2.4 Mounting the SOLYS on the SOLYS Tripod Floor Stand The SOLYS is supplied with a standard Ø102 mm bottom flange, which has a 3-hole M8 mounting pattern to match the SOLYS Tripod Floor Stand with leveling feet. The tripod has 3 slots for mounting the 3 M8 bolts to the bottom flange. Both the E mark on the bottom flange and the Kipp &... - Page 18 M8 (3x) 120 ° (3x) Thickness 12 mm Ø 84 mm Ø 102 mm Figure 2.5. SOLYS bottom flange dimensions Note When different mounting bolts are used they must not protrude through the bottom flange. When installed an initial Azimuth orientation due East with the help of a compass will do. When the SOLYS is powered later on, exact positioning can be performed when sun is available.
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Page 19: Leveling The Solys
2.5 Leveling the SOLYS Prior to activating the SOLYS, it must be leveled on its mounting surface. To help accomplish this task, the SOLYS is equipped with a high accuracy bubble on top of the housing. Adjust the leveling feet on the tripod stand to move the bubble into the centre of the level. -
Page 20: Connecting Ac/Dc Power
The SOLYS has a lower operating temperature range of -20 °C when operating on 24 VDC. When AC power is applied the standard built-in heater will be used. The use of the heater extends the operating temperature to -40 °C for the SOLYS2 and to -50 °C for the SOLYS Gear Drive. -
Page 21: Connecting Ac/Dc Pwer Cable
2.6.1 Connecting AC/DC power cable Important, rotation lap Please be aware that by powering up the SOLYS it will start the initialization procedure. During this procedure it will check the GPS signal, make a 540 ° rotation and stops in the home position for 60 seconds. It’s advisable to connect the power cable while checking chapter 2.6.4. -
Page 22: Environmental Conditions
Drawings for both connectors and pin numbers including types of cable and number of strands are given in figure 2.9 and 2.10. Male connector (included) Female connector (included) Hirschmann: CA 3 LS Hirschmann: CA 3 LD Cable connections: Cable connections: 1 = Red (+24 VDC) 1 = Brown (L) -
Page 23: Using A Solar Panel To Power The Solys
SOLYS and multiply this by 10. Power consumption SOLYS Gear Drive on DC: 25 W maximum, 20 W for SOLYS2, during sun cycle. After the sun cycle, the SOLYS will start its energy savings program and put itself to sleep mode. -
Page 24: Led Status
Green is above -20 °C and red is below -20 °C. If this LED blinks it indicates an error of the heater fan. A 150 W heater for SOLYS Gear Drive and 100 W for SOLYS2 is built-in but only operates on AC power. - Page 25 SOLYS status LED Red - blinking Red - on Orange - blinking Orange - on Green - blinking Green - on Off - blinking Start-up √ Hardware error(s) √ Initialization complete Tracking without GPS √ GPS position OK, waiting for time √...
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Page 26: Alignment Of The Solys
2.7 Alignment of the SOLYS Before starting the alignment please verify the following issues • The 3x M8 bolts which hold the SOLYS Tripod Floor Stand to the actually sun tracker should be fastened by hand only • The SOLYS has to be leveled (chapter 2.5) •... -
Page 27: Accessories
3. Accessories This chapter provides all the information on the accessory installation of all possible SOLYS accessories and instruments. 3.1 Mounting the side mounting plate (for shading assembly or pyrheliometer) The SOLYS is supplied as standard with one side mounting plate. This plate is factory installed in the correct position. No readjust- ment is needed. -
Page 28: Mounting The Pyrheliometer
3.2 Mounting the pyrheliometer The figure below shows how to install Kipp & Zonen pyrheliometers on the side mounting plate. Kipp & Zonen pyrheliometer M3x10 cap screw (4x) M3 lock washer (4x) Radiometer clamp (2x) Figure 3.2. Pyrheliometer installation diagram Recheck the alignment using the two alignment target holes on the pyrheliometer The pyrheliometer has its own instruction sheet and manual for detailed information. -
Page 29: Side Mounting Plate Dimensions
3.3 Side mounting plate dimensions When optional components or instruments need to be installed on both sides of the SOLYS, an additional side mounting plate is required. The next illustration is the mechanical drawing of the side mounting plate that is included (1x) with the SOLYS. This information is required to create mounting materials for optional components or instruments. -
Page 30: Side Mounting Plate + Pmod-Wrc Pmo 6 Absolute Cavity Pyrheliometer
3.4 Side mounting plate + PMOD-WRC PMO 6 absolute cavity pyrheliometer M4x20 flat head screw (4x) Side mounting plate PMO 6 mounting clamp (2x) PMO 6 clamp (2x) M4x10 cap screw (4x) M4 lock washer (4x) M4 flat washer (4x) Figure 3.4. -
Page 31: Side Mounting Plate + Middleton Spo2 Sun Photometer
3.5 Side mounting plate + Middleton SPO2 Sun Photometer Side Mounting Plate SP02 adapter M5x16 cap screw (2x) Figure 3.5. Installation of Middleton SPO2 sun photometer adapter on side mounting plate The SOLYS has only one side mounting plate present as default. When ordering a SPO2 mounting kit, please check if you need an additional side mounting plate. -
Page 32: Side Mounting Plate + Eppley (A)Hf Absolute Cavity Pyrheliometer
3.6 Side mounting plate + Eppley (A)HF Absolute Cavity Pyrheliometer M4x20 flat head screw (4x) Side mounting plate Mounting clamp (2x) HF/AHF Clamp M3x12 cap screw (4x) M3 lock washer (4x) Figure 3.6 Installation of Eppley (A)HF absolute cavity pyrheliometer on side mounting plate The SOLYS has only one side mounting plate present as default. -
Page 33: Side Mounting Plate + Eppley Nip Second Pyrheliometer Mount
3.7 Side mounting plate + Eppley NIP or second pyrheliometer mount Side Mounting Plate with two standard Pyrheliometer Mounting Clamps Pyrheliometer Clamp (2x) M3 x 16 cap screw (4x) M3 lock washer (4x) Second Pyrheliometer Clamp (2x) Pyrheliometer Clamp (2x) M3 x 10 cap screw (4x) M3 lock washer (4x) Figure 3.7. -
Page 34: Side Mounting Plate + Pgs-100 Sun Photometer
3.8 Side mounting plate + PGS-100 Sun Photometer M4x20 flat head screw (4x) Side mounting plate PGS-100 mounting clamp (2x) PGS-100 clamp (2x) M4x10 cap screw (4x) M4 lock washer (4x) M4 flat washer (4x) Figure 3.8. Installation of PGS-100 Sun Photometer on side mounting plate The SOLYS has only one side mounting plate present as default. -
Page 35: Large Side Mounting Plate
3.9 Large side mounting plate The large side mounting plate allows for multiple options to one or both sides of the SOLYS Gear Drive. The plate can be mounted in two positions: • Preferred is using the centre hole (b), in this case the load is balanced •... -
Page 36: The Height Extention Tube
3.10 The height extention tube To raise the height of the sun tracker by 60 cm, it can be mounted on the Kipp & Zonen height extension tube. The tube can be mounted on the Heavy Duty Tripod Floor Stand. Mounting the height extension tube on the (small) Tripod Floor Stand is not possible. -
Page 37: Mounting The Sun Sensor
The standard sun sensor kit consists of a four quadrant photo diode sensor fitted within a weather resistant enclosure with SOLYS mounting hardware. The sun sensor is standard on the SOLYS Gear Drive. On the SOLYS2 it is optional. M5 nut (3x) - Page 38 M5 locking nut (3x) Shoulder washer (6x) Compression spring (3x) Sun Sensor Figure 3.12. Mounting the sun sensor...
- Page 39 21 ±0.5 mm (3x) Figure 3.13. Adjustment of the sun sensor...
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Page 40: Alignment Of The Sun Sensor
Before inserting the cable please check if the pyrheliometer is perfectly aligned and the M8 bolts are secured. Then, unscrew the cap from the sun sensor connector on the underside of the SOLYS and connect the sensor connector. DC Power Input AC Power Input Ethernet RS-485... -
Page 41: Shading Ball Assembly
3.12 Shading ball assembly The shading ball assembly is comprised of several components which, when assembled to the SOLYS, provide a mechanical assembly to ensure accurate shading during normal solar tracking operations. Listed below is a recommended sequence of the assembly. First, install the lower pivot bar on the underside of the SOLYS with the designated screws. - Page 42 • Attach both the shading drive arms with the designated screws. Ensure the counter weights are facing down. Do not completely tighten the screws yet, some movement for installing the T-bar is required, see figure 3.16. • Install the T-bar (without ball rods). Install the plastic shoulder washers onto the threaded studs of the T-bar. Insert the shoul- der washers into the side arm end holes.
- Page 43 • Install the the shading support arm to the T-bar and shading pivot bar hole with the nylon washers and locking nut. Only tighten the locking nut to minimize clearances, ensure free rotational movement. Shading support arm Shoulder washer (2x) Flat nylon washer (2x) M5x25 cap screw (1x) Locking nut M5 (1x)
- Page 44 Locking nut M5 (1x) Flat nylon washer (1x) Shoulder washer (3x) M5x35 cap screw (1x) Figure 3.18. Mounting of the lower part of the shading support arm...
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Page 45: Top Mounting Plate Assembly
3.13 Top mounting plate assembly The next figure indicates how to mount the top mounting plate. M5x12 flat head screw (4x) Top mounting plate Figure 3.19. Mounting the top mounting plate... -
Page 46: Large Top Mounting Plate Dimensions
3.14 Mounting Kipp & Zonen radiometers without ventilation unit The figure below indicates in detail the mounting holes for mounting up to three Kipp & Zonen radiometers. CMP, CGR, CUV Mounting holes Figure 3.20. Kipp & Zonen radiometers mounting holes without ventilation unit Sun screen M5x80 screw (2x) Nylon insulator (2x) -
Page 47: Mounting Uvs Instruments
3.15 Mounting UVS instruments The next two illustrations are showing the location of the holes inside the top mounting plate, the setup for the shadow balls and a total view for mounting the UVS instruments on top of the SOLYS. 465 mm 359 mm 216.5 mm... - Page 48 3.16 Mounting Kipp & Zonen radiometers with ventilation unit The next illustration indicates in detail the mounting holes for mounting up to three Kipp & Zonen ventilation units. Mounting holes for CVF4 Figure 3.24. Kipp & Zonen radiometers mounting holes with ventilation unit Cover M5x80 screw (2x) Nylon insulator (2x)
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Page 49: Mounting Kipp & Zonen Radiometers With Ventilation Unit
3.17 Mounting Eppley radiometers with or without ventilation unit The next two illustrations indicate the mounting holes required to mount an Eppley radiometer to the top mounting plate. Mounting holes for three Eppley ventilation units Figure 3.26. Mounting of ventilated Eppley instruments on the top mounting plate Mounting holes for three Eppley PSP / PIR Figure 3.27. - Page 50 3.18 Large top mounting plate dimensions The shading assembly is equipped with a top mounting plate. If a top mounting plate is required without shading assembly it can be ordered separately. The part number for the top mounting plate is 0367709. It might be necessary to adjust the large top mounting plate for suiting specific instruments.
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Page 51: Shading Ball Rods Assembly
3.19 Shading ball rods assembly Install the shading ball rods by sliding them into the designated holes.. Fine-tuning of the ball rods must be done later in the installation after the verification of leveling procedure. Do not over-tighten the locking screws. It would make fine-tuning adjust- ments difficult later in the procedure. - Page 52 The position of the shading balls depends on the type (height) of the sensor. In figure 3.30 and 3.31 two different positions are described for pyranometers and pyrgeometers with and without ventilation unit. Be sure to use the right position in your situation. Fine tuning is done when the sun is present. Figure 3.30.
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Page 53: Tilted Pyranometer Mounting Kit Targeting The Pv Market
3.20 Tilted pyranometer mounting kit targeting the PV market Pyranometer mounting for measuring tilted (tracking) global radiation. Pyranometer (remove 3 feet) Installation of a pyranometer on side mounting plate M4x20 flat head screw (2x) Side Mounting Plate Spacer (3x) Adapter M6x20 cap screw (3x) M6 washer (3x) Figure 3.32. -
Page 54: Small Top Mounting Plate For Installing A Single Kipp & Zonen Radiometer
3.21 Small top mounting plate for installing a single Kipp & Zonen radiometer Figure 3.33. Small top mounting plate X ±0.2 Y ±0.2 SIZE Ø6 ±0.2 x Ø11 ±0.2 x 90° 334.5 334.5 70.6 Ø7 ±0.2 271.4 138.5 163.7 Ø6 ±0.2 203.5 163.7 R (2x) -
Page 55: How To Guide The Cables
3.22 Cold cover The bare SOLYS Gear Drive is specified up to -50°C at no wind speed. Because wind is always present a cold cover is strongly recommended. With the SOLYS Gear Drive cold cover a constant (or average) wind speed up to 20 m/s is allowed. It also significantly reduces the required (heating) power of the SOLYS Gear Drive . -
Page 56: Sun Shield
3.23 Sun shield When the SOLYS is used in extreme climates the temperature could get above 55 °C. To protect the SOLYS in this case for direct radiation a sun shield is available. This allows for use in temperatures up to +60 °C. The sun shield also protects the bubble level for direct radiation. -
Page 57: How To Guide The Cables
3.24 How to guide the cables The next illustration shows the best way to guide all your cables. It’s strongly advised to have the proper cable length as indicated below, so that the SOLYS can move freely throughout the entire year. As a security check, the SOLYS will make a 540 degree rotation lap when powering up. -
Page 58: Partnumbers Shading Assembly
3.25 Partnumbers shading assembly The next illustration shows the part numbers for each of the separate components from the shading assembly in case a part is broken or damaged. Part numbers: a = 0016505 b = 0016504 c = 0016502 d = 0015904 (52 mm from rod length is inside ball) e = 0015905 f = 0016503... -
Page 59: Ethernet Communication And Configuration
4. Ethernet communication and configuration This section describes how to communicate with the SOLYS via Ethernet and how to download the LOG files from the SOLYS in case of troubles. Communication with the SOLYS is established via its network interface. However, the SOLYS is not protected by an internal firewall and does not use password encryption. - Page 60 3. Remove the release clip (and rubber cover) of the Ethernet cable Remove the release clip Customer supplied Ethernet Cable with RJ45 connector Remove rubber cover 4. Slide cable through cable gland Cable Gland (supplied) Remove plastic liner of 5. Apply self-fusing tape self-fusing tape (supplied).
- Page 61 6. Insert the Ethernet cable Contacts on this side...
- Page 62 7. Mount the upper part of the Ethernet cable gland. After the Ethernet connector is properly inserted the upper part of the Ethernet cable gland can be screwed in the housing. Push the cable upwards, so the connector remains in place. Please note that only the lower part (nut) of this connector needs to be unscrewed when removing the connector / cable again.
- Page 63 8. Tighten the nut Push cable upwards. Tighten nut only if tape is in proper position. Check if the tape around the cable is still in place, and tighten the nut to make the connection waterproof. Important, communication with the SOLYS is established via its network interface. The Ethernet connection is suitable for permanent use, however, the SOLYS is not protected by an internal firewall.
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Page 64: Computer Connection
4.2 Computer connection The SOLYS Ethernet connection to your computer can be done in two ways. Choose one of these methods. a. Direct connection: connect the SOLYS to the computer with an Ethernet UTP cross-cable. Alternatively a switch may be used to connect both, using 2 straight Ethernet UTP cables. -
Page 65: Adding A Solys Over
4.2.3 Adding a SOLYS over RS-485 When the SOLYS tracker is connected via a RS-485 to USB converter to the computer select the assigned COM port for this convert- er from the pull down menu. Add SOLYS Serial Network Serial settings Poort COM10 Baudrate... -
Page 66: Adding A Solys To Network
4.2.4 Adding a SOLYS to network When connecting a SOLYS via Network the program will search (via mDNS) for all available SOLYS’s on your network. The SOLYS has to be connected with an Ethernet cable to a LAN socket. When connecting directly to your PC a so called ‘cross cable’ has to be used. -
Page 67: Tracking Status
4.2.5 Tracking status On the left hand side the connected SOLYS’s are shown. Only one is not greyed out and actively monitored on screen. Also the status LED’s are visualised (non blinking) as it appears on the SOLYS backplate (for the meaning of the status LED colors see chapter 2.6.5). -
Page 68: Instrument Status
4.2.6 Instrument status The ‘Instrument Status’ tab (red when active) will give you the status of the monitored SOLYS. Add SOLYS System Remove SOLYS System Tracking Status Instrument Status Configuration Browser Suntracking Using last received GPS latitude, longidtude and altitude System clock stratum synchronized Sun sensor intensity <... -
Page 69: Configuration
4.2.7 Configuration The ‘Configuration’ tab allows you to change the logging location. Select a location that has sufficient space. The default location is: C:\SOLYS\Logging, but can be changed by clicking on the map icon on the right. Tracking Status Instrument Status Configuration Browser Serial Setting... -
Page 70: Communication
4.2.8 Communication When a SOLYS is connected via the RS-485 port (via RS-485 to USB connection) an extra tab ‘Communication’ is available to set communication parameters. This allows you to: Set and change ‘Serial Setting’ Tracking Status Instrument Status Configuration Browser Serial Setting Network Settings... -
Page 71: Web Interface
4.3 Web interface The ‘Browser’ tab will allow you to show the SOLYS web page. When the buttom ‘show’ is clicked the SOLYS web page will appear in your default browser. Tracking Status Instrument Status Configuration Browser Web browser Show SolysGD14003 in the default webbrowser Show COM10 The SOLYS comes up with a window for user name and password. - Page 72 The SOLYS communication screen will look like this: In case of problems with the SOLYS please download the following LOG files. From the SOLYS User Interface, select ‘Logging’, and then select the files: 1. Data Archive 2. Sun Log (*.csv.gz.new) 3.
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Page 73: External Commands
4.4 External commands The following list of commands is available when connected to the SOLYS. More information is available in the SOLYS user interface (web browser). - Low level command This enables to enter any command (two letters) without actually scrolling down the entire list of command (below) to search for the correct one. - Page 74 - Function (FU) To retrieve or set the actual mode of the SOLYS. - active tracking mode, tracking the sun using a sun sensor for corrections - sun tracking mode, tracking the sun & daily time adjustments - no function, SOLYS will not move - standard operation mode, positioning mode to manually point the sun tracker to a random point using PO commands - standard operation (reverse) mode, positioning mode to manually point the sun tracker to a random point using PO commands - Home (HO)
- Page 75 - Pause (PA) Enables to pause the actual tracking mode for a specified time (maximum 10 hours). - Position (PO) To retrieve or set the final position for all motors. - Power save (PS) To retrieve or set the power savings mode (1=enabled, 0=disabled). - Change protection (PW) Allows or disallows modification to be done by the web interface to the configuration.
- Page 76 - Tilt (TL) To retrieve or set the tilt induced latitude and longitude error of the tracker once it has been leveled. - Track (TR) To schedule your own tracking orbit. - Version (VE) Just to indicate version information of the I/O board and application. - Maximum velocity (VM) To retrieve or set the maximum operating velocity for all motors.
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Page 77: Interfacing With Thrid Party Applications
4.5 Interfacing with thrid party applications Creating script is possible to retrieve data from the SOLYS via the Ethernet port TCP/IP 15000. The SOLYS sun tracking application has its communication interface on TCP port 15000. Note that it can only handle one connection at a time on this port. In case of a new connection request, the existing socket is disconnected. -
Page 79: Maintenance
5. Maintenance The SOLYS itself does not need any maintenance. The following things can be checked on visiting intervals: - Periodically check the condition of all cables and connectors - Check drying cartridges for mounted radiometers - Check if bubble level(s) still within range - Check the pyrheliometer / sun sensor alignment The SOLYS itself does not need any re-calibration. -
Page 81: Specifications
6. Specifications 6.1 SOLYS Gear Drive specifications Performance SOLYS Gear Drive Comments Pointing accuracy < 0.02 ° Active tracking Torque > 40 Nm At 2.5 °/s angular velocity Torque at sun tracking speed > 60 Nm At 0.004 °/s angular velocity Payload 80 kg Balanced... -
Page 82: Solys2 Specifications
For 1 Eppley NIP pyrheliometer, either as a second pyrheliometer or directly to a side plate Kipp & Zonen reserves the right to make changes to specifications and other product documentation without prior notice 6.2 SOLYS2 specifications Performance SOLYS2 Comments Pointing accuracy <... - Page 83 Compliance to international standards Environmental protection IP 65 Suitable for all-weather outdoor use CE compliance RoHS compliance Materials Suitable for coastal use and areas with pollution Features Transmission Inverted tooth belts Pre-tensioned, no adjustment needed Power connections Plug and socket for AC power, DC power Male and Female connectors provided Communication Ethernet...
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Page 84: Height Specifications Solys Including Instruments
6.3 Height specifications SOLYS including instruments The next illustration displays the actual height of the instruments. -
Page 85: Connection
6.4 RS-485 connection The SOLYS is equipped with a 4 wire RS-485 connection with galvanic isolation to the internal electronics and power supply. All RS-485 wires have an over-voltage protection of 150 V to ground (chassis, VDC ground and VAC protective ground). The RS-485 is ESD and surge protected (IEC 61000-4-2 / 4-5). -
Page 87: Software Overview
7. Software overview The software used in the SOLYS contains open source components that are listed in the table below. This software is available from the SOLYS product pages on our website or www.kippzonen.com/Download/847/SOLYS-Labview . The software and versions listed below were used during the production of this manual. Look on the website for the last revision of this list. -
Page 89: Firmware
8. Firmware Kipp & Zonen is always looking for implementing improvements by changing the hardware or firmware. It’s advised to check our website on a regular base for the latest version of the firmware. It can easily be upgraded using the network connection available on the SOLYS. - Page 90 Step 4/4: Update firmware To perform the firmware update select Administration then select Software Update. Press the ‘Browse’ button, browse to the software update package file (.tar.gz) and select it. Press the ‘Upload’ button and wait till the upload is completed. The upload is completed when the message ‘Reboot tracker to apply update’...
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Page 91: Trouble Shooting
9. Trouble shooting The SOLYS is designed for long periods of operation with no operator maintenance. However, if a problem occurs that cannot be corrected by using the standard operating information supplied in the preceding sections of this manual, use the information in this chapter to identify and solve the problem. -
Page 92: Faq
9.2 FAQ Q: The SOLYS does not follow the sun properly, what can be wrong? A: - Sun sensor connected but not adjusted? - Check bubble level if the bubble is still in the ring. - Is alignment target (from pyrheliometer or mounting clamps) correctly pointing at the sun? Q: I have a problem with the aligning the SOLYS A: Proper placement of the SOLYS is important when installing it, as it requires a specific amount of free space to operate. -
Page 93: Appendices
A. Serial Communication This document describes the serial communication protocol between the instrument and the HOST. • The SOLYS is referred to as the instrument. • Data provided by the instrument is collected and processed by the HOST. • The HOST can be either: a personal computer, an intelligent controller directly connected to the instrument, or a remote server connected to a network. -
Page 94: The Protocol Layer
B. The protocol layer B.1 Communication parameters B.1.1 Default communication parameters The default communication parameters are: • Baud rate : 19200 bps • Parity : none • Data bits • Stop bits • Flow control : none When the server receives a serial break signal, it will switch to default communication parameters. After 5 seconds of inactivity of the HOST, it will switch back to the configured communication parameters. -
Page 95: The Application Protocol
C. The application protocol • Presentation: All data transfers will use 7 bit or 8 bit printable ASCII code. • Application: The application protocol is a set of commands and responses. C.1 Command structure Commands, also referred as requests, are sent from the HOST to the instrument. After each request a response is sent by the instru- ment. -
Page 96: Overview
C.2 Overview C.2.1 Overview commands The following commands are used to manipulate configuration parameters and reset (a function of) the instrument. COMMANDS CHAPTER DESCRIPTION .set C.2.2 Set parameter .show C.2.3 Show parameter .clear C.2.4 Clear parameter .reset C.2.5 Reset (a function of) the instrument C.2.2 Overview command: ‘set’... -
Page 97: Overview Command: 'Clear' Parameter
C.2.4 Overview command: ‘clear’ parameter The following commands are used to clear the configuration of the instrument. COMMAND : CLEAR CHAPTER DESCRIPTION .clear account D.1.3 Revert user account and operational mode to defaults .clear ip0 D.3.9 Revert the IP configuration to defaults .clear ser0 D.4.9 Revert the serial interface configuration to defaults... -
Page 98: Description Of The Commands
D. Description of the commands This chapter describes the commands listed in the overview of chapter C.2. D.1 Instrument operational mode The instrument should be put in maintenance mode while assembling or servicing the instrument. In maintenance mode the instru- ment allows assembly and service activities and authenticates against fixed pre-set passwords. -
Page 99: Hostname
D.2 Hostname D.2.1 Show hostname Description The command: ‘.show hostname;’ will show the network hostname of the instrument. The hostname is a text string consisting of the instrument type and a 6-character serial number: ‘<type><serial>’ Arguments (none) Example Request: .show hostname; Response: .hostname=SolysGD140001;... -
Page 100: Set Ip Address
D.3.3 Set IP address Description The command: ‘.set ip0address=<address>;’ will set the IP address. Argument (1) Description IP address Type 4-octet text string Range ‘0.0.0.0’ to ‘255.255.255.255’ Default ‘192.168.75.90’ Example Request: .set ip0netmask=10.1.2.100; Response: .ok; D.3.4 Show IP address Description The command ‘.show address’... -
Page 101: Show Ip Netmask
D.3.6 Show IP netmask Description The command ‘.show ip0netmask’ will show the configured IP netmask. Argument (none) Example Request .show ip0netmask; Response .ip0netmask=255.255.255.0; D.3.7 Set IP gateway Description The command: ‘.set ip0gateway=<gateway>;’ will set the IP gateway. Argument (1) Description IP gateway Type 4-octet text string... -
Page 102: Clear Ip Configuration
D.3.9 Clear IP configuration Description The command ‘.clear ip0;’ will revert the IP configuration parameters to defaults. Argument (none) Example Request .clear ip0; Response D.4 Serial interface configuration Serial interface configuration command responses are sent before the configuration is changed. The actual change of configuration happens a few seconds later, possibly while sending a status message. -
Page 103: Set Serial Interface Parity
D.4.3 Set serial interface parity Description The command: ‘.set ser0parity=<parity>;’ will set the parity. Argument (1) Description parity Type string Range none, odd, even Default value none Example Request: .set ser0parity=odd; Response: .ok; D.4.4 Show serial interface parity Description The command: ‘.show ser0parity;’ will show the configured parity. Argument (none) Example Request:... -
Page 104: Show Serial Interface Number Of Data Bits
D.4.6 Show serial interface number of data bits Description The command: ‘.show ser0databits;’ will show the configured number of data bits. Argument (none) Example Request: .show ser0databits; Response: .ser0databits=8; .ok; D.4.7 Set serial interface number of stop bits Description The command: ‘.set ser0stopbits=<bits>;’ will set the number of stop bits. Argument (1) Description number of stop bits... -
Page 105: Clear Serial Interface Configuration
D.4.9 Clear serial interface configuration Description The command ‘.clear ser0;’ will revert the serial interface configuration parameters to defaults. Argument (none) Example Request .clear ser0; Response .ok; D.5 Miscellaneous commands D.5.1 Clear suntracking configuration Description The command ‘.clear track;’ will revert all suntracking configuration parameters to defaults. The instrument will reset as a result of this command. -
Page 106: Reset Commands
D.6 Reset commands Reset commands restart the suntracking process (track), the instrument (warm) or clear suntracking parameters and restart the instrument (cold). D.6.1 Suntracking reset Description The command ‘.reset track;’ will restart the suntracking process while the instrument’s internal computer keeps running. Argument (none) Example Request... -
Page 107: Description Of The Messages
E. Description of the messages This chapter describes the definition of the status messages. Each different record type has a unique record ID to specify the selected type. E.1 Message types The following message types are defined: Message type Simple status message Extended status message Reserved for future expansion E.2 Status messages... -
Page 108: Extended Status Message
E.2.2 Extended status message Description Message Type 1 Extended status message Field name Description Message type Hostname Instrument hostname Date Current date, YYY/MM/DD Time Current time, HH:MM:SS Solar angle azimuth Calculated solar azimuth/zenith angles in degrees. North 0 degrees, east 90 degrees. Solar angle zenith Sky 0 degrees, horizon 90 degrees. - Page 109 Status Status LED Color Status Code (1 second per color) Hardware error 0x003 Initializing (until found reference position) Red-Off 0x013 Initialized (found reference position) 3x Green-Orange-Red Check references and range (1 minute in reference position and orientation lap) Green-Orange-Red 0x342 Positioning Orange 0x004...
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Page 110: Instrument Status
E.2.4 Instrument status The instrument status value is in hexadecimal notation (0x<hex>) and is divided into a state field (bits 7 - 0) and a set of flags (bits 31 - 8). Instrument status State Description bit 7 - 0 encoders disabled getting encoder offsets failed failed to find ref sensors... -
Page 111: Motor Status
E.2.5 Motor status The motor status value is in hexadecimal notation (0x<hex>) and is divided into a state field (bits 7 – 0) and a set of flags (bits 15 - 8). Motor status State Description bit 7 - 0 undefined moving towards reset position on reset position, waiting for other motor...