Contents System Introduction ...............1 Main Technical Parameters ...........2 Digital Wind Speed Sensor ............2 Digital Wind Direction Sensor ............ 2 Solar Radiation Sensor ............. 2 Module Temperature Sensor (surface mounted) ....... 3 Main Control Box ............... 3 Mechanical Parameters of the Entire Device ......3 Ambient Temperature &...
The device can collect information, such as temperature, humidity, wind direction, wind speed, solar radiation, and air pressure, display the information and perform tendency analysis. The structure of the PC-4 environment monitoring device for PV plant is shown in the following figure. Item...
2 Main Technical Parameters 2.1 Digital Wind Speed Sensor ≤0.5 m/s Threshold velocity Sensor range 0-70 m/s Resolution 0.1m/s Accuracy ± (0.3+0.03V)m/s 2.2 Digital Wind Direction Sensor ≤0.5 m/s Threshold velocity Sensor range 0-360° Resolution 3° Accuracy ±3° 2.3 Solar Radiation Sensor ≤5% Sensitivity Accuracy...
2.4 Module Temperature Sensor (surface mounted) Sensor range -40~80℃ Resolution 0.1℃ Accuracy ±0.1℃ 2.5 Main Control Box Operation vol. DC12V/AC220V Communication manner RS485 2.6 Mechanical Parameters of the Entire Device Item Parameter Width 1-1.2m Height 1.8-2.5m Weight 15KG 2.7 Ambient Temperature & Humidity Sensors Temperature sensor Sensor range -50~+80℃...
3 Mechanical Installation 3.1 Precautions on Installation Select a proper installation site and construct the foundation before assembling the supports The short-strut side should face south during installation Only one person is required for assembling the supports. Prepare a wrench, a screwdriver, and other tools in advance ...
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Lightning Support Upright strut Main control Proceed as follows to install the environment monitoring device: Insert the lighting rod (not in the scope of delivery) into the reserved threaded hole on the top of the support, screw the lightning rod, and check whether the wind speed sensor, the wind direction sensor, and the main control box are mounted securely.
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θ θ PV module Orientation and Installation angle of inclination manner The angle of inclination can be any value between 0° and 40° , and the angle is determined according to that of the on-site PV module. The angle can be adjusted by turning the solar radiation sensor.
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connect the two sensors by using screws and a cross arm support and install them onto the top of the upright strut. Notice: the north arrows and the north lines on the sensors should face north. North line Install the radiation shield: remove two nuts at the bottom of the radiation shield and connect the radiation shield to the radiation shield rack which is installed on the upright strut (The installation height is approx.
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When the device is installed in the open field, the device can be fixed on the cement column or metal base of more than 3m. If the device is damaged by lightning due to the lack of on-site lightning protection measures, Sungrow holds liability corresponding consequence.
4 Electrical Connection All external ports of the environment monitoring device are located at the bottom of the main control box. Port types are shown in the figure below. External DC power supply 12V DC12V DC12V (reserved) Diffuse radiometer (reserved) Direct radiometer (reserved) Pyrgeometer 1...
4.1 Power Supply Wiring DC power supply: There are two DC power supply ports DC 12V at the bottom of the main control box. Select either port to connect to external 12V DC power supply. AC power supply: Connect the AC power supply port AC 220V to the external AC 220V power supply.
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Running information of the environment monitoring device can be viewed on the PC by connecting the device to the PC via the logger. This is shown in the following figure. Environment monitoring device Logger3000 communication RS485...
5 About Us If you have any problems concerning our products, contact us in the following manners: Company: Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. Address: No.1699 Xiyou Rd., New & High Technology Industrial Development Zone, Hefei, Anhui Zip: 230088 Telephone: +86 551 6532 7834, +86 551 6532 7845 Fax: +86 551 6532 7856 Website: www.sungrowpower.com...
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