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CONTROLLER DIAGRAM, COMPONENTS, SWITCH SETTINGS AND FUSING
Interior View of a Dual-Axis Controller for Azimuth Trackers
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
Dip
Default
Up Position
#1
Down
Freeze Tracker - Temporary off only
#2
Up
Normal: Energy Integration ON:
Allow for low current sources to power the
tracker controller.
#3
Up
Normal: Prioritize Azimuth Axis.
Move Azimuth 1
Freeze Elevation at night.
#4
Down
Disable Elevation Actuator Auto Track
(Winter mode: Maintain a steep tilt to shed snow)
#5
Down
Manually move East.
#6
Down
Manually move West.
#7
Down
Manually move North.
#8
Down
Manually move South.
DIP SWITCH
Small rocker switches that affect controller operation. Switches 5,6,7 & 8 move the tracker: Allow for a 3 second
delay for the motors to engage after "throwing" a switch from Auto Tracking. Return to the Normal position for
Auto Tracking!
LIGHT SENSITIVITY TRIM POTS
Inside the controller chassis are two adjustment potentiometers for light sensitivity. They are a single-turn pot:
clock-wise rotation equals greater sensitivity, counter clock-wise rotation equals lower sensitivity. This adjustment
is factory pre-set and should only be adjusted by qualified personnel. Do not turn more than ½ turn in either
direction!
INTERIOR FUSE
Replaceable 5-Amp automotive spade type fuse (ATO). Do not replace with a larger amp rated fuse! Gently pull
the fuse out of the holder to inspect or replace. It is usual to see a small spark when reconnecting the fuse. A 7.5-
Amp fuse is the maximum fuse allowed. A 10-Amp fuse or higher will cause trouble!
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nd
, Elevation 2
.
Down Position
Normal: Auto Track
Energy Integration OFF: Lowers the voltage
input threshold to power from a low state of
charge 24 VDC battery.
Move Azimuth and Elevation at the same
time and lay the tracker flat at night.
(5 Degree tilt).
Normal: Dual-Axis Tracking ON
Normal: Auto Track.
Normal: Auto Track.
Normal: Auto Track.
Normal: Auto Track.
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