Step 7: Calibration - Ten-Haaft SunMover Installation Instructions Manual

Step 7: Calibration

Your SunMover® also uses an electronic compass sensor to keep the solar module
correctly aligned towards the sun at all times. This sensor has been calibrated at the
factory, so the system should work without problems in most cases. However, motor
vehicles often exert a certain infl uence on the function of the compass sensor by
slightly distorting the geomagnetic fi eld.
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Your system uses an automatic calibration routine to continuously adapt to any
changes in conditions. This means that when the system is in normal operating
mode, you can always rely on the solar panel being correctly aligned towards the
sun. However, it is completely impossible to anticipate the magnitude of any exter-
nal infl uence on the system in every specifi c case. We therefore recommend that a
one-off calibration of the system is performed after installation. In cases where the
system detects a strong external infl uence, this calibration will be expressly reques-
ted by the microprocessor.
The actual calibration is performed by slowly and steadily driving two complete
circles with your vehicle. The system then determines the external infl uences for
subsequently compensation.
To perform the calibration you will need a large enough open space where you can
perform the manoeuvre without disturbing or obstructing other road users.
To perform the calibration, start the vehicle in a suitable place. The control panel
Ignition on
should now display the .
CAL x/y:.....
Now press repeatedly until the message is shown in the
display. You can now start the calibration mode by pressing and at the same
CALIBRATE
time. The message is displayed as confi rmation.
Next, slowly complete 2 full circles with the vehicle. It does not matter whether
you do this clockwise or anti-clockwise. However, it is important that the circles
are smooth, with no zigzagging. The calibration is complete after two circles, after
which the system automatically exits the calibration mode.
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