Control Cabinet:
Xirasol's Patents extend into its software and the way the tracking system moves.
Xirasol's Dual Axis Solar Tracking Control Cabinet utilises the following:
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3D Sensor that gives the position of the Solar Array. This is then compared with an algorithm that depicts the movement of the Xirasol's Dual Axis Tracking System. The software also allows for back tracking. The Solar Tracking System moves within an envelope that protects the tracking system from crashes and damage.
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SEW and Abb Motor Drives run in a Modbus Configuration.
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Bechoff PLC connected via 4G Modem where software and configurations can be uploaded remotely.
The Control Cabinet is setup and programmed in the Factory and installed quickly onsite. The following installation is required:
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Mount Cabinet
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Mount and Connect Wind Sensor
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Connect 3D Sensor
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Connect Power
The following is a layout of the Control Cabinet:
The software displays the path of the tracking system in East/West and North South and the theoretical best path plus wind speed as follows:
The software has a great deal of functionality including the following modes:
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Auto (Run) Mode
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Stow (Flat) Mode
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Wash Mode
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OFF Mode (For working on the tracking system)
The Software will also display the following ERROR Codes:
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Wind Speed GUST
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Wind Speed AVERAGE
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VSD Overtemp
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CPU Overtemp
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Inclinometer Sensor
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Wind Sensor
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Mod Bus Comms
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IO Rack
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Northing Axis Following Error
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Easting Axis Positioning Follow Error
The following can also be monitored via the 4G Modem:
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Inverter
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Power Meter
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Grid Protection
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