[RE-wrenches] non-sensor based tracker controller

[Dave Tedeyan]

Hey Mac,
AER (All Earth Renewables) trackers are a dual axis tracker that uses GPS
to follow the sun. We've had good luck with them.
Cheers,
Dave

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On Mon, Dec 2, 2019 at 9:28 AM Mac Lewis <maclewis1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Wrenches,
>
> Does anyone know of a non-sensor based tracker controller that can work
> with a variety of tracker motors?
>
> We don't do trackers much but we have a WattSun DuraTrak controller that
> has never worked well, we've tried all sorts of tweaks.  Its a tougher
> location that a lot because there are high snowy peaks that confuse the
> tracker I guess.
>
> It seems like something would be out there that would just use the sun
> position equation instead of sensors that can be confused.
>
> Thanks for your input
>
> --
>
>
>
> Mac Lewis
>
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