[RE-wrenches] Tracker manual needed

[larry at starlightsolar.com]

William,
 
This type of mount is a polar axis type and should be aligned with the pivot N-S. The actuator can then swing the array E-W. The attached photo is an example of how the mount was used in the C-band antenna days. (1980’s for the young folks)

It’s hard to tell but it looks like the elevation bolt is missing that connects the azimuth bar to the pole mount cap. Can you supply a better photo of the mount? 

Set the elevation angle to latitude for best all year performance. Elevation can also be seasonally adjusted for more gain. 

There are 3 types of sensors most commonly used in this style of linear actuator. Hall effect, reed switch or a 10 turn potentiometer. 

Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems




On Jul 22, 2020, at 8:33 AM, William Miller <william at millersolar.com> wrote:

Dave:

The trackers appear to work. I am not clear on what  direction to orient them. Do you know?

William Miller
www.millersolar.com


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