This tool consistsof a set of rods and a extra light fixing plate which acts as support for the SunEye 210. the tools has very distincive properties as very light and easy to carry, non electrical conductive, rudged.
Solmetric has found that an operator is able to control the pole very well without additional level indicators at the base of the extension pole. In addition, the SunEye readings will be automatically corrected for the tilt and azimuth of the SunEye when readings are taken. Tilt compensation will be up to 7 degrees, and Solmetric has found that it seems straightforward to hold the pole at least 7 degrees from vertical without additional indicators.
There some important design constraints that we had for designing the extension kit. These were:
> 5m length when extended
< 1.5m when collapsed in order to fit in a car
Light weight so that when fully extended the user can control it alone without assistance
Non-conductive so that if it touches a power line it will be safe
High quality for professional application
Pneumatic action so that when lowered it would not drop rapidly and damage the SunEye or hurt the user
Protects the SunEye in case it is hit as the pole is extended
Single person operation for the measurement process
To achieve all of these in one product required careful engineering and made the materials more epensive than preferred, but the focus remained on maintaining the required features and the quality rather than compromise to make it less expensive.
The method Solmetric has developed for capturing the SunEye images uses audio feedback from the SunEye and rotation of the pole to trigger the measurements. While perhaps this approach is less flashy than a wireless remote control, it took significant effort to develop this approach, and this approach simplifies the process. There are no batteries to charge in a remote and no extra device to keep track of. And the whole measurement process can be managed by a single operator who's attention can stay focused on controlling the pole.
SunEye Extension Kit Part 1
The Extension Kit can have a very strong return-on-investment for the installer because it makes it so that the installer can make measurements from the ground when it is too dangerous or not allowed to get on the roof. In the pre-sales stage of a deal, the sales person can make measurements from the ground and does not need to carry a ladder or operate a lift, thus minimizing effort for a sale that may or may not actually turn into a system sale. Then after a sale is made the installer can get on the roof and make more accurate measurements. Also if it is new construction and the shade measurement needs to be made but there is no structure to stand on, it is easy to make measurements at the proposed height. This is common for proposed car-ports, canopies, or solar lighting poles.
SunEye Extension Kit Part 2
See attached technical file:
Cut Sheet: SunEyePVD-DS-en.pdf
Download current software (version 4.50.3386). Adds new PV Designer features, including arbitrary roof shapes, on-roof obstructions, and 1-axis/2-axis tracker calculations. Note that SunEye device version will stay at either 4.40 for the SunEye 210 or 4.22 for the SunEye 100/110.
Download BETA software (version 4.56.4238). Adds SunEye 210 features including support for SunEye Extension Kit and Autocorrection for device orientation. Several features are also added to the desktop software.
Notes about BETA Version 4.56:
CAUTION for existing SunEye 210 users:The 4.56 upgrade includes an operating system upgrade on the SunEye 210 device. The 210 device upgrade may take longer than expected, and may require several tries. At this time, Solmetric recommends this 210 device upgrade only when the new features are required (eg. Extension Kit or Japanese language support).
Desktop software can be upgraded to Version 4.56 without upgrading the SunEye device, using "SKIP".
SunEye 100/110 devices are not affected by this upgrade.
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