Tracking systems
Get the most out of the sun
Use sun tracking systems efficiently to increase your yield.
The yield from solar panels can be optimized with the help of a single- or double-axis tracking system. Exact tracking aligns the solar cells to the sun so that sunlight invariably falls perpendicular to the solar panels.
This guarantees optimum energy generation. Continually monitoring the system status is of great importance in this regard. With software and hardware from Phoenix Contact, you can implement an efficient and reliable monitoring system for your tracking park.
Your advantages
- Quick startup via web browser and function block libraries
- Remote access to your tracking park via Ethernet or a mobile communication network
- Ideal, motor-driven alignment of your photovoltaic panels by means of solar altitude calculations
Drive control
Small-scale controllers with an integrated Modbus interface are ideal for controlling tracking systems.
Step motor drivers and frequency inverters can be connected directly without any additional modules. Analog or incremental input channels are available for position detection.
Tracking
The hybrid motor starter offers four functions for tracking the photovoltaic panels: forward running, reverse running, motor protection, and emergency stop.
In comparison to mechanical contactors, the motor starter is significantly more durable, saves space, and can be quickly wired.
Function block libraries
Phoenix Contact provides a comprehensive library with complete function blocks. This includes, among other features, complex blocks with DIN/NREL algorithms for solar altitude calculation and for monitoring the photovoltaic trackers.
This ensures that the photovoltaic panels are always aligned perfectly with the sun at any time of the day or year and provide maximum yield.
PHOENIX CONTACT (Ireland) Ltd
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Ballymount
Dublin 12
D12 XE18
Ireland
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Tracking PV trackers
Industrial-grade solutions ensure optimum yield
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