Kipp & Zonen SOLYS Gear Drive Sun Tracker

Product Number: 381900

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Overview

The Kipp & Zonen SOLYS Gear Drive is a high-end sun tracker for all weather conditions and locations. It builds on the features of the SOLYS2 and has enhanced capabilities that make it suitable for use with heavy loads up to 80 kg and in the harshest climates, such as polar conditions.

SOLYS Gear Drive has the power to point accurately at the sun in very high winds, and to break the ice that can build up overnight when the tracker is ‘sleeping’. Due to the very high torque and large range of available mounting plates and adapters, multiple loads can be mounted and used in extreme climates.

Applications: Designed for use in extreme climates; very hot, very cold, and high wind speeds. Can carry a large number of instruments and heavy loads. Ideal for many scientific research purposes.

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Technical Attributes

Analogue Outputs	No
Antenna	Yes, GPS
Battery?	No
Casing IP Rating	IP65
Communication	Ethernet + web browser / RS-485
Compliance certifications	CE, FCC
Dimensions (free text)	19.7 x 13.4 x 15 in (500 x 340 x 380 mm)
Display	No
GPS Features	Location, date, time, longitude, latitude
Integrated Logger	No
Interface	Ethernet, RS485
Internet Application Software	SolysMonitor
Level Accuracy	˂ ±0.1°
Material housing text	White coated aluminium
Operating temp range 1	-50 to +60 °C
Payload	176 lbs (80 kg)
Pointing Wind Force	Sair-Simpson Scale Hurricane Category 3
Power input	24 VDC (18 to 30 VDC) and 90 to 264 VAC + 150 W for heater (AC)
Temperature range	-40 to +50 °C (DC power) -50 to +55 °C (AC power) -50 °C up to 20 m/s wind speed with cold cover; to max. +60 °C with sun shield
Tracking Accuracy	˂ ±0.1° (passive) ˂ ±0.02° (active)
Transmission System	High precision reduction gear
Weight EU	50 lb (23 kg)

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