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Using the SunEye
Using the SunEye Extension Kit
Once the SunEye is in Extension Kit Mode, extend the pole to the desired height. There are four
sections that can be extended, each with a pair of knurls that can be loosened or tightened. To
extend the pole follow the directions below:
a
Begin with the top section, closest to the mounting plate. With one hand on each knurl, loosen
the section by turning the top knurl counter clockwise slightly.
b
Lift up the section to the desired height.
c
Tighten the section by turning the top knurl clockwise. Be sure that it is secure, but do not
over-tighten.
Repeat this process for each section until the pole is extended to the desired height.
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Capture Skylines
With the SunEye extended to the desired height, skylines are ready to be captured. Operation of
the SunEye in Extension Kit Mode consists of three steps:
a
Rotate to Arm the SunEye
Rotate the pole (and therefore the device) 360 degrees in either direction within two seconds.
After the rotation, the SunEye will announce: “Hold Steady”.
b
Hold Steady to Snap a Skyline
When armed, point the SunEye toward the desired azimuth, ensure that the SunEye is approxi-
mately level, and wait a few seconds. The SunEye will automatically snap a skyline and
announce that a measurement has been taken: “Skyline Captured”.
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If the device is tilted more than 5 degrees, the SunEye will repeat an announcement that the
device is armed and ready to snap. The SunEye will wait to snap a skyline until the tilt is within
5 degrees of level.
c
Wait for the SunEye to be ready
After capturing a skyline, move to the next measurement location. After 10-15 seconds the Sun-
Eye 210 will announce that the SunEye is ready for the next measurement: “Rotate to snap”.
Repeat steps to capture all desired skylines with the SunEye Extension Kit.
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Collapse the Pole
To collapse the extension pole:
a
Begin with the lowest section, closest to the ground. With one hand on each knurl, loosen the
section by turning the top knurl counter clockwise slightly.
b
Lower the section as far as it will go.
c
Tighten the section by turning the top knurl clockwise. Be sure that it is secure, but do not
over-tighten.
Repeat this process for each section until the pole is fully collapsed.
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View Skylines
With the SunEye Extension Kit collapsed, the Skylines can now be inspected on the SunEye.
Notice that solar access coloring and percentages are not displayed. This is because the image
has not yet been processed.
