Kipp & Zonen SOLYS Gear Drive, Instruction Manual

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This SOLYS instruction manual is intended for customers who have purchased the SOLYS with some or all of the accessory items
that can be used to enhance or expand its capabilities. It includes all the information necessary to install and operate the SOLYS
for stand-alone operation.
Throughout this manual, and on the SOLYS instrument, symbols are used to indicate important user information.
The meaning of the symbols located on the SOLYS is as follows:
Caution, refer to accompanying documents
Caution, risk of electric shock
Protective conductor terminal
DC, Direct Current
AC, Alternating Current
The meaning of the symbols in this SOLYS manual is as follows:
Important, indicating a point of consideration
Caution, risk of electric shock, always connect to protected earth
Useful information for the user
Useful information for the user
1.1 Product overview
The SOLYS two-axis sun tracker is an all-weather positioning platform used to point specialized instruments at the sun’s movement
across the sky. It is fully automatic and does not require a computer or software for installation or operation. The SOLYS does
provide status information to monitor proper operation. SOLYSMonitor, a software program to monitor and log this information
is provided with the sun tracker.
The integrated GPS receiver automatically configures location and time data. Multi-colour LEDs indicate the operating status and
an Ethernet port allows for software upgrades. The high-efficiency belt drive system requires no maintenance.
The SOLYS has a tough and distinctive cast aluminum housing and comes as standard with one side plate. Mountings for a Kipp & Zonen
pyrheliometer are included. A second side plate can be fitted for an additional pyrheliometer. Small or larger top mounting plates are
available for convenient mounting of one or up to three Kipp & Zonen radiometers. Two type of tripod stands are available with integrated
leveling feet. The SOLYS2 comes standard with the small tripod; the SOLYS Gear Drive comes standard with the Sun Sensor.
1. Introduction
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