Solmetric SunEye 210, User Manual

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2-8
Using the SunEye
Site Survey Mode
N O T E The time zone associated with a session is the time zone setting last set (via the Set Date and
Time… dialog box) at the time the session was created. Changing the time zone (via the Set Date
and Time… dialog box) does not change the time zone of any existing session or sessions. Click
on the blue time zone link to change the session time zone. Data (skylines) that are already take
will be updated with the new time zone.
Site Survey Mode
The SunEye 210 includes an operating mode used for initially surveying a site to understand
exactly where on a roof or potential array site the best module locations exist. In this mode a live
preview is visible through the fisheye lens and in real-time the calculated sun’s path is overlaid
on the display. The sunpaths are automatically corrected for tilt and orientation such that you can
simply walk the site, keeping the SunEye approximately level and oriented south and observe
when and where any obstructions will cause shade any time of the year. Be aware of any nearby
magnetic (iron containing) objects that may affect orientation measurements as discussed in the
next chapter.
To enter Site Survey Mode press Select > Skyline > New
Or, Press the star Quick-setup button.
Figure 2-12. Site Survey Mode