Solmetric SunEye 210, User Manual

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Using the SunEye
Using the SunEye Extension Kit
on the computer screen. The SunEye can be controlled using the computer mouse and keyboard.
Extension Kit Mode should not be used with this method, but Quick Skyline Capture Mode can
still be used to speed up the measurement process.
N O T E This mode may be preferred if the SunEye compass is adversely affected by nearby metal on the
roof. With this alternative configuration, the SunEye’s “Align with Target” mode can be used and
the compass reading is ignored.
The required materials for this mode of operation are:
• A tablet, net book, or laptop computer running Windows XP or Windows 7.
• Software that will control a Windows mobile device. Solmetric recommends Pocket Controller
Pro. A trial version is available from www.soti.net.
• A USB extension cord as long as the desired extension height. Note that the USB can support up
to a 5 meter cable without an active repeater.
In this mode, the operators have access to all SunEye features, and can capture Skylines and
make adjustments to settings with the pole extended. Again, the Extension Kit Mode software
should not be used when using this alternative measurement method.
Magnetic Interference
In some locations near large metal objects or metal rooftops, the integrated SunEye compass can
be affected, which may result in erratic or incorrect compass readings. In this situation, it is no
longer possible to use the compass to align the SunEye. “Align with Target” mode provides an
alternative alignment to a reference azimuth using other visual information available at the site.
This mode can be used to take accurate skyline measurements regardless of magnetic interfer-
ence. To use this mode with the SunEye Extension Kit, please use the alternative measurement
method discussed above.