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Single Axis
Tracker 3.0

The new Single Axis Tracker 3.0 is a step

forward on the current tracking technology with
the aim of leading the energy cost reduction.
Motor per row design
Adaptable to 1500 V
Self powered system
Wireless Communication
Helpfull for layout optimization
Better Ground Coverage Ratio
Higher slope adaptability N-S 15%
Installation reduced around 20%
No Drive Line
30 % less Piles per MW
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Single Axis Tracker 3.0
Mechanical & Structural Specifications / General Features
Name / Model Sinlge Axis Tracker 3.0
Tracking Type Horizontal Single axis Tracker
Tracking Range 55
Module Configuration Crystaline 72 cells: Three in landscape - 60 modules per tracker
Crystaline 60 cells: Three in landscape - 72 modules per tracker
First Solar S4: Five in landscape - 150 modules per tracker
First Solar S5: Single in portrait - 50 modules per tracker
Supported Modules Crystaline (60 & 72 cells), First Solar, Byglass, Solar Frontier, Thin Film
General dimensions 3m East-West / 40m North-South
Tracker Height 1,6 m
Maximum / Minimum pile length 1,8 / 1,4 m above ground level
Number of piles 370 piles / MWp
Materials HDG steel & Magnelis
Fasteners HDG 8.8 quality & Stainless Steel A2
Drive type Slew Drive
Motor type 24V DC / <150W
Annual Power Consumption Selfpowered option: 0 kWh / MWp
External powered: 500 - 600 kWh / MWp
Maximun Power installed 18,9 kWp / Tracker (Power module: 315W)
GSS Arizona Ground Coverage Ratio (GCR) 28 % - 35 %
11040 N. Solar Canyon Way Land Area Required 1,9 Ha/MWp; GCR=33% (Power module: 315W)
Surprise, AZ 85379 USA Maximum Ground Slope 15% North-South
Tel.: +1 623 476 2248 Module Attachment method Landscape configuration - Bolts or clamps with integrated grounding
Fax.: +1 623 476 5849 Thin film - Bolt & clamp
Wind protection Stow position according Load Standards
epas Gonvarri Group
Time to stow position 3 minutes
175. Sokak No: 2 - 2/A (Istanbul yolu 25.KM.)
Energy Gain vs. Fix Tilt Up to 25%, site specific
Saray Mahallesi KAZAN/ANKARA/TRKiYE
Standard Warranty 5 years on control & drive equipment/ 10 years structure
Tel.: +90 312 815 47 23
Fax: +90 312 815 47 27
www.cepas.com.tr
Design Specifications
Wind Load According EUROCODE, ASCE07 or Local Standards
Gonvarri Colombia Snow Load According EUROCODE, ASCE07 or Local Standards
Calle 86 N 45-90, Itagi, Antioquia - Colombia Seismic Load According EUROCODE, ASCE07 or Local Standards
Tel.: 574 444 50 11 Ext 171 Maximum wind speed According EUROCODE, ASCE07 or Local Standards
Fax.: 574 444 50 11 Ext 9 Wind speed for stow 50 km/h, site specific
www.industriasceno.com Structural optimization Wind Tunnel & CFD
PE Stamp According Local Rules
Hiasa Other Codes CE Certified
Polgono industrial de Cancienes
33470 Corvera, Asturias - Espaa Installation & Maintenance
Tel.: 34 98 512 82 00
Connections Bolted connections without welding
Fax: 34 98 550 53 60
Installation Tools Standard tools; no special tools
www.hiasa.es
Installation Height All installation from the ground level, including modules
Module fixing Bolts or clamps
SOLAR STEEL HEADQUARTERS
On-site fabrication works No
San Vicente, 8 Foundation system Driven piles, concrete foundation or ground
48001 Bilbao - Spain screw depending on geotechnical characteristics
Phone: +34 944 23 31 37 Installation documentation Assembly Drawings & Installation manual
info@gsolarsteel.com Additional Services On-site Training & Commissioning
www.gonvarristeelservices.com Maintenance Reduced maintenance & module cleaning

www.gsolarsteel.com
Control System Specifications
Solar Tracking Algoritm Astronomic Algorithm NOAA
Backtracking Yes
Tracking Accuracy 1
Network Configuration Master & Slaves
Software Configuration Parametric configuration
Data Feed & Power Supplying Option A: RS485 Modbus RTU + 240V AC
Option B: Zigbee + selfpowered 30W PV module
SCADA Integration Yes
Wind Protection System Yes, Configurable (Anemometer not included)

P4Q Electronics / Suntrack Single Line TCU tracker DataSheet 2016-07-18
Suntrack Single Line TCU tracker controller Data Sheet
Main features
Monitoring & actuation single board
implementation.
Eco-Trust. Affordable and solid design.
Internal-mount Inclinometer
Backtracking algorithm
7 step quick and easy commissioning
Enclosure-mounted keypad.
Remote/local Firmware updates
Motor current sensing and overcurrent
protection
Zigbee friendly. Reliable and safe
Wireless communications (cabled RS-
485 communications version also
available).
No external board dependency
External heating resistor control (harsh
climate option)
230x100x150mm all in one assembly
piece
Applications
Cabled Sun-tracking systems
DC brushed motor actuation
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Description
The Suntrack Single Line TCU solar tracking
controller includes DC motor actuation and
monitoring functionalities, designed for
sun tracking purposes. Its integrated micro-
controller and supplementary circuitry,
allow operation independency as well as
providing power for enclosure heating
resistors, in case of installation on low
temperature spots.
Simple 7 step procedure for fast
commissioning is eased with an enclosure-
mounted keypad and LED code visual
interface.
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1. Constructive features
Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments
1.1 Enclosure
1.1.1 Place of manufacture Spain
1.1.2 Dimensions [LxWxH] 276x141x129 mm
4 drilled tapped Refer to the Installation
1.1.3 Fixing configuration
holes manual
1.1.4 Material Aluminum 6060 Lacquered finish
1.1.5 Fabrication method Extrusion
1.1.6 Extrusion thickness 2 mm
1.1.7 Weight 1800 g
1.2 Covers
1.2.1 Number of units 2
1.2.2 Place of manufacture Spain
1.2.3 Fixing configuration
Cover-enclosure 4 drilled holes/ cover
2 drilled through-
Cover-frame L shaped flange
holes/cover
1.2.4 Material ASA
High pressure
1.2.5 Fabrication method
injection
1.2.6 Weight 200 g

1.3 Keypad

1.3.1 Material PCB membrane

5 Membrane pushbutton
1.3.2 Sinks & sources
6 Membrane LED
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2. Connections
2.1. PCB Connection Pinout

DCIN+
CGND
DCIN-

3V3
Back_Vcc_Com1
LOC1_COM_N
LOC1_COM_P
M1_OUT
LOC2_COM_N
LOC2_COM_P M2_OUT
Suntrack Single line TCU tracker controller
REM_COM_N
REM_COM_GND E_STOP1
REM_COM_P E_STOP2
PE

V24
ZB_ANTENNA GND

Membrane
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2.2. PCB Connection summary

Pin descriptor Input Output Function

3V3 3.3V Output voltage for local communication 1 enabling

Back_Vcc_Comm1 Local Communication 1 power enabling

CGND1 Shield connection

DCIN- Power supply/PV panel - terminal

DCIN+ Power supply/PV panel + terminal

E_STOP1 Emergency Stop Pushbutton +

E_STOP2 Emergency Stop Pushbutton -

GND Ref. ground

LOC1_COM_N Local Communication port1 -

LOC1_COM_P Local Communication port1 +

LOC2_COM_N2 Local Communication port2 -

LOC2_COM_P2 Local Communication port2 +

M1_OUT Output power voltage 1

M2_OUT Output power voltage 2

Membrane Keypad membrane connection

REM_COM_GND Remote Communication port ref. ground

REM_COM_N Remote Communication port -

REM_COM_P Remote Communication port +

V243 24V output

PE Protective Earth

1
For external power supply option
2
Internal Communication port for String configuration option
3
For enclosure heating resistor supply
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2.3. Enclosure Connections

Pin descriptor Input Output Function

COMM Local Communication port

EMERGENCY STOP Emergency stop

FUSE Power supply connection fuse

VENT Gore-Tex Pressure & Moisture Membrane

MOTOR Motor output

POWER- PV panel - terminal

POWER+ PV panel + terminal

ZB4 Zigbee antenna cable-extension connection

REMCOM5 Remote Communication port

4
Applicable when wireless communication variant selected
5
Applicable when wired communication variant selected
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3. Environmental
Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments
Internal temperature
Not designed for direct
3.1 estimated under UV protection enclosure
sun exposure
1000W/m2 radiation
Maximum operating Power supply temperature
3.2 70 C
temperature 6 derating dependent
Minimum operating
3.3 -20 C
temperature
3.4 RH 6025 %
3.5 Storage Temp [-40,85] C
3.6 IP/NEMA IP65/NEMA3S No rain, hail nor dust ingress
Maximum Altitude
3.7 for controller < 2.000 m
installation

6
Ranges may vary depending on selected power supply variant. Operating temperature determination if power is
supplied from an AC/DC converter is manufacturer dependent.
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4. Electrical Features

Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments

4.1 System start-up time 3 s
Maximum input
4.2 85 ~ 264 Vac single phase
Voltage ratings7
4.3 Typical ratings Internal AC/DC ratings
4.3.1 Power 156 W
4.3.2 Voltage 21.6 ~ 28.8 V
4.3.3 Current range 0 ~ 6.5 A
4.3 Energy consumption <720 mWh Controller Electronics only8
Internal wiring
4.4
recommendation
Power circuits wire
4.4.1 16 AWG System output (motor)
gauge (max )
Control Circuits wire
4.4.2 24 AWG
gauge (max )
Secondary Power
4.5 For heating resistor
Output
4.5.1 Maximum current 2 A
4.5.2 Maximum voltage 25.6 V
4.6 Motor
4.6.1 Type DC Brushed
4.6.2 Voltage 24 V
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4.6.3 Max. Power 300 W Electrical power

7
Ranges may vary depending on selected power supply variant. Maximum supply rating determination if power is
supplied from an AC/DC converter will be converter manufacturer dependent.
8
Motor consumption is not measured
9
Ranges may vary depending on selected power supply variant. Maximum power rating of motor determination will
be power supply dependent (for wired power supply variant). PCB designed for 300W maximum power output @
24Vdc -only applicable for AC/DC power supply.
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5. Standard Compliance
Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments
Conducted radio-electric
emissions
EN 55022:2010
Radiated radio-electric emissions
up to 1GHz
IEC 61000-4-2:2008 Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61000-4-3:2006 + Radiated, radio-frequency and
A1:2007 + A2:2010 electromagnetic field immunity
Tests according to Electrical fast transient/burst
5.1 IEC 61000-4-4:2012
IEC61000 immunity
IEC 61000-4-5:2005 Surge immunity
Immunity to conducted
IEC 61000-4-6:2013 disturbances and induced radio-
frequency fields
Immunity for industrial
IEC 61000-6-3:2006
environments
Emission standard for industrial
IEC 61000-6-4:2006
environments
Saline mist
5.2 ASTM B 117-11 450 hour accelerated test
accelerated corrosion
Zigbee
5.3 ETSI EN 300 328 V1.9.1
Communication

5.4 Other regulations CE mark

6. Communications
Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments
6.1 Cabled
6.1.1 Interface 3 x RS485 Local and remote ports
6.1.2 High speed port 1
6.1.3 250Kbps port 2
6.1.4 Protocol Modbus RTU
6.2 Wireless
6.2.1 Interface RF
6.2.2 Protocol Modbus over ZigBee
6.2.3 Encryption 128-bit AES
6.2.4 Signal range 1200 m RF Line-of-Sight
6.2.5 Data Rate 250 Kbps RF mode
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7. Logic
Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments
7.1 Microprocessor
7.1.1 Manufacturer Atmel
Commercial
7.1.2 ATxmega128A3U
denomination
7.1.3 Frequency 7,3728 MHz
IEEE 754 double
7.1.4 precision floating YES
point standard
7.1.5 Watchdog function YES
7.1.6 Memory
Used memory
7.1.6.1 <45 %
capacity
7.1.6.2 SRAM 8 KByte
7.1.6.3 EEPROM 2 KByte
7.1.6.4 FLASH 128 KByte
7.1.7 ADC resolution 12 bits
7.2 Inclinometer
7.2.1 Manufacturer Kionix
Commercial
7.2.2 Kx-023
denomination
7.2.3 Type 3 axis
7.2.4 G-range 2 g
Communication
7.2.5 SPI
protocol
7.2.6 Resolution 16 bit
7.2.7 Accuracy 0.2 @25C
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8. Software
Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments
Programming
8.1 Embedded C
language
Size of the internal
8.2 < 128 KByte
program
Code modifications
8.3 with the program NO
running
Possibility of firmware
8.4
update:
SW update from local
8.4.1 YES
device
8.4.2 SW update from SCS YES
SW update from PC
connected to the
8.4.3 YES
solar field network
(SW for testing)
SW on a PC for
testing one or many
8.4.4 LOCs connected to YES
the solar field
network
8.5 Specific licenses NO
Requirements: PC with Windows
8.6 PC Sw Pack Installation Package XP or higher
(Tested Windiws XP to Windows 8.1)

8.7 Modbus Map YES

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Overview

Alarm generation.
Currents exceeding 15.5A measured by motor current sensor are flagged to the micro-
controller.
Optional Power Output.
The Suntrack single line TCU tracker controller comes with a general purpose power output,
which can be configured to control a users particular external device, such as a heating
resistor for cold climates.
External board interoperability.
Although the device can work independently with no need of a CPU or Master unit, several
communication buses are already installed to permit multi-board interoperability.

E2S -Enhanced EEPROM Saving- system.

Due to possible intermittence of power supplies, the Suntrack Single line TCU tracker includes
the E2S -Enhanced EEPROM Saving- system, so that latest real time parameters are stored in
memory before becoming corrupted.

Photovoltaic Panel (single/string) or External power supply option.

Versatility and expandability of the design, enables various power supply options, from single
PV or string (incorporates extra circuitry for high voltage version) to external power supply for
tough climates.

Typical Sun tracking application

L Motor+
N
PE Motor-
Suntrack Single Line TCU

Ensured input power supplys parameters meet the Suntrack Single Line TCUs requirements,
the tracker controller is capable of actuating up to 300W DC brushed motors. Its integrated
inclinometers high accuracy tilt determination and the fast installation features allow the
system to be easily installed in solar spot. Backtracking algorithm prevents adjacent panels
shadowing each other, as well as maximizing energy acquisition.

The device is easily attachable to either field PV panels or tracker structure through its L
shaped plastic flanges.

Communication between master unit (in case supplied) and TCU can be customized to
wireless or cabled (RS-485) versions.
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Revision history

Rev. YYYY-MM-DD Author Comments

A 2016-07-18 I.Joaristi Initial revision
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P4Q Electronics has all rights reserved. Suntrack provides this document without warranty in
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without notice.

This document contains proprietary and confidential information. Reproduction and/or

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P4Q Electronics / Suntrack Self-Powered Data Sheet 2016-07-06 D D001-PD16002

Suntrack Self-Powered tracker controller Data Sheet

Main features Description

3in1 (single board) implementation: The Suntrack Self-Powered solar tracking

charging & monitoring & actuation. controller includes battery charger, DC
Eco-
Eco-Trust. Affordable and solid design. motor actuation and stand-alone
Photovoltaic or parasitic-
parasitic-supply friendly functionalities, mainly designed for sun
Internal-
Internal-mount Inclinometer tracking purposes. Its integrated micro-
Backtracking algorithm controller and supplementary circuitry,
7 step quick and easy commissioning allow operation independency as well as
Enclosure-
Enclosure-mounted keypad. providing power for enclosure heating
Remote/local Firmware updates resistors, in case of installation on low
Low power consumption modes (up to temperature spots. Determination of the
80 dark days) SoC is achieved through OCV and
Coulomb counting algorithms which
Motor current sensing and overcurrent
indeed result in a fast computational and
protection
reliable method, due to high precision
Reliable and safe Wireless
voltage and current sensing.
communications
LiFePO4 optimum charge algorithm The Battery Charger included in the Self-
SoC monitoring
monitoring Powered controller fulfills optimum
SoH estimation. charging through a CC/CV algorithm for
Battery Overcurrent shutdown & LiFePO4 chemistries which contributes to
protection extend battery lifetime.
Software controlled charging currents
Temperature dependent charging
(JEITA) Simple 7 step procedure for fast
No external board dependency commissioning is eased with an enclosure-
External heating resistor control (harsh mounted keypad and LED code visual
climate option) interface.
CC/CV charging algorithm.
Accurate battery temperature sensing. Low consumption modes allow longer-
230x100
230x100x150
x100x150mm
x150mm all in one assembly lasting batteries, ideal for night or low
piece radiation days. The systems native
software manages low state of charge
Applications (SoC) situations, entering Ultra-sleep mode
to exclusively charge the battery after
Sun-tracking standalone systems
turning the tracker into a safety position.
DC Motor actuation
General purpose battery charging
Back-up dependent systems
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1. Constructive features
Item# Item Description/Value
Description/Value Unit Comments
1.1 Enclosure
1.1.1 Place of manufacture Spain
1.1.2 Dimensions [LxWxH] 276x141x129 mm
4 drilled tapped Refer to attached
1.1.3 Fixing configuration
holes XXXXX document
1.1.4 Material Aluminum 6060 Lacquered finish
1.1.5 Fabrication method Extrusion
1.1.6 Extrusion thickness 2 mm
1.1.7 Weight 2000 g
1.2 Covers
1.2.1 Number of units 2
1.2.2 Place of manufacture Spain
1.2.3 Fixing configuration
Cover-enclosure 4 drilled holes/ cover
2 drilled through-
Cover-frame L shaped flange
holes/cover
1.2.4 Material ASA
High pressure
1.2.5 Fabrication method
injection
1.2.6 Weight 200 g

1.3 Keypad

1.3.1 Material PCB membrane

5 Membrane pushbutton
1.3.2 Sinks & sources
6 Membrane LED
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2. Connections
2.1. PCB Connection Pinout

THRMSTR THRMSTR
_IN1 _IN2

DCIN+ BATT1
CGND
DCIN- BATT2

3V3
Back_Vcc_Com1
LOC1_COM_N
LOC1_COM_P
M1_OUT
LOC2_COM_N
LOC2_COM_P M2_OUT
Suntrack Self-powered tracker controller
REM_COM_N
REM_COM_GND E_STOP1
REM_COM_P E_STOP2
PE

V24
ZB_ANTENNA GND

Membrane
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2.2. PCB Connection summary

Pin descriptor Input Output Function

3V3 3.3V Output voltage for local communication 1 enabling

Back_Vcc_Comm1 Local Communication 1 power enabling

BATT1 Battery + terminal

BATT2 Battery - terminal

CGND1 Shield connection

DCIN- Power supply/PV panel - terminal

DCIN+ Power supply/PV panel + terminal

E_STOP1 Emergency Stop Pushbutton +

E_STOP2 Emergency Stop Pushbutton -

GND Ref. ground

LOC1_COM_N Local Communication port1 -

LOC1_COM_P Local Communication port1 +

LOC2_COM_N2 Local Communication port2 -

LOC2_COM_P2 Local Communication port2 +

M1_OUT Output power voltage 1

M2_OUT Output power voltage 2

Membrane Keypad membrane connection

REM_COM_GND3 Remote Communication port ref. ground

REM_COM_N3 Remote Communication port -

REM_COM_P3 Remote Communication port +

THRMSTR1 NTC connection -

THRMSTR2 NTC connection +

V244 24V output

PE3 Protective Earth

1
For external power supply option
2
Internal Communication port for String configuration option
3
For wired communications variant
4
For enclosure heating resistor supply
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2.3. Enclosure Connections

Pin descriptor Input Output Function

COMM Local Communication port

EMERGENCY STOP Emergency stop

FUSE Battery connection fuse

VENT Gore-Tex Pressure & Moisture Membrane

MOTOR Motor output

POWER- PV panel - terminal

POWER+ PV panel + terminal

ZB5 Zigbee antenna cable-extension connection

REMCOM6 Remote Communication port

5
Applicable when wireless communication variant selected
6
Applicable when wired communication variant selected
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3. Environmental
Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments
Internal temperature
Not designed for direct
3.1 estimated under UV protection enclosure
sun exposure
1000W/m2 radiation
Maximum operating
3.2 60 C
temperature 7
Refer to temperature dependence
Minimum operating operation (JEITA curves) and 5.3
3.3 -10 C
temperature 7 Battery typical operation
temperatures
3.4 RH 6025 %
Check battery spec if controller
3.5 Storage Temp [-40,85] C
and battery are stored together.
3.6 IP/NEMA IP65/NEMA3S No rain, hail nor dust ingress
Maximum Altitude
3.7 for controller < 2.000 m
installation

7
Ranges may vary depending on selected power supply variant. Operating temperature determination if power is
supplied from an ACDC converter will be manufacturer dependent.
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4. Electrical Features

Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments

4.1 System start-
start-up time 3 s
Maximum input
4.2
ratings8
4.2.1 Voltage 50 V
4.2.2 Current 1.5 A HW customizable
4.3 Typical ratings
4.3.1 Input Voltage
Lower input voltage may force
4.3.1.1 Vmin 26 V
battery drain
4.3.1.2 Vmax 43.2 V
4.3.2 Input current 0.9 A
Controller Electronics Refer to Prototype Test Protocol
4.3 Energy consumption
only9 document (F.732.06.Rev.B)
4.3.1 Ultra-sleep <40 mWh Power mode 0 @25.6V
4.3.2 Zen <200 mWh Power mode 1 @25.6V
4.3.3 Endurance <720 mWh Power mode 2 @25.6V
4.3.4 Normal <720 mWh Power mode 3 @25.6V
Internal wiring
4.4
recommendation
Power circuits wire
4.4.1 16 AWG System output (motor)
gauge (max )
Control Circuits wire
4.4.2 24 AWG
gauge (max )
Secondary Power
4.5 For heating resistor
Output
4.5.1 Maximum current 2 A
4.5.2 Maximum voltage 25.6 V
4.6 NTC type 103AT type
4.6.1 (25/85) 3450 1%
4.6.2 R25 10 k
Temperature meas.
4.6.3 -2 mV/C
gain
4.7 Motor
4.7.1 Type DC Brushed
4.7.2 Voltage 24 V
4.7.3 Max. Power10 90 W Electrical power

8
Ranges may vary depending on selected power supply variant. Maximum supply rating determination if power is
supplied from an ACDC converter will be converter manufacturer dependent.
9
Motor consumption is not measured
10
Ranges may vary depending on selected power supply variant. Maximum power rating of motor determination will
be power supply dependent (for wired power supply variant). PCB designed for 300W maximum power output @
24Vdc -only applicable for ACDC power supply.
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5. LiFePO4-8S1P Battery pack specification

Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments

5.1 Physical specs
5.1.1 Cell commercial denomination IFR26650 UL1642 compliant cells
Shrink tube-fiber
5.1.2 Pack wrapping
board
5.1.3 Wires out 4 +,-, THRMSTR[1..2]
5.1.4 Series cells 8
5.1.5 Parallel branched No 1 Parallel (1P)
5.2
Electrical specs
5.2.1 Nominal pack voltage 25.6 V
Constant current-
5.2.2 Charge mode CC-CV
Constant voltage
5.2.3 End of charge voltage 29.2 V CC mode
5.2.4 Charge termination current 0.02C CV mode
5.2.5 Charging current 0.2C
5.2.6 Maximum continuous charge 3 A
Maximum continuous discharge
5.2.7 6.4 A
current
5.2.8 Over discharge current protection 25 A
5.2.9 Over-discharge voltage protection 2 V Per cell
5.2.10 Over-charge voltage protection 3.9 V Per cell
[0,45] C Charge process11
5.3 Typical operation temperature range
[-10,60] C Discharge process
5.4 Programmed configuration12
5.4.1 Typical operation maximum DoD 20 %
5.4.2 Maximum DoD 100 % Recalibration process
5.4.3 Typical operation SoC range13
5.4.3.1 Max 60 %
5.4.3.2 Min 40 %

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Battery must not be charged below these temperatures under no circumstance.
12
Defining a cycle: A cumulative 20%DoD continued by a cumulative 20% charge is considered a cycle (SoCmax-SoCmin-
SoCmax). Aiming to prolong battery lifetime, a maximum of 20%DoD is permitted by the system. Typical motor
actuation might produce a discharge ripple lower than the typical operation maximum DoD which must not be
considered a cycle.
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Deeper discharges are managed periodically by the system for Gas Gauging recalibration
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6. Standard Compliance
Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments
Conducted radio-electric
emissions
EN 55022:2010
Radiated radio-electric emissions
up to 1GHz
IEC 61000-4-2:2008 Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61000-4-3:2006 + Radiated, radio-frequency and
A1:2007 + A2:2010 electromagnetic field immunity
Tests according to Electrical fast transient/burst
6.1 IEC 61000-4-4:2012
IEC61000 immunity
IEC 61000-4-5:2005 Surge immunity
Immunity to conducted
IEC 61000-4-6:2013 disturbances and induced radio-
frequency fields
Immunity for industrial
IEC 61000-6-3:2006
environments
Emission standard for industrial
IEC 61000-6-4:2006
environments
Saline mist
6.2 ASTM B 117-11 450 hour accelerated test
accelerated corrosion
Zigbee
6.3 ETSI EN 300 328 V1.9.1
Communication

6.4 Other regulations CE mark

7. Communications
Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments
7.1 Cabled
7.1.1 Interface 3 x RS485 Local and remote ports
7.1.2 High speed port 1
7.1.3 250Kbps port 2
7.1.4 Protocol Modbus RTU
7.2 Wireless
7.2.1 Interface RF
7.2.2 Protocol Modbus over ZigBee
7.2.3 Encryption 128-bit AES
7.2.4 Signal range 1200 m RF Line-of-Sight
7.2.5 Data Rate 250 Kbps RF mode
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8. Logic
Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments
8.1 Microprocessor
8.1.1 Manufacturer Atmel
Commercial
8.1.2 ATxmega128A3U
denomination
8.1.3 Frequency 7,3728 MHz
IEEE 754 double
8.1.4 precision floating YES
point standard
8.1.5 Watchdog function YES
8.1.6 Memory
Used memory
8.1.6.1 <45 %
capacity
8.1.6.2 SRAM 8 KByte
8.1.6.3 EEPROM 2 KByte
8.1.6.4 FLASH 128 KByte
8.1.7 ADC resolution 12 bits
8.2 Inclinometer
8.2.1 Manufacturer Kionix
Commercial
8.2.2 Kx-023
denomination
8.2.3 Type 3 axis
8.2.4 G-range 2 g
Communication
8.2.5 SPI
protocol
8.2.6 Resolution 16 bit
8.2.7 Accuracy 0.2 @25C
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9. Software
Item# Item Description/Value Unit Comments
Programming
9.1 Embedded C
language
Size of the internal
9.2 < 128 KByte
program
Code modifications
9.3 with the program NO
running
Possibility of firmware
9.4
update:
SW update from local
9.4.1 YES
device
9.4.2 SW update from SCS YES
SW update from PC
connected to the
9.4.3 YES
solar field network
(SW for testing)
SW on a PC for
testing one or many
9.4.4 LOCs connected to YES
the solar field
network
9.5 Specific licenses NO
Requirements: PC with Windows
9.6 PC Sw Pack Installation Package XP or higher
(Tested Windiws XP to Windows 8.1)

9.7 Modbus Map YES

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Overview

Preconfigured to charge 8S1P LiFePO4 battery packs.

packs.
The Suntrack Self-powered tracker controller is factory configured and programmed to work
with 8S1P LiFePO4 battery packs. Programming of these battery configuration and chemistry
has been particularly optimized although chemistries such as Lead Acid and other LIFePO4
configurations (8S2P, 8S3P ) can be customized.

Temperature dependence operation.

operation.
The Suntrack Self-powered tracker controller offers temperature dependent current drain and
charging current limitation. This benefits the application from being able to be installed in
harsh environmental conditions while still operating in a controlled manner. User SW
configurable temperature presets are available to make the device JEITA compliant. This way,
the user can archive a long lasting self-powered application, as batteries will never be
overstressed due to inconvenient temperatures.

1,2
1
0,8
C-rate

0,6
0,4
0,2
0
-50 -35 -20 -5 10 25 40 55 70 85
Temperature C

CC/CV charging algorithm.

The Suntrack Self-powered tracker controller is manufactured to deliver customized charging
and discharging rates depending on the application, battery and customer needs. Certain
parameters, such as cut-off voltages, C-rates, recharge thresholds and maximum charging
time can be adapted to meet customer needs. A typical Constant Current/Constant Voltage
curve is shown below.

Voltage
Current

Time
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Alarm generation.
generation.
o Currents exceeding 15.5A measured by motor current sensor are flagged to the
micro-controller.
o Temperatures exceeding 65C in the battery pack are treated as an over-
temperature fault which lead to charger inhibition (nor will the battery charge
or discharge as electronics enter in low power consumption mode and motor
actuation is inhibited).
o Over-discharge of battery is signaled to the micro-controller, as indicated by
user-setup minimum threshold register.

SoC estimation.
estimation.
Coulomb counting and voltage sensing allow accurate State of Charge (SoC) estimation.
Initial OCV measurement becomes critical when determining initial SoC. This is done by
permitting sporadic whole charge processes (CC/CV is activated and a full charge is archived).
Impedance tracking techniques lead to an estimation of the SoH (State of Health) value, ideal
for battery aging control.

Optional Power Output.

Output.
The Suntrack Self-powered tracker controller comes with a general purpose power output,
which can be configured to control a users particular external device, such as a heating
resistor for cold climates.

External board interoperability.

interoperability.
Although the device can work independently with no need of a CPU or Master unit, several
communication buses are already installed to permit multi-board interoperability.

E2S -Enhanced EEPROM Saving

Saving-
aving- system.
system.
Due to possible intermittence of power supplies, the Suntrack Battery Charger includes the
E2S -Enhanced EEPROM Saving- system, so that latest configuration parameters are stored in
memory before becoming corrupted.

Photovoltaic Panel (single/string) or External power supply option.

option.
Versatility and expandability of the design, enables various power supply options, from single
PV or string (incorporates extra circuitry for high voltage version) to external power supply for
tough climates in which battery usage is not conceived.

Power-
Power-efficient performance modes.
modes.
When facing situations such as low irradiance days or low SoC, the systems native software
switches into low power modes (up to 4 different modes) to prevent extreme depths of
discharge of the battery.
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Typical Application

Photovoltaic panel power supplied sun tracking application14

DCIN+ SYS
SYSTEM
DCIN- GND
Suntrack Self-powered
Controller

BATT2

BATT1
TEMP_A1, TEMP_A2

The Suntrack Self-powered tracker controller can be employed to operate in a Sun tracking
system, powered by a Photovoltaic Solar panel, while charging batteries when solar energy is
available and draining them to power external boards and system components. In situations
with enough solar energy and a higher power requirement from system components, both,
the panel and the battery are used in conjunction to supply the necessary amount of power.
Temperature sensors located near the battery, ensure safe charge/discharge cycles to prolong
battery life.

General purpose battery charging

DCIN+

DCIN-
Suntrack Battery Charger
BATT1
BATT2

TEMP_A1, TEMP_A2

Ensured input power supplys parameters meet the Suntrack Battery Chargers requirements,
a general purpose battery charger can be implemented, by simply making the connections
shown above. The charger is preconfigured to charge an 8S1P LiFePO4 battery pack but can
be slightly Hardware-modified to meet customer needs.
Revision history

14
Refer to table 4. ELECTRICAL FEATURES for numeric characteristics.
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Rev.
Rev. YYYY-
YYYY-MM-
MM-DD Author Comments
A 2016-04-25 I.Joaristi Initial revision
B 2016-06-02 I.Joaristi Pinout polarity modified and PE added, operating
temperature modified and referenced to document
part, power consumption changed to energy
consumption.
C 2016-06-28 I.Joaristi Battery specs updated
D 2016-07-06 I.Joaristi Motor power ratings, minor document references and
cycle and DoD specification updated.
Std. compliance updated.
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P4Q Electronics has all rights reserved. Suntrack provides this document without warranty in
any form either expressed or implied. P4Q Electronics could revise this document at any time
without notice.

This document contains proprietary and confidential information. Reproduction and/or

disclosure through
through any means, is prohibited unless expressed, written consent of authorized
representative of P4Q Electronics S.L.
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140
120
O-ring and Lip seal detail
Axial Load [KN]

100 Scale 1:1

254
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127
60
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88,75
10 20 30 40 50 60
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177,50
234
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Tilting Moment [kNm]

12
Scale 1:1
28,50

10
8
6
4
16,50
2
310
10 20 30 40 50 60
Radial Load [kN]
>1200 1.2
Main performance parameters >400.0 ~ 1200
>120.0 ~ 400.0
0.8
0.5
Gear Ratio 40:1 Holding torque 34kNm >30.0 ~ 120.0 0.3
>6.0 ~ 30.0 0,2
Efficiency 40% Tilting moment 7kNm >3.0 ~ 6.0 0,1
>0.3 ~ 3.0 0,1
Self-locking gear Yes Radial static load 54kN Range of sizes Unstated
tolerance
A First Design 03/09/15 G.S T.D Reference Rev
Backlash clearance <0,20 Axial static load 108kN
Note: This slewing drive is only able to REV. DESCRIPTION DATE NAME CHECK
TVR200-Z2-RM A
Maximum torque 9.600Nm Radial dinamic load 49kN
turn 120 due to the mechanical stop The information contained in this document is property of TGBgroup. Units: mm Denomination Sales Drawing
Nominal torque 7.000Nm Axial dinamic load 98kN It is not allowable any copy or reproduction of this certificated
on the upper part of the drive copy with the original not under control. MATERIAL: - WEIGHT [kg]: 45.69 NUM. PIECES: 1
TGBgroup reserve changes of manufacture without previous
Notes: All slew drive are pre-lubricated. Maximum output speed 1rpm. advice and duty of comunication.
All screws DACROMET treated SCALE: 1:4 SIZE: A3 SHEET: 1 of 1
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