Solar tracking system

The solar tracking system (now on referred to as SAR, the part number for the system) is designed to gain optimum use of solar panels, due to this it is possible to gain more power from the solar panels and additionally a smaller area of solar panels may be used and still gain the same power if not more then a fixed solar panel array. Typically it is possible to gain 20% more power form solar panels when fitted with a SAR tracking device. Because the SAR system controls both the X and Y axis of the solar panels it gains the best performance of your solar panels, this is possible due to continual monitoring of the position of the sun (or for testing an artificial light source).

The SAR system is also equipped with a serial data port (RS232) which enables the standard system to be customized to ones application. Additionally the serial port also outputs the values from the light sensors making it possibly to see on a PC (using an appropriate program) a graph of the suns rays and where and when the ultimate sun levels were achieved.

The SAR system is available in a number of variations including customized solutions for your application.

1. Basic parts kit including PCB and all electronics needed.
2. Complete test system with all components from above and also including servos for testing purposes.
3. Customized package to suit your needs, the price for this is dependent on scale of customization and project length, please contact us for further details.

SAR key features for standard systems:

• High performance Digital MCU.
• PWM outputs for driving Servos, speed controllers etc.
• Achieves the optimum use of solar panels.
• Low current draw from the “black box” electronics design (typically less then 5mA). With a standby mode drawing a few uA.
• Small compact design.
• Lightweight construction.
• Achieves independent control of up to two solar arrays.
• Expansion header for optional actuator controllers (available from Qtronics Design)

Full specifications and applications notes are available on request.

For pricing or any questions then please contact us via the details below.