Combination drive for 2-axis PV Solar Tracker

One linear and one swivel drive with astronomical control which always align the solar modules optimally to the sun

Deichturbinen POWERDriveKombi swivel plus linear drive:

• two extremely solid drives, tare weights 10kg + 24kg
• 2 x 24Vdc DC electric motors, input power 0.74kW (1hp) each
• Linear actuator with maximum 452 mm stroke and 3 fixing points
• Part-turn actuator with worm gear Reduction ratio: 71:1
• Rotation speed: 0.042 rpm
• Horizontal drive holding torque: 10,400 Nm
• Drive holding torque vertical: 4,800 Nm
• Dimensional drawings of the 2-drive axles

Deichturbinen POWERDriveTCU control set

• Astronomical 2-axis control unit, suitable for the drives (230V connection required)
• Determining the position of the sun via location coordinates (location-dependent pre-programmed sun path)
• Aneometer / wind speed meter with limit value setting
• incl. pre-programmed automatic emergency position in the event of a storm (safety position)

The control set consists of (see also photo):

1: Control unit, 2: Proximity sensor, 3: Limit switch, 4: Angle sensor,
5: Wind speed sensor, 6: Connection for azimuth motor,
7: Connection for tilt motor, 8: Power connection, 9: RS485 connection
A: Mounting bracket for limit switch, B: Base for position sensor;
C: L-shaped bracket for position sensor, D: Contact board
Control software, user manual, wiring diagram

Also available as a set with POWERDriveKombi and POWERDriveTCU

Not included in the scope of delivery:

• Metal and plastic parts of a frame/bracket
• Screws, washers, nuts, bolts, bearings, etc. for a frame
• Drawings -also only in extracts- for a frame/bracket
• Advice on, or problem solving when building a tracker
• Foundation plan
• Anchor set
• Inverter
• Solar modules