Kipp & Zonen’s SOLYS Gear Drive Sun Tracker has a high torque and large temperature range, making it suitable for harsh climates and carrying heavy loads. Its high precision gear drive system does not require maintenance, making it ideal for operation in remote locations. 

 

The new SOLYS Gear Drive has a payload of 80 kg and over 60 Nm of torque, allowing for the use of multiple and/or heavy instruments. The wide temperature range is achieved from a high capacity internal heater. For cold regions, an insulated cover is available that allows operation in temperatures down to -50°C and with wind speeds up to 20 m/s. For hot regions, the SOLYS Gear Drive can be fitted with a sun shield that extends the upper operating temperature range to +60°C. 

 

Kipp & Zonen has developed Windows software with a user interface that allows remote monitoring and logging of the tracker status, solar zenith and azimuth angles, GPS time and date, and more; through Ethernet or an isolated RS-485 port. The integrated Web Interface with Ethernet connection allows operational parameters to be viewed and set, history log files to be downloaded, and firmware can be updated.

 

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