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UL-system-certified rapid shutdown solution
Tigo Energy, Inc. announced a new addition to the add-on TS4 Platform,
the TS4-A-S. This add-on safety solution brings a module-level power electronic (MLPE) multivendor UL-system-certified solution for rapid shutdown. Tigo’s safety solution complies with NEC 2014, 2017, and 2020 with more than 100 inverters for residential, commercial & industrial, and utility customers. The TS4-A-S provides module-level shutdown when installed on each PV module and accompanied
by the Tigo Access Point (TAP) and the Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA). DC production data can be analyzed via Tigo’s SMART Website or App when connected to the cloud. The highlights of the new TS4-A-S (Safety Add-on) with rapid shutdown include: comply with NEC 2014, 2017, 2020 rapid shutdown requirements; choose compatibility from more than 100 UL-system-certified inverters; choose compatibility from any module up to 500W; manual or automatic shutdown in event of AC
grid loss; automatic email or SMS alerts about faults or operational issues; protect PV system assets with full visibility of performance; lower O&M costs when identifying specific module problems; and utilize module manufacturer warranties when tracking module failures.
Tigo /// www.tigoenergy.com
Valuable position monitoring
Canfield Connector released its Electronic Tilt Switch (ETS) series which triggers a precision output based on
user defined specifications within 0.5° of accuracy. The ETS series works similarly to Canfield’s Electrical Inclinometer Sensor (EiS) series, intelligently creating an artificial horizon for measuring the slope, tilt, or elevation of an object with respect to gravity. Both products are essential to applications that merit alerts or changes in operation when equipment is not at an optimal position.
Canfield Connectors
/// www.canfieldconnector.com
Utility-scale solar design software
PVComplete released PVCAD Mega, its CAD software for utility-scale PV projects, built on Autodesk technology. PVCAD Mega delivers precise solar engineering and layouts for tracker and fixed-tilt projects of any size in five minute or
less. In addition to enabling fast layout speed, PVCAD Mega also improves
the accuracy of project modeling with advanced capabilities such as topography pier analysis. PVCAD Mega makes pier analysis at scale possible, replacing average grade with unique post heights
for every pier on a project site. The result
is more informed constructability and equipment decisions, as well as lower material and installation costs. Other key features include: click-and-drag full and partial tracker blocks and angled layouts; automatic placement of partial trackers, access roads, and equipment pads; quick advanced topography analysis, including custom topo data; side-by-side layout comparisons that reveal the outcome of different structural component selections; and NEXTracker and Array Technologies integrations. PVCAD Mega is available with or without bundled AutoCAD software on a monthly or annual subscription basis.
PVComplete
/// www.pvcomplete.com
Solid performance in harsh environments
WAGO has added two new Generation
2 PFC200 PLC controllers along with
two new Generation 4 Ethernet based couplers to its XTR line of products. These new devices are designed to work in harsh environments and provide solid performance in extreme conditions. The 750-8212/040-010 and 750-8213/040-010 XTR controllers have two configurable M12 Ethernet ports and an onboard SD card slot for additional data storage for program updates. The 750-8212/040-
010 has one configurable RS232/485 port, while the 750-8213/040-010 comes equipped with one CANopen port to connect to engine parameters via J1939. The 750-364/040-010 MODBUS TCP/ UDP and 750-364/040-010 EtherNet/
IP couplers each boast two M12
Ethernet ports with the rotary switches configuring the last byte of the IP addresses. All 4 of these devices share the following features: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) operating temp; temporary condensation permitted; 5g vibration and 25g shock; EMC protection; and flexible I/O system.
WAGO /// www.wago.us
Easy energy management
Plant operators and facility managers now have real-time, remote access to their machines’ energy consumption data, with Phoenix Contact’s EMpro. This second generation of energy monitoring devices offers simple configuration
and operation, so no special skills
are needed to install or commission
the device. The EMpro tracks energy parameters such as voltage, current,
and power at the machine or system level. It then communicates that data locally, or transmits it to cloud-based services, creating an IIoT energy- monitoring solution. EMpro energy meters measure energy data and communicates this information to a local control system or to remotely-connected services. Configure and integrate the devices in just a few steps, thanks to the web-based, user-guided installation wizards. Combined with a wide range of standard features, EMpro meters offer advanced functionality in simplistic and cost-effective packages.
Phoenix Contact
/// www.phoenixcontact.com
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