TCX2 Controls
The Ontrack TCX2 Tracker Controller is a cost effective, microprocessor-based solar tracking controller suitable for dual-axis or single-axis tracking applications.
It is a network-ready controller, and may be configured to operate as a single tracker application or be part of a larger commercial multi-tracker solar array.
Features:
- Remote & Local Monitoring via Internet; also Android or iOS apps available (optional)
- Calculates Solar Position using NREL’s published solar position algorithm
- Each TCX2 Controller can operate up to two trackers, either single or dual-axis
- Dual H-bridge PWM DC motor drivers with integrated motor current sensing and soft motor-start and stop
- Dual-encoder inputs for each actuator
- External limit switch Inputs
- Integrated support for anemometer
- Input for emergency stop
- Input for irradiance measurement (option)
- Input for AC-power-loss (option)
- Input for energy meter pulse (option)
- Input for external Clean/Normal\Storm mode switch
- RS-485 interface with 2.5KV galvanic isolation
- Ethernet 10/100-base-T interface with 1.5KV galvanic isolation
- GPS receiver interface (option)
- Input for external inclinometer (option)
- Real-Time-Clock with battery backup
- 10A fused motor power with electronic short-circuit protection
- 24 VDC systems for motor and controls, with wide input supply voltage range (6-40 VDC)
- Push buttons for Service Mode, Reset, Calibration, Stop Override, and motor controls
- 31 Diagnostic LED’s for anything from power, through system diagnostic, to encoder input status
- Enhanced security features that does not require a fixed IP address to communicate with the system
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