Sun Tracker ASTX-5 (Compact Type)
ASTX-5 is an automatic sun tracker for the measurement of Direct Normal
Irradiance (DNI).
This is Low cost and light weight model.
[Feature]
- Low cost and light weight model.
- Sun trackingby the built-in CPU, and sun sensor.
- Dedicated for the DNI measurement by mounting pyrheliometer.
- Low cost and light weight model.
- Sun trackingby the built-in CPU, and sun sensor.
- Dedicated for the DNI measurement by mounting pyrheliometer.
Specification
| Zenigh angle | -10 to + 120 degrees (0 = Zenigh) |
| Azimuth angle | +/- 180 degrees (0 = South) |
| Tracking method | Automatic calculation of path of the sun by the built-in-CPU. |
| Orbit correction | Sun position sensor It works with the direct light and automatically correct the sun tracking position. Tracking mode will be switched to the calculation mode when the direct sun is not present. |
| Drive system | 2 axis Pulse motor and gear |
| Controller | Built-in CPU |
| Power | 100-200VAC, 2A, 50/60Hz (DC power model is also available) |
| Cable length | 10m |
| Material | Aluminum and SUS |
| Surface treatment | White paint and alumite |
| Weight | Approx. 11kg |
| Option | GPS |
| Sensors to be used | Pyrheliometer CHP-1, PCH-2, etc. |