SunPower 503252 DTMAC Advanced Solar Tracker Controller User Manual

SunPower Corporation DTMAC Advanced Solar Tracker Controller Users Manual

Users Manual

MANUAL, INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION,
DTMAC™ ADVANCED TRACKER CONTROLLER
Document Number:
JULY 2013
R K JUPALLI
REV. ECO# DESCRIPTION DATE AUTHOR
0 Preliminary Draft 05/03/13 RK Jupalli
1 Initial Draft Release 05/31/13 RK Jupalli
2 Revised Draft 07/03/13 RK Jupalli
SUNPOWER CORPORATION
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San Jose CA 95134
1-800-SUNPOWER
www.sunpowercorp.com
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DTMAC™ Advanced Tracker Controller
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION MANUAL
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1.1Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2Safety Procedures ....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1Radio Frequency Safety ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2 Electrostatic Discharge .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.3Shock Hazards ..................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.4Temperature Hazards .......................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.5Handling Hazards ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.0Configuring the DTMAC Tracker Controller .................................................................................................... 8
2.1Mounting the Controller ............................................................................................................................... 8
2.2Wiring the Controller ................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3Connecting the East and West Branch Motor Cables .............................................................................. 14
2.4Smart Motor Configuration Procedure ...................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 14
2.4.2Motor Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 14
2.5Setting Parameters and Verifying Functionality ........................................................................................ 17
2.5.1Setting System Parameters ............................................................................................................... 19
2.5.2Verifying Motor and Controller Wiring ................................................................................................ 27
2.5.3Verifying Array Flatness ..................................................................................................................... 27
2.5.4Verifying East and West Limits .......................................................................................................... 28
2.6Configuring a Computer for DTMAC Programming .................................................................................. 29
2.6.1Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 29
2.6.2Installing the DTMACterm Application ............................................................................................... 29
Appendix A: PANID Decimal to Binary Switch Position Conversion Tables ........................................................... 33
Appendix B: Remote Access Procedures................................................................................................................ 38
B.1Overview of Control Interface and Capabilities ......................................................................................... 38
B.2User Types ................................................................................................................................................ 38
B.3Accessing the SunPower DTMAC Controller Monitoring Application ....................................................... 40
B.3.1Logging In .......................................................................................................................................... 40
B.3.2Viewing Site Information .................................................................................................................... 46
B.3.2.1Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page .................................................................................... 46
B.3.2.2Using the Sites Tab Page ........................................................................................................... 49
B.3.2.3Using the Customers Tab Page ................................................................................................. 52
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B.3.3Viewing Network Information ............................................................................................................. 55
B.3.3.1Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page .................................................................................... 55
B.3.3.2Using the Networks Tab Page .................................................................................................... 57
B.3.3.3Using the Customers Tab Page ................................................................................................. 60
B.3.3.4Using the Sites Tab Page ........................................................................................................... 62
B.3.4Viewing DTMAC Unit Information ...................................................................................................... 63
B.3.4.1Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page .................................................................................... 63
B.3.4.2Using the Units Tab Page ........................................................................................................... 66
B.3.4.3Using the Networks Tab Page .................................................................................................... 69
B.3.5Using the Graph ................................................................................................................................. 70
B.3.6Viewing System Status ...................................................................................................................... 77
B.3.7Viewing and Adding Controller Events .............................................................................................. 79
B.3.7.1Viewing Controller Events .......................................................................................................... 79
B.3.7.2Adding Controller Events ............................................................................................................ 80
B.3.8Setting or Modifying Configuration Parameters ................................................................................. 81
B.3.8.1Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page .................................................................................... 81
B.3.8.2Using the Units Tab Page ........................................................................................................... 84
B.3.9Sending Remote Updates .................................................................................................................. 85
B.3.9.1Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page .................................................................................... 85
B.3.9.2Using the Units Tab Page ........................................................................................................... 86
B.3.10Stowing the Array and Setting the Nighttime Angle ........................................................................... 87
B.3.11Viewing Recent Updates .................................................................................................................... 89
B.3.11.1Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page .................................................................................... 89
B.3.11.2Using the Units Tab Page ........................................................................................................... 90
B.3.12Viewing Messages ............................................................................................................................. 92
B.3.12.1Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page .................................................................................... 92
B.3.12.2Using the Units Tab Page ........................................................................................................... 94
B.3.13Viewing Alerts .................................................................................................................................... 95
B.3.14Creating, Editing, and Deleting Customer Information ...................................................................... 99
B.3.15Creating, Editing, and Deleting Site Information .............................................................................. 101
B.3.16Creating, Editing, and Deleting Network Information ....................................................................... 104
B.3.17Assigning DTMAC Units .................................................................................................................. 106
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B.3.18Editing and Deleting DTMAC Unit Information ................................................................................ 110
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The SunPower® Tracker features an embedded computer that controls the movement of the drive unit, which in
turn rotates the torque tubes and optimally positions the CPV modules. The Distributed SunPower Tracker
Monitoring and Control™ (DTMAC) Advanced Tracker Controller is programmed to optimize the angle of incidence
between the sun and the modules. The DTMAC intelligently controls multiple trackers (16) to be synchronous at
the same time.
The DTMAC controller has remote control capability that allows for stowing in adverse weather condition,
equipment monitoring, and system optimization. Remote access procedures that enable monitoring and control of
correctly installed and configured DTMAC units are described in Appendix B.
Here is an inside view of the DTMAC controller (Fig. 1):
Fig. 1 Internal view of the DTMAC Solar Tracker Controller
MOTOR POWER
SUPPLY
LOGIC POWER
SUPPLY E-STOP NC/NO/LED
BLOCKS
PAN-ID DIP
SWITCH NODE-ID DIP
SWITCH
PROGRAMMING
PORT
STRING
MONITORING
PORT
GPS PORT
XBee® ROUTER
MODULE 480VAC CIRCUIT
BREAKER
MOTOR POWER
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
MOTOR LOGIC
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
NETBURNER®
MODULE
MODE SWITCH
DIRECTION
SWITCH
CAN-BUS PORT
L3
L2
L1
EARTH
/GND
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1.2 Safety Procedures
Important! All personnel must adhere to the following safety procedures when working on the DTMAC controller.
These wiring and configuration instructions are for use by qualified personnel only.
1.2.1 Radio Frequency Safety
The DTMAC controller product is FCC and IC certified.
The design of the DTMAC controller complies with the updated standards for safety levels with respect to
human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) emissions adopted by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) in August 1996.
FCC Notice 15.105:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
FCC Notice 15.21:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment
IC CES-003 - CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B):
This devices complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference;
2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
Cet appareil est conforme à Industrie Canada une licence standard RSS exonérés (s). Son fonctionnement est
soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences
2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences pouvant provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable de l'appareil.
Ce produit est conforme aux spécifications d'Industrie Canada.
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1.2.2 Electrostatic Discharge
Warning! Static charge buildup and discharge can damage the DTMAC controller.
To avoid static charge buildup or discharge into the equipment:
Before touching or connecting a laptop to the DTMAC controller, SunPower recommends discharging the
laptop and yourself by simultaneously holding your laptop and grounding yourself to a metal service that is
connected to earth ground.
Use a grounding mat when working on the DTMAC controller.
Use a grounding strap when working on the DTMAC logic board.
1.2.3 Shock Hazards
Warning! Lethal voltages are present in the DTMAC controller box. SunPower recommends not carrying out work
on or near an energized controller. If it’s necessary to work on an electrically active controller, ensure that you use
appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at all times.
The DTMAC controller is designed to operate at 380 VAC–480 VAC 3-Phase power. Other voltages are not
compatible.
The DTMAC controller is designed with finger guards to protect the user from electrical shock. However,
SunPower requires that all personnel working on the equipment wear rubber insulating gloves.
1.2.4 Temperature Hazards
Warning! The temperatures inside the DTMAC enclosure can go well above 70 degrees depending on the
ambient temperatures. The surfaces inside the enclosure can be hot and care must be taken to let the enclosure
cool down and the power must be shut-off before performing any kind of maintenance or installation operations.
The DTMAC controller is designed to operate in the temperature range of -25 to +60 degrees C.
1.2.5 Handling Hazards
Warning! The DTMAC product needs to be handled properly by able bodied personnel in order to move the
product or during installation, as the product weighs 30lbs and can pose physical harm when dropped or not
handled right. The product also has a hinged cover which needs to be secured before moving or installing the
product.
The handling and orientation of the DTMAC controller is provided on the field assembly sheets and in this
document.
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2.0 Configuring the DTMAC Tracker Controller
Important! Do not attempt to change any of the DTMAC controller’s specified parameters. Doing so could
dramatically alter system functionality and its ability to gather energy. Contact the DTMAC Monitoring team if you
have questions about controller parameters.
You must wire the DTMAC controller and set the parameters so that the tracking functionality will execute
properly. Once configured, new controllers are administered in the SunPower DTMAC Advanced Tracker
Controller monitoring application to complete the commissioning procedure (refer to Appendix B).
2.1 Mounting the Controller
The DTMAC needs to be mounted to the pier using the two clamps (Fig. 2) which come with the DTMAC
packaging. Mount the DTMAC at the specified height from ground level and at the specified location on the pier,
this information should be obtained from the project drawings. The DTMAC needs to be mounted vertical (Fig. 3)
and it should be facing the geographical direction as specified in the project drawings.
2.2 Wiring the Controller
Before performing the steps in this section, refer to the project drawings to identify the following:
the controller designated as the “Coordinator” DTMAC for the network
the controller to be installed with a GPS unit
the mounting orientation of the DTMAC box and identifying the East, West branch motor wires
the controller to be installed with a String Monitor connection.
These units have unique hole-drilling and wiring requirements.
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Shipped separately, the DTMAC/TMAC Coordinator Upgrade Kit (SunPower part # 111437) contains components
required for Coordinator conversion of the specified DTMAC unit and to facilitate GPS installation into another
DTMAC:
XBee® Coordinator radio chip
(enclosed in antistatic bag)
GPS unit (with cable and
modular jack)
Cable gland for the GPS cable
GPS Magnetic Mount Kit (with
three attachment screws for the
main unit)
a. Cable gland for the Ethernet
cable
b. Snap-on Ferrite
c. Ferrite Safety Key (used to open
the closed ferrite)
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Important! To minimize the risk of damage to
internal wiring and other components in the
controller box, drill all necessary holes before
attaching wire leads. To reduce fiber dust during
drilling, SunPower recommends that you use a
hole saw.
The DTMAC controller comes preassembled with
the East and West motor wiring branches already
attached.
To connect the wiring to the DTMAC controller:
1. Drill a hole of appropriate size for the input
480VAC power entry cable or conduit (as
specified in the project drawings)
approximately 4″ (10 cm) to the right of the
west branch motor cable entry (Fig. 4)
2. If the controller you are installing is not the
designated Coordinator DTMAC or GPS unit,
proceed to Step 6.
3. If the controller is the Coordinator DTMAC or
the designated GPS unit, drill another hole to
the left of the east branch motor CAN cable
entry (Fig. 5) according to the following
requirements:
If the controller is designated as the GPS
unit:
Drill a hole 7/8″ (22 mm) in diameter for the
GPS cord grip (Fig. 5) contained in the
DTMAC Coordinator Upgrade Kit.
If the controller has a string monitor board
connection drill a hole 7/8″ (22 mm) in
diameter 2” (5 cm) above and 2” (5 cm) to
the right of the east branch motor CAN
cable entry for the string monitor cord grip
(Fig. 6)
If the controller is the Coordinator DTMAC:
a. Refer to the electrical wiring diagram to
determine if an outdoor rated Cat 5
Ethernet cable or a specified conduit
fitting is to be installed for Internet
connectivity.
b. If Cat 5 Ethernet cable is to be used,
drill a hole 7/8″ (22 mm) in diameter
for the cable gland (included in the
kit); if conduit fitting is to be used, drill
a hole of appropriate size for the
conduit that serves as the raceway for
the Ethernet cable (Fig. 5).
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
4”
2”
2”
2”
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4. Install the cable or conduit fitting for the power
entry wiring provided at the site.
Bring the 3-phase power entry leads out of the
fitting and then land the L1, L2, and L3 leads,
on the correct terminals of the circuit breaker
(Fig. 7, Marked in a Red box). A black label
under the circuit breaker identifies the terminal
locations. The GND wire must be terminated
with a 10-32 ring terminal and mounted at the
grounding stud location. The grounding stud is
marked with the appropriate label.
Important! Ensure that you land the wires on
the correct terminals.
Note. There should be ferrules installed on the
power wires.
5. Apply 25 in-lbs (2.8 N-m) torque to all of the
recently attached terminals while securely
holding them against the terminal blocks.
Firmly pull on the wires to make sure that all
are securely attached.
Only perform Step 6 on the controller designated
as the GPS unit.
6. To install the GPS cable:
a. Install the cord grip into the hole for the
GPS cable (to the right of the inclinometer
hole).
b. Hand-tighten the locking nut until it is flush
against the inside wall of the enclosure and
then tighten 1/6 turn with a wrench.
c. Feed 12″ (30.48 cm) of the GPS cable
through the mounted cord grip.
d. Tighten the cord grip dome until it is flush
with the fitting and in contact with the gland
base.
e. In the box, route the cable between the
lower right PCB standoff and the enclosure
wall. Route the cable counterclockwise
around the lower standoff and under the
PCB. From underneath the PCB, route the
cable to the topside (Fig. 8). Use the cable
holders which come with the DTMAC
packaging to secure the cable to the back
panel and to route the cable.
f. Insert the RJ45 plug into the modular jack
labeled RJ3-GPS (Fig. 8).
Only perform Steps 7–8 on the controller
designated as the Coordinator DTMAC.
7. To install the Ethernet cable:
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
GPS CABLE
ETHERNET
CABLE
STRING
MONITOR
CABLE
GROUNDING
STUD
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Install the cord grip (if being used) into the hole to
the right of the east branch motor CAN cable entry
hole. Hand-tighten the locking nut until it is flush
against the inside wall of the enclosure and
tighten 1/6 turn with a tool.
If conduit is being used, install the fitting similarly
but tighten 1/2 turn with a tool.
a. Feed the Ethernet cable through the
SunPower provided cable gland (or
conduit—in which case the gland is not
needed) and route the cable between the
front standoff and the enclosure wall (Fig.
8).
b. Coil any excess cable and restrain with the
cable holder or zip tie to maintain isolation
from the power circuits in the enclosure.
c. Continue to route the cable underneath the
PCB and to the left side of the upper right
standoff (not between the upper standoff
and enclosure wall), and then bring the
cable to the topside of the PCB (Fig. 8).
d. Wrap the cable three times around the
snap-on ferrite (Fig. 9, and Fig. 10) so that
when finished less than one inch of cable
protrudes between the ferrite and the plug
end (Fig. 11).
e. Insert the cable end into the modular jack
on the NetBurner® module (Fig. 12).
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
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8. To install the Coordinator radio chip:
a. Remove the factory-installed XBee® router
module (Fig. 13).
Place an index finger against the router
module’s edge between the DIRECTION
and MODE switches and other index finger
against the opposite edge near the
NetBurner® module. With a slight back and
forth rocking action, slowly lift the pins out
of the socket a small amount each time
(Fig. 14).
Important! Ensure that you handle the
router module carefully to avoid damaging
the antenna attached to the PCB.
b. Check that the antenna is perpendicular to
the PCB. Carefully straighten the antenna if
needed.
c. Remove the XBee® Coordinator radio chip
from the antistatic bag and position it over
the socket.
d. Make sure that all of the module pins are
aligned with the pin receptacles of the
socket (Fig. 15), and not shifted over by
one pin
e. With a slight back and forth rocking action,
firmly press on both socket rows
simultaneously.
f. Verify that all module pins are directly over
the pin rows of the socket strips (Fig. 15).
The module’s physical shape should
directly coincide with the outline on the
PCB silkscreen overlay. Tug on the wires
gently to ensure that they are properly
seated.
9. Check all installed cables before closing the
enclosure
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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2.3 Connecting the East and West Branch Motor Cables
There is 1 pair each of the East and West branch motor cables already attached to the DTMAC controller. These
cables have connectors already installed at the external end and need to be connected to the East and West
branch extension cables and to the DC smart motor as per the project drawings.
Warning! The power should be turned OFF at the DTMAC controller by switching the respective circuit breakers
(to which these cables are connected inside the DTMAC controller) to the OFF position, before connecting these
cables to either the motor or the East and West branch extensions.
2.4 Smart Motor Configuration Procedure
The DC Smart motor needs to be pre-configured in order to communicate properly with the DTMAC system..
2.4.1 Overview
In order for the TMAC system to function properly each of the 16 motors must be leveled to a reference tracker
surface datum, given a node ID based on the position in the array of 16 trackers, and have the full operational
range verified. Because this does not require communication with the DTMAC it can be done independently at the
tracker using a PC with a software tool (or skilled operator) that compares a temporary reference sensor to the
motor sensor.
2.4.2 Motor Configuration
In order for the PC to command the motor, the CANbus Y-connector on the motor must be unplugged and the
cable from the PC used in its place. If field power is active the motor power cable can remain in place – otherwise
a mobile 24V supply is required to power up the motor during commissioning.
The PC is used to command the motor to drive to a position where the reference sensor is level (0°) and then a
command is issued for the motor to reset the internal sensor to zero. Due to the use of a hysteresis value when
tracking, the motor must be at least 0.15 deg away from a reference point in order for the motor to attempt a
repositioning move. For this reason the motor is first commanded to drive to +1 deg.
When the motor resets the inclinometer, the setting is stored in non-volatile memory in the sensor and will not be
lost if the power is cycled. A safety feature integrated in the motor firmware will prevent the reset from occurring if
the angle of the internal sensor reads more than 2 degrees. If the reset is attempted beyond 2 degrees the motor
will go into an error state and store the value -20005 in the motor error register (0x3001.0). Figure A shows a
schematic of a potential automated system that an operator can start with a few clicks from an interface along
with the sequence of commands to level the motor. Table 1 lists the logic and communication steps required for
an automated or manual process.
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FIGURE A: Automated motor commissioning system tool.
TABLE 1: Motor commissioning steps.
Description Motor Command or Operation Step
Operator clicks on “Commission Motor” Interface button 1
Ask operator if motor is new (ID =127) or
motor is being re-leveled (old ID must be
given for re-leveling)
User interface input
OLDorNEW variable set
If OLD, Store motor ID as MOTOR_ID
2
Tracking command sent to motor SDO-W, NodeID=127, 0x5101.1, 0x05 3
Motor given setpoint (SP) of +1 deg SDO-W, NodeID=127, 0x5105.1, 100 4
Monitor motor register MY_STATUS to
know when SP reached.
SDO-R NodeID=127, 0x5102.1
MY_STATUS register will go from 3 up to 6 or 8
then return to 3 when position reached
5
When SP reached,
Read ref sensor angle value Reference sensor read by PC 6
Read motor sensor angle SDO-R, NodeID=127, 0x5103.1 7
Calculate: Motor - Ref = Reset SP Operator or GUI calc… 8
Motor given a setpoint = Reset SP SDO-W, NodeID=127, 0x5105.1, RSP 9
Ref.
Sensor on
Tracker
Datum
Motor on
Tracker
PC with interface
to motor & ref
sensor
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Monitor MY_STATUS to confirm SP
reached (Alternative monitor motor
velocity for return to zero)
SDO-R NodeID=127, 0x5102.1
MY_STATUS register will go from 3 up to 6 or 8
then return to 3 when position reached
10
Read ref sensor value, check if abs value
<0.05 deg, ELSE return to step 4 Operator or GUI logic check… 11
If step 11 is true, issue motor inclinometer
reset command SDO-W, NodeID=127, 0x5101.1, 0x02 12
Check motor error status after 3 sec
IF error status = -20005, leveling was
attempted beyond 2° range. Operator
must check system, then click “Clear
error” button to reattempt leveling starting
at step 3.
SDO-R, NodeID=127, 0x3001.0 13
Reset motor to clear system Power cycle with cable or via the following SDO
write sequence: 14
IF this was a new motor (See step 2),
Ask operator for block & tracker number
in order to assign proper Node ID (1-16)
ELSE: Leveling complete, end routine
User interface input 15
Check if block and tracker number valid:
between 1&16, no duplicates. If valid and
different by more than 1 from previous
tracker ask user to verify.
Software check 16
Command motor to reassign node ID
SDO-W NodeId_old, 0x2000.1, 0x6E657277
SDO-W NodeId_old, 0x2000.2, NodeId_new
Response may require 2 sec.
Reset device afterwards:
SDO-W NodeId_old, 0x2009, 1, 0x6E657277
SDO-W NodeId_old, 0x2009, 2, 0x9999
17
Save Preset value, RSP, with tracker and
block number to record file Software operation 18
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After the motor is leveled and given a proper node ID, the full range of motion must be verified. If there is any
blockage in the system (such as the hard stop in the slew drive) the motor will likely error out with -4000 (check
error register 0x3001.0). The error must be cleared before the motor will move again. If a hard stop is hit at one of
the maximum extents the motor maximum angle must be changed to prevent repeated errors. Resetting the max
motor angle requires a motor MPU firmware update (see Dunker “Project description file”).
The full operational range test is best performed via the TMAC jog switches as it takes a considerable amount of
time for the motor to complete the 300 degree path while moving at a controlled speed of 4 deg/min (stow to +75
to -75 to stow). Both max positive and negative rotation positions should be verified using the jog switches.
Trackers that hit the hard stop should be fine to rotate to the opposite max extent. Any hard stop hits will be
clearly distinguishable by the orientation the tracker is stuck at when the DTMAC jog switch is cycled back to
stow.
2.5 Setting Parameters and Verifying Functionality
After you install the DTMAC controller, you must assign the controller a node address, level the system, verify
east and west tracking limits, and enter other operational parameters. You must assign a node address, perform
the verifications, and enter the parameters for each DTMAC controller on the site. Once entered, the data is
stored in the non-volatile memory of the DTMAC through an update command.
Important! The GPS device installed in designated DTMAC controllers enables the controller to acquire the
longitude, latitude, and time, and to wirelessly provide the information to the Coordinator DTMAC. The
Coordinator DTMAC then transmits the data to all controllers in the network. Configure the Coordinator and
DTMAC GPS units first so these data can be available as other controllers are configured. A DTMAC controller
without time information will not run in Auto mode.
Note. DTMAC controllers installed with GPS units are usually assigned node address NODEID 1.
You set system parameters by connecting a laptop to the DTMAC controller. The laptop you connect must have
the DTMAC term application installed. The DTMAC term application enables easy configuration of the DTMAC
and quick verification of system functionality.
Important! The laptop you use must be configured for DTMAC programming. Refer to Section 2.5 for the
configuration procedure.
Here is a closer view of the DTMAC controller logic board (Fig. 16):
Fig. 16 DTMAC Tracker controller PCB
The state of the DTMAC controller can be manipulated with two 3-position rocker switches: the MODE Switch and
the DIRECTION Switch.
The DTMAC controller has three primary operating modes, activated with the MODE Switch:
AUTO Mode (the middle or neutral position) runs the motor to drive the array that maximizes system power
output (the controller computes the sun’s position and moves the array accordingly)
MANUAL Mode enables the position of the array to be manually adjusted using the DIRECTION Switch:
o EAST (up) runs the motor to tilt the panels to the east
o OFF (the middle or neutral position) turns the tracker motor off
o WEST (down) runs the motor to tilt the panels to the west
There is a time delay enforced if the DIRECTION Switch is too rapidly moved.
STOW Mode runs the motor to the preconfigured ‘flat’ position
Important! Before setting parameters, refer to the project drawings to identify the designated Coordinator
DTMAC unit for the network you are configuring. The Coordinator DTMAC unit, located at the closest inverter
station, is hardwired with Ethernet cable to the site access point (refer to Section 2.2, Step 7). Verify that the unit
has the XBee® Coordinator radio chip (marked with a “C“, Fig. 17) instead of the factory-installed XBee® router
module (refer to Section 2.2, Step 8).
Fig. 17
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2.5.1 Setting System Parameters
Power on the controller and verify that the LED
marked D_3V near the power supply is lit.
To set the system parameters for each DTMAC
controller:
1. Power down the controller.
2. Refer to the project drawings for the following:
Network Address (PANID) – the address of
this group of DTMAC units
Node Address (NODEID) – the address of
the DTMAC being configured
Important! NODEID 0 is always reserved for
the Coordinator DTMAC unit.
3. Put the MODE Switch in the MANUAL
position.
4. Referring to the Individual Tracker Information
Table, perform the following steps on the
DTMAC address switches:
a. Set the PANID Switch:
All of the controllers in a network have the
same PANID. Set all of the units in that
group to that same PANID using the
following table to convert from PANID
decimal to binary switch position.
PANID Number
(Decimal) Binary Switch
Position
1 00000001
2 00000010
3 00000011
4 00000100
5 00000101
6 00000110
7 00000111
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8 00001000
9 00001001
10 00001010
The rightmost digit in the Binary Switch
Position value corresponds to the
rightmost binary switch (labeled 8). The
“up” position (towards ON) of each switch
represents a binary 1, and the “down”
position a binary 0 (Fig. 18).
For example, the PANID Switch is set to
00000011 on a controller that belongs to a
network with PANID 3 (Fig. 18).
Important! To convert PANID decimals 11
to 255 to binary switch position, refer to
Appendix A.
b. Set the NODEID Switch:
On the Coordinator DTMAC unit, set the
NODEID binary switches to 00000000
(all switches down).
For all of the remaining DTMAC units
within this PANID, consult the project
drawings for each controller’s assigned
NODEID. Refer to the following table to
convert from NODEID decimal to binary
switch position.
The individual Binary Switch Position
value correlates with the individual
switch positions as you go from left
(switch 1) to right (switch 8) (Fig. 19).
NODEID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary Switch
Position
1 00000001
2 00000010
3 00000011
4 00000100
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5 00000101
6 00000110
7 00000111
8 00001000
9 00001001
10 00001010
For example, the NODEID Switch is set
to 00000101 on the controller that is
assigned NODEID 5 (Fig. 19).
5. Use the USB-A to USB-B cable assembly
to connect the laptop to the controller
through the Programming Port.
6. Start the DTMAC term application.
Note: For Windows 7 users, one need to have
UAC disabled on their system in order for the
virtual COM port drivers to be installed by the
DTMAC.
7. The DTMAC term Select serial port
screen opens (Fig. 20):
Select the serial port number being used by
your computer for DTMAC term and then
click OK. Skip Steps 8–11 and proceed to
Step 12.
To determine the serial port number being
used by your computer for DTMAC term,
perform Steps 8–10.
Perform Steps 8–10 the first time you connect the
computer to a DTMAC controller.
Note. If in future the USB port is used to connect
the computer to another device, it may be
necessary to perform these steps again the next
time you connect your computer to a DTMAC
controller.
8. Navigate to Start, Settings, Control Panel,
System.
Fig. 20
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9. In the System Properties window, click
the Hardware tab and then the Device
Manager button (Fig. 21).
10. In the Device Manager window, scroll
down the list until Ports (COM & LPT) is
found. Expand that entry and look for
USB Serial Port (COM?) (Fig. 22). The ?
(question mark) is the port number being
used by your computer for DTMAC term
(in this case, COM4).
11. Return to the DTMAC term Select serial
port screen and select the COM port
identified. Click OK.
12. The DTMAC term main screen appears
with a dialog box that says ‘Unable to
establish communication with DTMAC’.
Disregard the message and click the OK
button. Note that the only activity present
is the Sent counter at the bottom of the
window (Fig. 23).
13. Turn on the DTMAC circuit breaker.
Fig. 22
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In the DTMACterm main screen, a message
‘Can’t parse firmware version’ may appear but
it can be ignored.
After the DTMAC boots up it may not find time
and date information yet. Note that the
Received counter value indicates the number
of messages that the DTMACterm has
received from the DTMAC (Fig. 24).
Fields under Operating mode indicate when
the DTMAC has fully booted in Manual mode
(Jog) and the GPS has been read (Fig. 25).
Other DTMAC units will get their time
information wirelessly from either the GPS unit
or from the Coordinator DTMAC which gets the
time from an Internet clock. The Motor status
error is normal when the DTMAC is in Manual
mode (Fig. 25).
Fig. 24
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14. Click the Wireless Network tab in the
File Options bar.
15. In the Wireless Network screen, verify
that the PAN ID and Node ID values
under Local wireless status are the
PANID and NODEID decimals,
respectively, specified in the project
drawings (Fig. 26).
16. Click the Parameters tab.
17. In the Parameters screen, enter (or
select) and verify parameter values:
18. Enter (or select) the parameter values
indicated in the project drawings in the
Position settings and Site parameters
fields (Fig. 27).
Fig. 26
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To view the description or details of a field,
position your cursor over the field title (Fig.
28).
19. Verify the Site slope, Torque tube slope,
and East–West GCR values.
Measure the site slope and torque tube
slope using a digital inclinometer.
Measure the E–W GCR using a tape
measure.
Compare the measurements with the
values in the Site slope, Torque tube
slope, and East–West GCR fields. If
the difference between the measured
value and the entered value is less than
1%, proceed to the next step. If the
difference is 1% or greater, contact the
DTMAC Monitoring team.
20. When all the parameter values have been
entered and verified, click the Update!
button.
21. A confirmation dialog box appears. Click
OK (Fig. 29).
22. To test the entered data:
a. Power down the controller with the DTMAC
circuit breaker.
b. Close DTMAC term and then re-launch the
application after several seconds.
c. Wait 10 seconds before powering the
controller back up.
d. At the DTMAC term main screen click the
Tracker tab and then click the Parameters
tab. Verify that the correct values are stored
in the Parameters screen.
Fig. 28
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23. Before closing the controller box, verify
that all LEDs (D_S1, D_S2, D_S3, and
D_S4) on the DTMAC PCB are not lit. All
LEDS should be off; otherwise, the
DTMAC will not operate correctly.
When lit, the D_S1 LED indicates that the
controller is in Stow mode; if flashing at 1Hz,
the DTMAC is in Manual.
If the D_S2 LED is flashing, it indicates that the
motor is not under control. Several problems
can cause this condition:
the motor failed to track
there is no valid time in the DTMAC
there is no valid feedback
the temperature in the DTMAC enclosure is
too high, that is, greater than 70° C
The D_S3 and D_S4 LEDs are reserved for
future use. However if both LEDs are lit, either
there is no software loaded on the Netburner©
module or the DTMAC PCB failed.
Refer to the DTMAC Troubleshooting Guide
for more information.
24. Call or send an email to the DTMAC
Monitoring team to complete the
commissioning procedure and enable
remote control and monitoring for the site.
Provide the site name and location, and
network configuration data indicated in
the project drawings.
Note. You are not required to perform this last
step onsite unless instructed otherwise by the
DTMAC Monitoring team.
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2.5.2 Verifying Motor and Controller Wiring
1. With the controller box powered down and the door open, turn the MODE Switch to MANUAL. Power up the
controller by turning the circuit breaker on.
2. Turn the DIRECTION Switch to EAST. The modules should begin rotating to the east.
If instead the modules rotate west, verify that the correct mount (EAST or WEST) for the installation is selected
in the DTMAC Parameters screen (refer to Section 2.4.1, Step 19). If WEST is selected in the Controller
mount field and the modules still rotate west, inspect the controller’s power terminal blocks and the motor’s
wiring for reversed polarity. Contact SunPower if the wiring for the controller or motor appears incorrect or not
according to the electrical wiring diagrams.
3. Turn the DIRECTION Switch back to OFF (the middle position, neither EAST nor WEST).
2.5.3 Verifying Array Flatness
A Tracker array is considered “flat” when its modules are at a tilt angle of 0°.
1. Turn the MODE Switch to MANUAL.
2. Turn the DIRECTION Switch to the EAST or WEST positions as necessary to move the modules to a visually
horizontal (flat) position.
3. Use an auxiliary digital inclinometer to measure one of the modules at the center of the first row (or place your
level E−W, across a fairly even, stable module near the drive strut on the first row), and then use the
DIRECTION Switch again to manually move the array, until the auxiliary inclinometer (or level) reads exactly
level (or 0° +/− 0.1°).
4. In the DTMAC term screen, click the Parameters tab. Click the Array is flat NOW button.
5. Click the Update! button and then click OK in the confirmation dialog box.
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2.5.4 Verifying East and West Limits
Warning! During the following procedure, ensure that you closely observe the movement of the modules so that
you can use the switches to manually stop the motion if the modules do not stop at 75° or if there is risk of
damage.
1. Turn the MODE Switch to MANUAL.
2. Turn the DIRECTION Switch to EAST.
3. Verify that the modules begin rotating to the east.
4. The modules will eventually stop rotating (this will take approximately 22 minutes if the modules were flat when
you started jogging east). Use a digital inclinometer to verify that the module directly above the controller
inclinometer is at 75° ± 2°. If the angle of the module directly above the controller inclinometer is not 75° ± 2°,
you must replace the controller inclinometer. Contact SunPower.
5. Turn the DIRECTION Switch to WEST.
6. Verify that the modules begin rotating to the west.
7. In approximately 45 minutes the modules will stop. Use a digital inclinometer to verify that the module directly
above the inclinometer is at 75° ± 2°. If the angle of the module directly above the controller inclinometer is not
75° ± 2°, you must replace the controller inclinometer. Contact SunPower.
8. Return the DIRECTION Switch to OFF (middle position, neither EAST nor WEST).
9. Turn the MODE Switch to AUTO. The controller will automatically begin driving the modules to the optimal
position for collecting solar energy. If it’s early morning or late afternoon, do not be alarmed if the tracker starts
moving to the nighttime (stow) position. Observe the AUTO mode behavior for ten minutes to ensure that the
controller parameters are stable.
The Tracker is now operational.
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2.6 Configuring a Computer for DTMAC Programming
Computers used for DTMAC programming must be preconfigured. If the laptop you are using is not
preconfigured, perform the steps in this section.
2.6.1 Overview
Specific software application and hardware enable a computer to communicate with the DTMAC controller:
Software Requirement Hardware Requirements
DTMAC term application
Laptop with USB connection capabilities
USB male A plug to male B mini plug cable
DTMAC term is a SunPower-provided custom application for computer-to-DTMAC communication. A USB/RS232
conversion radio chip is used on the DTMAC PCB to communicate to a computer through the Programming
port.
If you have DTMAC term installed on your computer but the application fails to run, uninstall the application using
the FTClean - Driver Removal Utility and then re-launch the DTMAC term Setup Wizard to install/update/repair
the application. To download and extract the FTClean - Driver Removal Utility zip file, navigate to the FTDI
Utilities web page http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Utilities.htm. The FTClean - Driver Removal Utility must be run
with Internet connection.
2.6.2 Installing the DTMACterm
Application
The DTMAC term application is available online
through an internal URL. The installer installs both
the DTMAC term software and the required FTDI
driver.
1. Enter http://devDTMAC02/setup.msi in your
web browser.
2. Click Run in the File Download - Security
Warning dialog box (Fig. 30).
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3. The DTMAC term Setup Wizard launches.
Click Next (Fig. 31).
4. Select the folder where you want DTMAC term
installed and click Next (Fig. 32).
Fig. 31
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5. Click Install to begin the DTMAC term
installation (Fig. 33).
6. The Device Driver Installation Wizard launches
(Fig. 34). Click Next.
Fig. 33
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7. Click Finish to complete the Device Driver
Installation (Fig. 35).
8. Click Finish to exit the DTMAC term Setup
Wizard (Fig. 36).
9. Check that the DTMAC term software icon
appears on your desktop.
Fig. 35
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Appendix A: PANID Decimal to Binary Switch
Position Conversion Tables
Refer to the tables in this appendix to determine the binary switch positions for controllers in networks with PANID
Numbers 11 to 255.
PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
11 00001011
12 00001100
13 00001101
14 00001110
15 00001111
16 00010000
17 00010001
18 00010010
19 00010011
20 00010100
21 00010101
22 00010110
23 00010111
24 00011000
25 00011001
PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
26 00011010
27 00011011
28 00011100
29 00011101
30 00011110
31 00011111
32 00100000
33 00100001
34 00100010
35 00100011
36 00100100
37 00100101
38 00100110
39 00100111
40 00101000
PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
41 00101001
42 00101010
43 00101011
44 00101100
45 00101101
46 00101110
47 00101111
48 00110000
49 00110001
50 00110010
51 00110011
52 00110100
53 00110101
54 00110110
55 00110111
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PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
56 00111000
57 00111001
58 00111010
59 00111011
60 00111100
61 00111101
62 00111110
63 00111111
64 01000000
65 01000001
66 01000010
67 01000011
68 01000100
69 01000101
70 01000110
71 01000111
72 01001000
73 01001001
74 01001010
75 01001011
PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
76 01001100
77 01001101
78 01001110
79 01001111
80 01010000
81 01010001
82 01010010
83 01010011
84 01010100
85 01010101
86 01010110
87 01010111
88 01011000
89 01011001
90 01011010
91 01011011
92 01011100
93 01011101
94 01011110
95 01011111
PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
96 01100000
97 01100001
98 01100010
99 01100011
100 01100100
101 01100101
102 01100110
103 01100111
104 01101000
105 01101001
106 01101010
107 01101011
108 01101100
109 01101101
110 01101110
111 01101111
112 01110000
113 01110001
114 01110010
115 01110011
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PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
116 01110100
117 01110101
118 01110110
119 01110111
120 01111000
121 01111001
122 01111010
123 01111011
124 01111100
125 01111101
126 01111110
127 01111111
128 10000000
129 10000001
130 10000010
131 10000011
132 10000100
133 10000101
134 10000110
135 10000111
PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
136 10001000
137 10001001
138 10001010
139 10001011
140 10001100
141 10001101
142 10001110
143 10001111
144 10010000
145 10010001
146 10010010
147 10010011
148 10010100
149 10010101
150 10010110
151 10010111
152 10011000
153 10011001
154 10011010
155 10011011
PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
156 10011100
157 10011101
158 10011110
159 10011111
160 10100000
161 10100001
162 10100010
163 10100011
164 10100100
165 10100101
166 10100110
167 10100111
168 10101000
169 10101001
170 10101010
171 10101011
172 10101100
173 10101101
174 10101110
175 10101111
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PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
176 10110000
177 10110001
178 10110010
179 10110011
180 10110100
181 10110101
182 10110110
183 10110111
184 10111000
185 10111001
186 10111010
187 10111011
188 10111100
189 10111101
190 10111110
191 10111111
192 11000000
193 11000001
194 11000010
195 11000011
PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
196 11000100
197 11000101
198 11000110
199 11000111
200 11001000
201 11001001
202 11001010
203 11001011
204 11001100
205 11001101
206 11001110
207 11001111
208 11010000
209 11010001
210 11010010
211 11010011
212 11010100
213 11010101
214 11010110
215 11010111
PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
216 11011000
217 11011001
218 11011010
219 11011011
220 11011100
221 11011101
222 11011110
223 11011111
224 11100000
225 11100001
226 11100010
227 11100011
228 11100100
229 11100101
230 11100110
231 11100111
232 11101000
233 11101001
234 11101010
235 11101011
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PANID
Number
(Decimal)
Binary
Switch
Position
236 11101100
237 11101101
238 11101110
239 11101111
240 11110000
241 11110001
242 11110010
243 11110011
244 11110100
245 11110101
246 11110110
247 11110111
248 11111000
249 11111001
250 11111010
251 11111011
252 11111100
253 11111101
254 11111110
255 11111111
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Appendix B: Remote Access Procedures
B.1 Overview of Control Interface and Capabilities
Remote access to the DTMAC controller enables better control of the entire network. By accessing the SunPower
DTMAC Advanced Tracker Controller monitoring application, you can perform the following tasks:
Stowing the array
Checking array status
Accessing weather data
Accessing temperature readings for each DTMAC controller
Carrying out advanced control functions with outside data
Performing advanced maintenance functions
Generating email reports
Note. Most of these functions are add-ons and chargeable to our customers.
B.2 User Types
The DTMAC Monitoring Team assigns user roles to specific employees and third party representatives in order to
execute DTMAC control functions, and perform equipment monitoring and system optimization.
The following user types can access the DTMAC server:
User Description
Administrator A SunPower employee assigned unrestricted access to the DTMAC server and
authorized to execute the following functions for all monitored sites:
Commissioning a DTMAC controller (full remote configuration)
Setting specific controller parameters (minimal remote configuration)
Full remote operation
Minimal remote operation
Changing controller firmware
Locating a DTMAC
Creating and managing customer, site, network, and DTMAC information
Accessing detailed views of all objects using admin tabs
Creating and managing user accounts
Supervisor A SunPower employee assigned permission to execute the following functions for a
specific site or sites, or all monitored sites:
Commissioning a DTMAC controller
Setting specific controller parameters
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Full remote operation
Minimal remote operation
Locating a DTMAC
Editing customer, site, network, and DTMAC information
Accessing detailed views of all objects using admin tabs
Creating and managing user accounts
Operator A SunPower employee assigned permission to set specific controller parameters
(minimal remote configuration) and execute select operational commands (minimal
remote operation) for a specific, or all, monitored sites.
Viewer A SunPower employee or an authorized third party representative assigned permission
to view customer or site information, or both.
Important! All users have the option to subscribe to daily email alerts for a monitored site or sites. To subscribe
to daily email alerts, contact the SunPower Operations and Maintenance Department. Only an administrator user
can enable this option for another user.
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B.3 Accessing the SunPower DTMAC Controller
Monitoring Application
Important! To access the SunPower DTMAC Advanced Tracker Controller monitoring application, you need login
credentials. Contact the SunPower Operations and Maintenance Department to have an account set up for you
and assign user permissions as necessary.
B.3.1 Logging In
To log in to the application:
1. Navigate to the SunPower DTMAC Advanced Tracker Controller monitoring website
http://dtmac.sunpowermonitor.com
2. On the DTMAC Log In page, enter your username and password in the Login and Password fields,
respectively and click Log in.
DTMAC Log In page
Note. Passwords are case sensitive.
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3. The application’s main page opens (Fig. B1).
Fig. B1
Important! To administrator and supervisor users, the main page is displayed as the DASHBOARD tab page.
Dashboard options refer to selections of contents for display on the main page. The DASHBOARD and six
other tabs in the header of the page are collectively referred to as administrator or admin tabs.
To help you begin using the DTMAC application, the main page elements are described in the following table.
Page Element Description
SunPower logo Click to refresh or return to the main or DASHBOARD tab page.
Administrator tabs The seven tabs in the header of the page are available only to
administrator and supervisor users.
The DASHBOARD tab page is the main page and contains the Options
and Search buttons, the site list, and the lists of DTMACs per site that
have alerts. This page enables you to open the site-, network-, and
DTMAC unit-level views through links on the page.
The CUSTOMERS tab page is the Customer page and contains the list
of customers whose tracker systems are monitored through the
DTMAC application. Links on this page enable you to perform the
following:
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o Create new customer profiles
o View, edit, or delete customer information
o Open the Site for [Customer name] window that contains the site
list for the selected customer, and links that enable you to view, edit,
or delete site information
The SITES tab page is the Site page and contains the list of all
monitored sites. Links on this page enable you to perform the following:
o Create new site profiles
o View, edit, or delete site information
o Open the Update [Customer name] window to set options for
automatic email reporting for the customer
o Open the Network for [Site name] window to view the network list
for the selected site, and to view, edit, or delete network information
o Open the Update DTMAC:locked, Wireless:locked window to
enter or select DTMAC and wireless lock settings
o Send a command to stow the entire site
The NETWORKS tab page is the Network page and contains the list of
all monitored networks. Links on this page enable you to perform the
following:
o Create new network profiles
o View, edit, or delete network information
o Open the Update [Site name] window to update site information
o Open the Unit for [Network name] to view the list of DTMACs in
the network; view, edit, or delete DTMAC unit information; view
messages and updates for a DTMAC in the network; and map or
connect a DTMAC unit to a Maximo ID
The UNITS tab page is the Unit page and contains the list of all
monitored DTMACs. Links on this page enable you to perform the
following:
o Create new DTMAC unit profiles
o View, edit, or delete DTMAC unit information
o View messages and updates for a DTMAC
o Map or connect a DTMAC unit to a Maximo ID
o Open the Update [Network name] window to update network
information
o Open the window that contains the REMOTE UPDATE FOR
[DTMAC UNIT] and COMMISSIONING forms to set or change the
controller’s configuration parameters
The USERS tab page is the User page and contains the list of all the
authorized users of the DTMAC application. Links on this page enable
you to perform the following:
o Create new user accounts
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o View, edit, or delete user information
o Open the Role for [User name] window to create a new role or
roles for the selected user; and view, edit, or delete role or roles
o Change another user’s password
The ROLES tab page is the Usertype page and contains the list of user
types and functions assigned to users of the application
Logged in as [login name] Indicates that access is authorized for the login name displaying; click the
login name to view user information in the Show User window
Logout Link to log out of the DTMAC application
Account Link to the EDIT ACCOUNT SETTINGS FOR [USER NAME] and
CHANGE PASSWORD FOR [USER NAME] screens on the USERS tab
page
ALERT: [No. of] UNMAPPED
UNITS Link to the form for Maximo Mappings on the UNITS tab page
Note. This functionality is available to administrator and supervisor users
only.
Options button Enables you to change view options on the main or DASHBOARD tab
page
Search button Enables you to filter the site list by a site name
Site list Lists all monitored sites.
Click the site name to expand the pane. The expanded pane contains links
to the site-, network-, and DTMAC unit-level views on the main or
DASHBOARD tab page.
UNITS WITH PROBLEMS
DURING THE LAST 24
HOURS:
Lists sites with DTMAC units that have alerts, both occurring and
persistent.
Click the site name to open the site-level view; click the DTMAC unit name
to open the unit-level view.
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To filter the lists on the main page such that only the sites with alerts are displayed:
1. Click Options in the upper left of the page.
2. Select (or check) the Show only errors? check box in the Dashboard Options window and then click Save
changes (Fig. B2).
Fig. B2
3. Click Reload Page in the confirmation window (Fig. B3).
Fig. B3
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4. The main page displays the filtered lists showing the sites with alerts during the last 24 hours (Fig. B4).
Sites that have DTMAC units with persistent alerts (more than 24 hours) are also included in the list.
Fig. B4
To view the full list of all monitored sites, click Options and then clear (uncheck) the Show only errors? in the
Dashboard Options window before saving the changes and reloading the page.
Important! The site list includes a grouping of new controllers that have yet to be assigned to a site or
network, or both. New controllers are grouped under Uncategorized units TZ:-08:00. To assign a new
controller to a site or network (or both), refer to Section B.3.17.
Note. The Uncategorized units TZ:-08:00 shows up in the site list for administrator and supervisor users
only.
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B.3.2 Viewing Site Information
You can view site information through links that display the site-level view on the main or DASHBOARD tab page,
and in the Show Site window that you can open through links on the Customer and Site pages.
B.3.2.1 Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page
To view site information on the main or DASHBOARD tab page:
1. Click the name of the site in the site list (Fig. B5).
Fig. B5
If the site you want to view has an alert, locate the site name in the UNITS WITH PROBLEMS DURING THE
LAST 24 HOURS: section and click the site name link to open the site-level view (Fig. B6).
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Fig. B6
2. In the expanded pane for the selected site, click the site name link to display the site-level view. The site
information is at the topmost section of the page (Fig. B7).
Fig. B7
To view the site location map in a separate window, click the marker on the map.
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3. View the site information.
Information Description
Local time Real-time, 12-hour format local time with AM/PM
Customer Name of the customer
Time Zone The time zone in text
NWS Stow The National Weather Service Stow Enable indicator—ON
indicates NWS is enabled; OFF, disabled.
Stow and unstow parameters are defined in the Stow and Unstow
Configuration retrospect.
Stow Status Current system status
Stow Configuration Defines the parameters at which the controller will stow the panels
Unstow configuration Defines the parameters at which the controller will allow the
panels to resume normal operations
4. Use the sections in the site-level view to perform remote monitoring and control functions:
Section Description
GRAPHS Enables you to plot site-level data, both current and historical;
for more information about graph types and procedure, refer to
Section B.3.5.
REMOTE UPDATES Enables you to send commands to the controller to either stow
or move the tracker to the nighttime position, and to set the
nighttime angle for all units at the site
Refer to Section B.3.10.
COMPARE UNIT CONFIGURATIONS Enables you to view parameter settings for each DTMAC at
the site and compare parameters between controllers
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B.3.2.2 Using the Sites Tab Page
To view site information on the SITES tab page:
1. Click the SITES tab to open the Site page (Fig. B8).
Fig. B8
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2. Look for the site name under the Name column. Use the scroll bar and page selector at the bottom of the page
as necessary. Alternately, you can filter the list by using the search function. Click Search and enter any part
of the site name (for example, Rancho) in the Search Terms field and then click Search (Fig. B9).
Fig. B9
3. The page displays the filtered list based on the search entry (Fig. B10). Click Show under the last (untitled)
column to display the site information.
Fig. B10
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4. View the site information in the Show Site window (Fig. B11).
Fig. B11
Click Close or the X button to close the Show Site window. Click Reset to display the complete site list.
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B.3.2.3 Using the Customers Tab Page
To view site information on the CUSTOMERS tab page:
1. Click the CUSTOMERS tab to open the Customer page (Fig. B12).
Fig. B12
2. Look for the customer name under the Name column. If it is a big list, use the search function to filter the list.
3. To open the Site for [Customer name] window, click the site link under the Sites column for the customer
row (Fig. B13).
Fig. B13
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4. In the Site for [Customer name] window, look for the site name under the Name column or click Search (at
the top right corner of the window) to filter the list by the site name. Click Show under the last (untitled) column
to display the site information (Fig. B14).
Fig. B14
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5. View the site information in the Show Site window (Fig. B15).
Fig. B15
6. Click Close or the X button to close the Show Site window. Click the CUSTOMERS tab to refresh the page.
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B.3.3 Viewing Network Information
You can view network information through links that display the network-level view on the main or DASHBOARD
tab page, and in the Show Network window that you can open through links on the Customer, Site, and Network
pages.
B.3.3.1 Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page
To view network information on the main or DASHBOARD tab page:
1. Click the site name in the site list.
2. In the expanded pane for the selected site, click the network name link to display the network-level view. The
network information is at the topmost section of the page (Fig. B16).
Fig. B16
To view the site location map in a separate window, click the marker on the map.
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3. View the network information.
Information Description
Local time Real-time, 12-hour format local time with AM/PM
Customer Name of the customer
Site The site name
Note. The site name is an active link. Click to view the site
information (refer to Section B.3.2).
Time Zone The time zone in text
PAN ID The tracker group address used by the network communication
NWS Stow The National Weather Service Stow Enable indicator—ON
indicates NWS is enabled; OFF, disabled.
Stow and unstow parameters are defined in the Stow and Unstow
configuration retrospect.
Stow Status Current system status
Stow Configuration Defines the parameters at which the controller will stow the panels
Unstow configuration Defines the parameters at which the controller will allow the
panels to resume normal operations
4. Use the sections in the network-level view to perform monitoring functions:
Section Description
GRAPHS Enables you to plot network-level data, both current and
historical; for more information, refer to Section B.3.5.
COMPARE UNIT CONFIGURATIONS Enables you to view parameter settings for each DTMAC at
the site and compare parameters between controllers
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B.3.3.2 Using the Networks Tab Page
To view network information on the NETWORKS tab page:
1. Click the NETWORKS tab to open the Network page (Fig. B17).
Fig. B17
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2. Look for the site and network names under the Site and Name columns, respectively. Use the scroll bar and
page selector at the bottom of the page as necessary. Alternately, you can filter the list by using the search
function. Click Search and enter any part of the site or network name (for example, Sonoma) in the Search
Terms field and then click Search (Fig. B18).
Fig. B18
3. The page displays the filtered list based on the search entry (Fig. B19). The searched network or all networks
in the searched site are listed on the page. Click Show under the last (untitled) column to display the network
information for the network you want to view.
Fig. B19
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4. View the network information in the Show Network window (Fig. B20).
Fig. B20
5. Click Close or the X button to close the Show Network window. Click Reset to display the complete network
list.
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B.3.3.3 Using the Customers Tab Page
To view network information on the CUSTOMERS tab page:
1. Click the CUSTOMERS tab to open the Customer page.
2. Look for the customer name under the Name column and then click the site link for the customer under the
Sites column. The Site for [Customer name] window opens (Fig. B21).
Fig. B21
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3. Locate the site under the Name column and then click the network link for the site under the Networks
column. The Network for [Site name] window appears (Fig. B22).
Fig. B22
4. Locate the network under the Name column and then click Show under the rightmost column. The Show
Network window appears (Fig. B23).
Fig. B23
5. Click Close or the X button to close the windows.
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B.3.3.4 Using the Sites Tab Page
To view network information on the SITES tab page:
1. Click the SITES tab to open the Site page.
2. Locate the site name under the Name column and then click the network link for the site under the Networks
column. The Network for [Site name] window opens (Fig. B24).
Fig. B24
3. Locate the network under the Name column and then click Show under the rightmost column. The Show
Network window appears (Fig. B25).
Fig. B25
4. Click Close or the X button to close the windows.
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B.3.4 Viewing DTMAC Unit Information
You can view DTMAC unit information through links that display the unit-level view on the main or DASHBOARD
tab page, and in the Show Unit window that you can open through links on the Network and Unit pages.
B.3.4.1 Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page
To view DTMAC unit information on the main or DASHBOARD tab page:
1. Click the site name in the site list.
2. In the expanded pane for the selected site, click the DTMAC unit link to display the unit-level view. The
information about the selected DTMAC unit is at the topmost section of the page (Fig. B26).
Fig. B26
To view the site location map in a separate window, click the marker on the map.
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3. View the DTMAC unit information.
Information Description
Local time Real-time, 12-hour format local time with AM/PM
Customer Name of the customer
Site The site name
Note. The site name is an active link. Click to view the site
information (refer to Section B.3.2).
Time Zone The time zone in text
Network The name of the network to which the DTMAC unit belongs
Note. The network name is an active link. Click to view the
network information (refer to Section B.3.3).
Maximo Id The description or name of the DTMAC used as identifier for
reporting in Maximo
GPS GPS is enabled (or On) when a GPS receiver and antenna is
installed into the DTMAC unit
PAN ID The tracker group address
Node ID The individual tracker network address
Mac This address is programmed at the factory in the network interface
and cannot be changed
Assembly [To be added]
Stowed Status Current system status
NWS Stow The National Weather Service Stow-Enable indicator—ON
indicates NWS is enabled; OFF, disabled.
Stow and unstow parameters are defined in the Stow and Unstow
configuration retrospect.
Stow configuration Defines the parameters at which the controller will stow the panels
Unstow configuration Defines the parameters at which the controller will allow the
panels to resume normal operations
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4. Use the sections in the unit-level view to perform remote monitoring and control functions:
Section Description
GRAPHS Enables you to plot unit-level data, both current and historical;
for more information about graph types and procedure (refer
to Section B.3.5)
SYSTEM STATUS Enables you to view details of system status indicators by
message types (refer to Section B.3.6)
CONTROLLER EVENTS Enables you to view and add details of event reports for the
controller (refer to Section B.3.7)
REMOTE UPDATES Enables you to perform the following tasks:
Set or modify controller parameters
Send commands to the controller to either stow or move
the tracker to the nighttime position
Set the nighttime angle for all units at the site
Refer to Section B.3.8, Section B.3.9, and Section B.3.10.
RECENT UPDATES Enables you to view records of updates, changes, and
upgrades done for the controller
Refer to Section B.3.11.
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B.3.4.2 Using the Units Tab Page
To view DTMAC unit information on the UNITS tab page:
1. Click the UNITS tab to open the Unit page (Fig. B27).
Fig. B27
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2. Locate the DTMAC unit by its name, Maximo ID, or Mac address under the Name, Maximo, or Mac column,
respectively, and the name of the network to which the controller belongs. Use the scroll bar or page selector
at the bottom of the page as necessary.
Alternately, you can filter the list by using the search function. Click Search and enter the controller unit name,
Maximo ID, or Mac address (for example, Maximo ID MO726_A1_TRK-2) in the Search Terms field and then
click Search (Fig. B28).
Fig. B28
3. The page displays the filtered list based on the search entry (Fig. B29). Click Show under the last (untitled)
column to display the DTMAC unit information.
Fig. B29
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4. View the DTMAC unit information in the Show Unit window (Fig. B30).
Fig. B30
5. Click Close or the X button to close the Show Unit window. Click Reset to display the complete unit list.
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B.3.4.3 Using the Networks Tab Page
To view DTMAC unit information on the NETWORKS tab page:
1. Click the NETWORKS tab to open the Network page.
2. Locate the site and network names under the Site and Name columns, respectively. Use the search function
to filter the list by the network name.
3. Click the DTMAC unit link under the Units column to open the Unit for [Network name] window (Fig. B31).
Fig. B31
4. Click Show within the row for the DTMAC unit you want to view. The Show Unit window appears (Fig. B32).
Fig. B32
5. Click Close or the X button to close the windows.
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B.3.5 Using the Graph
On the main or DASHBOARD tab page, you can plot the following graph types for a site, network, or DTMAC
unit:
Level Graph type Description
Site Motor history Plots motor position against programmed setpoint
values for each tracker in the site
Motor ontime Plots the amount of time that the motor is turned on
for each tracker in the site
Motor cycles Plots the number of times that the motor is
switched on and off for each tracker in the site
Motor errors Plots the differential between motor position and
setpoint values for each tracker in the site
Torque-tube slope Plots the torque tube Pitch against Roll for each
tracker in the site
Current wireless signal
strength Plots current minimum, maximum, and average
signal strength values (in dB) for each tracker in
the site
Wireless signal strength
history Plots historical signal strength values (in dB) for
each tracker in the site
Enclosure temperature Plots temperature values inside the control cabinet
and the ambient temperature forecasted by the
Global Forecast System (GFS) for each tracker in
the site
Enclosure temperature rise Plots the rise in temperature from ambient for each
tracker in the site
Ambient temperature forecast
history Plots the ambient temperature forecast for the
current 24 hours for the site
Ambient temperature forecast Plots the ambient temperature forecast for the next
three days for the site
Wind forecast history Plots wind and gust speed forecast for the site
Wind forecast Plots wind and gust speed forecast for the next
three days for the site
Cloud cover forecast history Plots cloud cover and relative humidity forecast for
the current 24 hours for the site
Cloud cover forecast Plots cloud cover and relative humidity forecast for
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the next three days for the site
UV-B downward solar flux
forecast history Plots the UV-B solar flux and clear sky solar flux
forecast for the current 24 hours for the site
UV-B downward solar flux
forecast Plots the UV-B solar flux and clear sky solar flux
forecast for the next three days for the site
Analog standard deviation Plots the analog input deviation in millivolts for the
site
Network Motor history Plots motor position against programmed setpoint
values for each tracker within the network
Motor ontime Plots the amount of time that the motor is turned on
for each tracker attached to the DTMAC
Coordinator unit
Motor cycles Plots the number of times that the motor is
switched on and off for each tracker within the
network (attached to the DTMAC Coordinator unit)
Motor errors Plots the differential between motor position and
setpoint values for each tracker within the network
Torque-tube slope Plots the torque tube Pitch against Roll for each
tracker within the network
Current wireless signal
strength Plots current minimum, maximum, and average
signal strength values (in dB) for each tracker
within the network
Wireless signal strength
history Plots historical signal strength values (in dB) for
each tracker within the network
Enclosure temperature Plots temperature values inside the control cabinet
and the ambient temperature forecasted by GFS
for each tracker within the network
Enclosure temperature rise Plots the rise in temperature from ambient for each
tracker within the network
Analog standard deviation Plots the analog input deviation in millivolts for
each tracker within the network
DTMAC Unit Motor history Plots motor position against programmed setpoint
values for each tracker
Motor ontime Plots the direction and the amount of time the
tracker motor is turned on
Motor cycles Plots the number of times the tracker motor is
switched on and off
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Motor errors Plots the differential between the motor position
and setpoint values for each tracker
Torque-tube slope Plots the torque tube Pitch against Roll for each
tracker
Wireless signal strength Plots current minimum, maximum, and average
signal strength values (in dB) for each tracker
Enclosure temperature Plots the enclosure temperature and ambient
temperature for each tracker
Sun position Plots the position of the sun
Server history Plots the quality of connection to the DTMAC
Admin Server for each tracker
Server performance Plots the transaction time in milliseconds from the
server
Wireless RX Plots the quality of received data
Wireless AT Plots the quality of the transmitted data on the
wireless network
Wireless TX Plots the quality of transmitted data to the DTMAC
Admin Server
Analog limit Plots the minimum and maximum analog limits in
millivolts for the tracker
Analog standard deviation Plots the analog input deviation in millivolts for the
tracker
To illustrate, perform the following steps to view on the graph the motor position error data for a DTMAC unit—for
example, Center-East (M0338_AREA01_TRK05 PN:1/0) installed at Sonoma Water District TZ:-08:00—over the
last three days.
1. On the main or DASHBOARD tab page, click Sonoma Water District TZ:-08:00 in the site list.
2. In the expanded pane for the site, click Center-East (M0338_AREA01_TRK05 PN:1/0).
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3. In the GRAPHS section, select Motor errors in the Graph type drop-down list (Fig. B33).
Note. The GRAPHS section is right below the Unit: [DTMAC Unit] section. Use the scroll bar on the right side
of the page.
Fig. B33
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4. View the MOTOR POSITION ERROR graph for Center-East (M0338_AREA01_TRK05 PN:1/0) (Fig. B34).
Check the days for which you are viewing data indicated above the GRAPHS title bar.
Fig. B34
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5. To view older data, move the left-end square of the slider to the left. At a time, you can plot up to three days’
worth of data. To view data two or a day at a time, decrease the width of the slider by moving the right-end
square to the left (Fig. B35). The message Graph does not show current data is displayed if the graph
currently plotted is for historical data.
Fig. B35
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To view graph data for a site or network, click the site or network name link to display the site- or network-level
view, respectively, and then select a graph type in the Graph type drop-down list.
Fig. B36 shows Sonoma Water District TZ:-08:00 selected as site view and the site-level Graph type options.
Fig. B36
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B.3.6 Viewing System Status
On the main or DASHBOARD tab page, you can view system status indicators by message types for each
DTMAC unit:
1. In the site list, click the site name and then the DTMAC unit link to display the unit-level view.
2. Scroll down to the SYSTEM STATUS section (below the GRAPHS section) where message types are listed
according to when each was last received (Fig. B37).
Fig. B37
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3. To view the details of a message type—for example, Inclinometer status (102), click the (Expand) button
under the LAST RECEIVED column to expand the row (Fig. B38).
Fig. B38
4. Click the (Collapse) button to hide the details.
5. Perform Steps 3–4 to view the details of other message types.
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B.3.7 Viewing and Adding Controller Events
On the main or DASHBOARD tab page, you can view details of controller events for each DTMAC unit.
B.3.7.1 Viewing Controller Events
1. In the site list, click the site name and then the DTMAC unit link to display the unit-level view.
2. Scroll down to the CONTROLLER EVENTS section where controller events are listed according to when they
were last received (Fig. B39).
Fig. B39
3. To view the details of a controller event—for example, the event report at the top of the list, click the
(Expand) button under the LAST RECEIVED column to expand the row (Fig. B40).
Fig. B40
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4. Click the (Collapse) button to hide the details.
5. Perform Steps 3–4 to view the details of other controller events.
B.3.7.2 Adding Controller Events
1. Scroll down to the bottom of the CONTROLLER EVENTS section.
2. Click Add event.
3. Enter the controller event report in the Explore User Prompt screen and then click OK (Fig. B41).
Fig. B41
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B.3.8 Setting or Modifying Configuration Parameters
Important! Each controller is programmed to check the DTMAC server for updates approximately every 5
minutes. Ensure that you carefully enter and verify values before sending a remote command to set or modify a
controller’s configuration parameters.
You enter or select values to configure or send updates to the controller through a screen that contains the
REMOTE UPDATE FOR [DTMAC UNIT] and COMMISSIONING forms. The screen can be accessed through
links on the main and Unit pages.
B.3.8.1 Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page
To set or modify controller configuration parameters:
1. In the site list, click the site name and then the DTMAC unit link to display the unit-level view.
2. Scroll down to the REMOTE UPDATES section.
3. Click Remote update (Fig. B42).
Fig. B42
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4. The screen with the REMOTE UPDATE FOR [DTMAC UNIT] and COMMISSIONING forms appears (Fig.
B43).
Fig. B43
Enter or select the following under the COMMISSIONING section and then click Save changes at the lower
right of the screen:
Site configuration from server?: Select this check box after you enter all values in the
parameter fields and before you click Save changes.
Site as-built parameters
Latitude: Enter latitude coordinates.
Longitude: Enter longitude coordinates.
Site slope: Enter the site slope.
Torque tube slope: Enter the slope of the fully installed torque tubes.
The value is positive when the south end of the array
is lower than the north.
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N/S misalignment: Enter the number of degrees by which the torque
tube alignment is off from true N–S. If the value is
positive, the tube alignment is clockwise from true
N–S when assessed from overhead.
East/west GCR: Enter the percentage of total ground surface taken
up by the system when viewed from above with the
modules flat. A smaller GCR means that modules
are proportionally farther apart. GCR should typically
be in the range of 0.35 for a ground-mounted
system, and 0.50 for an elevated system.
End of the tracker on which the DTMAC is
mounted Select the side of the array on which the drive unit is
installed.
Important! Always select WEST for T20 Trackers.
High-wind stow
Stow position Enter the number of degrees at which the modules
are positioned during high wind.
Stow on disconnect? Select this check box to command the controller to
stow the tracker 24 hours after loss of network
connection.
Nighttime behavior
Nighttime position Enter the number of degrees at which the modules
are positioned and at which they remain overnight.
Alternate nights? Select this check box to command the controller to
set the tracker at the nighttime position on even/odd
days.
Motor
Deadband Enter the deadband value.
Hysteresis Enter the hysteresis value.
Debug
Status interval: Enter the value that corresponds to the number of
minutes between status messages. A status interval
of 0 (typical) corresponds to default interval of 15
minutes.
Configure additional error reporting: Select a preference for error reporting.
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B.3.8.2 Using the Units Tab Page
To set or modify controller configuration parameters:
1. Click the UNITS tab to open the Unit page.
2. Locate the DTMAC unit using the search function. Enter the controller name, Maximo ID, or Mac address in
the Search Terms field and click Search.
3. Click the version link under the Force column to open the window that contains the REMOTE UPDATE FOR
[DTMAC UNIT] and COMMISSIONING forms (Fig. B44).
Fig. B44
4. Enter or select values in the COMMISSIONING form and save the changes (refer to table of parameters in this
section).
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B.3.9 Sending Remote Updates
Important! Each controller is programmed to check the DTMAC server for updates approximately every 5
minutes. Ensure that you carefully enter settings or verify parameters before sending an operational command to
the controller.
You enter or select values to configure or send updates for a controller through a screen that contains the
REMOTE UPDATE FOR [DTMAC UNIT] and COMMISSIONING forms. The screen can be accessed through
links on the main and Unit pages.
B.3.9.1 Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page
To send updates for a controller using the main or DASHBOARD tab page:
1. In the site list, click the site name and then the DTMAC unit link to open the unit-level view.
2. Scroll down to the REMOTE UPDATES section and click Remote update.
3. Select check boxes or enter values in the REMOTE UPDATE FOR [DTMAC UNIT] form in the screen (Fig.
B45). Click Save changes to commit the information and send the command.
Fig. B45
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Send tracker to stow position? Select this check box to send the command to the
controller to place the tracker unit in Stow at an angle
entered in the Stow position field in the High-Wind
Stow section under COMMISSIONING.
Send tracker to normal nighttime position? Select this check box to send the command to the
controller to place the tracker in the normal nighttime
position. The tracker will remain in this nighttime
position until you clear (deselect) this check box.
Forced to stow from weather forecast? Select this check box to send the command to the
controller to place the tracker unit in nighttime
position at an angle indicated in the Nighttime
behavior section under COMMISSIONING.
If the Enable automatic unstow after wind abates?
is set to False in the configuration for the site, this
must be unset manually to allow the unit to continue
operating normally.
Error reset? Select this check box to reset errors in the controller.
Reboot controller? Select this check box to reboot the controller.
Warning! Use this command only when authorized
personnel are onsite.
Desired firmware version: Enter the firmware version to remotely send a
firmware upgrade to the controller.
B.3.9.2 Using the Units Tab Page
To send updates for a controller using the UNITS tab page:
1. Click the UNITS tab to open the Unit page.
1. Locate the DTMAC unit using the search function. Enter the controller name, Maximo ID, or Mac address in
the Search Terms field and click Search.
2. Click the version link under the Force column to open the window that contains the REMOTE UPDATE FOR
[DTMAC UNIT] and COMMISSIONING forms.
3. Enter or select values in the REMOTE UPDATE FOR [DTMAC UNIT] form in the screen (refer to table of
parameters in this section). Click Save changes to commit the information.
4. To verify the update after the periodic check between the controller and the DTMAC server, refer to Section
B.3.11.
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B.3.10 Stowing the Array and Setting the Nighttime Angle
On the main or DASHBOARD tab page, you can send the command to stow or move an array to the nighttime
position, and set the nighttime angle for an array.
1. In the site list, click the site name and then the site name link to open the site-level view.
2. Scroll down to the REMOTE UPDATES section.
To stow the array:
a. Click STOW (Fig. B46).
Fig. B46
b. Click OK in the confirmation window (Fig. B47).
Fig. B47
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To move the array to the nighttime position:
a. Click NIGHT.
b. Click OK in the confirmation window (Fig. B48).
Fig. B48
To set the nighttime angle for the array:
a. Click Set nighttime angle.
b. Enter the nighttime position in the Explorer User Prompt screen and click OK (Fig. B49).
Fig. B49
Important! You can also send these commands using the REMOTE UPDATES section in the unit-level view for
any DTMAC installed in the site. To open the unit-level view, refer to Section B.3.4.
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B.3.11 Viewing Recent Updates
Updates for a DTMAC include records of changes in the controller configuration parameters, and both the
requested and executed operational commands. You can view recent updates for a DTMAC unit on the main and
Unit pages.
B.3.11.1 Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page
1. In the site list, click the site name and then the DTMAC unit link to open the unit-level view.
2. Scroll down to the RECENT UPDATES section (Fig. B50).
Fig. B50
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B.3.11.2 Using the Units Tab Page
1. Click the UNITS tab to open the Unit page.
2. Locate the DTMAC unit using the search function. Enter the controller unit name, Maximo ID, or Mac address
in the Search Terms field and click Search.
3. Click Updates under the last column to open the Forcehistory for [DTMAC unit] window (Fig. B51).
Fig. B51
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4. Click Show under the rightmost column to view the details of each row of update in the Force data window
(Fig. B52).
Fig. B52
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B.3.12 Viewing Messages
Messages for a DTMAC consist of event and boot reports, flash status, and the different types of system status
indicators. You can view messages for a controller through links on the main and Unit pages.
B.3.12.1 Using the Main or Dashboard Tab Page
1. In the site list, click the site name and then the DTMAC unit link to open the unit-level view.
2. Scroll down to the GRAPHS section and click the Messages button below the graph area (Fig. B53).
Fig. B53
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3. The Message page opens in a separate window (Fig. B54).
Fig. B54
4. Click Show under the rightmost column to view the details of each message type (Fig. B55).
Fig. B55
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B.3.12.2 Using the Units Tab Page
1. Click the UNITS tab to open the Unit page.
2. Locate the DTMAC unit using the search function. Enter the controller unit name, Maximo ID, or Mac address
in the Search Terms field and click Search.
3. Click Messages under the last column to open the Message for [DTMAC unit] window (Fig. B56).
Fig. B56
4. Click Show under the rightmost column to view the details of each message type.
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B.3.13 Viewing Alerts
Upon logging in, the main or DASHBOARD tab page displays the site list (on the left) and the lists of DTMACs
per site that have alerts (Fig. B57). The lists under UNITS WITH PROBLEMS DURING THE LAST 24 HOURS:
also include units that have persistent alerts (more than 24 hours).
Fig. B57
A symbol precedes each site name to indicate the alert status for the site:
(check mark enclosed in green circle) indicates that all DTMACs at the site are operating normally
(exclamation mark enclosed in yellow triangle) indicates a warning for possible errors in one or more
controllers at the site
(exclamation mark enclosed in red triangle) indicates that one or more controllers at the site have a
system status error
Note. To filter the lists on the main page such that only sites with warnings and alerts are displayed, click the
Options button above the site list, select the Show only errors? check box and click Save changes in the
Dashboard Options window, and then click Reload Page in the confirmation window (refer to Section B.3.1).
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To view the issue summary, mouse over the DTMAC unit name (Fig. B58).
Fig. B58
To gather more information about the occurring (or persistent) alert, click the DTMAC unit name link to display the
unit-level view (Fig. B59). View the unit information and use the different sections on the page to investigate the
error, verify parameters, and perform troubleshooting by modifying settings or executing remote operational
commands.
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The GRAPHS section allows you to view graphical data based on selections of graph types and dates (Fig. B59).
The default graph type is Motor history; select other graphs in the Graph type drop-down list. Use the slider to
select a date or inclusive dates for which to view data. For more information, refer to Section B.3.5.
Fig. B59
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The SYSTEM STATUS section lists system status indicators by message types. An alert symbol precedes each
message type to indicate the alert status (Fig. B60). Refer to Section B.3.6 and Section B.3.12.
Fig. B60
To view, verify, or add records of events for the DTMAC unit, use the CONTROLLER EVENTS section (Fig. B61).
Use the (Expand) and (Collapse) buttons to display and hide details of each message type. Refer to
Section B.3.7 and Section B.3.12.
Fig. B61
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B.3.14 Creating, Editing, and Deleting Customer Information
Administrator users can create, edit, and delete customer profiles on the Customer page. Supervisor users can
only edit customer information.
1. Click the CUSTOMERS tab to open the Customer page.
2. Create and manage customer profiles using links on the page.
To create new customer profiles:
a. Click Create New.
b. In the Create Customer window, enter the customer name and select an option for email reporting (Fig.
B62).
Fig. B62
c. Click Create.
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To edit customer profiles:
a. Locate the customer name in the list. If it is a big list, use the search function. Enter the customer name
in the Search Terms field and click Search.
b. Click Edit under the rightmost column.
c. Enter or select values in the Update [Customer name] window (Fig. B63).
Fig. B63
d. Click Update.
To delete customer profiles:
a. Locate the customer name in the list.
b. Click Delete under the rightmost column.
c. Click OK in the confirmation window (Fig. B64).
Fig. B64
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B.3.15 Creating, Editing, and Deleting Site Information
Administrator users can create, edit, and delete site profiles on the Site page. Supervisor users can only edit site
information.
1. Click the SITES tab to open the Site page.
2. Create and manage site profiles using links on the page.
To create a new site:
a. Click Create New.
b. In the Create Site window, enter and select site details as indicated in the project drawings (Fig. B65).
Fig. B65
Important! The values in the Create Site window are not generic. Ensure that you carefully enter or select
values as they are indicated in the project drawings.
c. Click Create.
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To edit site profiles:
a. Locate the site profile using the search function. Enter the site name in the Search Terms field and click
Search.
b. Click Edit under the rightmost column.
c. Enter or select values in the Update [Site name] window (Fig. B66).
Fig. B66
d. Click Update.
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To delete site profiles:
a. Locate the site you want to edit or delete using the search function. Enter the site name in the Search
Terms field and click Search.
b. Click Delete under the rightmost column.
c. Click OK in the confirmation window (Fig. B67).
Fig. B67
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B.3.16 Creating, Editing, and Deleting Network Information
Administrator users can create, edit, and delete network profiles on the Network page.
1. Click the NETWORKS tab to open the Network page.
2. Create and manage network profiles using links on the page.
To create a new network or networks for a site:
a. Click Create New in the upper right of the page.
b. In the Create Network window, enter and select network details as indicated in the project drawings
(Fig. B68).
Fig. B68
Important! The values in the Create Network window are not generic. Ensure that you carefully enter or
select values as they are indicated in the project drawings.
c. Click Create.
To edit network profiles:
a. Locate the network profile using the search function. Enter the network name in the Search Terms field
and click Search.
b. Click Edit under the rightmost column.
c. Enter or select values in the Update [Network name] window (Fig. B69).
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Fig. B69
d. Click Update.
To delete network profiles:
a. Locate the network profile using the search function. Enter the network name in the Search Terms field
and click Search.
b. Click Delete under the rightmost column.
c. Click OK in the confirmation window (Fig. B70).
Fig. B70
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B.3.17 Assigning DTMAC Units
New controllers show up in the Uncategorized units TZ:-08:00 item in the site list on the main or DASHBOARD
tab page. The new DTMACs are grouped together according to their GPS location to differentiate the controllers
when multiple sites come online or communicate to the server.
Note. Only administrator and supervisor users can administer new DTMAC units.
1. On the main or DASHBOARD tab page, click Uncategorized units TZ:-08:00 in the site list.
2. In the expanded pane, click the DTMAC unit link you want to assign to a site or network, or both.
3. The unit-level view is displayed on the page. Scroll down to the SYSTEM STATUS section and click the
(Expand) button for System status (101) (Fig. B71).
Fig. B71
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4. Locate and take note of the NodeID inputs and PanID inputs values (Fig. B72).
Fig. B72
5. Scroll down the page to the REMOTE UPDATES section and click Administer unit (Fig. B73).
Fig. B73
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6. The EDIT FOR UNIT [DTMAC UNIT] screen appears (Fig. B74).
Fig. B74
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7. Referring to the project drawings, enter or select values in the fields.
Name Enter the DTMAC name.
Maximo Id Enter the Maximo ID in this format: MXXX_AREAXX_TRKXX
The MXXX value is the project number
The AREAXX value is the location number
The TRKXX value is the tracker number
Description Enter the description for the DTMAC.
Access Key Enter the access key.
Admin Enter the email address of the authorized administrator.
Email report Select option to indicate agreement between O&M and the customer for
email reporting.
Has GPS Select option to indicate if a GPS unit is installed in the DTMAC.
Mac Enter the Mac address.
Node id Enter the Node ID as indicated in the System status (101) details.
Assembly Select option for assembly.
Customer Select the customer name in the drop-down list.
Site Select the site name in the drop-down list.
Network Select the network name in the drop-down list.
8. Click Save changes.
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B.3.18 Editing and Deleting DTMAC Unit Information
Administrator users can edit or delete DTMAC unit information using the UNITS tab. Supervisor users can only
edit DTMAC unit information.
1. Click the UNITS tab to open the Unit page.
2. Manage DTMAC unit profiles using links on the page.
To edit a DTMAC unit profile:
a. Locate the DTMAC unit using the search function. Enter the DTMAC unit name, Maximo ID, or Mac
address in the Search Terms field and click Search.
b. Click Edit under the rightmost column.
c. Enter or select values in the EDIT FOR UNIT [UNIT NAME] window (Fig. B75).
Fig. B75
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To delete a DTMAC unit profile:
a. Locate the DTMAC unit using the search function. Enter the DTMAC unit name, Maximo ID, or Mac
address in the Search Terms field and click Search.
b. Click Delete under the rightmost column.
c. Click OK in the confirmation window (Fig. B76).
Fig. B76

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