Tracking Drive
AssemblySingle-axis solar tracker rotating the trough east-west throughout the day, maintaining <5° angle error to maximize aperture. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Tracking Drive
5 top-level lines as of r121140| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Sensor | parabolic-trough-collector-sun-sensor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Actuator Motor | parabolic-trough-collector-actuator-motor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Gearbox | parabolic-trough-collector-gearbox | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Limit Switch | parabolic-trough-collector-limit-switch | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Drive Control | parabolic-trough-collector-drive-control | 1× | 1 | · | part |