Self-Power Module
AssemblyA small dedicated PV panel and battery that power the controller and motor, so the tracker keeps stowing capability even when the grid or inverter is down. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Self-Power Module parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 13 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auxiliary PV Panel | 1× | 60 W dedicated panel |
| 2 | Li-ion Cell, 18650 | 8× | Backup pack |
| 3 | BMS Board | 1× | Battery management circuit board that monitors cell voltages and temperatures, balances the cells, and disconnects the pack on a fault. |
| 4 | Power Supply | 1× | DC-DC regulation |
| 5 | Connector | 2× | Mating plug-and-socket pair that joins two lengths of wiring or a cable to a board so a circuit can be assembled, serviced, and separated without soldering. |
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Bill of materials for Self-Power Module
5 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 13 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auxiliary PV Panel | solar-tracker-aux-panel | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Li-ion Cell, 18650 | li-cell-18650 | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 3 | BMS Board | bms-board | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Power Supply | power-supply | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Connector | connector | 2× | 2 | · | part |
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |