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.
Bill of materials for Self-Power Module
5 top-level lines as of r160640| # | 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 |