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Tracker Controller

Assembly

Row controller computing sun position and backtracking, driving the motor and reporting to SCADA. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Tracker Controller parts and their functions

6 top-level parts · 11 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Tracker Controller parts diagram: 1 control board, 2 inclinometer, 3 wind sensor, 4 motor driver, 5 mesh radio, 6 controller enclosure. 11 parts in 6 assemblies.
Tracker Controller parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Control Board 4 parts 1× Main control PCB
2 Inclinometer 1× Tilt sensor
3 Wind Sensor 1× Wind speed input
4 Motor Driver 2 parts 1× H-bridge motor driver
5 Mesh Radio 1 parts 1× Wireless mesh link
6 Controller Enclosure 1 parts 1× Weatherproof enclosure

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Bill of materials for Tracker Controller

6 top-level lines · 14 rows shown · 11 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Control Board 4 parts solar-tracker-single-axis-control-board 1× 1 · part
1.1 Microcontroller mcu 1× 1 · part
1.2 Bare PCB pcb-bare 1× 1 · part
1.3 SMD Passive (R/C/L) smd-passives 1× 1 · part
1.4 Connector connector 2× 2 · part
2 Inclinometer solar-tracker-single-axis-inclinometer 1× 1 · part
3 Wind Sensor solar-tracker-single-axis-wind-sensor 1× 1 · part
4 Motor Driver 2 parts solar-tracker-single-axis-motor-driver 1× 1 · part
4.1 Relay relay 1× 1 · part
4.2 Bare PCB pcb-bare 1× 1 · part
5 Mesh Radio 1 parts solar-tracker-single-axis-radio 1× 1 · part
5.1 Bare PCB pcb-bare 1× 1 · part
6 Controller Enclosure 1 parts solar-tracker-single-axis-enclosure 1× 1 · part
6.1 O-Ring Set oring-set 1× 1 · part

Where the tracker controller is used

1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assembly

Used in 1 assembly

Single-Axis Solar Tracker

Sourcing: possible vendors

Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $1–$200. How estimates work
VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳JLCPCB
jlcpcb.com ↗ 		Shenzhen, CN PCB fabrication 100 pcs 2–4 wks
🇨🇳PCBWay
pcbway.com ↗ 		Shenzhen, CN PCB fab & assembly 100 pcs 2–4 wks
🇨🇳Shennan Circuits
scc.com.cn ↗ 		Shenzhen, CN PCB manufacturer 100 pcs 2–4 wks
🇮🇳Shogini Technoarts
shogini.com ↗ 		Mumbai, IN PCB manufacturer 100 pcs 2–4 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗ 		Singapore Electronics contract mfg 100 pcs 2–4 wks