Does the PV Analyzer Software create a report?

The current version (1.1) of PV Analyzer PC software does not automatically create a report. However, a report can easily be created with some simple formatting of the IV Data Analysis Tool. The IV Data Analysis Tool is an excel macro capable of importing the PV Analyzer saved traces from an entire site and organizing […]

PVA Performance Model Dependence on Time Zone and PC Clock

The detailed performance models in the PV Analyzer software (both 5 parameter and Sandia) depend on the correct time setting to produce accurate model points. Make sure that the PC clock is set correctly, and that the correct time zone has been selected in the model properties within the PV Analyzer software. During daylight savings […]

What is the tradeoff of using the Simple Performance Model in the PVA-600?

There is some trade-off when using the Simple Performance model, relative to the 5-Parameter or Sandia models. With the Simple Performance Model, the ability to characterize the IV curve is reduced, since you only get the max power point prediction. In the case of the 5-parameter and Sandia models, you can see five different points […]

Fatal error exporting session report and data

If you see the desktop software experience a “fatal error” and possibly a reference to “CPP line 189” when exporting a report, it is likely that you have a corrupted skyline in your session that is included in the report. To resolve this, you must either delete the corrupted skyline or “deselect” it by un-checking […]

What SunEye repairs can be done in the EU and UK?

As of 7-1-11 Willard wrote: Soleg is currently set up to do the following repairs:   SunEye 110 ? all repairs/replacements   SunEye-210 ? 1 st level repairs (require rear housing to be removed, but not PCB) and accessory replacements: Speaker replacement Battery replacement Rubber foot replacement Rubber IO door replacement Lost/damaged accessory replacement (AC […]

Trouble connecting a 210 SunEye to Windows XP.

If you are experiencing difficulty getting your 210 SunEye to connect to your Windows XP computer, and you were able to connect to that same computer when the SunEye was new, you may be experiencing a known issue that requires the software on the device to be upgraded to version 4.55 or later. Go to […]

What is the best strategy for getting the BETA software installed?

…there are some significant difficulties getting the latest beta software installed on some 210 SunEyes. This includes any release 4.55 or later installing on a 210 with the original 1.0 OS (20100203). That would include all 210 model SunEyes shipped from the factory from the initial shipment through late January 2011 (perhaps as many as […]

Why is the 4.55/4.56 software on your website a BETA?

The upgrade to 4.55 or later can be difficult on SunEyes that shipped with the original OS installed (device software version 4.40 or earlier). We have been unable to resolve the occasional difficulty upgrading the device OS. It requires that the firewall be turned off and it may potentially work on any Windows OS. It […]

Why does the extension kit cost so much?

There some important design constraints that we had for designing the extension kit.  These were:   ·          > 5m length when extended ·          < 1.5m when collapsed in order to fit in a car ·          Light weight so that when fully extended the user can control it alone without assistance ·          […]