All of this data is integrated in the solar pathfinder assistant software, sold separately. Simple and straightforward in its engineering, it requires no special skills or technical knowhow. Solarpathfinder assistant provides mathematical precision for accurate shading assessment by eliminating gross errors in structure orientation, solar system sizing and pvcollector placement. The solar pathfinder assistant software dovetails local weather data using. Arrange the solar pathfinder unit as you would at any installation site, setting it up at the prospective site level and pointing it to magnetic south. Purchase your unit with any software package for a 5% savings. Add to your current pv studio, thermal assistant, or assistant pv software.
Take a picture of the solar pathfinder with your digital camera and upload the image to the assistant pv. The solar pathfinder works well to give shading data for potential solar pv sites. By combining the sitespecific shading data of the solar pathfinder with the published global weather data, an accurate solar site analysis can be made. Pv design software technology is evolving as fast as pv hardware. When using the pathfinder you take a picture of the equipment and trace it using the computer software. Use path finder s intuitive dualpane browser to copy files from one pane to the next, with just a single click. Solar pathfinder is the professional solar installers tool for determining the most economical and efficient photovoltaic array location and position. The solar pathfinder and assistant pv software provide mathematical precision for accurate shading assessment solar site analysis by eliminating gross errors in structure orientation, solar system sizing, and pvcollector placement. The solar pathfinder and assistant pv software provide mathematical precision for accurate shading assessment solar site analysis by eliminating gross errors. And indeed the app store is filled with solar apps. There is a trial version of the software available for free which helps somewhat. It allows the user to input all the necessary information in order to. For the flexibility of calculating radiation of any azimuth and any tilt angle, use our solar pathfinder assistant software in addition to the solar pathfinder. Pathfinder solar training solar installer training.
This program will allow the installers to minimize the time involved in designing a system and maximize the output production of their system. Solar photovoltaic applications for smartphone and tablet. When using the solmetric app you trace the horizon directly with the iphone. Directly type in the path navigator to get to your files quickly. Using the first 4 digits of your serial number as your guide, follow the instructions below. We do not officially support solar fire on the mac, but we have many customers who do successfully use solar fire on a mac equipped with an intel chip, windows, and a windows emulation program. Suneye was the first site survey device to take the steampunk style solar pathfinder and drag it into the. The new pv studio design software from the solarpathfinder company is a valuable tool for installers. Running solar fire and other windows programs on the mac. The assistant pv software dovetails local weather data using nrel wmo and sitespecific shade analysis in a customizable report. Given the close proximity of the results i dont really feel as though one is any better than the other from a performance standpoint. Solarpathfinder assistant base software solar pathfinder.
Solar pathfinder the solar pathfinder the standard for accurate solar site analysis pv studio 2 software optimize your next pv system with our new pv studio design software solarpathfinder assistant software size and estimate your next pv or thermal system with our assistant software. The solmetric suneye 210 is a handheld electronic instrument for measuring shade and solar access while evaluating a site for a solar energy system. Solar pathfinder solarpathfinder assistant base software. The solar pathfinder is a must have piece of gear for every installers tool kit. In order to use the cloud service, you must have a solarpathfinder and also a valid license for either the pv studio software or the pathfinder assistant software. Spa1 spa2 spa3, the software is no longer supported by solarpathfinder. Spa1 spa2 spa3, the software is no longer supported by. Compatible with the following devices and platforms. Solarpathfinder assistant free version download for pc. Solar pathfinder now offers its assistant software. The solar pathfinder pftc analysis tool with case tripod and diagram pk, makes targeting your photovoltaic electric system design easier and more powerful. One simple tracing does the job and becomes the permanent record for the solar data. Unfortunately, unless you want to spend a lot of time doing calculations manually, you will have to purchase the software for the machine at an extra cost. When you consider the price the solmetric ipv iphone application is the clear.
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