Distributed Control Unit (DCU)
The Suntrack's Distributed Control Unit (DCU) meets the needs of current trackers that require a robust and stable control unit capable to manage a multidrive tracker in a cost-effective way.
DCU allows for different types of devices along the axis of the tracker or between two rows of trackers in a Main / Secondary configuration.
We maximize the power generation of your solar plant regardless of its size
DISTRIBUTED CONTROL UNIT (DCU)
Flexible. Reliable. Inexpensive.
Flexible and scalable configuration depending on your specific needs.
Reliable communications at tracker level thanks to PLC.
Inexpensive & easy to install:
- A standard PV cable delivers power and communication from the Main to the Secondary ones.
- Secondary ones are cheaper than standard TCU.
- Compatible with all configurations: String Powered, AC-powered and Self-Powered.
- If sequential movements are allowed, price of the Main can be improved by reducing the required power.
Same technology endless configurations
DCU Utility Scale
Forget mechanical transmissions and discover the main features of Suntrack’s DCU (Distributed Control Unit) for multidrive single axis trackers or dual-rows.
| TRACKER | MULTIDRIVE SINGLE AXIS | DUAL-ROW |
|---|---|---|
| KEY BENEFITS | The DCU configuration is a reliable solution for the largest tracker structures and bigger and more powerful current PV models. | The DCU simplifies tracker assembly and reduce maintenance with an easier cleaning process between trackers. |
| MAIN MODEL | String Powered, AC-powered or Self-Powered | String Powered, AC-powered or Self-Powered |
| MOVEMENT OPTIONS | Sequential or Synchronous (depending on the required power) | Sequential or Synchronous (depending on the required power) |
| MAIN-SECONDARY COMMUNICATION | PLC through standard PV cable | PLC through standard PV cable |
| NCU-MAIN COMMUNICATION | Zigbee (Encrypted) | Zigbee (Encrypted) |
| INDEPENDENT ROW BACKTRACKING | ✅ | - |
| OVERCAST | ✅ | ✅ |
| ISTOW | ✅ | ✅ |
| MAINS'S OPERATING MODE | 1 Main device per tracker controls up to 3 devices in the same row. | 1 Main device controls one Secondary in a dual-row configuration. |
| SECONDARY'S OPERATING MODE | In case of sequential movements, they work within a configurable torsion limit in the axis. | If one Secondary stops, the Main device could continue tracking. |
We have designed a specific Distributed Control Unit, DCU Sunberry, for Agrivoltaics
Discover DCU Sunberry, the most innovative solution in the market for the agrivoltaic sector, that adapts to your needs