Tracker Motor Controller


TCX 2.0 - Commercial Tracker Controller

The Lauritzen Tracker Controller, TCX2, is a cost effective, microprocessor-based motor controller suitable for dual axis tracking applications. It is a network-ready controller, and may be configured to operate as a single collector unit, or be part of a larger commercial solar collector array. The controller is plug-compatible with standard electromechanical actuators, including, Venture Manufacturing’s linear actuators and slewing drives from Kinematics Manufacturing.

The main features of the controller are as follows:

  • Dual H-bridge PWM DC motor drivers with integrated motor current sensing and soft motor-start and stop
  • Integrated support for single or dual-encoder output per motor
  • Integrated support for external limit switches
  • Integrated support for implied (inline) limit switches
  • Integrated support for anemometer
  • Input for emergency stop
  • Input for irradiance measurement
  • Input for AC-power-loss, Energy meter
  • Input for external Clean/Storm mode switch
  • RS-485 interface with 2.5KV galvanic isolation
  • Ethernet 10/100-base-T interface with 1.5KV galvanic isolation
  • GPS receiver interface
  • Real-Time-Clock with battery backup
  • 10A fused motor power with electronic short-circuit protection
  • 24V DC systems for motor and controls, with wide input supply voltage range (6-40V DC)
  • Push buttons for ServiceMode, Reset, Calibration, StopOverride, and motor controls.
  • 14 Diagnostic LED’s for anything from power, through system diagnostic, to encoder input status.