Plan Your Monitoring Solar monitoring solutions can include a diverse range of software and hardware products along with a host of services for system planning and engineering, installation, and more. In order to provide integrators and installers with a flexible range of solutions, DECK Monitoring has developed a business model that allows our customers to combine products and services into monitoring packages that suit their specific project needs.
Basic Monitoring: It’s Better in a Box DECK recommends... DECK is committed to providing a flexible range of monitoring solutions in order to accommodate the full spectrum of project types you may encounter as a commercial integrator. As we provide this wide range of options, we also reach out to share our knowledge of best practices, so that you can make the right choices for each of your monitoring projects.
HARDWARE (BASIC MONITORING) SOFTWARE HARDWARE (EXPANDED FUNCTIONS) SERVICES software overview Every project gets two personalized web interfaces: the public Dashboard... ...and the secure private Energy Intelligence Admin Panel.
HARDWARE (BASIC MONITORING) SOFTWARE HARDWARE (EXPANDED FUNCTIONS) software extensions SERVICES hardware overview Lock in today’s low rates by extending your DECK software contracts to 10, 15, or 20 years total. You will automatically receive all software upgrades and full customer benefits over the entire term of your contract. This option allows you to bundle the full term of monitoring into the initial project budget so that discounts and incentives may be applied to your true total cost.
HARDWARE (BASIC MONITORING) SOFTWARE STEP 1 HARDWARE (EXPANDED FUNCTIONS) SERVICES basic monitoring hardware basic package options Each basic monitoring package from DECK includes all the hardware devices necessary for basic monitoring of your PV system: one revenue grade meter, one gateway device (prepares data for web transmission), and CTs sized to your project specs. DECK research has shown these devices to be reliable, cost-effective options that are guaranteed to work with our software.
HARDWARE (BASIC MONITORING) SOFTWARE HARDWARE (EXPANDED FUNCTIONS) SERVICES all-in-one box: pre-wired, pre-configured, UL listed AutoBOX: a comprehensive solution off the shelf Our popular “All-in-One Box” delivers basic monitoring hardware mounted, pre-wired, and pre-configured in a weatherproof NEMA-4 enclosure. You’ll save time and money on your installation service, and you’ll have peace of mind knowing that wiring and configuration tasks have been completed by monitoring experts.
HARDWARE (BASIC MONITORING) SOFTWARE STEP 2 HARDWARE (EXPANDED FUNCTIONS) get inverter data Inverter configuration solutions from DECK provide crucial information directly from your inverters. This includes AC and DC current and voltage, as well as inverter fault codes and more. DECK software is compatible with most major inverter brands, including large central inverters over 30kW as well as smaller string inverters under 30kW.
HARDWARE (BASIC MONITORING) SOFTWARE STEP 4 consider granular monitoring options You can’t effectively manage a large PV system if you can only see data from one generation meter. Systems over 30kW should consider granular monitoring to provide insight into performance among various hardware devices and all sections of the array. Granular monitoring requires added hardware as well as software for each reporting node.
HARDWARE (BASIC MONITORING) SOFTWARE STEP 5 HARDWARE (EXPANDED FUNCTIONS) consider wireless communication needs choose interactive displays Many system hosts enjoy having one or more touchscreen or kiosk displays at their facility. These interactive displays are ideal green PR tools for businesses with high foot traffic. They are powerful learning tools in educational environments, and they help everyone become more conscientious about energy use and conservation campaigns.
SOFTWARE HARDWARE (BASIC MONITORING) engineering services One-line diagrams from DECK Monitoring HARDWARE (EXPANDED FUNCTIONS) SERVICES managed services data reporting service Many incentive programs require certified third-party data reporting to utilities and other organizations. Automated reporting services from DECK are a hassle-free solution. If you need certified reporting, add this optional service to your monitoring package.
SOFTWARE HARDWARE (BASIC MONITORING) meet OTIS: on-site technical installation support get by with a little help from your friends Over the years DECK has supported thousands of monitoring installations. We have recognized many common problems that installers face with wiring, network communications, and other I.T. issues.
