User's Manual

2. System Summary

2.1 System Configuration – Rover 3

Rover 3 Voyager tracker controller is an intelligent solar tracker controller. It

has a LiFePO4 battery inside as backup power, electronic PCB for computing

sun algorithm, control the motor drive and charge the battery.

2.2 System Configuration – PV Modules

Rover3 is connected with 2 No’s 60Wp series PV modules to charge the

battery.

2.3 System Configuration – Motor

Rover3 is connected to a 24V DC planetary gear motor to drive the voyager

tracker structure.

2.4 System Configuration – Ports

Rover3 has multiple ports/peripherals to connect with for its operation

 PV+/PV- Connector – To charge Battery

 Motor Connector – To drive DC motor

 Antenna Connector – To communicate over Zigbee

 Fuse – For Electrical protection

 E-Stop – To disconnect the operation

 USB – For wired communication

 Vent – To maintain pressure

 LED – For status indication