Solarpathfinder assistant provides mathematical precision for accurate shading assessment by eliminating gross errors in structure orientation, solar system sizing and pvcollector placement. Running solar fire and other windows programs on the mac. When using the pathfinder you take a picture of the equipment and trace it using the computer software. The solar pathfinder assistant software dovetails local weather data using. 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. When using the solmetric app you trace the horizon directly with the iphone. Solar photovoltaic applications for smartphone and tablet. Arrange files in a group based on a specific file attribute. Solarpathfinder assistant free version download for pc. The solar pathfinder pftc analysis tool with case tripod and diagram pk, makes targeting your photovoltaic electric system design easier and more powerful. Pathfinder solar training solar installer training. Using the first 4 digits of your serial number as your guide, follow the instructions below.
And indeed the app store is filled with solar apps. One simple tracing does the job and becomes the permanent record for the solar data. 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. Directly type in the path navigator to get to your files quickly. Compatible with the following devices and platforms. Solar pathfinder solarpathfinder assistant base software. By combining the sitespecific shading data of the solar pathfinder with the published global weather data, an accurate solar site analysis can be made. Spa1 spa2 spa3, the software is no longer supported by. Spa1 spa2 spa3, the software is no longer supported by solarpathfinder.
Simple and straightforward in its engineering, it requires no special skills or technical knowhow. The solar pathfinder and assistant pv software provide mathematical precision for accurate shading assessment solar site analysis by eliminating gross errors. Given the close proximity of the results i dont really feel as though one is any better than the other from a performance standpoint. Pv design software technology is evolving as fast as pv hardware. Use path finder s intuitive dualpane browser to copy files from one pane to the next, with just a single click. The solmetric suneye 210 is a handheld electronic instrument for measuring shade and solar access while evaluating a site for a solar energy system. The solar pathfinder works well to give shading data for potential solar pv sites. Suneye was the first site survey device to take the steampunk style solar pathfinder and drag it into the. When you consider the price the solmetric ipv iphone application is the clear. 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. This program will allow the installers to minimize the time involved in designing a system and maximize the output production of their system. It allows the user to input all the necessary information in order to.
The assistant pv software dovetails local weather data using nrel wmo and sitespecific shade analysis in a customizable report. 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. There is a trial version of the software available for free which helps somewhat. The solar pathfinder is a must have piece of gear for every installers tool kit. Purchase your unit with any software package for a 5% savings. 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. 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. Add to your current pv studio, thermal assistant, or assistant pv software.
All of this data is integrated in the solar pathfinder assistant software, sold separately. 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. Take a picture of the solar pathfinder with your digital camera and upload the image to the assistant pv. Solar pathfinder is the professional solar installers tool for determining the most economical and efficient photovoltaic array location and position. The new pv studio design software from the solarpathfinder company is a valuable tool for installers. Solar pathfinder now offers its assistant software. Solarpathfinder assistant base software solar pathfinder.
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