New mounting system especially for large flat roofs: TRI-STAND Aero

Allschwil (ots) - On occasion of the Intersolar, TRITEC presents
an advancement of the proven mounting system TRI-STAND. The new
mounting system TRI-STAND Aero - optimised in terms of loads and
costs - is especially suited to large flat roofs.

Smaller loads, lower costs

Due to its aerodynamically optimised shape, TRI-STAND Aero offers
significant advantages regarding loads and costs. The new mounting
system puts considerably less weight on roofs than conventional
module supports. TRITEC's Development Engineer Bernd Hertter
explains: "Compared to the conventional flat roof supports, we need
at least 50% less ballast for the installation of the TRI-STAND
Aero."

The centre-piece - the TS-F bracket

The back of the modules is clad with a metal sheet that both
reduces the dynamic pressure and prevents wind pressure loads on the
underside of the modules. The centre-piece is the newly developed
TS-F bracket, by which the module is attached to the diagonal
subprofiles and the vertical profiles providing support on the back.
This bracket makes the diagonal profile superfluous - and thus saves
material costs. Instead the module is screwed directly to the
mounting holes.

Less shading, more output

Since the PV modules are supported at an angle of 20 degrees, the
shading distance is reduced and the output/m2 increased. Installing
the TRI-STAND Aero system keeps the roof covering intact. The system
is designed for modules with an output of 230-240 Watt or 180-190
Watt. The modules of these performance classes are state-of-the-art
and all - with only small deviations - have the same outer
dimensions. The required back metal sheets are tailored to these
dimensions. Thus customers are spared expensive custom-made
components and benefit from an efficient and cost-effective ready-
made product.

Free download

For further information on TRI-STAND and training events please
visit www.tritec-energy.com

Picture 4: Centre-piece - the newly developed TS-F bracket

Product news 2

Mobile characteristics analyser TRI-KA with new software tools

On the occasion of the Intersolar, TRITEC presents new software
for the handy characteristics analyser TRI-KA for performance testing
of installed solar modules - the system configurator and detailed
protocol creation (Report Creator) allow the quick and efficient
testing and maintenance of large PV systems in particular.

Easier maintenance

Using the new system configurator, the structure of large PV
systems with several inverters and strings and the most varied
configurations can be displayed quickly and easily. The system
structure can be prepared conveniently at the office, saved to SD
card and transferred to the TRI-KA. The service engineer in the field
can then quickly and easily test the system without making additional
entries into the characteristics analyser. This noticeably
facilitates the maintenance and servicing of large PV systems. TRITEC
Product Manager Measurement Technology Ralph Schultz explains: "Using
the new system configurator, the structure of an open-space system
with 800 strings can be recorded and saved in less than 5 minutes."

Easier monitoring

Due to the Report Creator, it is significantly easier to create
detailed protocols of large systems. At the push of a button the
measuring report in PDF format is created for each individual string.
These documents can naturally be printed and given to the customer,
for example.

Free download

For further information on TRI-KA and the free download of the
updated TRI-KA software please visit www.tri-ka.com

Picture 2: The handy characteristics analyser TRI-KA
Picture 3: Quick and efficient testing of large PV systems

Product news 3

New - design software TRI-DESIGN now also available for inverters
On the occasion of the Intersolar, TRITEC presents an updated version
of TRI-DESIGN, the design software for photovoltaic installers. By
means of TRI-DESIGN inverters can now also be configured directly
within the programme. This allows the comprehensive planning and
design of PV systems, from the mounting system and inverters to the
string plan.

Unique tool

At the Intersolar 2011 the Beta version of the new TRI-DESIGN
software will be presented. It will now also allow the design of
inverters and the planning of module strings. Due to this, TRI-
DESIGN will become THE tool for solar installers and designers.

The inverter design is (for now) restricted to the TRITEC range.
The software is continuously updated: Also planned are the
integration of economic efficiency calculations and additional tools.

Free download

For further information on TRI-DESIGN and the free download of the
updated TRI-DESIGN software please visit
http://www.tritec- energy.com/de/service/produkt-software/

Picture 1: comprehensive planning and design of PV systems

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Media contact:
Claudio Del Principe | Press & Communication

TRITEC International AG
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T +41 61 699 35 39
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claudio.delprincipe@tritec-energy.com
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