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TW201115165A
TW201115165A TW98136376A TW98136376A TW201115165A TW 201115165 A TW201115165 A TW 201115165A TW 98136376 A TW98136376 A TW 98136376A TW 98136376 A TW98136376 A TW 98136376A TW 201115165 A TW201115165 A TW 201115165A
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A solar panel including rray converters is installed in a solar power generation system by first completing a self-test of the solar panel in an uninstalled state. Certain data is obtained and compared to specifications to verify proper operation. Other data obtained is compared to a work order to insure the intended unit is being installed. A functional, proper panel is installed into the solar power generation system, then tested again in an operational state. The system includes steps for activating a system, wherein a system that is not activated within a predetermined time period will no longer operate. The solar power generation system may be monitored remotely, thereby allowing maintenance to be performed on an as-needed basis.

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201115165 六、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本申凊案係關於由Kernahan等人於2008年4月2日所提出 之共同擁有的美國專利申請案第12/061,025號,該案之全 文以引用的方式併入本文中。 【先前技術】 X %能發電已快速地 太陽此板之結構之當前技術與相關聯之電子器件持續存4 許多問題。當安裝一系統於明亮的曰光中時,太陽能板^ 其被光照的任何時間供電,此會產生—危險條件。太陽葡 板安裝完整時才受測試’因此在安裝時—種㈣ 琢故P早(新α口抽壞(dead on arrival)」)係常見。完成一 安裝及測試時,沒有任何方式可敎複數個太陽能板之巧 ^固可能為輯或不符規格。安裝的太陽能板隨著時間纪 、、坐過變得機械上不健全且無任㈣則貞測故障之構件,因 m 共者典型地按行事層為基礎執行例行檢查及絲 :广有時會浪費時間在-正常運作之系統上。當安裝 系統時,僅可藉由目視檢驗來檢杳gj7# 3 π " 遠端監控為不可能,因查料是^確安裳。 能,且t 者心驗證纟、统之效 且資產失竊亦為一問題。 需要一種用於當將一;金丄 夕 、先乂付至安裝之前使子系絲舎匕 夠被測試及確認為適當單 b 之後測試—μ且亦需要在安裝 作及佈線U為正確,且,若摔 作及佈線^確m 1右核 單斤處之位置。遠端監控將 144222.doc 201115165 減少維護成本且改良可靠度以另担 非又以及k供一啟動需要,因此 消除盜竊之動機。 【發明内容】201115165 VI. Description of the Invention: [Technical Fields of the Invention] This application is related to the co-owned U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/061,025, issued toK. This is incorporated herein by reference. [Prior Art] X% can generate electricity quickly. The current technology of the solar panel and the associated electronic devices continue to save many problems. When a system is installed in a bright neon, the solar panel is powered by any time it is illuminated, which creates a dangerous condition. The solar panel is only tested when it is installed. Therefore, it is common during installation (4). Therefore, P is early (new on port). When completing an installation and testing, there is no way to count the number of solar panels. It may be a series or a non-conformity. The solar panels installed have become mechanically unsound and have nothing to do with the time and space. (4) The components of the fault are measured. Because the m is generally performed on a routine basis, the routine inspection and silk: wide sometimes Wasting time on the normal operating system. When installing the system, it is only possible to check gj7# 3 π " by visual inspection. Remote monitoring is impossible, because the inspection is OK. It is also a problem that the verification of the system, the effectiveness of the system, and the theft of assets. There is a need for a test that is used to make a sub-wire after it has been tested and confirmed to be a proper single b before the installation, and also requires the installation and wiring U to be correct, and If the fall and wiring ^ ^ m 1 right nuclear single pound position. Remote monitoring will reduce the cost of theft by reducing maintenance costs and improving reliability to meet the needs of the startup. [Summary of the Invention]

本發明揭^種方法及裝置’其中—太陽能模組包括— 太陽能板及其相關聯電子器#,在將該太陽能模組交付至 安裝之前,可根H通知單測試該太陽能模組之操作 並且確認操作正確。在安U或多個太陽能模組之後, 確認正確連接且具體地報告任何錯誤之問題及位置。1 問工具開始測試-給定太陽能板,且在安裝之前、在安裝 期間及在安裝之後,、報告I具向安裝者提供確認^ 操作資訊…啟動㈣麵“提供者與遠端聯繫 且不可在—未經授權位置使m提供的感測器係不 時地被訊問以確認一持續中的完好狀況(s〇und ―),當發現問題時報告。不時地感測操作資訊, 提供該資訊至-遠端操作控制巾☆,可提供料必要時派 遣維修人員之-方法。亦提供感測器用於偵測導因於生^ 中樹木或新建築構造對一太陽能板遮陰時之變更。 【實施方式】 陣列轉換器 ACPV =工ri如美國專利申請案第 侧做㈣之,Pv板之一電力轉 PV 訊問工具 板,下文中有時亦稱為「太陽能板」 根捸本發明之用於訊問一 ACPV以測定特定操作參數之一 ϋ(「訊問器」)。 、 ^ -, 144222.doc 201115165 指示器 一ACPV測試報告工具(「指示器」);回應於一詢問工具 而提供資訊至使用者。 本發明使用一新穎測試技術及裝置。參考圖1,揭示一 訊問工具(「訊問器」)1 00。該訊問器1 00包括一電源供應 器102、一信號驅動器104及一可控光源106,其中該信號 驅動器104修改該電源供應器102之輸出以依一特定、有意 義的方式驅動該光源10 6。自該光源1 〇 6所發出之光係提供 至一 ACPV 120’其中該ACPV 120包括一太陽能板(pv)iQg 及一陣列轉換器110。該陣列轉換器uo係更詳細地描述於 美國專利申請案第12/061,025號中。為了便利,於圖10中 呈現如如面提到的申請案第12/061,〇25號中所描述之一陣 列轉換器之一實施例之一簡圖。該PV 1〇8大體上被照明, 惟將接收自該光源106所發出之光之一區域除外。舉例而 言,參考圖2,在一實施例中,一屏蔽2〇2阻止外部光照射 到該PV 108之表面之一部分使得來自該光源1〇6之光信號 為提供至該光屏蔽區域中之該!>¥ 1〇8之唯—光。該八〔1)、 120將回應於入射在該PV 1〇8表面之未屏蔽部分上之環境 光而提供一相對恆定電輪出。來自該光源106之信號提供 增加的電能’調變該ACPV 12〇之更穩態輸出。在一實施 例中,該訊問器為由—安裝者所簡單地固持之—手電筒, 其中該「電源供應器」102包括手電筒電池,肖「信號驅 動器」104為該手電筒之〇N/ ’ " ’FF開Μ ’其中該使用者以某 種型態點亮且關閉該手電筒, '、 丁电间5亥「九源」106為該手電筒 之燈泡(或L E D),且該丰雷特及# 電同係藉由如圖2中所繪示之—光 144222.doc 201115165 屏蔽202而部分圍封。在一些情況中,The present invention discloses a method and apparatus 'where the solar module includes - a solar panel and its associated electronic device #. Before the solar module is delivered to the installation, the H-notice can be used to test the operation of the solar module and Confirm that the operation is correct. After the U or multiple solar modules, confirm the correct connection and specifically report any errors and locations. 1 Ask the tool to start testing - given the solar panel, and before installation, during installation and after installation, report I to provide confirmation to the installer ^ Operational information... Start (4) "The provider is in contact with the remote and cannot be - Unauthorized location causes the sensor provided by m to be interrogated from time to time to confirm a continuous good condition (s〇und ―), report when a problem is found. Sensing operation information from time to time, providing the information To-remote control towel ☆, can provide the method of dispatching maintenance personnel when necessary. Sensors are also provided to detect changes caused by trees or new building structures in the shade of a solar panel. [Embodiment] Array converter ACPV = ri, as in the U.S. patent application, the fourth side, (4), one of the Pv board power conversion PV interrogation tool board, hereinafter sometimes referred to as "solar panel", for use in the present invention Interrogate an ACPV to determine one of the specific operating parameters ("Interrogator"). , ^ -, 144222.doc 201115165 Indicator An ACPV test reporting tool ("indicator"); provides information to the user in response to an inquiry tool. The present invention uses a novel testing technique and apparatus. Referring to Figure 1, an interrogation tool ("interrogator") 100 is disclosed. The interrogator 100 includes a power supply 102, a signal driver 104, and a controllable light source 106, wherein the signal driver 104 modifies the output of the power supply 102 to drive the light source 106 in a particular, meaningful manner. The light emitted from the light source 1 〇 6 is supplied to an ACPV 120', wherein the ACPV 120 includes a solar panel (pv) iQg and an array converter 110. The array converter uo is described in more detail in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/061,025. For convenience, a simplified diagram of one of the embodiments of one of the array converters described in the application No. 12/061, No. 25, which is incorporated herein by reference. The PV 1〇8 is substantially illuminated except for a region of light that is received from the source 106. For example, referring to FIG. 2, in an embodiment, a shield 2〇2 prevents external light from being irradiated to a portion of the surface of the PV 108 such that an optical signal from the light source 〇6 is supplied to the light-shielding region. That! >¥1〇8's only light. The eight [1], 120 will provide a relatively constant electrical turn in response to ambient light incident on the unshielded portion of the surface of the PV 1〇8. The signal from the source 106 provides increased power' to modulate the more steady state output of the ACPV. In one embodiment, the interrogator is a flashlight that is simply held by the installer, wherein the "power supply" 102 includes a flashlight battery, and the "signal driver" 104 is the flashlight N/' " 'FF 开Μ', in which the user lights up and turns off the flashlight, ', Dingdian 5 Hai Jiuyuan 106 is the flashlight (or LED) of the flashlight, and the Feng Leite and # The electrical coherence is partially enclosed by a light 144222.doc 201115165 shield 202 as depicted in FIG. In some cases,

AtCPV 12G小於全環境日^,則該訊問器100之线106可 能夠提供足夠增加的電能以使得該屏蔽為不必要。該訊問 盗100之要素為一光源106, 至一陣列轉換器110,使得 加的電能載於該ACPV 120 106,其可提供光能量之一信號圖象The AtCPV 12G is less than the full environment day ^, then the line 106 of the interrogator 100 can provide sufficient added power to make the shielding unnecessary. The element of the interrogation 100 is a light source 106, to an array converter 110, such that the added electrical energy is carried by the ACPV 120 106, which provides a signal image of the optical energy.

件(圖中未繪示)。該指示構件包含諸如一呼叫器、振動 器光無線電波或一 LED之實例。該陣列轉換器11 〇可Pieces (not shown). The indicating member contains an example such as a pager, a vibrator light radio wave or an LED. The array converter 11

Q 流裝置(對於一給定光度),因此藉由該電晶體1006而使跨 忒太陽能板之輸出短路,導致該輪出電壓(在終端卩丨與^) 崩潰。因此藉由調變該信號至該電晶體1〇〇6之該控制閘 極,可藉由該陣列轉換器100之輸出而產生一有力的信 號。在一實施例中,該輸出係提供至該pv 1〇8,藉此建立 一近場信號。在一實施例中,該近場信號係經調變至諸如 560赫茲之一標準調幅無線電頻率(「am#線電」),且該 才曰示器112包含一 AM無線電接收器,該AM無線電接收器 係用於從該陣列轉換器U〇接收資訊。 144222.doc 201115165 在另一例示性實施例中,電源供應器102為一電池組, 信號驅動器104包括能夠調變提供至該光源106之電力之驅 動器及一微控制器,其中該微控制器已由預定的信號符號 預程式化,且該指示器11 2已預程式化以解譯自該陣列轉 換器110接收之該等信號符號且以某一資料回應。舉例而 言’在一實施例中’由該信號驅動器104所提供之一信號 為一連串的曼徹斯特(Manchester)編碼符號。該等曼徹斯 特編碼符號係藉由該陣列轉換器110而提供至該指示器U2 而用於解譯。對於其中每一且各pV 108為不可近接的系 統,該訊問器1 〇〇可貼附至一極點(pole),藉此允許安裝者 放置該訊問器(及可選擇屏蔽202)接近於所有pv 1 板。 再爹考圖1 ’該指示器Π 2可藉由例如一射頻(rf)信號、 一調變IRLED光束、一調變雷射光束或一可移除式佈線之 各種構件而耦合至該陣列轉換器丨丨〇。在一實施例中,該 陣列轉換器110係以諸如560赫茲之一高頻率信號驅動該pv 108藉此建立一近場RF信號。該指示器112包含用於偵測 在此一RF頻率的一信號之一接收器。該指示器U2係定位 在忒PV 108之表面附近,因此建立一近場傳輸器/接收器 協作系統。藉由該陣列轉換器11〇而提供至該指示器u2之 資料可為各種形式之任—種。舉例而"T,在-些實施例 中,該近場信號提供—連串資料串流,f料_流中的符號 為時域調變形式、脈衝位置調變形式或曼徹斯特編碼形 式。在另一例示性實施例中,近場RF傳輸係以一預定語音 訊息調幅。-般技術者將了解使用近場则於傳輸資料之 144222.doc 201115165 許多替代方法。 參考圖3 ’選擇一供安裝之ACPV 120且使用一訊問器 100及一指示器112測試ACPV 120(301)。若該ACPV 120在 該測試中失敗’則選擇一不同的Acpv 120(303)供安裝及 測試(301)。若該ACPV ι2〇通過該測試,觀察一指示器 112(如前所描述之與該ACPV 120耦合之指示器)以確認相 對於該ACPV 120之某一預定資料。比較由該指示器112所 提供的該資訊與安裝資料(諸如提供至安裝者之一工作通 知單)。若該資訊不符合該安裝資料,則不安裝該受測試 ACPV 120(309),而選擇一不同的ACPV 12〇(3〇3)用於安裝 及測試(301)。若由該指示器112所報告之針對該受測試 ACPV 120之資訊符合該工作通知單,則該acpv 120附接 至一相谷的ACPV 120陣列’該相容的ACPV 120陣列包括 前面所提到的美國專利申請案第12/〇61,〇25號中所揭示之 根據本發明之發電系統之發電元件。 安裂於該發電系統中之該ACPV 120若經組裝,則使用 該訊問器100及指示器112再次測試該ACPV 12〇(312)。若 當前之該ACPV 120在該測試中失敗,則該Acpv 12〇送回 修理(313),選擇一不同的ACPV 12〇(3〇3)供安裝及測試 (3〇1)。若在步驟312择信該ACPV 12〇為可操作的,則觀察 由該指示器112當前所報告之資料是否有額外資料且與該 工作通知單相比較(314) 〇若該資料不符合該工作通知單, 則解除安裝該ACPV 120(315)。選擇一不同的ACpv 120(303)供安裝及測試(3〇1p若該ACPV u〇通過該測試 144222.doc 201115165 (3 14),如早先未實施,則使一閘道連接至該系統(3 16)。 重複前文所描述之從步驟301至步驟316之處理程序,直到 該系統所需要的所有ACPV 120係在適當的位置(318)。繼 完成安裝後啟動系統(320)並且完成安裝。 上述說明内容概括地揭示使用本發明之方法及裝置安裝 根據美國專利申請案第12/061,025號之揭示之一系統之總 處理程序。圖3之處理程序及上述說明内容為一安裝處理 程序之一特定實例。本發明包含順序及細節的變更。 開始於圖4並繼續至圖8,呈現圖3之該等步驟之一更詳 細的處理。參考圖4,定義一進入點「開始」4〇2。其他圖 式可具有返回至開始402之退出步驟。開始4〇2之後,在步 驟401 ’由女裝者所選擇用於安裝之一 Acpv 模組。步 驟401包括註解為「 步驟「η」係示於圖 401 .η」之若干更小的步驟,其中該等 4中°後續步驟可藉由使用此註解而指 言,該流程圖中之 步驟40 1.05」指示 一作用區域且觸發 示返回至步驟401内之一步驟。舉例而 一路徑可指示返回「步驟4〇1〇5」,該「 施加一訊問器100至一 ACPV 12〇模組之 該訊問器100。 在步驟401.01,安裝者從運載工具移除一 12〇且核 查該ACPV 12G是否有實體損壞⑽Q2)。—短路炎係在这The Q-flow device (for a given luminosity) thus shorts the output of the cross-battery solar panel by the transistor 1006, causing the turn-off voltage (at the terminals ^ and ^) to collapse. Therefore, by modulating the signal to the control gate of the transistor 1〇〇6, a powerful signal can be generated by the output of the array converter 100. In one embodiment, the output is provided to the pv 1〇8, thereby establishing a near field signal. In one embodiment, the near field signal is modulated to a standard amplitude modulated radio frequency ("am# line"), such as 560 Hz, and the display 112 includes an AM radio receiver, the AM radio A receiver is used to receive information from the array converter U. 144222.doc 201115165 In another exemplary embodiment, power supply 102 is a battery pack, and signal driver 104 includes a driver capable of modulating power provided to the light source 106 and a microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller has Pre-programmed by predetermined signal symbols, and the indicator 112 has been pre-programmed to interpret the signal symbols received from the array converter 110 and to respond with a certain data. By way of example, in one embodiment, one of the signals provided by the signal driver 104 is a series of Manchester coded symbols. The Manchester coded symbols are provided to the indicator U2 by the array converter 110 for interpretation. For each of the systems in which each pV 108 is inaccessible, the interrogator 1 can be attached to a pole, thereby allowing the installer to place the interrogator (and optional shield 202) close to all pvs. 1 board. Referring again to Figure 1, the indicator Π 2 can be coupled to the array by various components such as a radio frequency (rf) signal, a modulated IRLED beam, a modulated laser beam, or a removable wiring.丨丨〇 丨丨〇. In one embodiment, the array converter 110 drives the pv 108 with a high frequency signal such as 560 Hz to thereby establish a near field RF signal. The indicator 112 includes a receiver for detecting a signal at the RF frequency. The indicator U2 is positioned near the surface of the 忒PV 108, thus establishing a near field transmitter/receiver cooperation system. The data supplied to the indicator u2 by the array converter 11 can be of any of various forms. For example, in some embodiments, the near-field signal provides a series of data streams, and the symbols in the f-stream are time domain modulation, pulse position modulation, or Manchester coding. In another exemplary embodiment, the near field RF transmission is amplitude modulated with a predetermined voice message. The average technician will understand the many alternatives to using the near field to transmit data at 144222.doc 201115165. Referring to Figure 3', an ACPV 120 for installation is selected and ACPV 120 (301) is tested using an interrogator 100 and an indicator 112. If the ACPV 120 fails in this test, then a different Acpv 120 (303) is selected for installation and testing (301). If the ACPV ι2 〇 passes the test, an indicator 112 (as previously described coupled to the ACPV 120) is observed to confirm a predetermined profile relative to the ACPV 120. The information and installation information provided by the indicator 112 is compared (such as to one of the installer's work notification forms). If the information does not comply with the installation data, the tested ACPV 120 (309) is not installed and a different ACPV 12〇 (3〇3) is selected for installation and testing (301). If the information reported by the indicator 112 for the tested ACPV 120 conforms to the work order, the acpv 120 is attached to a phase of the ACPV 120 array. The compatible ACPV 120 array includes the aforementioned A power generating element of a power generating system according to the present invention disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/61, No. 25. The ACPV 120, which is cracked in the power generation system, is assembled, and the ACPV 12 (312) is again tested using the interrogator 100 and the indicator 112. If the current ACPV 120 fails in this test, the Acpv 12〇 is returned for repair (313) and a different ACPV 12〇 (3〇3) is selected for installation and testing (3〇1). If it is determined in step 312 that the ACPV 12 is operational, then the information currently reported by the indicator 112 is observed for additional information and compared to the work order (314). If the data does not meet the work The notice cancels the installation of the ACPV 120 (315). Select a different ACpv 120 (303) for installation and testing (3〇1p if the ACPV u〇 passes the test 144222.doc 201115165 (3 14), if not implemented earlier, then connect a gateway to the system (3 16) Repeat the procedure from step 301 to step 316 described above until all ACPV 120 required by the system is in place (318). After completing the installation, start the system (320) and complete the installation. The description generally outlines the use of the method and apparatus of the present invention to install a general processing procedure in accordance with one of the systems disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/061,025. The processing of Figure 3 and the above description is an installation process. A specific example. The present invention includes changes in sequence and detail. Beginning with Figure 4 and continuing to Figure 8, a more detailed process of one of the steps of Figure 3 is presented. Referring to Figure 4, an entry point "start" is defined. 2. Other drawings may have an exit step back to the beginning 402. After starting 4〇2, in step 401 'selected by the dressmaker for installing one of the Acpv modules. Step 401 includes annotating as "step "n" A number of smaller steps are shown in Figure 401. η", wherein the subsequent steps of 4 can be used by using this annotation, step 40 1.05" in the flowchart indicating an active area and triggering a return To one of the steps in step 401. For example, a path may instruct to return to "Step 4〇1〇5", which "applies an interrogator 100 to the interrogator 100 of an ACPV 12" module. In step 401.01, the installer Remove 12 〇 from the vehicle and check if the ACPV 12G is physically damaged (10)Q2).

田的位置或放在適當的位置以短路該受測試之A· HThe position of the field or placed in the appropriate position to short-circuit the tested A·H

之輸出端(401.03)。麸而,、a备A 》 ,、、、而左意一ACPV 120係經設計使猜 該ACPV 120將不提供給ψ恭上 、 、輸出电力,除非已啟用該ACPV 12 以提供輸出電力,因此如婁 匕如果δ亥陣列轉換器110故障,該务 144222.doc -10. 201115165 路夾為一額外安全步驟。在正常操作中,該短路夾使該卩乂 108能夠提供電流,因此能夠測試該Acpv 12〇。該Acpv 120係暴露於諸如陽光之一光源(4〇1.〇4),且一詢問器 係施加至該ACPV 120之一作用區域且觸發(4〇1〇5)。接著 該指示器112讀取訊問之結果(401.〇6)。 在觸發該訊問器100之後(401.05),舉例而言,該訊問器 1〇〇以許多嗶嗶聲回應(401 07)。移除該訊問器 (4〇1 ·〇8)。5亥ACPV 120應提供例如一嚷n察聲或„畢喝聲或閃 Ο 光或無線電信號之信號(401.09),該信號由該八(::1^120之 控制器1002所提供。接著該指示器i 12提供例如一嗶嗶聲 之信號(401.10)。 步驟4〇4確認該訊問器1〇〇提供一信號達預定次數,諸如 兩次。若如此,該訊問器1〇〇已知已適當地操作且已報告 該ACPV 120正確地回應,且採用步驟42〇。若在步驟4〇4 該訊問器100未如所期望回應,則步驟406進行檢查以查看 Q 該訊問器1〇0是否提供一預定錯誤信號,例如一嗶嗶聲。 若在步驟406未觀察到該預定信號,則該預定信號指示該 ACPV 120已正確地回應,但該訊問器1〇〇之該電源供應器 1 02之電壓為低。若在步驟4〇6未觀察到該預定信號,則更 換該訊問器1〇〇之該電源供應器1〇2(4〇7)且該處理程序前進 到步驟420。若在步驟406該訊問器1〇〇未以該預定信號回 應,則安裝者根本不檢查任何資訊(408)。在步驟4〇8,藉 由設計該訊問器100而預定待觀察之回應。在該所示實例 中’根本無信號指示電源供應器故障,且更換該電源供應 144222.doc 201115165 益(409)接著因為該受測試之Acpv⑶之狀態為未知故 該處理程序返回至步驟4〇1〇5。在一些實施例中,藉由來 自該訊問器100之預定數目個信號而預定且指 削之其他故障模式。在此-情況中,由安裝者註^ = 數目(有時稱為-「嘴碼(beep eGde)」)以供後續修復該訊 問斋1〇〇,且該訊問器100被更換成另一訊問器1〇0(403), 且该處理程序返回至步驟401.05。 步驟420測試是否有來自該ACPV 12〇模組自身之一預定 信號。在—實例中,該ACPV 120激勵併入於該Acpv 12〔 中之-繼電器,提供一安裝者可聽到的一可聞的靖。 在其他實施例中’ 一蜂鳴器或其他噪音源提供該信號。當 然例如-LED或一小型白熾燈泡之一光源係適於提供一視 覺信號。無視發出信號構件,步驟4〇2檢查該Acpv GO指 示適當的操作。若未觀察到該預定信號,則在測試期間: 步驟422檢查該ACPV 12〇是否暴露於全日照。若否,如在 步驟401.04中,使太陽能板暴露於全日光,且該處理程序 從步驟40L04重複。若太陽能板係暴㈣全日光(且在步驟 420未觀察到該預定信號)’則假設該ACPV 12G有缺陷 到步驟426。在步驟426註w陷且轉 。己4竹Ια號代碼,加標籤於該 ACPV 12G模組以供後續進行故障排除被且放置—旁。接 下來该整個處理程序係從步驟4〇丨〇丨重複。 若在步驟420觀察到該期望的信號,則轉到下一步驟428 且觀察該指示器112是否有發出一預定信冑,例如發出信 號兩次。若未觀察到該期望的信號’則觀察該指示器"2 144222.doc 201115165 否有發出另一信號,例如一嗶嗶聲。一信號係經預定以指 示該指示器112從該ACPV 120正確地接收資料但該指示器 電池為低。於該指示器112中更換電池(44〇)且該處理程序 繼續至步驟438。The output (401.03). Bran, a, A, ,, and left, an ACPV 120 system is designed to make guess that the ACPV 120 will not be supplied to the power, unless the ACPV 12 is enabled to provide output power. For example, if the δH array converter 110 fails, the 144222.doc -10. 201115165 road clip is an additional safety step. In normal operation, the shorting clip enables the crucible 108 to supply current, so the Acpv 12 can be tested. The Acpv 120 system is exposed to a light source such as sunlight (4〇1.〇4), and an interrogator is applied to one of the active areas of the ACPV 120 and triggered (4〇1〇5). The indicator 112 then reads the result of the interrogation (401. 〇 6). After triggering the interrogator 100 (401.05), for example, the interrogator 1 responds with a number of beeps (401 07). Remove the interrogator (4〇1 ·〇8). The 5 Hai ACPV 120 should provide, for example, a signal or a radio signal (401.09), which is provided by the controller 1002 of the eight (:: 1^120). The indicator i 12 provides, for example, a beep signal (401.10). Step 4〇4 confirms that the interrogator 1〇〇 provides a signal for a predetermined number of times, such as twice. If so, the interrogator 1 is known to be appropriate The ACPV 120 has been reported to have responded correctly and step 42 is employed. If the interrogator 100 does not respond as expected in step 4, then step 406 checks to see if the interrogator 1〇0 is provided. a predetermined error signal, such as a beep. If the predetermined signal is not observed in step 406, the predetermined signal indicates that the ACPV 120 has responded correctly, but the interrogator 1 is the power supply 102 The voltage is low. If the predetermined signal is not observed in step 4〇6, the power supply 1〇2 (4〇7) of the interrogator 1 is replaced and the processing proceeds to step 420. If at step 406 the interrogator 1 does not respond with the predetermined signal, then the security The user does not check any information at all (408). In step 4〇8, the response to be observed is predetermined by designing the interrogator 100. In the illustrated example, there is no signal at all indicating that the power supply is faulty and the power supply is replaced. Supply 144222.doc 201115165 Benefit (409) The process then returns to step 4〇1〇5 because the state of the tested Acpv(3) is unknown. In some embodiments, by a predetermined number from the interrogator 100 Other failure modes that are predetermined by the signal and are referred to. In this case, the installer writes ^ = number (sometimes called "beep eGde") for subsequent repair of the challenge. And the interrogator 100 is replaced with another interrogator 1〇0 (403), and the processing returns to step 401.05. Step 420 tests whether there is a predetermined signal from the ACPV 12〇 module itself. In the example The ACPV 120 excitation is incorporated into the Acpv 12 relay to provide an audible audible audible to the installer. In other embodiments, a buzzer or other source of noise provides the signal. -LED or a small white One of the light sources of the light bulb is adapted to provide a visual signal. ignoring the signalling component, step 4〇2 checks that the Acpv GO indicates the appropriate operation. If the predetermined signal is not observed, during the test: Step 422 checks the ACPV 12〇 Whether exposed to full daylight. If not, as in step 401.04, the solar panel is exposed to full daylight, and the process is repeated from step 40L04. If the solar panel is violent (four) full daylight (and the schedule is not observed at step 420) Signal)' assumes that the ACPV 12G is defective to step 426. At step 426, the note wraps and turns. The code of the 4th bamboo raft has been tagged in the ACPV 12G module for subsequent troubleshooting and placement. The entire processing sequence is then repeated from step 4. If the desired signal is observed at step 420, then go to the next step 428 and observe if the indicator 112 has issued a predetermined signal, e.g., to signal twice. If the desired signal is not observed, then observe that the indicator "2 144222.doc 201115165 has issued another signal, such as a beep. A signal is predetermined to indicate that the indicator 112 correctly received data from the ACPV 120 but the indicator battery is low. The battery is replaced in the indicator 112 (44〇) and the process continues to step 438.

若在步驟430未觀察到該期望的(單一)信號·,則步驟々π 檢查以查看是否從該指示器112根本未觀察到任何信號。 右無信號,則更換該指示器i 12中之電池(442)且該處理程 序在步驟4〇1.05再次開始。相似於在步驟4〇3之該訊問器 之測試,步驟434註記從該指示器112所接收的任何嗶碼, 更換該指示器112,且返回步驟401.〇5 若在步驟428觀察到該期望的信號(例如,2次信號),讀 =在該指示HH2上之-顯示。#記在步驟42()之該Acp; 模組測試為極簡單的自我測試。在步驟5G2,該指示器11: 提供關於該ACPV 120之詳細資訊。實例資料為:模組是 否良好’否則為—錯誤代碼;用於與―卫作通知單相比衫 之模組類型;最大額定功率;電流限制;電壓及頻率設封 規格,製造曰期;序號;及啟動狀態。可報告少於所有政 等資料或如安裝者或製造商可感興趣之其他資料。 步㈣付認由該指示器112所報告的資料是否符合該工 :通知单。若該資料不符合該工作通知單,則註記歧異之 處’該ACPV 120經加標籤以供識別且放置一 ,卫 以一不同的ACpV 12〇再一次從頭 人攸頭開始該處理程序。若名 ^驟504所觀察的資料符合該工作通知單,則從AC” η 別出端5〇8移除該短路夾⑽),且該Acpv】爾附接於翁 144222.d〇c 201115165 發電系統内(510)。 從步驟510至步驟702之測試流程本質上相同於如前文對 於步驟401至步驟5〇2(圖4)所描述的處理程序,並且此處不 予重複。按圖4所描述之流程測試未安裝的Acpv 12〇,接 著在安裝該ACPV 12〇於該發電系統内之後,按圖5所描述 之流程重新測試該ACPV 12〇。然而請注意,步驟5〇1包含 安裝該ACPV 120(501.01)且以一扭矩規格緊固該ACpv 12〇 機械安裝點之步驟。如同步驟502,步驟7〇2包含觀察該指 不器112是否有相對於目前在一發電系統之環境内之該 ACPV 120之操作之資料。;主意,可在除了系統安裝期間 以外之時間(例如,例行維護或監控)之時間進行訊問一 ACPV 120及所得收集資料。該訊問器1〇〇大體上被預期為 一攜帶式手持裝置,其目的旨在刺激該Acpv 12〇提供一 定資料至該指示器112,以在安裝的時候達簡便之旨。一 旦一個或多個ACPV 120模組安裝於一發電系統内且該系 統係經由閘道而連接至網際網路(如前面提到的美國專利 申請案第12/〇61,〇25號十之更詳細地描述)’如圖7中之步 驟可遠端命令該ACPV 12〇以報告相同資料。可進^ 如前文所描述之-指示器112之報告,而安震者可觀察該 才曰不盗112,或該資料可使用網際網路連接傳送回一遠端 站。在-些實施例中,與在步驟5〇2所報告者相比較,: 驟702包含額外資料。相對於一 ACpv 12〇之該額外資料2 實例包含該ACPV 12〇為受污染之—測定;^cpv⑶是 否已破裂,包含一時間戳記;該ACpv 12〇是否受到衝 144222.doc -14- 201115165 撞,包含-時間戳記;與實際安裝效能 ΟIf the desired (single) signal is not observed at step 430, then step 々 π checks to see if any signals are not observed from the indicator 112 at all. If there is no signal to the right, the battery (442) in the indicator i 12 is replaced and the process starts again at step 4 〇 1.05. Similar to the test of the interrogator at step 〇3, step 434 notes any weight received from the indicator 112, replaces the indicator 112, and returns to step 401. 〇5 if the expectation is observed at step 428 The signal (for example, 2 signals), read = on the indication HH2 - display. # Remember the Acp in step 42(); the module test is a very simple self-test. At step 5G2, the indicator 11: provides detailed information about the ACPV 120. The example data is: whether the module is good 'otherwise' - error code; the type of the module used for the shirt compared with the "weizhi notice"; the maximum rated power; the current limit; the voltage and frequency setting specifications, the manufacturing period; ; and startup status. Report less than all political information or other information that may be of interest to the installer or manufacturer. Step (4) to confirm whether the information reported by the indicator 112 conforms to the work: notice. If the information does not comply with the work order, then the difference is noted. The ACPV 120 is tagged for identification and placed one. The guard starts the process again from the first person with a different ACpV 12〇. If the data observed in the name 504 meets the work notice, the short-circuit clip (10) is removed from the AC" η end 5〇8, and the Acpv is attached to Weng 144222.d〇c 201115165 Within the system (510) The test flow from step 510 to step 702 is essentially the same as the process described above for step 401 to step 5〇2 (Fig. 4) and is not repeated here. The described procedure tests the unmounted Acpv 12〇, and then after installing the ACPV 12 in the power generation system, retests the ACPV 12〇 as described in Figure 5. However, note that step 5〇1 includes installing the ACPV 120 (501.01) and the step of tightening the ACpv 12〇 mechanical mounting point with a torque specification. As with step 502, step 7〇2 includes observing whether the finger 112 is within an environment of a power generation system. Information on the operation of the ACPV 120; an idea to interrogate an ACPV 120 and the collected data at a time other than during system installation (eg, routine maintenance or monitoring). The interrogator is substantially Expected to be a portable hand The purpose of the device is to stimulate the Acpv 12 to provide certain information to the indicator 112 for ease of installation. Once one or more ACPV 120 modules are installed in a power generation system and the system is Connected to the Internet via a gateway (as described in more detail in the aforementioned U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/61, No. 25, No. 10). The steps in Figure 7 can be used to remotely command the ACPV 12〇. To report the same information, you can enter the report of the indicator 112 as described above, and the An Zhen can observe the scam 112, or the data can be transmitted back to a remote station using the Internet connection. In some embodiments, compared to the one reported in step 5〇2, step 702 includes additional data. The additional data relative to an ACpv 12〇 instance contains the ACPV 12〇 as contaminated—determination; Whether cpv(3) has broken, including a timestamp; whether the ACpv 12〇 is hit by 144222.doc -14- 201115165, including - time stamp; and actual installation performanceΟ

Γ效能之—劣化值;該娜1聰架之螺_妾之狀 “例如5亥框架是否扭曲或一螺栓是否丟失或缺失;該 ACPV 120之前側溫度及後側溫度,或許具有時間戳記; 發電系」统所連接至的電網之狀態;—組態符號;該ACPV 之壽命產率;該ACpv 12〇之使用天數;自上次訊問以 來該ACPV 120之產率;及自該ACpv 12〇之上次訊問以來 2天數。少於所有此等實例之資料類型顯然也在本發明之 範可内且此外熟習此項技術者可知曉對於該發電系統之 擁有人或使用者有價值的其他資料。 在安裝蛉,一 ACPV 120係機械地固定至固持該發電系 統之一結構,該結構通常定位於一屋頂上或定位於戶外。 歸因於溫度、風、雨、雪、冰f及其他環境因素之嚴苛的 環境’通常係極牢固地固定太陽能板,舉例而言藉由緊 固螺母及螺栓至一預定的扭矩。在本發明之—實施例中, 該扭矩係經遠端監控,使系統操作者能夠偵測一螺栓已變 鬆(或完全脫位)。在安裝的時候,該等螺栓係緊固至一預 定扭矩。參考圖U,該ACPV 之一 pv 1〇8上設有四個 剛性突起(聯合編號為1108),其中使該等突起11〇8與基板 接觸,戎PV 108係固定至該基板。用於該ACPV i 20之安 裝螺栓(圖中未繪示)係在該等剛性突起丨丨〇8之外切周邊之 外,使得當扭轉螺栓時,該PV 108具有某量彎曲。PV 1〇8 製造商通常指定螺栓扭矩值。再參考圖η,一應變計11〇2 及一應變計1104係固定至該PV 108之一表面。放置該兩個 144222.doc •15· 201115165 應變計11 02、11 04使得應變 等應變計1102、11 04使得應 架(圖中未繪示)成45度。在 計縱向軸相隔90度。亦放置該 變計縱向軸相對於一 PV 1 〇8框 步驟510.〇2,該等螺栓係緊固 至一預定扭矩值且記錄該等應變計11〇2、u〇4之讀數。在 步驟702,比較該等應變計⑽、m4讀數與狀值以 確保該等螺栓最初被適當扭轉,此舉將亦確認—ρν 1〇8板 未被不適當扭曲。系統操作者可不時地訊問一 Acpv 12〇 且評估新應變計1102、11〇4讀數。舉例而言,分析該資料 可測疋一螺栓是否完全脫落或一螺栓或該等螺拴是否變 鬆。該分析亦可指示該PV 1〇8為扭曲狀。 參考圖7,觀察該指示器u 2是否有某一預定資料(7〇2)且 比較此觀察的該資料與一安裝工作通知單之要求,並且比 幸乂此觀察的該資料與該ACPV 120之規格,以確定該ACPV 120是否正確地運作(7〇4)。若存在歧異之處,可能的話則 由女裝者校正該等歧異之處(7〇6),而後該處理程序返回至Γ 之 Γ 劣化 劣化 ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; The state of the grid to which the system is connected; - the configuration symbol; the lifetime yield of the ACPV; the number of days of use of the ACpv 12〇; the yield of the ACPV 120 since the last interrogation; and from the ACpv 12 2 days since the last interview. Less than all of the data types of such examples are also within the scope of the present invention and those skilled in the art will be aware of other materials that are of value to the owner or user of the power generation system. Upon installation, an ACPV 120 is mechanically secured to a structure that holds the power generation system, which is typically positioned on a roof or positioned outdoors. The harsh environment attributed to temperature, wind, rain, snow, ice, and other environmental factors 'is often a very strong fixation of the solar panels, for example by tightening the nuts and bolts to a predetermined torque. In an embodiment of the invention, the torque is remotely monitored to enable the system operator to detect that a bolt has become loose (or completely dislocated). These bolts are tightened to a predetermined torque during installation. Referring to Figure U, one of the ACPVs pv 1〇8 is provided with four rigid protrusions (jointly numbered 1108) in which the protrusions 11〇8 are brought into contact with the substrate, and the PV 108 is fixed to the substrate. The mounting bolts (not shown) for the ACPV i 20 are outside the cutting periphery of the rigid projections 8, such that the PV 108 has a certain amount of curvature when the bolt is twisted. PV 1〇8 Manufacturers usually specify bolt torque values. Referring again to FIG. η, a strain gauge 11〇2 and a strain gauge 1104 are attached to one surface of the PV 108. Place the two 144222.doc •15· 201115165 strain gauges 11 02, 11 04 so that the strain gauges 1102, 11 04 make the frame (not shown) 45 degrees. The longitudinal axes are separated by 90 degrees. The variable longitudinal axis is also placed relative to a PV 1 〇 8 frame step 510. 〇 2, the bolts are fastened to a predetermined torque value and the readings of the strain gauges 11 〇 2, u 〇 4 are recorded. At step 702, the strain gauges (10), m4 readings and values are compared to ensure that the bolts are initially properly twisted, which will also confirm that the -ρν 1〇8 plate has not been improperly distorted. From time to time, the system operator can interrogate an Acpv 12〇 and evaluate the new strain gauge 1102, 11〇4 readings. For example, analyzing the data can measure whether a bolt is completely detached or a bolt or the snail is loose. The analysis can also indicate that the PV 1〇8 is twisted. Referring to Figure 7, it is observed whether the indicator u 2 has a predetermined data (7〇2) and compares the information of the observation with a request for an installation work order, and the information is better than the ACPV 120 for this observation. The specification determines if the ACPV 120 is operating correctly (7〇4). If there is any discrepancy, if possible, the dresser corrects the difference (7〇6), and then the process returns to

步驟5 10_〇4以重新安裝且測試該ACPV 120。若該ACPV 120之狀態為良好且該資料(7〇2)符合該工作通知單(7〇4), 則檢查以查看是否已安裝用於該安裝中之發電系統之所有 ACPV 120模組(7〇8)。若存在待安裝的多個ACPV 120模 組’則該處理程序再次開始(4〇2),否則繼續啟動該安裝中 之部分(802)。 在另一實施例中,一裝置1112係固定至該PV 1 08,其中 該裝置1112提供相似於一點擊或一輕敲之一機械脈衝至該 PV 108。可在該pv 1 〇8框架之一個邊緣或一側之各種位置 144222.doc 201115165 之任一位置(諸如該P V 108之頂而 ) x v 1⑽之丁負面或底面)等固定該裝置 X裳置包含啟動其以機械地激發該Acpv 1之構 件(圖中未緣示)且一麥克風(圖中未繪示)從該裝置1112接 收回應於4機械輕敲的傳回聲音資料。用於分析該傳回可 聽信號以敎—裂縫可能產生於該結構中之此項技術的許 多由技術為已知的。在一些實施例中,該麥克風持續地「傾 L」已知可指不例如由冰雹或一拋擲的石頭所引起之玻璃 破碎之一聲音型樣。 在-些實施例中’一遠端操作中心具有對—發電系統之 王面控制。舉例而言,一系統可被允許而連接至一電網且 生產電力(被「激勵」)達一有限時間,且若由該遠端操作 中心在某一時間(例如十天)未啟動該系統,則該系統停止 生產電力。部分發電系統啟動(802)係依以下步驟開始:附 接閘道(若尚未完成);聯繫一操作中心以告知該中心該 部分發電系統正由安裝者激勵;然後使該部分發電系統被 激勵(804)。隨著該部分發電系統被激勵,該部分發電系統 係完全地發揮作用,但尚未由該操作中心啟動。在一實施 例中’該操作中心檢查從該發電系統所接收的資料,根據 前文提到的美國專利申請案第12/061,025號,該發電系統 包括協作連接的複數個ACPV 120,其中該系統之控制器 或該指示器112(若如此連接)將某些資料提供回該操作中 心’該資料類似於關聯於步驟702所揭示的資料。該操作 中心可告知安裝者該部分發電系統之類型及容量作為一交 又比對。該操作中心啟動該等ACPV 120模組且告知任何> 144222.doc 201115165 歧異之處(806)。假使所有結果為如預期,則完成安裝 (808)。 關於圖3至圖8之該等描述為用於安裝及測試確認處理程 序的本發明之一特定實施例之例示。具有在數目及順序之 細節上的變化之更多或更少步驟係在本發明之範疇内且由 申晴人所主張。 根據前文提到的美國專利申請案第12/〇61,〇25號所設計 且根據本發明所安裝之一發電系統可提供其他新穎用途 (例如.定期性地監控一系統)。藉由提供按偵測需要而非 知、一例行排程表而採取修復行動之一方法將使此監控為有 用的。由於隨著時間之可靠度、損壞及環境之經驗會因安 裝之不同而變化,必須預期最差案例而排定基於時間之維 護的棑程表,因而花錢在具有一更好經驗之系統上。舉例 而言,一操作中心可週期性地向一發電系統請求資料,其 中所吻求的該資料係類似於關聯於步驟7〇2所揭示的資料 且於-貝料庫中記錄回應。如表面溫度或背面溫度之此特 定資料之趨勢資料可指示一系統之問題或周圍環境中之— 變更,此等跡象將促使操作中,球准進行維護性檢查。扭 矩讀數中之緩慢變更可指示—Acpv 12〇在其與該系統之 附接中變鬆^螺栓需要注意。-個或多個ACPV 120模組 髒5之一指不可指示該操作中心應通知該系統 該ACPV 120或是或 ^⑺办 一 疋飞汗了 /辰遣某人去清潔該太陽能板,若 = 行動,到-破裂的― 144222.doc 201115165 由一太陽能發電系統輸送之效率 么^々u 1 午及總電力明顯地取決於 一系、、克月b夠接收完整日照之程度。 、 莊/„,、、 却因於建築係建在一安 裝系'•'克附近或因旁邊的樹木不斷古 ΡΒ ?Λ. m . 问,可用的日光會隨時 在本發明之一實施例中,在其中安褒該系統之前 提下,安裝者記錄相對於地球(經度及緯度)以及相對於一 經標明的某-位置所安裝的各ACpv 12〇模組之實體位 置。參考圖9, 一經安裝之太陽能發電系統902係安袭於一 Ο ❹ 房屋_之屋頂上,其中該房屋之位置及方向及該系統9〇2 内之各ACPV 120模组為該操作中心所已知且經記錄古亥 資訊係由安裝者所提供。在一天及/或一年的某些時間 裡’-株在房屋旁邊的樹9()6有時會遮蔽所有ACM⑶或 少於所有的ACPV 12〇。藉由確知該等ACpv㈣之位置及 方向且從各ACPV 120觀察且記錄可用的電力資料,吾人 可使用簡單幾何學及時間再加上曰期的資訊判定該樹°(或 其他阻擋曰光908之障礙物)之位置及高度。在一些城市 申,當局近來都會要求住戶防止其造景(諸如一樹木)或住 宅擴建物阻檔到鄰居的太陽能發電系統。當樹木9〇6生長 且或許會遮蔽愈來愈多的太陽能發電系統9〇2,該資料將 可提供樹木9 0 6對於效率影響之證據及其高度及位置之事 實。 衝突之解決 若有任何發明以引用的方式併入本文中且此等併入之發 明與本發明部分地或全部地衝突,則在衝突及/或更廣義 發明及/或更廣義術語定義之程度上,本發明佔支配地 I44222.doc -19· 201115165 位。若此等併入發明互相部分地或全部地衝突,釗在衝突 之程度上,日期靠後的發明佔支配地位。 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1係一種提供光源用於測試太陽能板之裴置之—方 圖; 圖2係一種用於測試太陽能板之系統之一方塊圖; 圖3係一種用於安裝一發電系統之方法之一高階济 圖; & 驟之更詳細的實例 之一太陽能發電 之 系 圖4至圖8係關於根據圖3之該等步 流程圖; 圖9繪示安裝於一住宅之屋頂上 統;及 圖1〇係該料子ϋ件協作料接至根據本發明之一太陽 能板之一實例之一簡圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 100 訊問器 102 電源供應器 104 信號驅動器 106 光源 108 太陽能板 110 陣列轉換器 112 AC指示器 120 陣列轉換器光電 202 屏蔽 伏打模組(ACPV) 144222.doc -20- 201115165 902 發電系統 904 房屋 906 樹木 908 曰光 1002 控制器 1006 電晶體/線 1102 應變計 1104 應變計 1108 突起 1112 裝置 ❹ 144222.doc -21Step 5 10_〇4 to reinstall and test the ACPV 120. If the status of the ACPV 120 is good and the data (7〇2) meets the work order (7〇4), check to see if all ACPV 120 modules for the power generation system in the installation have been installed (7) 〇 8). The process begins again (4〇2) if there are multiple ACPV 120 modules to be installed, otherwise the portion (802) of the installation continues to be started. In another embodiment, a device 1112 is secured to the PV 108, wherein the device 1112 provides a mechanical pulse similar to a click or a tap to the PV 108. The device X can be mounted on any one of the positions 144222.doc 201115165 (such as the top of the PV 108) xv 1 (10) on one edge or one side of the pv 1 〇8 frame. It is activated to mechanically excite the Acpv 1 component (not shown) and a microphone (not shown) receives from the device 1112 the returned sound data in response to the 4 mechanical tap. Many techniques known for use in analyzing the technique of returning an audible signal to the 敎-crack that may result from the structure are known. In some embodiments, the microphone is continuously "tilted" to be known to refer to a sound pattern that is not broken by glass, such as by a hail or a thrown stone. In some embodiments, a remote operation center has a royal control of the power generation system. For example, a system can be allowed to connect to a grid and produce power ("stimulated") for a limited time, and if the system is not activated by the remote operations center at a certain time (eg, ten days), Then the system stops producing electricity. Partial power generation system startup (802) begins with the following steps: attaching a gateway (if not already completed); contacting an operation center to inform the center that the portion of the power generation system is being activated by the installer; and then causing the portion of the power generation system to be activated ( 804). As part of the power generation system is activated, the part of the power generation system is fully functional but has not yet been activated by the operation center. In an embodiment, the operation center checks the data received from the power generation system. According to the aforementioned U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/061,025, the power generation system includes a plurality of ACPVs 120 that are cooperatively connected, wherein the system The controller or the indicator 112 (if so connected) provides certain material back to the operational center 'this material is similar to the information disclosed in connection with step 702. The operation center can inform the installer of the type and capacity of the part of the power generation system as a match. The operations center activates the ACPV 120 modules and informs any > 144222.doc 201115165 differences (806). If all results are as expected, the installation is complete (808). These descriptions with respect to Figures 3 through 8 are illustrative of one particular embodiment of the present invention for installing and testing a validation process. More or less steps having variations in the number and order of details are within the scope of the invention and are claimed by Shen Qingren. A power generation system designed according to the above-mentioned U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/61, No. 25, and which is incorporated in accordance with the present invention, can provide other novel uses (e.g., periodically monitoring a system). This monitoring will be useful by providing one of the repair actions by detecting the need rather than knowing, and a row schedule. Since the reliability, damage and environmental experience over time will vary from installation to installation, a worst-case case must be expected to schedule a time-based maintenance schedule, thus spending money on a system with a better experience. . For example, an operations center may periodically request data from a power generation system, wherein the data sought is similar to the data disclosed in connection with step 7〇2 and the response is recorded in the -be. Trend data for this particular material, such as surface temperature or back temperature, may indicate a system problem or a change in the surrounding environment that will cause a maintenance check during operation. A slow change in the torque reading indicates that the Acpv 12〇 needs to be loosened when it is attached to the system. One or more of the ACPV 120 modules dirty 5 means that the operation center should not inform the system that the ACPV 120 or or (7) do a flying sweat / send someone to clean the solar panel, if = action , to - rupture - 144222.doc 201115165 The efficiency of transport from a solar power system ^ 々 u 1 afternoon and total power obviously depends on the degree of a series, gram month b enough to receive complete sunshine. , Zhuang / „,,, but because the building is built near the installation system '•' grams or because of the trees along the side of the building ΡΒ m. m. Ask, the available daylight will always be in one embodiment of the invention Before the installation of the system, the installer records the physical position of each ACpv 12〇 module installed relative to the Earth (longitude and latitude) and to a specified position. Referring to Figure 9, once installed The solar power system 902 is mounted on the roof of a house, where the location and orientation of the house and the ACPV 120 modules in the system 9〇2 are known to the operation center and recorded in the ancient city. The information is provided by the installer. At some time of the day and / or at some time of the year, the tree 9 () 6 next to the house sometimes obscures all ACM (3) or less than all ACPV 12 〇. The location and direction of the ACpv (4) and observation of the available power data from each ACPV 120, we can use simple geometry and time plus the information of the flood period to determine the tree (or other obstacles blocking the light 908) Location and height. In some cities The authorities have recently asked residents to prevent their landscaping (such as a tree) or residential extensions from blocking the neighbor's solar power system. When the trees grow, they may cover more and more solar power systems 9〇2, This information will provide evidence of the impact of the effect of the tree on efficiency and its height and location. Conflict Resolution If any invention is incorporated herein by reference and such incorporated herein is hereby incorporated herein To the extent that conflicts, and to the extent that conflicts and/or more broadly defined inventions and/or broader terms are defined, the invention is at the discretion of I44222.doc -19. 201115165. If such incorporations are in part or wholly of each other Conflict, in the extent of conflict, the invention with the date is dominant. [Simplified illustration] Figure 1 is a square diagram of a device that provides a light source for testing solar panels; Figure 2 is a test for testing A block diagram of a solar panel system; Figure 3 is a high-order diagram of a method for installing a power generation system; & a more detailed example of one of the solar power generation systems 4 to FIG. 8 are related to the flow chart according to FIG. 3; FIG. 9 is a view showing a roof mounted on a house; and FIG. 1 is a material of the material of the solar panel according to the present invention. A schematic diagram of one of the examples. [Main component symbol description] 100 Interrogator 102 Power supply 104 Signal driver 106 Light source 108 Solar panel 110 Array converter 112 AC indicator 120 Array converter Photoelectric 202 Shielded voltaic module (ACPV) 144222.doc -20- 201115165 902 Power Generation System 904 House 906 Tree 908 Dawning 1002 Controller 1006 Transistor / Line 1102 Strain Gauge 1104 Strain Gauge 1108 Protrusion 1112 Device ❹ 144222.doc -21

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201115165 七、申請專利範圍: 1.種用於將- k號提供至—太陽能板控制器之袭置,其 中=太陽能板控制器包含詩偵測_電信號之構件,該 電L旒疊加在由一太陽能板回應於環境光所提供的一電 力k號上,該裝置包括: 。电源供應器,其連接至一信號驅動器,該信號驅動 器進纟連接至—光源’其中當該光源經導引至—太陽 能板表面之一作用區域時,該信號驅動器藉由修改由該 〇 1源供應器提供至該光源之電力而修改該光源之光輸 出。 2. 如請求項!之裝置,其進—步包括_光屏蔽,其中該光 屏蔽包圍該光源’藉以防止環境光在接收來自該光源之 光的一區域中照射到該太陽能板。 3. 一種安裝太陽能生產模組之方法,其包括以下步驟: a·選擇一供安裝之太陽能板; 〇 b. 測試與其他太陽能板隔離之該太陽能板; c. 使該太陽能板附接至用於支撐一太陽能發電系統之 一結構; d. 使該太陽能板電連接至該太陽能發電系統; e•在該太陽能發電系統之環境内以一操作模式重新測 試該太陽能板; f. 重複步驟a至e直到所有需要的太陽能板都被安裝於 一太陽能發電系統中;接著 g. 啟動該太陽能發電系統。 I44222.doc201115165 VII. Patent application scope: 1. The species used to provide the -k number to the solar panel controller, wherein the solar panel controller includes the component of the poem detection_electric signal, which is superimposed on A solar panel is responsive to a power k number provided by ambient light, and the apparatus includes: a power supply connected to a signal driver, the signal driver being connected to the light source, wherein when the light source is guided to an active area of the surface of the solar panel, the signal driver is modified by the source The supply provides power to the source to modify the light output of the source. 2. As requested! The apparatus further includes a light shield, wherein the light shield surrounds the light source </ RTI> to prevent ambient light from illuminating the solar panel in a region that receives light from the light source. 3. A method of installing a solar energy production module, comprising the steps of: a) selecting a solar panel for installation; 〇 b. testing the solar panel isolated from other solar panels; c. attaching the solar panel to Supporting a structure of a solar power generation system; d. electrically connecting the solar panel to the solar power generation system; e• retesting the solar panel in an operating mode within the environment of the solar power generation system; f. repeating steps a to e until all required solar panels are installed in a solar power system; then g. activate the solar power system. I44222.doc
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