Press release - 1 September 2014 12:41

Function block libraries for photovoltaics

The function block libraries for the PC Worx programming software from Phoenix Contact now offer more opportunities for solar engineering: The user saves engineering time, with pre-assembled function blocks from Solar Basic V1.30 and Solar Advanced V1.30. Typical tasks associated with PV systems can thereby be easily and quickly programmed and potential sources of error can be avoided.

The libraries contain, among others, function blocks for:

Standard I/O components such as analogue inputs, temperature inputs, function and communication modules
DC and AC monitoring with Solarcheck and EMpro
Communication with Modbus/RTU and TCP devices
Alarm generation via SMS
Saving values and events as a CSV file
Calculating the sun's position for tracking systems
Communication with inverters for reading parameters and setting setpoints for active power and reactive power dissipation
Setpoints received in analog format for active power dissipation of a PV park are also converted into configurable digital signals.

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Marketing Events Manager Exhibitions marketing@phoenixcontact.co.uk 01952 681700

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