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Photovoltaic Panel Tilt Control
This diagram shows the current wind velocity and solar panel orientation. An average wind speed is calculated each minute. When this average exceeds 20 mph, the system activates. The system takes control of the array and levels it to horizontal. The system returns control to the sun tracking unit once the wind speed is below the 20 mph cutoff.
PV Array
Three relays used to control the array
Clinometer Box (clinometer measures the angle of the array)
