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zimm actuators zsa electro-mechanical drives for tracking systems english 04/2011
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2-axis-tracking system corn poppy with 2 zimm actuators zsa azimuth and elevation photo altec
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zimm actuators zsa for precise robust and durable solar tracking systems do you need precise robust and durable actuators for adjusting your systems then we are the right partner since developing the actuators zimm has already proved this in several small and large solar power plants in doing so 1 and 2-axis-trackers have been equipped comparably the system is delivered with software according to the required customer specification for single or composite systems besides photovoltaic our trackers zsa are also suitable for satellite systems wind energy facade technology shadowing technology door actuation and also for industry zimm solar like the screw jack systems follows the long lasting established philosophy of the modular construction kit the zimm actuators zsa are assembled individually from stock standard components providing short delivery times as standard we would be pleased to develop a concept for linear drives suitable for your particular application this means we will examine your requirements and then offer you a tailor-made solution based on our standard program supplemented with your wishes we look forward to hearing from you 1 © by zimm austria 2011
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towards the sun with drives from zimm zimm has been involved in linear electromechanical drive systems for machine and plant construction for more than 30 years and can support you with the right products and expert advice zimm is an international operating company from vorarlberg located in western austria and is a family business that has developed into a global player and delivering its products all over the world the fact that insurance companies and solar park operators know that a quality product is in use which avoids damage and downtime and therefore can possibly avoid higher costs will have a positive influence on the profitability analysis our standard program with 3 sizes covers the majority of different applications zimm has developed the zsa series of solar actuators especially for outdoor applications and the requirements of solar plants the actuators are designed and manufactured to be operated to last at least 20 years with a low maintenance requirement the actuators stand out with their robust and stable construction and the usage of quality components nevertheless we can offer you an excellent price-performance ratio by serial production and simple installation a lasting and excellent product in addition zimm also offers further options and products in the sector of zimm screw jack systems produced for loads from 2.5 kn to 1000 kn visit our homepage www.zimmsolar.at or contact our zimm solar team in person we will be pleased to advise you 2 www.zimmsolar.at © by zimm austria 2011
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tracking systems for solar tracker fixed mounting arrangement 2-axis tracking system 1-axis tracking system azimuthal 1-axis tracking system polar 1-axis tracking system horizontal photo andasun with help of a zimm actuator zsa a polar single axis tracking system has been installed in this example the yearly surplus reaches more than 30 compared to fixed installations photo andasun 3 www.zimmsolar.at © by zimm austria 2011
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zimm solar actuators zsa characteristics technical features · robust · intelligent · plug and drive · strong under tension and compression · low-maintenance · designed to last at least 20 years · 100 tested mechanically and electrically integrated end position switches and reference switches maintenance-free mounting points optional pivot brackets maintenance-free and protection against rotation trapezoid thread integrated electronics s dard size 3 stan drive mechanism with rotary encoder and brake 4 www.zimmsolar.at © by zimm austria 2011
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technical features size static holding force [kn dynamic adjusting force [kn spindle dimension max stroke [mm lifting speed [mm/s 24v dc 230/400v ac 3 end position switch emergency limit switch security switch reference switch drive mechanism operating voltage standard [v dc rated power at max adjusting force [w ca impulse per spindle pitch operational voltage optional [v ac rated power at max adjusting force [w ca impulse per spindle pitch connection type fitting position fitting position to advise accessories protection class operating temperature [°c relative humidity zsa-21-tr/l 21 8.5 tr 24x5 800 0.83 zsa-32-tr/l 32 12.5 tr 36x6 1000 0.93 zsa-32-tr/n 32 12.5 tr 36x6 1000 1.91 zsa-62-tr/l 62 25 tr 44x7 1200 1.08 1.02 zsa-62-tr/n 62 25 tr 44x7 1200 2.23 1.85 24 27 625 230 1 27 2 limit switches 2 limit switches 1 limit switch at stroke middle motor planetary gear box rotary encoder brake 24 24 24 43 90 94 725 350 725 230/400 3 89 604 2 cable 5 m open end optional downward standing torque tube pivot brackets ip 65 -20 to +70 95 24 196 350 230/400 3 162 332 please note capacity diagram higher stroke optional rated power at 20°c isn t conducted fixation options front optional design and features designed and constructed to last at least 20 years robust construction with integrated electronics aluminium anodized low maintenance version secure against buckling under full load and max stroke min 2x safety factor · delivered ready for mounting · 100 tested electrically and mechanically · 3 optional mounting points for the swivel movement · · · · · middle standard rear optional 5 www.zimmsolar.at © by zimm austria 2011
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s dard size 3 stan 3 sizes with 3 optional fixing positions applications examples 1-axis-tracking system precise de-piling machine industry horizontal 1-axis-tracking system with zimm actuators and synchronous control bus-system for network plants parabolic mirror adjustment elevation top cover opening industry 6 www.zimmsolar.at © by zimm austria 2011
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solar actuator zsa-21 l1=stroke+523 l2=stroke+503 l3=stroke+257 optional deep deep optional standard cable outlet on torque tube side turned optional 180° kn capacity diagram zsa-21 [kn 21 technical data size lifting speed [mm/s static holding force dynamic adjusting force max duty cycle duration spindle dimension operating temperature protection class fitting position weight for 500 mm stroke zsa-21-tr/l 0.83 21 kn 8.5 kn s2 10 min tr 24x5 -20° to +70°c ip 65 optional ca 9 kg 15 10 5 0 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 stroke [mm attention the dimensions may change for special models 7 www.zimmsolar.at © by zimm austria 2011
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solar actuator zsa-32 l1=stroke+695 l2=stroke+660 l3=stroke+308 optional deep deep optional standard cable outlet on torque tube side turned optional 180° kn capacity diagram zsa-32 [kn 32 30 technical data size lifting speed [mm/s static holding force dynamic adjusting force max duty cycle duration spindle dimension operating temperature protection class fitting position weight for 1000 mm stroke zsa-32-tr/l 0.93 32 kn 12.5 kn s2 10 min tr 36x6 -20° to +70°c ip 65 optional 23.5 kg zsa-32-tr/n 1.91 32 kn 12.5 kn s2 10 min tr 36x6 -20° to +70°c ip 65 optional 23.5 kg 20 10 0 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 stroke [mm 8 attention the dimensions may change for special models www.zimmsolar.at © by zimm austria 2011
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solar actuators zsa-62 l1=stroke+739 l2=stroke+697 l3=stroke+345 optional deep deep optional kn capacity diagram zsa-62 [kn 62 standard cable outlet on torque tube side turned optional 180° technical data size lifting speed [mm/s 24v dc 230/400v ac 3 static holding force dynamic adjusting force max duty cycle duration spindle dimension operating temperature protection class fitting position weight for 1200 mm stroke zsa-62-tr/l 1.08 1.02 zsa-62-tr/n 2.23 1.85 50 40 30 20 10 0 1000 62 kn 25 kn s2 10 min tr 44x7 -20° to +70°c ip 65 optional ca 43 kg 62 kn 25 kn s2 10 min tr 44x7 -20° to +70°c ip 65 optional ca 43 kg 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 stroke [mm attention the dimensions may change for special models 9 www.zimmsolar.at © by zimm austria 2011
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pivot brackets lb for actuator zsa pivot brackets lb are made of corrosion-resistant steel and are designed for the full nominal load attention when planning your own design please consider that not only the axial loads fx but also the resulting bending forces mx on the bolts must be absorbed by your design note customer-specific pivot brackets can also be delivered on request type zsa-21-lb zsa-32-lb zsa-62-lb b1 87 104 128 b2 127 126 153 b3 182 223 b4 167 204 248 d1 20 28 30 d2 m10 m10 m12 l1 105 130 170 l2 85 106 140 h1 12.5 17.5 20 h2 25 35 40 kg/set 1.6 3.4 6.2 zsa-21-lb have only 2 mounting holes 10 www.zimmsolar.at © by zimm austria 2011
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electrical connection options connection 1 for zsa-21 zsa-32 zsa-62 connection 4 for zsa-62 · 24v dc motor · integrated safety shutdown realized with diodes · internally connected brake · conducted end and reference switches · conducted rotary encoder signals · not capable for driving speed setting · 400v ac 230v ac 3 motor · integrated safety shutdown with bridging connector · connected brake · conducted end and reference switches · conducted rotary encoder signals connection 2 for zsa-21 zsa-32 zsa-62 connection 5 for zsa-21 · 24v dc motor power supply for 90-110v and 180-240v ac 50/60hz · adapter end switch internally processed safety shutdown · synchronous control · drive monitoring for single drives and drive network · 24v dc motor · integrated safety shutdown realized with diodes · connected brake · conducted end and reference switches · conducted rotary encoder signals connection 3 for zsa-62 legend ses1 ses2 d1 d2 m bu ic es1 rs1 es2 cu pu safety shutdown retracted safety shutdown extended diodes drive motor brake unit rotary encoder end switch retracted reference switch end switch extended control unit power unit · 400v ac 230v ac 3 motor · integrated safety shutdown with bridging connector · internally connected brake · conducted end and reference switches · conducted rotary encoder signals · not capable for driving speed setting the actuators zsa are available with different electrical assemblies therefore you can configure the appropriate actuator zsa for your application 11 www.zimmsolar.at © by zimm austria 2011
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checklist actuator zsa comany address contact person division date phone fax e-mail 1 size zsa-21-tr/l zsa-32-tr/l zsa-32-tr/n zsa-62-tr/l zsa-62-tr/n 2 technical parameters position and distance for mounting points front mm middle rear stroke length mm working force static holding force tension compression [kn dynamic adjusting force tension compression [kn retracted easy st and y fa cop select e-mail fax extended 3 accessories standard pivot brackets 4 electrical connection connection 1 zsa-21 zsa-32 zsa-62 connection 2 zsa-21 zsa-32 zsa-62 connection 3 zsa-62 connection 4 zsa-62 connection 5 zsa-21 400v ac 3 400v ac 3 230v ac 3 230v ac 3 5 notes location ambient conditions 12 www.zimmsolar.at © by zimm austria 2011
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general terms and conditions zimm solar gmbh millennium park 5 6890 lustenau/austria phone 00 43 055 77/806-0 fax 00 43 0 55 77/806-8 e-mail info@zimmsolar.at www.zimmsolar.at 1 general all our contracts are submitted to the following terms and conditions unless otherwise agreed upon in writing these terms and conditions are deemed acknowledged and agreed upon through signing of the contract any terms and conditions of any nature contrary to the present general terms and conditions shall be completely inapplicable and invalid irrespective of the form in which they were brought to our knowledge modifications of or amendments to these general terms and conditions shall only be effective if they have been agreed on and confirmed by us in writing any agreement to abandon this formal requirement must equally be in writing and signed by both parties silence about any terms and conditions deviating from those given below shall not be regarded as acceptance or as confirmation of the same 4 retention of title 2 offers prices contents of contract 2.1 our offers remain valid for 60 days after submission 2.2 details given in our catalogues are not binding and are subject to modifications at any time 2.3 all our prices are to be understood in euros excl vat unless otherwise agreed upon prices as mentioned in our price list valid at the time of contract conclusion will be invoiced the prices are stated ex works costs for packaging freight and/or shipping costs are not included provided that consignment and delivery have explicitly been agreed upon prices do not include costs for unloading and transportation to the working site risk and use are transferred to our contractual partner at the time of shipment delivery is always ex works 2.4 delivery times and dates are binding provided they have been promised by us in writing this commitment ceases if our contractual partner requests to modify the order after the contract award or in the occurrence of impediments out of our control such as for instance through force majeure or due to late supply by our suppliers 2.5 we are entitled to carry through technical modifications after contract conclusion provided such modifications do not affect the contractual guaranteed performance of the goods 3 warranty and liability for defects 4.1 all goods delivered shall remain our sole property until complete payment of the purchase price 4.2 pour contractual partner shall be obligated to treat the goods carefully as long as retention of title applies to the delivered goods if maintenance and/or inspection work is necessary our contractual partner shall carry out such work regularly at his own expense our contractual partner shall inform us immediately in writing about any access by third parties to the delivered goods especially about any judicial foreclosures as well as about eventual damages and/or destruction of the contractual goods any change of ownership must immediately be notified to us 4.3 retention of title remains effective even if goods supplied by us are mounted or built in 4.4 our contractual partner shall not be entitled to resell the goods which are subject matter of the present contract as long as retention of title is effective if nevertheless the goods are resold our contractual partner shall cede to us all claims due to him as a result of such resale to third parties to the amount of the value of the goods as invoiced and he shall note this in his books or on his invoices we accept this cession as of now after the cession of the claims we shall be entitled to collection of the claim 4.5 if our contractual partner processes the good to such an extent that retention of title ceases to exist we shall be co-owner of the good to the amount of the value of the goods as supplied by us this clause shall also be applicable if our goods are mixed with or processed together with other objects 4.6 if need be our contractual partner shall produce and sign all necessary documents required to prove and safeguard our retention of title 5 place of performance applicable law competent court the exclusive place of performance for all contractual relations is a-6890 lustenau austrian law shall govern all legal disputes arising from or relating to the business relations and contracts shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having competence for a-6800 feldkirch 6 severability clause should any individual provisions in the above general terms and conditions be or become invalid either in part or in full this will not affect the validity of the other provisions the invalid provision will be replaced by a ruling that is as close as possible in economic purpose to the invalid provision in a legally effective and practicable form 3.1 the warranty period duration is one year 3.2 our contractual partners are obligated to verify goods after delivery and if necessary inform us in writing immediately however at the latest within 7 days after delivery about any defects if no notice of defects is communicated within this time limit these goods are deemed approved and warranty claims and damage claims shall be excluded 3.3 our liability shall be limited to intent and severe gross negligence any liability for ordinary negligence for consequential damages financial loss loss of profit loss of interest or for damages resulting from claims of third parties shall be excluded.
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