Overview
This help article discusses how to create a fixed tilt table.
Table of Contents
Interface
* indicates that this input is required
| ID | Description | ID | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Choose table type | 11. | Table Tilt: the tilt of the table. 0 degrees is flat |
| 2. | Drop-down list to start a new table or edit an existing table | 12. | Toggle to include structure in table creation |
| 3. | Table name. Has to start with a letter and no spaces are allowed | 13. | Row Quantity: number of piles in north-south direction |
| 4. | Choose orientation of modules in table | 14. | Column Quantity: number of piles in east-west direction |
| 5. | Drop-down list to choose module for the fixed tilt table | 15. | Column Pile Spacing: spacing between piles. To provide different spacings, use commas (example: 5,6, 6.5) |
| 6. | String Size: modules per string | 16. | Toggle to favorite this table. When favorited, a table can also be used in other projects. To unfavorite, uncheck toggle |
| 7. | Number of rows of modules: Typically 2 rows | 17. | Create: Create fixed tile table which will take you to preview |
| 8. | Strings per table: number of strings per fixed tilt table | 18. | Clone: button to clone tracker table. Once cloned, make your changes to the cloned table and save them by clicking the Create button |
| 9. | Module spacing: the gap between modules 9 a: choose the unit | 19. | Delete: button to delete tracker table. Once deleted, the table will not show up anymore when you look for an existing table in field number 2 |
| 10. | Table Height: Height of table from the ground to the bottom of the lowest module 10 a: choose the unit | 20. | Reset: button to clear all inputs of the fixed tilt table |
Create fixed tilt table
Go to SunDAT interface
Click on the table icon
Choose FTGround to create a fixed tilt table
Fill out the form. The inputs 1-11 are most common. Feel free to also fill in the inputs in include structure. Be advised, the inputs in include structure are required if you intend to perform civil analysis (i.e. grading or a slope analysis)
Press Create
A new window will open to show you a preview of the table. In the top right corner you find the table's dimensions. Select the unit you wish to see in the units dropdown.
Click OK on the right bottom of the screen to return to the SunDAT interface
Edit table
1. Select the table you wish to edit from the drop-down list (point 2)
2. Change inputs
3. Click the Update button
Clone table
1. Click on the Clone button (point 18)
2. You will find the cloned table in the drop-down list (point 2)
3. Change inputs
4. Click on the Create button
FAQ
Can I create an east-west fixed tilt table?
At this time, SunDAT does not support east-west fixed tilt tables.