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Photovoltaic systems evaluation: On-site Data Acquisition System (ODAS) software reference manual

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5830173
The evaluation of photovoltaic (PV) systems located at various experimental sites within the US requires the recording of weather, insolation, and PV system operating data. The On-site Data Acquisition System (ODAS) performs this function. The ODAS consists of a computer, instrumentation, and software. Since the specific data measurements vary somewhat from site to site, a basic concept in the design of the ODAS hardware and software is the separation of the standard and site-specific functions. This report describes the design and operation of the ODAS hardware and software.
Research Organization:
EG and G Washington Analytical Services Center, Inc., Albuquerque, NM (USA). Solar Operations Div.; Boeing Computer Services Co., Tukwila, WA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5830173
Report Number(s):
SAND-85-7008; ON: DE86011697
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English