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PVH’s DBOX5 Solar Tracker Controller

An Advanced Solar Tracker Controller From PVH With Latest Grid Control Units And Terrain Terrain Adaptivity

Shravan Chunduri
  • The DBOX5 from PVH features the latest generation of LoRa radio transceivers, which provide increased connectivity range in solar plants of any size
  • The controller features LTO batteries that can withstand extreme weather conditions, and a rugged design that makes it the most durable
  • The DBOX5 is manufactured and assembled in-house, which has dramatically reduced its carbon footprint by 18%.

PVH introduced the DBOX5, an advanced solar tracker controller. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, enhanced communication capabilities, and a contemporary design, the DBOX5 integrates the features of the latest generation grid control units and terrain-adaptive trackers. This combination results in a comprehensive and innovative plant control system. It features LTO batteries that can withstand extreme weather conditions, and a rugged design that makes it the most durable controller PVH has ever designed.

The DBOX5 also features the latest generation of LoRa radio transceivers, which provide increased connectivity range in solar plants of any size. It has a revamped and simplified interface with fewer connectors, as well as a quick, convenient, and easy-to-install mounting system. The DBOX5 has been certified according to the international cybersecurity standard IEC62443- 4-1, and features an innovative hardware-based security system that ensures that only authorized software can run.

The DBOX5 is manufactured and assembled in-house, which dramatically reduces the need for component transportation, packaging materials, and assembly hours on the field. This process has reduced the DBOX5's carbon footprint by 18% compared to previous devices.

The text is an excerpt from TaiyangNews New Solar Products Overview H1/2023, which can be downloaded for free here.