IDEEMATEC Deutschland GmbH

Neusling 9c
94574 Wallerfing
Germany

IDEEMATEC U.S.A
One Embarcadero Center
Suite 1060
San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

Phone
Fax

Phone +1 415-248-7806
Fax
+1 415-627-9169

+49 (0)9936-95 10 90 0
+49 (0)9936-95 10 90 60

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safeTrack Horizon
The flexible solution for horizontal PV tracking

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ATTAIN OPTIMIMAL YIELDS...

The best way to make money

with PV tracking

Innovative drive system

PV tracking systems are the way to

consists out of tracker-tables linked to

go for mounting systems providing

each other by a drive shaft running in

a consistent yield of solar power

parallel to the panel area. Each row of up

throughout the day. Fixed systems will

to six tables is driven independently by

generally only offer peak power generation

a drive unit located at the central table

within a narrow time frame, whereas

of the tracker. An innovative system of

tracking systems by IdeemaTec precisely

steel ropes, linking each foundation post

follow the suns path maximising power

to the panel array, enables the torque

generation from morning till night.

to be applied uniformly and continously.

Every single main component (motor,

There is no need for additional driving

drive unit, control unit) of the safeTrack

rods between the tracker rows. As a

Horizon has been already tested in

result, the system can be installed on

the safeTrack Vertec and installed in

more diverse topographies in a fast and

systems many times over. That means

efficient manner. The free space for

that the safeTrack Horizon unites the

transit passageways between the rows

knowledge and experience gained from

makes it substantially easier to perform

nearly 28,000 systems installed across

maintenance work in the solar farm such

the globe. The horizontal tracking

as mowing. Additionally, you can rotate

system offers up to 25 % higher yields in

two rows of module surfaces into a

comparison to fixed mounting systems,

V formation and clean them on one pass.

The safeTrack Horizon tracking system

with the mounting frame and installation

adding to the cost-effectiveness.

The cost-effectiveness is further

improved by the optimal positioning of
the rotating axis in relation to the
module tables center of gravity. It
minimizes the amount of propulsive force
required and the motor does not need to
work as hard.

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... AND MINIMIZE MOUNTING AND INSTALLING COSTS

Control concept features

dual protection system
The safeTrack Horizons control and
monitoring system using calendar data
combines the concept of redundant
proprietary control and computer-based
technology in its innovative solution.
The trackers position is calculated
in real-time based on the projects

All tracking systems can always

geographical properties (latitude,

determine the correct position, even

longitude and Universal Time), thus

in regions without a reliable power

deriving the actual path of the sun. The

supply. The safeTrack Horizon features

trackers will independently move into the

an independent backup system as a

optimum position with extreme accuracy.

safeguard for the regular system control

From commissioning on, the data is

that is activated in the unlikely event that

permanently no fine-tuning is necessary.

the primary control fails.

More than 28,000 azimuth tracking
systems have been implemented with
the control concept by IdeemaTec and
guaranteeing precision tracking since
2007. It has been proven by statistics on
failure rates of under 0.002 % collected
over all the years.

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FOR EVERY REGION, ON ANY GROUND

High stability with

cost-efficient materials
The safeTrack Horizon differs from other

That is the reason why wind speeds

horizontal tracking systems in that it

up to 180 mph / 290 km/h (ASCE 7-10)

is made of steel that is even lighter,

are nothing to worry about with

further reducing costs, while maintaining

safeTrack Horizon. Load testings have

the structural design and stability. Our

demonstrated the robustness and long

patented steel cable system is the

service life of the safeTrack Horizon.

reason behind it. Comparable systems

shorten the tracking systems module

Tough terrain?
Not for the safeTrack Horizon

table to absorb the twisting forces. But

The horizontal tracking system by

the steel cable of the safeTrack Horizon

IdeemaTec is impressive in terms of

holds the structural design strong in any

flexibility on difficult terrain. Other types

position. There are several fixing points

of horizontal tracking systems require

evenly spread over the entire mounting

a virtually flat topography a condition

system to guarantee an evenly defined

that generally incurs higher costs and

tension-bearing in all directions and to

requires detrimental ecological impact

absorb the twisting forces. The tension

to the immediate area. In comparison,

is not transferred to the module array,

SafeTrack Horizon is far more adaptable

which avoids the formation of cracks

to the slope on site. In an east-west

caused by stress. Beyond that, most

direction in particular, due to the design

of the stresses caused by wind are led

without driving rods, an installation

directly into the ground via the foundation

on sloped ground is limited only by the

post.

abilities of the installation equipment.

often need to use heavy steel girders or

In a north-south direction on the other

hand a homogenous inclination of up to
36 % (20) does not pose a problem at
all. But even an inhomogeneous slope is
not an obstacle for safeTrack Horizon,
due to the use of optional cardan joints in
between tracker tables.

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QUICK AND SECURE MOUNT

Easy to install
The horizontal tracking system by
IdeemaTec is shipped disassembled into
its individual components, which means
the system can be set up and installed
without the need for heavy construction
equipment such as a crane.
Furthermore, the screw type for the
entire system has been standardized,
so there is no need for welding work
on-site. The riveting of modules onto
the frame is a technique which has been
proving its reliability and efficiency in all
IdeemaTec safeFix mounting systems for
years. The modules are mounted using

Stable foundation

rivets making installation much faster

Sigma- or I-beams are used for the

than module clamps using screws. As

foundation with the safeFix Horizon as

an added bonus, it makes the system

default. The foundation can be rammed

difficult for thieves to dismantle. Beyond

into the ground even on steep slopes.

that loose module clamps are a thing of

The load distribution is improved by

the past with standardized and precisely

the foundations position in the middle

defined torques and no inspection and

under the module table. Setting up the

maintenance work of module fastening

foundation in a single row enables you

are required afterward.

to install the entire system quickly and

maintain the solar farm easily. The type
of foundation can be customized to the
specific requirements for each project.

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FLEXIBILITY AND SERVICE

Our range of services

IdeemaTec offers end-to-end solutions
with its mounting systems. And we
consider service as an integral part of
that offer. That is why we support you

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Flexible module coverage

through every phase of planning, whether

The safeTrack Horizon is suitable for

for standard project planning activities

all photovoltaic modules commercially

or for projectspecific engineering in which

available today and can be equipped

we analyze all aspects at your site and

with either two vertical or three / four

monitor the progression of construction

horizontal module rows. Finally, a version

for the system from the beginning.

with one row of vertically mounted or two

Our services cover the spectrum of

rows of horizontally mounted modules

requirements for large photovoltaic

is possible as well, allowing the use of

projects: shading analysis, plant design,

safeTrack Horizon also at locations with

ram testing, foundation/substructure

restricted heights of the construction.

work, installation, and commissioning.

SAFETRACK HORIZON TECHNICAL DATA

Standard Wind System

Strong Wind System

Low-Height System

System description
Horizontal, single-axis

Tracking system
Max. amount of modules
per table (60 / 72 cells)
Max. amount of tables
Tracker power max.

48 / 40

24 / 21

72 / 60

70 95 kWp

25 30 kWp

18 19 kWp

PV array specification
Length of table

20 m (65 ft)

14 m (45 ft)

60 m (195 ft)

Width of table

~ 4000 mm (~ 13 ft)

~ 3000 mm (~ 9.8 ft)

~ 2000 mm (~ 6.5 ft)

~1500 mm 3360 mm
(~ 5 ft 11 ft)

~ 2440 mm
(~ 8 ft)

~ 2000 mm
(~ 6.5 ft)

Height at max. turning angle

(60 / 72 cells)
Clearance at maximum
turning angle
Max. panel area per table

500 mm (1.65 ft)

80 m (861 sqft)

42 m (452 sqft)

Distance between rows

Freely definable

Ground coverage ratio (GCR)

Freely definable

120 m (1292 sqft)

Movement
0

Zenith tilt angle

Turning angle range

Horizontal axis 90
(-45/+45) (optional -60/+60)

Horizontal axis 90
(-45/+45)

Horizontal axis 105

(-45/+60)

Standard: YES

Backtracking

Control system
Astronomical algorithm / 2-level backup system

Tracking control system

Included

Monitoring system

Inclination sensor, wind sensor

Motion data acquisition

Up to IP 65

Protection class
Temperature range
control system and motor

-15 C 50 C (5 F 122 F)
Mechanical specifications

Structure

Steel S355

Foundation

Driven pile or concrete

Corrosion protection
(ISO C1-C4)

Hot dipped galvanized or magnesium zinc coated

Zinc plated or stainless steel

Fasteners, bolts and nuts

Stowing position

From 60 km/h (37 mph)

Stowing position wind speed

Maximum wind speed at
stowing position (ASCE 7-10)

144 km/h (90 mph)

290 km/h (180 mph)

144 km/h (90 mph)

Electrical specifications
3-Phase 400 Vac 50 Hz / 3-Phase 480 Vac 60 Hz

Gear motor power input

Motor power
Protection class

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250 W / 370 W

250 W / 370 W
Up to IP 65

370 W

IDEEMATEC Deutschland GmbH

Neusling 9c
94574 Wallerfing
Germany

IDEEMATEC U.S.A
One Embarcadero Center
Suite 1060
San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

Phone
Fax

Phone +1 415-248-7806
Fax
+1 415-627-9169

+49 (0)9936-95 10 90 0
+49 (0)9936-95 10 90 60

info@ideematec.de
www.ideematec.de

www.alkaSOL.de

info@ideematec.com
www.ideematec.com

safeTrack Horizon
The flexible solution for horizontal PV tracking