Manual T*SOL basic 5.0 - Valentin Software

User Manual T*SOL 7 System Definition
2. Enter the angle alpha of the installation surface.
The height h of the collector array is calculated by the program.
The tilt angle ß is taken from the Collector Array dialog.
The solar position γ at 12.00 pm on December 21 is calculated by the program.
3. Exit the calculation by clicking OK.
Mutual shading of the collectors is not taken into consideration in the calculations.
7.3.4 Roof layout with Photo Plan
System definition > Collector array > Photo Plan
Page PV module > Preview of the roof configuration with Photo Plan
Using Photo Plan, you can create a photorealistic plan of your roof areas.
Ł How to proceed:
1. There are two detailed instructional videos on how to use Photo Plan (see below). It is recommended
that you view the introductory video.
2. With just a few entries on the geometry of the roof, it is possible to gain an impression of the future
look of the roof areas. You require only a photo of the roof. Photo Plan imports the dimensions for the
selected module from T*SOL.
3. Here you can export the roof with some solar thermal modules as a Photo Plan project, and import it
into PV*SOL in order to fit the remaining area with photo-voltaic modules in PV*SOL. Of course, you
can also do this in the reverse order.
4. Since in the case of solar thermal modules - unlike PV modules - the roof is not generally covered
with modules, you must also enter the number of modules (rows and columns) as well as the frame
color when selecting the solar thermal systems product.
5. In addition, Velux ® skylights and Braas ® roof tiles can be included and displayed.
6. The finished photo and number of modules is imported from T*SOL.
Ł See also:
• Photo Plan - Introductory video: http://valentintutorials.s3.amazonaws.com/PhotoPlanTutorials/EN/PhotoPlan_EN_1/PhotoPlanEN1.html
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