My goal is to use a windows or linux based system to monitor the power production of a solar system. I am currently doing it now with some microcontrollers , however I have exhausted their capability.
My plan is to get a unit , attach a usb multichannel ADC , that will read what I need. The data will be stored in a database and FTP some of it to a site.
I'd prefer to work on a windows platform. I am a programmer by trade.
What can I expect my max watt usage to be? (figuring and SSD) I know this is a loaded question with a lot of variables... ballpark is fine
Also I would like to power this from the 12V battery bank, which can go as high as 16-17V when equalizing. So I'm a little worried about over voltage input... should I be worried?
If this is not a suitable use for the product, then please suggest another that may do what I need.
Thanks,
Rover
Using fit PC2 for solar system monitoring
Re: Using fit PC2 for solar system monitoring
I think FitPC2 will be a perfect solution for such application. Windows XP/7 and Linux Mint are officially supported by a FitPC2.
The ambient power consumption of the FitPC2 is 6W when system is idle, and 8W at the full CPU load. Please refer to http://www.fit-pc.com/web/fit-pc/fit-pc ... fications/ for additional info. You should add the peripherals (HDD/SSD, the DAQ and other USB connected devices) power consumption to get the total value.
A FitPC2 can tolerate up to 15V voltage, so you should apply a voltage regulator to the battery it exceeds that value.
The ambient power consumption of the FitPC2 is 6W when system is idle, and 8W at the full CPU load. Please refer to http://www.fit-pc.com/web/fit-pc/fit-pc ... fications/ for additional info. You should add the peripherals (HDD/SSD, the DAQ and other USB connected devices) power consumption to get the total value.
A FitPC2 can tolerate up to 15V voltage, so you should apply a voltage regulator to the battery it exceeds that value.
Gabriel Heifets
Fit-PC2/3/IntensePC support.
Fit-PC2/3/IntensePC support.