Below outlines the different layers that are created in the PVCAD software.
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Object Type |
Layer Name |
Description |
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Outline Label |
pvcLabel |
Automatic Label of roof, carport, & ground mount polylines |
|
Route Outline |
pvcRoof |
Polyline |
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Carport Outline |
pvcCarport |
Polyline |
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Ground Mount Outline |
pvcGroundMount |
Polyline |
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Installation Area |
pvcInstallationArea |
Polyline designating a section of unique characteristics; racking, layout parameters, etc |
|
Obstruction |
pvcObstruction |
Polyline |
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Shadow |
pvcShadow |
Polyline outlining the extent of a shadow cast by the sun at a particular period of time |
|
Setback |
pvcSetback |
Polyline showing the section where modules cannot exist |
|
Wind Zones |
pvcWindZones |
Polyline calculated by software indicating locations of wind zones on the roof |
|
Slope Azimuth |
pvcSlopeAzimuth |
Arrow object |
|
Modules |
pvcLayout |
Polylines showing individual or sets of modules/trackers |
|
Module Tilt Arrow |
pvcArrow |
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Omitted Modules |
pvcDisabledModule |
If modules are omitted, they are displayed with a red X |
|
Racking |
pvcRacking |
Indicates table sizes; dual-tilt = 2x1, ground mounts, etc |
|
Inverter |
pvcInverter |
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Combiner Box |
pvcCombinerBox |
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A/C Panel |
pvcACPanel |
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String |
pvcString |
|
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Conductor |
pvcConductor |
Connects strings to other BOS components |
|
Conduit |
pvcConduit |
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Rails |
pvcRails |
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Attachments |
pvcAttachments |
Connections to the roof |
|
Manufacturer Blocks |
pvcMfr |
Manufacturer blocks are inserted into the drawing on this layer |
|
Single Line Diagram |
pvcSingleLine |
All SLD Blocks |
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