System
GMS® CORE
Foundations
- Rammed posts
- Concrete incast foundation
- Ballast foundation
- Drill holes (for rocky grounds)
- Load distribution plates
Design
Modular system with only 3 main components
Materials
- Posts: Hot-dip galvanised steel (galvanised individually – EN ISO 1461, alternatively zinc magnesium ZM620)
- Main and long beams: Steel S550; surface ZM430
- Mounting elements: Stainless steel or hot-dip galvanised steel ZnNi
Structural analysis
Project-specific in accordance with Eurocode DIN EN 1991, DIN EN 1993, DIN EN 1999, wind tunnel test, CC2, load return period 50 years
Module installation
Vertically 2–4 modules
Module tilt angle
Flexible tilt angle
Standard: 10° to 20° (other angles upon request)
Adaptation to site
North/south slope: up to ± 35° (other angles upon request)
East/west slope: up to ± 15° (using balancing rocker)
Accessories
- Cable holder
- Bridging straps
- Earthing plates (optional)
- End caps for long beam
- Brackets for string inverters or string combiner boxes (SCB)
- Bite-protection cage made from double bar mesh
- Mowing protection
Subject to technical modifications