Technical data

System

GMS® SCALE

Foundations

  • Rammed posts
  • Concrete incast foundation
  • Ballast foundation
  • Drill holes (for rocky grounds)
  • Load distribution plates

Design

Modular system with only 4 main components

Materials

  • Posts: Hot-dip galvanised steel (batch galvanised – EN ISO 1461)
  • Head, long beam, module carriers: Steel S420/S550; surface ZM430
  • Small parts: Steel S355/S420; surface ZM430 or aluminium EN AW 6063 T66
  • Mounting elements: Stainless steel 1.4301

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, horizontally 3–6 modules on top of each other

Module tilt angle

Flexible tilt angle
Standard: 5° to 25° (other angles upon request)

Adaptation to site

North/south slope: up to ± 35° (other angles upon request)
East/west slope: up to ± 8° (using balancing rocker)

Accessories

  • Lightweight mesh cable tray
  • Cable clips
  • Bridging straps
  • Middle clamps with earthing pins
  • Brackets for string inverters
  • or string combiner boxes (SCB)
  • Bite-protection cage
  • End caps for long beam

Subject to technical modifications

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