TS4-M/S/O Design Essentials

Everything you need to design with TS4-M/S/O.

  • Intro to Tigo TS4-A-O/S/M (Monitoring Group)
    • The first step of creating a Tigo TS4 system with module-level monitoring is understanding the various components and their unique features.  NOTE: For systems using TS4-A-O/-S/-M modules, a TAP co... See more
  • Gateway Placement
    • Legacy Wireless Communication - STAR wireless communications mode. The following describes our legacy communication architecture.  Most of our Gateway product are capable of also using the new Mesh... See more
  • Design Considerations - Setback Distance Calculation for Shaded Arrays
    • This article provides a general overview of shade mitigation and system design when using Tigo's optimization products (TS4-A-O). Tigo TS4-A-O Optimizer   Introduction Shading issues (caused by tr... See more
  • TAP Placement and Layout Requirements
    • This article covers the TAP placement requirements and layout guidelines. For basic information, refer to TAP Basics - What is a TAP? and Determine Number of TAPs and CCA Units.   Contents:  TAP P... See more
  • How to Calculate PV Module Current Correction for High Irradiance Locations
    • This article explains how to perform a current correction for irradiance for areas with higher-than-normal irradiance values (>1000W/m²). High-altitude areas typically experience irradiance values... See more
  • TS4 Systems - Blind Deployment
    • This article expands upon the definition of Blind Deployment with TS4 systems. For a definition of other deployment options, see TS4 Systems - Methods of Deployment.   Blind Deployment is defined a... See more
  • TS4 Systems - Selective Deployment
    • This article expands upon the definition of Selective Deployment with TS4 systems. For a definition of other deployment options, see TS4 Systems - Methods of Deployment.   Selective Deployment is d... See more
  • TS4 Systems - Partial Deployment
    • This article expands upon the definition of Partial Deployment with TS4 systems. For a definition of other deployment options, see TS4 Systems - Methods of Deployment.   Partial Deployment is defin... See more
  • TAP Basics - What is a TAP?
    • This article covers the basics of a TAP (Tigo Access Point): Content:  TAP Description TAP Wiring TAP Communications Mesh Requirements   TAP Description The TAP is a wireless radio transceiver (... See more
  • TAP Design Tool
    • Tigo’s TAP Design Tool Map out your wireless communication design with the TAP Design Tool. This tool will help you plan your installation using the TAP with TS4-S and TS4-O to activate monitoring ... See more
  • TS4 Systems - Methods of Deployment
    • This article summarizes how you can mix and match the Tigo TS4s in the same array using the following methods: Full deployment Selective deployment Partial deployment Blind deployment TS4-O and T... See more
  • Description of Tigo CCA Kits
    • Tigo's Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) is a data logger that maintains, collects, and uploads information to the Tigo web servers and also provides the system-wide Rapid Shutdown (RSD) safety solution... See more