Scanning Module Serial Numbers

Scanning Module Serial Numbers


Introduction

Serial number scanning is essential to tracking components throughout all stages of the solar plant lifecycle. This tool allows the scanning process to be quick and efficient.

After selecting the desired solar plant, by using the tabs at the bottom, select Serial Number on the bottom right to open the scanning process section. If you do not see this option, it might be because this site does not have SolarGain Pro.

In this video, you’ll learn the first steps to set up the app to start scanning serial numbers, including how to define the scanning pattern and configure the serial number length for accurate data capture. 


How to scan serial numbers?

Scanning Pattern

On first selection, the user is requested to select a preferred Scanning Pattern to allow a specific path to be followed. Select an option to preview and when ready select Start.

Also, the user is also requested to set expected serial number length, which will provide a greater level of data quality control for the scanning process. This can be done in two different ways, either by dragging or typing the desired range of length.

To set a warning sound or vibration, go to the Settings screen within the General Menu on the main landing page. This settings page applies to all solar plants in the app.



The "Select scanning pattern" page applies only to the solar plant being scanned. These settings located on the top right corner and can be changed at any time.

The scanning settings page allows for showing/hiding specific components and setting parameters for any component that is available to scan.


Table Selection

After setting up the scanning pattern, the map of the solar plant will pop up. Drag the map to the desired Table Location.
Press GPS button to refresh User location shown as a pulsing blue icon on map.

Map Status

Tables in the map have different colours representing scanning status.
  1. Blue: Tables that have no module serial numbers scanned.
  2. Orange: Tables that have some (but not all) modules serial numbers scanned.
  3. Green: Tables that have had all the modules serial numbers scanned.
  4. Red: Tables that have scanning mistakes
In this video, you’ll learn the meaning of the table colors (red, yellow, green, and blue) in the serial number scanning process. 


Scanning Process

Once you have selected a table, the scanning process starts.
  1. Starting Point: Select preferred starting point (North-West, North-East, South-West or South-East) to begin the PV module serial number scanning process. You can select each option to preview and when ready select Start.


Scan Table: After selecting start, a new window will pop up, showing the selected table split in several rectangles representing each of the modules within the table.



Below each functionality is described:
    1. Navigation: Use the screen to select the required module or use the nearby arrows of the "Scan" button to move to the Next or Previous Module as desired. 
    2. Colour meaning: Modules display up to three different colours.
      1. Red: When the scanned serial number does not match the serial number parameters within the Settings section.
      2. Green: When the scanned serial number is within the parameters.
      3. White: When the module has not been scanned yet.
    3. Automatic Scan: When automatic scanning is ON, SolarGain Mobile will automatically move to the next module (1 second later) after any edit is made. It is switched on by toggling the button in the top right corner, so it becomes green.
    4. Scanning with mobile camera: Click the "Scan" button and place your camera over the barcode.
    5. Scanning with a third-party Bluetooth scanner: Tap on any module or turn on the automatic scan and then press the scanning gun, the barcode will show up in the green empty box below the "Scan" button. LINK.
    6. Finish the process: Select Save or Cancel to save or abandon current scanning progress.

How can I manage serial number scanning in the SolarGain portal?

By using the Digital Twin to identify the missing or incorrect serial numbers, those can be added to the Task List to rectify on site. This video explains how to verify serial numbers collected on-site and remove incorrect entries using the Digital Twin. 



For further help, visit the SolarGain Mobile FAQ's page. Additionally, you can request further support below or contact your Technical Account Manager (TAM).

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