AutoCalculator Easy Short instruction

In the following, we will give you the most important information about the use of the Schletter AutoCalculator Easy. This short instruction has been created to help you to use our AutoCalculator in the most efficient way.

You can also activate the auto-calculator on your desktop or in the windows menu.

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1. Create an account 2

2. Start a new project 2

2.1 Specify the roof 4

2.2 Compile the mounting rack 4

2.3 Layout plan 6

2.4 Calculation 7

2.5 Finish the project 7

3. Problem solving 7

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1. Create an account

First, please enter your personal data for the web shop and the online load calculation.

After that, adjust the proxy settings as far as required.

2. Create a new project

For this purpose, please click the button "New Project".

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The calculator works chronologically. Thus, the items at the left must be processed first. Only after that, you can move on to the next tab on top of the page, for example from Project to Configuration.

A red point means that there is still information missing.

The yellow warning triangle shows that there is an auto-completed entry that still has to be checked and may-be corrected.

A green hook shows that everything has been entered correctly.

With an on-line connection of your computer, you can mark the item Calculate loads with a hook so that the loads are calculated automatically. If you are off-line, for example on the building site, you can also create a quick quantity calculation. In this case, please remove the hook for the load calculation by clicking.

After entering the Zip code and the Height above sea level, please click the OK button to send the data to our server. Thus, you will get the respective load values for your installation site.

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Using the tab "Building" you define the roof that is to be equipped with solar modules.

Starting from the roof type up to the roof covering, you can enter all relevant data here. The roof dimensions also have to be specified here.

By clicking the OK button, the data are entered and you can go on tho the next step "Configuration".

2.2 Compile the mounting rack

Under the menu item "Configuration" you can compile the mounting rack.

Also here, you will be guided through the individual steps. Only when all items are marked with a green hook, you can move on the menu item "Calculation".

2.1 Specify the roof

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When selecting the rail, you can see the structural utilization ratio and change your selection, if the rail is overloaded.

These options are also available for roof hooks and module clamps.

There are two possibilities to create a layout plan.

You can enter manually how many modules and rows you want to install on the roof or you can also create a module layout plan.

When choosing the option "manual entry" you can see how many modules and rows can be placed on the configured roof.

You can activate the second option with the button "Roof layout": Click once and a new window opens up.

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By holding the left mouse button and dragging the mouse at the same time, you can create a new module field. Troublesome areas (New Intersection/New Obstruction)) can be integrated and modules can be removed. You can shift the module field and add a dimensioning. With a click of the right mouse button, you can duplicate or delete the field.

With bigger module areas, you can zoom in on individual areas.After that, press the OK button to get to the menu item "Calculation.

Here you will find a compilation of the roof areas.

At the left, the roof area that is currently processed is shown.

If several roof areas are entered, the total of active roof areas is shown at the right

2.3 Layout plan

2.4 Calculation

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The tab "Print" offers several options.

Individual piece list (Bill of materials) Total piece list (Print price) for several projects Piece list with and without prices Loads report

Moreover, the order can also be sent directly to our web shop if you have a web shop account.

3. FAQ

System requirements for the AutoCalculator Easy

Windows operating system (recommendation: Windows 7 or newer version)

NET framework 4 or higher

about 60 MB free hard disc storage space

An internet connection is required to use the software

Up-to-date browser (recommendation: Windows Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)

What if the Auto-calculator does not work or only works to a limited extent?

Please check if one of the following items applies and do something about it if required

The domain download.schletter.eu has been blocked by the firewall as not trustworthy.

The port 80 is blocked by the firewall

The connection to the internet is created by a proxy server. The time-out of the proxy is less than 6 seconds.

The load assumption version is outdated. Current version 2.6.5.3 (as of 21.02.2014)

The virus scanner blocks the domain download.schletter.eu

You will also find further help at: http://www.schletter.de/DE/faq/software.html

A remote connection to the internet is used

2.5 Finish the project

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Technical Advice and InquiriesTel.: +49 8072 9191 201Fax: +49 8072 9191 9201E-mail: anfragen@schletter.eu

Schletter GmbHAlustrae 1 | 83527 Kirchdorf / Haag i.OBGERMANY www.schletter.eu

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