WO2022013883A1

WO2022013883A1 - System and method for serial id scanner

Info

Publication number: WO2022013883A1
Application number: PCT/IN2021/050669
Authority: WO
Inventors: Seshadri DEVANADHAN; Premchand K
Original assignee: Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd.
Priority date: 2020-07-11
Filing date: 2021-07-09
Publication date: 2022-01-20

Abstract

The present invention discloses a system (300) and method (400) for a serial ID scanner (104) for scanning PV panels (102). The serial ID scanner (104) is mounted on the PV panel (102) in order to read at least one PV module data from each PV module in the PV panel (102). The serial ID scanner (104) uses various sensors as well as scanning mechanisms to read data from the PV modules. The serial ID scanner (104) also detects location information of each PV module and stores and shares the information in an external server (202) for further use. The information received by the serial ID scanner (104) is used to track the locations of PV modules of various users.

Description

System and method for serial ID scanner

The field of invention generally relates to solar panel scanners. More specifically, it relates to a system and method for a serial ID scanner comprising robotic arms.

Currently, manual serial ID scanning can be performed using RFID readers and Barcode Readers. These methods are manual and labour intensive. Further PV Panels can be damaged in the process of scanning by the above methods.

Currently, existing systems do not succeed in providing an efficient and reliable system for reading data from PV panels. Other existing systems have tried to address this problem. However, their scope was limited to having manual scanners which require trained staff for proper usage. Additionally, ID scanning by using such manual scanners requires a considerable amount of time to complete the scanning for a large array of PV panels.

Thus, in light of the above discussion, it is implied that there is need for a system and method for an efficient and reliable system for reading data from PV panels, which is reliable and does not suffer from the problems discussed above.

Object of Invention

The principle object of this invention is to provide a system and method for scanning PV modules in PV panels.

A further object of the invention is to provide a system and method for a fast, accurate and efficient system for scanning PV modules.

Another object of the invention is to provide a system and method for viewing/tracking PV modules and their locations.

Another object of the invention is to provide a system and method for zero contact-based scanning process.

This invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which, like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures.

The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:

Fig. 1A

depicts/illustrates a serial ID scanner for a PV panel, in accordance with an embodiment;

Fig. 1B

depicts/illustrates the serial ID scanner for the PV panel, in accordance with an embodiment;

Fig. 2

depicts/illustrates components of the serial ID scanner for the PV panel, in accordance with an embodiment;

Fig. 3

depicts/illustrates a block diagram depicting the components of the serial ID scanner for the PV panel, in accordance with an embodiment; and

Fig. 4

illustrates a method for the serial ID scanner for the PV panel, in accordance with an embodiment.

Statement of Invention

The present invention discloses a system and method for a serial ID scanner for scanning PV panels. The serial ID scanner 104 is mounted on the PV panel in order to read at least one data from each PV module in the PV panel. The serial ID scanner uses various sensors as well as scanning mechanisms to read data from the PV modules. The serial ID scanner also detects location information of each PV module and stores and shares the information in an external server for further use. The information received by the serial ID scanner is used to track the locations of PV modules of various users.

The serial ID scanner can be mounted or attached to a drone. When the drone flies over the PV modules, the serial ID scanner 104 reads at least one PV module data from each PV module in the PV panel. The serial ID scanner also detects location information of each drone and each PV module by using a GPS unit, and stores and shares the information in an external server for further use. The information received by the serial ID scanner is used to track the locations of PV modules of various users.

The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and/or detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.

The present invention discloses a system and method for a serial ID scanner for scanning PV panels. The serial ID scanner is mounted on the PV panel in order to read at least one data from each PV module in the PV panel 102. serial ID scanner uses various sensors as well as scanning mechanisms to read data from the PV modules. The serial ID scanner also detects location information of each PV module and stores and shares the information in an external server for further use. The information received by the serial ID scanner is used to track the locations of PV modules of various users.

depicts/illustrates a PV panel 102 on which a serial ID scanner 104 is mounted, in accordance with an embodiment.

In an embodiment, the serial ID scanner 104 is mounted on the PV panel 102 in order to read at least one data from the PV modules in the PV panel 102. The serial ID scanner 104 uses various sensors as well as scanning mechanisms to read data from the PV modules, which is explained below. The serial ID scanner 104 also detects location information of each PV module and stores and shares the information in an external server for further use.

In an embodiment, each PV module comprises a unique serial id and bar code assigned by a manufacturer. The serial ID scanner 104 is placed over the module structures or tables such that the serial ID scanner 104 can scan an entire column of PV modules at one instance. The scanned PV module data comprises at least one of a condition, location, position, unique serial id, bar code data, installation data, GPS data and specification data related to the PV modules. The length of the robot is dependent on the design of the module structure or the table and can be adjusted accordingly. The movement of the serial ID scanner can be controlled by a remote controller used in automatic or manual mode.

depicts/illustrates the serial ID scanner 104 for the PV panel 102, in accordance with an embodiment. In an embodiment, the PV modules are arranged in rows and columns on module mounting structures or tables, as depicted. The serial ID scanner 104 can be adjusted on the PV panel 102 in order to scan data from PV panels 102 of different dimensions or varying number of PV modules.

depicts a PV panel 102 with a column height comprising six PV modules. In contrast, depicts a PV panel 102 with a column height comprising four PV modules. The same serial ID scanner 104 can be used on both PV panels 102. The height of the serial ID scanner 104 can be adjusted according to the required height of the PV panel 102, by adjusting the robotic arm 302.

depicts/illustrates components of the serial ID scanner 104 for the PV panel 102, in accordance with an embodiment. The system can comprise at least one serial ID scanner 104/1, 104/2 mounted on multiple PV panels 102/1 and 102/2 respectively which is configured to scan a plurality of PV modules in the PV panels 102/1, 102/2.

The multiple PV panels 102/1, 102/2 and multiple serial ID scanners 104/1, 104/2 are henceforth also referred to as PV panel(s) 102 and serial ID scanner(s) 104 respectively.

Further, the serial ID scanners 104 can communicate with a server 202 through a communication network 204. The serial ID scanners 104 communicate at least one PV module data related to the PV panel 102 with the server 202. The PV module data or scanned data may comprise at least one of scanned data, module data, a unique serial id, bar code data, condition, location, position, installation data, specification data and GPS location of each PV module and/or PV panel, among others.

In an embodiment, the communication network 204 may include wired and wireless communication, including but not limited to, GPS, GSM, LAN, Wi-fi compatibility, Bluetooth low energy as well as NFC.

depicts/illustrates a block diagram depicting the components of the serial ID scanner 104 for the PV panel 102, in accordance with an embodiment. The serial ID scanner 104 may communicate at least one data with the server 202 and a smart device 316.

In an embodiment, the serial ID scanner 104 comprises a robotic arm 302, a scanning unit 306, a data processing unit 308, a GPS unit 310, a memory unit 312 and a communication unit 314.

In an embodiment, the robotic arm 302 comprises all other elements of the serial ID scanner 104. The height of the robotic arm can be adjusted according to the size of the PV panel 102.

In an embodiment, the robotic arm 302 comprises mechanisms that allow the serial ID scanner 104 to move across the length of the PV panel 102 such that it can scan each column of PV modules one after the other.

The serial ID scanner 104 comprises a motion unit at both ends in order to move across the PV panel 102. The motion unit may comprise at least one of wheels, discs and other rotatable elements which help the serial ID scanner 104 to move across the PV panel 102. The motion unit may further comprise a motor for enabling the movement of at least one of wheels, discs and the rotatable elements. The motion of the robotic arm 302 can be set or controlled automatically or by a remote controller in at least one of automatic mode and a remote controller mode. At least one feature such as the speed of movement, the frequency, etc can be pre-determined by a user.

In an embodiment, the scanning unit 306 comprises at least one of sensors, scanners, and cameras. The scanning unit 306 comprises multiple types of sensors. The scanning unit 306 may comprise multiple types of bar code scanners/sensors, and cameras. Further, the scanning unit 306 may comprise other types of scanners that can read data. The scanning unit 306 is configured to scan at least one PV module data from the plurality of PV modules. The scanning unit 306 may share at least one recorded data with the data processing unit 308.

In an embodiment, the GPS unit 310 is used to record at least one location data. In particular, the GPS unit 310 can be used to record the location of each PV module of plurality of PV modules which is being scanned by the scanning unit 306. The GPS unit 310 may share or communicate at least one recorded location data with the data processing unit 308.

In an embodiment, the data processing unit 308 receives recorded data from multiple components of the serial ID scanner such as the scanning unit 306 and the GPS unit 310.

The data processing unit 308 is configured for processing and collating data related to each PV module, based on the scanning and the movement of the serial ID scanner 104. The data processing unit 308 may comprise a microcontroller or a microprocessor, among others. The data processing unit 308 communicates the processed PV module data with the communication unit 314.

In an embodiment, the memory unit 312 is used to store at least one recorded data. The memory unit may 312 comprise a volatile and/or non-volatile memory device.

In an embodiment, the communication unit 314 is used for communicating at least one processed PV module data and the location data with the server 202 and the smartphone 316 of the user.

In an embodiment, the smartphone 106 comprises a display 318, PV scanning application 320, a memory unit 322, and a communication unit 324.

In an embodiment, the display 318 is used by the PV scanning application 320 to display information to the user of the smart device 316. The smart device 316 is configured to communicate with at least one of the server 202 and the serial ID scanner 104 to display the PV module data to the user. The server 202 processes the PV module data and displays the PV module data to the user using the smart device 316.

In an embodiment, the PV scanning application 320 is installed on the smart device 316. The PV scanning application 320 can be used by the user to view, track or access data of at least one PV module installed in different geographical locations, to the user. The user uses the PV scanning application 320 to operate a motion of the robotic arm 302 in remote control mode. The user communicates at least one pre-determined feature to operate the motion of the robotic arm 302 from the smart device 316 to at least one of the serial ID scanner 104 and the server 202 using the PV scanning application 320. The pre-determined feature comprises at least one of speed of movement and frequency of scanning.

In an embodiment, the memory unit 322 is used to store the data related to the PV modules.

In an embodiment, the communication unit 324 is used to communicate at least one data with the server 202 and multiple serial ID scanners 104. The server 202 is configured to collate, process, and communicate the PV module data.

In an embodiment, the server 202 comprises a data processing module 326, memory module 328, and communication module 330.

In an embodiment, the data processing module 326 is configured to process and collate at least one scanned/recorded data related to the scanned PV module data.

In an embodiment, the memory module 328 is used to store at least one user account and corresponding scanned data related to the PV modules owned by each user.

In an embodiment, the communication module 330 is configured to share at least one scanned data with the smart device 316 and the serial ID scanner 104.

In an embodiment, a drone is used for scanning the PV module ID data by flying over each PV module.

In an embodiment, a drone is used for scanning the PV module ID data by flying over each PV module. In this embodiment, the serial ID scanner 104 can be positioned or attached onto the drone by configuring or using the robotic arm 302 in order to scan data from PV panels 102 of different dimensions or varying number of PV modules, while the drone is flying over said PV modules. The height of the serial ID scanner 104 is adjusted according to the drone by adjusting the robotic arm 302.

In an embodiment, the robotic arm 302 may comprise at least one of a sliding mechanism, extension mechanism, folding mechanism and collapsible mechanism, among others, to adjust the height/ size/ length of the serial ID scanner 104. The most height/ size/ length of the serial ID scanner 104 is adjusted by using the aforementioned mechanisms, according to a height/ size/ length which is most convenient to the height/ size/ length of the PV panels or the drone.

Further, the serial ID scanners 104 on the drone can communicate with a server 202 through a communication network 204. The serial ID scanners 104 may communicate at least one PV module data related to the PV panel 102 with the server 202. The PV module data may comprise at least one of scanned data, module data, installation data, condition, location, position, unique serial id, bar code data, installation data, specification data and GPS location of each PV module and/or PV panel, among others.

In an embodiment, the serial ID scanner 104 on the drone comprises a robotic arm 302, a scanning unit 306, data processing unit 308, GPS unit 310, memory unit 312 and communication unit 314.

In an embodiment, the robotic arm 302 comprises all other elements of the serial ID scanner 104. In an embodiment, the robotic arm 302 comprises mechanisms that allow the serial ID scanner 104 to be attached to the body of the drone such that the serial ID scanner 104 can scan each column of PV modules one after the other.

In an embodiment, the scanning unit 306 in the drone comprises multiple types of sensors as described previously.

In an embodiment, the GPS unit 310 is used to record at least one location data. In particular, the GPS unit 310 can be used to record the location of each drone and each PV module which is being scanned by the scanning unit 306 on the drone. The recorded location data is communicated to the data processing unit 308, by using the GPS unit 310. The scanned PV module data comprises at least one of condition, location, position, unique serial id, bar code data, installation data, GPS data and specification data of each of the PV modules. The GPS unit 310 may share at least one recorded data with the data processing unit 308.

The data processing unit 308 on the drone is configured for processing and collating data related to each PV module, based on the scanning and the movement of the serial ID scanner 104. The data processing unit 308 may comprise a microcontroller or a microprocessor, among others.

In an embodiment, the memory unit 312 on the drone is used to store at least one recorded data. The memory unit may 312 comprise a volatile and/or non-volatile memory device.

In an embodiment, the communication unit 314 on the drone is used for communicating at least one recorded data with the server 202 and the smartphone 316.

In an embodiment, the drone may be used to conduct live surveys of the PV panels. In particular, the user may send a request through the smart device 316, which is relayed to the drone through the server 202. Thus, the drone may initiate a flight in order to scan at least one PV panel, and update the panel information to the user. The advantage of using the drone is that live checks can be made immediately to determine the condition, location and position of each PV module belonging to a user. Thus, the drone and serial ID scanner 104 provide additional security in the maintenance and safety of the PV modules.

illustrates a method 400 for scanning a PV panel using serial ID scanner, in accordance with an embodiment. The method begins with mounting a serial ID scanner on a PV panel, as depicted at step 402. Subsequently, the method 400 discloses adjusting height of the serial ID scanner to the height of the PV panel by the robotic arm, as depicted at step 404. Thereafter, the method 400 discloses moving a robotic arm along length of the PV panel for enabling the serial ID scanner 104 to move along the length of the PV panels 102, as depicted at step 406. Further, the method 400 discloses scanning at least one PV panel to read at least one PV module data and communicating the scanned data by using a scanning unit, as depicted at step 408. Subsequently, the method 400 discloses using a GPS module or unit to collect GPS data i.e., location data of each PV module, as depicted at step 410 and communicating at least one recorded location data to the data processing unit. Thereafter, the method 400 discloses collating, processing and storing the PV module data and the GPS data by using a data processing unit, as depicted at step 412. Further, the method 400 discloses communicating the PV module data and the GPS data with a server by using a communication unit that can be accessed by the user, as depicted at step 414.

The advantages of the current invention include greater efficiency and speed of scanning the PV module. Advantageously, the disclosed robot ID scanner was tested to be up to 6 times faster than the manual method of scanning PV modules.

Additionally, the process is a zero contact-based scanning process, which eliminates the need of touching the PV modules. This results in overcoming any damages to the module from contact-based scanning or manual scanning. Additionally, the invention provides accurate GPS location data for each scanned PV module, which can be used to track PV modules for a number of users using the system. As the system is completely electronic, the accuracy of data acquisition is higher compared to manual methods.

The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the scope of the embodiments as described here.

Claims

A A system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2), comprising:
at least one serial ID scanner (104) configured to scan a plurality of PV modules in the PV panels (102/1, 102/2), wherein the serial ID scanner (104) comprises:
a robotic arm (302) configured to enable the serial ID scanner (104) to move along the PV panels (102);
a scanning unit (306) configured to scan at least one PV module data from the plurality of PV modules and communicate the PV module data with a data processing unit (308);
the data processing unit (308) configured to collate and process the PV module data and communicate the processed PV module data with a communication unit (314); and
the communication unit (314) configured to communicate the processed PV module data with at least one of a server (202) and a smart device (316); and
the server (202) configured to collate, process, and communicate the PV module data; and
the smart device (316) configured to communicate with at least one of the server (202) and the serial ID scanner (104) to display the PV module data to a user.
The system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the serial ID scanner (104) is configured such that height of serial ID scanner (104) is adjusted according to a height of the PV panels (102), by adjusting the robotic arm (302).
The system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the serial ID scanner (104) comprises a motion unit configured to enable motion of the serial ID scanner (102) across the PV panel (102), wherein the motion unit comprises:
at least one of wheels, discs and rotatable elements; and
a motor for enabling movement of the at least one of wheels, discs and rotatable elements, and wherein the motion of the robotic arm (302) is controlled in at least one of automatic mode and a remote controller mode.
The system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the serial ID scanner (104) comprises a GPS unit (310) to record at least one location data of each of the plurality of PV modules scanned by the scanning unit (306), and wherein the GPS unit (310) communicates the at least one location data to the data processing unit (308).
The system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the scanned PV module data comprises at least one of a unique serial id, bar code data, installation data, and specification data related to the PV modules.
The system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the scanning unit (306) comprises at least one of bar code scanners, sensors, and cameras.
The system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the smart device (316) comprises:
a communication unit (324) to communicate at least one data with the server (202) and the at least one serial ID scanner (104);
a display (318) configured to display PV module data to the user of the smart device (316); and
a PV scanning application (320) configured to enable the user to view, track or access PV module data of PV modules installed in different geographical locations, to the user.
The system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the user uses the PV scanning application (320) to operate a motion of the robotic arm (302) in remote control mode, wherein the user communicates at least one pre-determined feature to operate the motion of the robotic arm (302) from the smart device (316) to at least one of the serial ID scanner (104) and the server (202), and wherein the pre-determined feature comprises at least one of speed of movement and frequency of scanning.
The system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the robotic arm (302) is configured to attach the serial ID scanner (104) to a drone, and wherein the drone flies over the PV modules to enable the serial ID scanner (104) to scan the PV module data from the PV modules.
The system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 9, wherein a height of the serial ID scanner (104) is adjusted to the drone by adjusting the robotic arm (302).
The system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the serial ID scanner (104) comprises a GPS unit (310) to record at least one location data of each of the plurality of PV modules scanned by the scanning unit (306), and wherein the scanned PV module data comprises at least one of condition, location, position, unique serial id, bar code data, installation data, GPS data, and specification data, of each of the PV modules.
A method (400) for scanning PV panel (102/1, 102/2), comprising:
scanning a PV panel (102), by using a serial ID scanner (104), wherein the scanning comprises:
enabling the serial ID scanner (104) to move along a length of the PV panels (102), by using a robotic arm (302);
scanning PV module data from the plurality of PV modules and communicating the scanned data, by using a scanning unit (306);
collating and processing the PV module data, by using a data processing unit (308);
communicating the processed PV module data to a user, by using a communication unit (314).
The method (400) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 11, comprising adjusting a height of the serial ID scanner (104) according to a height of the PV panels (102), by the robotic arm (302).
The method (400) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 11, comprising:
enabling motion of the serial ID scanner (102) across the PV panel (102), by using a motion unit, wherein the motion unit comprises at least one of wheels, discs and rotatable elements;
enabling movement of the at least one of wheels, discs and rotatable elements, by using a motor; and
controlling the motion of the robotic arm (302) in at least one of automatic mode and a remote controller mode.
The method (400) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 11, comprising:
recording location data of each of the plurality of PV modules scanned by the scanning unit (306), by using a GPS unit (310); and
communicating at least one recorded location data to the data processing unit (308), by using the GPS unit (310).
The method (400) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 11, comprising:
scanning PV module data comprising at least one of a unique serial id, bar code data, installation data, and specification data related to the PV modules.
The method (400) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 16, comprising scanning the PV module data using by the scanning unit (306) comprising at least one of bar code scanners, sensors, and cameras.
The method (400) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 11, comprising:
processing the PV module data, by using a server (202); and
displaying the PV module data to the user, by using a smart device (316).
The method (400) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 17, comprising:
communicating at least one data with the server (202) and the at least one serial ID scanner (104), by using a communication unit (324) within the smart device (316);
displaying PV module data to the user of the smart device (316), by using a display (318); and
viewing, tracking and accessing PV module data of PV modules installed in different geographical locations, by using a PV scanning application (320).
The method (400) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 19, comprising:
operating a motion of the robotic arm (302) in remote control mode, by the user using the PV scanning application (320);
enabling the user to communicate at least one pre-determined feature to at least one of the serial ID scanner (104) and the server (202) for operating the motion, through the PV scanning application (320); and wherein the pre-determined feature comprises at least one of speed of movement, and frequency of scanning.
The method (400) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 11, comprising:
attaching the serial ID scanner (104) to a drone, by configuring the robotic arm (302);
flying the drone over the PV modules; and
scanning data from the PV modules when the drone is flying over the PV modules.
The method (400) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 11, comprising adjusting a height of the serial ID scanner (104) according to the drone, by adjusting the robotic arm (302).
The method (400) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 11, comprising:
recording location data of each of the plurality of PV modules scanned by the scanning unit (306), by using a GPS unit (310); and
communicating at least one recorded location data to the data processing unit (308), by using the GPS unit (310), and wherein the scanned PV module data comprises at least one of condition, location, position, unique serial id, bar code data, installation data, GPS data, and specification data related to the PV modules.
A serial ID scanner (104) configured to scan a plurality of PV modules in PV panels (102/1, 102/2), wherein the serial ID scanner (104) comprises:
a robotic arm (302) configured to enable the serial ID scanner (104) to move along the PV panels (102);
a scanning unit (306) configured to scan at least one PV module data from the plurality of PV modules and communicate the scanned PV module data with a data processing unit (308);
the data processing unit (308) configured to collate and process the PV module data and communicate the processed PV module data with a communication unit (314); and
the communication unit (314) configured to communicate the processed PV module data with a user.
The serial ID scanner (104) as claimed in claim 24, wherein the serial ID scanner (104) is configured such that height of serial ID scanner (104) is adjusted according to a height of the PV panels (102), by adjusting the robotic arm (302).
The serial ID scanner (104) as claimed in claim 24, comprising a motion unit configured to enable motion of the serial ID scanner (102) across the PV panel (102), wherein the motion unit comprises:
at least one of wheels, discs and rotatable elements; and
a motor for enabling movement of the at least one of wheels, discs and rotatable elements, and wherein the motion of the robotic arm (302) is controlled in at least one of automatic mode and a remote controller mode.
The serial ID scanner (104) as claimed in claim 24, wherein the serial ID scanner (104) comprises a GPS unit (310) to record at least one location data of each of the plurality of PV modules scanned by the scanning unit (306), and wherein the GPS unit (310) communicates the at least one location data to the data processing unit (308).
The serial ID scanner (104) as claimed in claim 24, wherein the scanned PV module data comprises at least one of condition, location, position, unique serial id, bar code data, installation data, GPS data and specification data related to the PV modules.
The serial ID scanner (104) as claimed in claim 28, wherein the scanning unit (306) comprises at least one of bar code scanners, sensors, and cameras.
The serial ID scanner (104) as claimed in claim 25, wherein the robotic arm (302) is used to attach the serial ID scanner (104) to a drone, and wherein the drone flies over PV modules to enable the serial ID scanner (104) to scan PV module data from the PV modules.
The system (300) for scanning PV panels (102/1, 102/2) as claimed in claim 30, wherein height of the serial ID scanner (104) is adjusted to the drone by adjusting the robotic arm (302).
The serial ID scanner (104) as claimed in claim 30, wherein the serial ID scanner (104) comprises a GPS unit (310) to record at least one location data of each of the plurality of PV modules scanned by the scanning unit (306), and wherein the scanned PV module data comprises at least one of condition, location, position, unique serial id, bar code data, installation data, GPS data and specification data related to the PV modules.