S:FLEX Planning Tool for solar professionals
Frame planning and ordering made easy
In the following steps we'll show you how to use this S:FLEX service to quickly and precisely record and plan your solar roof projects in detail.
Here's how to use the tool:
Home
In the first step after logging in, you can create new projects and manage your previously started or completed system planning.
Project
Under the menu item "Project" you can save information such as the location of your project, the delivery address and information about the customer.
Project/Google Maps
You can also use Google Maps when creating your project. The location and details of the project can be specified via an address search, maps or satellite imagery.
Roof
Select the appropriate roof shape and roofing from the available types. Alternatively, you can define complex shapes yourself. Then enter values for the size, pitch, orientation, etc.
Roof/Restricted Areas
Restricted areas, i.e. surfaces that are not to be covered by PV modules, or components that would cause shading, can be easily entered and are then displayed graphically.
Roof/Snow Load
Click the "Snow Load" button to open a window in which you can select regional values from a stored database or enter your own numbers.
Roof/Wind Load
Calculating the wind load is just as easy as selecting the snow load thanks to a database of wind zones and terrain categories. Optionally, you can also use your own values.
PV Modules
Inserting the modules to be used couldn't be easier – our searchable and sortable table contains over 40,000 products including their dimensions and power output. Or you can create a new module yourself.
Design
This is where you choose one of our S:FLEX system solutions for your previously defined roof. The mounting system is then dimensioned and adapted in all respects to the requirements of the specific roof.
Position
The optimal layout of the solar generator is determined and displayed graphically. If required, the arrangement, row spacing or quantity of the modules can be modified manually within the framework of the project specifications.
Position/3D View
The three-dimensional view makes it easier to estimate the planning requirements. For this purpose, the system is displayed virtually at its location using Bing or Google Maps. It can be viewed from all sides, angles and zoom levels.
CAD Plan
Via the "CAD Plan" menu item the module array is displayed as a design drawing. For further processing, the plan can be exported in various scales in the file formats DXF, DWG or PDF.
Statics
For ballasted systems, the required ballast per load point is displayed. For other systems, the tensile and compressive forces are shown. Structural values can be read for any point in the structure, e.g. at the junctions, mounting points, floor rails, etc.
How to get in contact
Our locations
We will be happy to answer your questions about our mounting systems and to advise you about your solar project. Of course, you can also use our contact form for specific enquiries about our frame systems.
United Kingdom
S:FLEX Mounting Systems UK Ltd
Unit 5, Skypark International
Blenheim Way
Liverpool L24 1YH
Phone +44 151 448 5769
Germany
S:FLEX GmbH Headquarters
Reinbeker Weg 9
21029 Hamburg
Phone +49 40 688 93 17 0
Fax +49 40 688 93 17 99
Germany
S:FLEX GmbH
Elsäßer Straße 12
79189 Bad Krozingen
Phone +49 761 888 56 08 0
Fax +49 761 888 56 08 39
All-round support when it comes to frame technology
Our practical experience for your work
As frame specialists with first-hand experience of planning and installing solar projects and the associated challenges, we also offer comprehensive technical support for our products. Fast processing and express deliveries to the building site – to ensure a smoothly running project for you and your customers – are part of our standard service. In addition, we support you with tailored services on request: