TECHNICAL SITE SURVEY - TSS

Caban Energy has requested that you conduct a Technical Site Survey (TSS) at a site owned by one of our clients. Please ensure you have all the necessary personal safety equipment to carry out this activity. It is important to complete all the tasks outlined in this form accurately and efficiently to avoid any discrepancies, incidents, injuries, or damage to the equipment at the site you will be visiting. 

In the following section, you will find a link to communicate via WhatsApp with a Design Team member that can assist you in filling out the form. Click on the link and let them know that you are about to enter the data for the requested site.  

Caban Energy wishes you success in the activities you are about to undertake!

Before opening electrical cabinets and shelters, ensure you have authorization to take the necessary measurements. Contact the site supervisor to confirm that you are authorized to proceed with opening the equipment.

To carry out the requested activities, you should have the following recommended tools:

1. Cell phone or camera with at least 12 megapixels
2. Measuring tape (50 meters / 164 feet)
3. Measuring tape (8 meters / 26 feet)
4. Insulated screwdriver set
5. Separate hex key set (both metric and imperial)
6. 1000-volt pliers
7. Non-digital magnetic compass
8. AC/DC clamp multimeter (brands such as Fluke, Brymer, Extech, Amprobe, Innova, Mastech, or Unitrend) with the ability to measure both average and maximum currents
9. Hook-type earth ground meter for grounding measurements (brands such as Fluke, Brymer, Extech, Amprobe, Innova, Mastech, or Unitrend)
10. Drone equipped with a digital camera of at least 12 megapixels

Optional equipment:

1. Drill or battery-powered screwdrivers
2. Active power measurement data logger

Please note: For all electronic measuring equipment, valid calibration certificates must be presented, and they should not be older than one year.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Your safety is our top priority. It is mandatory to wear the following personal protective equipment:

1. Safety helmet
2. Transparent safety glasses
3. Vest (green or orange) with reflective strips
4. Electrical protection gloves (rated for 1000 volts)
5. Safety boots with electrical protection (dielectric with static dissipation)
6. Safety harness with lifeline (required only when working at a height of 1.5 meters (5 feet) or higher; the safety harness must be within its valid useful life)
7. Cones
8. Hearing protection
9. Employee identification card
10. First aid kit
11. Contractor company uniform

Please ensure that you have all of these items for your safety.

ATS ONE Information

GROUNDING SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS
Perform measurements at a minimum of three distinct points of the grounding system. Measurements should be taken at the grounding manhole and at the down conductor of the main busbar or tower.

Perform electrical measurements at the main breaker or grid connection dedicated exclusively to our client.

 ELECTRICAL BOARD ONE - Electrical measurements

Create a hand-drawn sketch of the site using paper and pencil, using the provided example as a reference. Accurately measure and include the interior perimeter, the positions of all equipment and towers on site, and the heights of each structure. Be precise with your measurements, and ensure that your drawing is clear, detailed, and easy to read.

If you have a previously provided drawings, you may annotate it directly and upload an image with your annotations.

Sketch of Site Obstructions (Elements That Can Cause Shadows)

To ensure optimal efficiency for the installation of solar panels, it's important to identify nearby elements that may cast shadows on the PV solar panels.

1. Identify and measure the distance from the site’s wall to each obstructing element (e.g., trees, buildings, poles, etc.).
2. Create a hand-drawn sketch on paper, similar to the example shown in Figure 1 and 2.
3. Clearly indicate the measured distances in your drawing.
   Estimate the height of each obstructing element and include these in the sketch.
4. Once complete, take a photograph of your drawing and upload it.

Panoramic Photographic Requirements

A total of nine panoramic photographs must be taken, as outlined below:

Exterior Photos (5 total):

1. One photo from each side of the site: North, South, East, and West.
2. One photo taken directly in front of the site's main access point.

Interior Photos (4 total):

1. One photo taken from each corner inside the site, capturing the interior space and surroundings.

Ensure all photos are clear, well-lit, and capture both the site and any relevant obstructions.

Photographic Guidelines

Take eight photographs as shown in the diagram. Position yourself at the location marked with an "X" and take the photograph according to the indicated field of view. After capturing the photos, upload them in the order specified in the diagram.

Ensure that the photographs are as wide as possible to clearly capture trees, houses, or other potential obstructions that may cast shadows within the site.

Photographic Guidelines

Take eight photographs as shown in the diagram. Position yourself at the location marked with an 'X' and capture the photo according to the specified aperture. After taking the photos, upload them in the order indicated in the diagram. Ensure the photographs are as wide as possible to capture all the equipment within the site.

Instructions for Taking 6 Drone Photos:

First photo: Take a wide-angle shot that captures the entire site along with its surroundings. This image should provide a broad overview that helps understand the location and the surrounding context.

Second photo: Take a photo focused solely on the site from a top-down view (top view), where the equipment installed at ground level is clearly distinguishable. Make sure the details of the equipment are visible and sharp.

Third to sixth photo: Take one photograph from each of the following cardinal directions, showing the site and any obstructions that may exist in that direction. The purpose of these photos is to understand the size or dimensions of the obstructions in each direction:

• Photo 3: View of the site and obstructions to the south.
• Photo 4: View of the site and obstructions to the east.
• Photo 5: View of the site and obstructions to the west.
• Photo 6: View of the site and obstructions to the north.

In all photos, ensure that the obstructions are clearly visible, and the shot is high enough to provide a good perspective of the surrounding area.