Instant Inspection results can be accessed in the same way as other inspections in the Raptor Maps web app and the Raptor Solar mobile app. 

Instant Inspection Results Overview

1. Types of anomalies detected

   1. Module

   2. Diode

   3. Thermal Sub-module: These anomalies could be single or multiple hot cells. The cause of anomalies is currently not identified i.e. in case of cell level anomalies it could be due to physical damage, soiling, shading, vegetation etc. They manifest into a thermal signature that is typically smaller than a diode. Two subcategories based on the Delta T of the anomaly:

      1. High: Delta T of 20 deg C or more.

      2. Low: Delta T less than 20 deg C.

2. Visualizing anomalies 

   1. Instant Inspection anomalies are represented by “pins” and are not tied to an underlying equipment layer. This means that the Instant Inspection results are best viewed with the accompanying orthomosaic to provide context on which equipment they impact. 

Finding your Instant Inspection on web

1. Log in to Raptor Maps 

2. Go to the Digital Twin tab 

3. Search for your site 

4. Open the site 

5. Click on the “Choose Report” dropdown 

6. Select your Instant Inspection report 

Understanding anomaly errors

Instant Inspection’s fully automated anomaly detection is performed by Raptor Maps AI system with advanced image processing and machine learning. We continue to improve the accuracy of the end to end system, but you may encounter the following types of errors. 

1. False Positive: A FP occurs when the report shows an anomaly that does not exist in reality. You can identify an FP if you do not see a thermal signature in the IR image corresponding to the anomaly location. You can update the status of these anomalies to “Not Found” and filter them up from your report. 

2. Location error: The anomaly pin depicts the location on the orthomosaic. You may notice some pins on the border between the modules or even outside of the array. In such cases, identify the module corresponding to the anomaly as accurately as you can. Check if surrounding modules have any physical sign of damage. Use a hand held IR camera to accurately find the anomalous module. If the site has been digitized previously, you can add a note to the correct module, once identified using the Raptor Maps equipment notes feature.  You can also upload a cell phone picture. 

3. Wrong anomaly type: A diode anomaly may be erroneously tagged as a module or Thermal sub-module. Visual or hand held IR camera inspection should help verify the anomaly type.