FX Rail-Less Engineering

FX Engineering & Design Guide
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5.0 Optimizing Designs
Design optimization will save the Installer both time and money.
5.1 Landscape is superior to Portrait
In most scenarios, it is more efficient and cost effective to layout modules in landscape than in
portrait when using the FX system.
5.2 Optimizing Components
Example Array 3 illustrates optimization of Bridges based on 4.1.10. Structurally, the leftmost
column in the array can stand on its own without any Bridges. A single Bridge is used to
electrically bond the column to the rest of the array.
5.3 Trim Can Be Omitted as Desired
Especially on staggered array, where the aesthetic value is uncertain, Trim can be omitted at
the designer’s discretion. See Example Array 2.