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- 1 Safety Precautions
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Mechanical Hazards
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Electrical Hazards
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Installation
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Operation
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- 2 Package Contents
- 3 Wiring and Installation Procedures
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Wiring
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Electrical Connections
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Wire Size
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Grounding
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Fusing
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Stop Switch
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System Wiring Diagrams
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Mounting to Tower
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Attaching to Pole
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Hub and Rotor Assembly
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Mounting Blades
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Mounting Hub and Rotor
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Attaching Nose Cone
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Step-By-Step Instructions
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- 4 Testing
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General Discussion of Operation
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Alternator
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Voltage Regulator
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Over-Speed Protection
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Five Spinning Conditions
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Bench Testing
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Performance Testing
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Adjusting the Internal Regulator
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- 5 Trouble Shooting
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Assembly
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Electrical System
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Elevation
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- 6 Warranty Policy
- 7 Specifications
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Technical Specifications
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Performance Specifications
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Sphere of Operation
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Exploded View of AIR-X
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- 8 Maintenance
- 9 System Requirements and Considerations
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Batteries
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Regulator Options
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- 10 Siting
- 11 Towers
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Guyed Towers
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Roof Top Mounting
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- 12 Frequently Asked Questions
- 13 Accessories
- 14 References
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Renewable Ener g y
Production Solutions
Bockholm, 21760 Houtskär
www.reps.fi, +358-40-5883344
The New 400 watt turbine!
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Wind Turbine Serial Number ___________________________________
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Summary of Contents for AIR-X LAND 400
- Page 1 REPS Renewable Ener g y Production Solutions Bockholm, 21760 Houtskär www.reps.fi, +358-40-5883344 The New 400 watt turbine! Owner’s Manual Wind Turbine Serial Number ___________________________________...
- Page 2 1801 W. Route 66 Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 Toll Free Phone: (866) 805-9463 Phone: (928) 779-9463 Fax: (928) 779-1485 E-mail: info@windenergy.com Web: www.windenergy.com AIR, AIR 403, AIR-X and AIR Wind Module are trademarks of Southwest Windpower 2002 Southwest Windpower, Inc. SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 10/09/2002...
- Page 3 You have just purchased the most advanced battery charging wind turbine in the world! We believe you will find it easy to install your AIR-X; however, it is important that you read this entire manual thoroughly prior to installation to assure proper performance and safety.
- Page 4 “flutter” to higher wind speeds. Unlike the AIR 403 and earlier 303, the AIR-X does not rely on blade flutter for over-speed protection. The control electronics will slow the blades before the turbine reaches the point of flutter.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
5.3 Elevation………………………………….………………...…………. 27 6. Warranty Policy……………………………………………………………. 28 7. Specifications……………………………………………………………… 29 7.1 Technical Specifications 7.2 Performance Specifications 7.2 Sphere of Operation 7.3 Exploded View of AIR-X 8. Maintenance………………………………………………………………... 32 9. System Requirements and Considerations………………………… 9.1 Batteries 9.2 Regulator Options 10. Siting……………………………………………………………………….. 35 11. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Document #0056 REV D 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The AIR-X has been designed with your safety in mind. However, there are inherent dangers involved with any electrical and/or mechanical equipment. Safety must be the primary concern as you plan the location, installation and operation of the turbine. -
Page 7: Installation
CAUTION: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES SHOULD BE PERFORMED AT GROUND LEVEL. CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT ALL BATTERIES ARE DISCONNECTED THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. CAUTION: NEVER INSTALL THE AIR-X UPSIDE DOWN. Please follow these precautions during the installation process: • Choose a calm day. -
Page 8: Package Contents
AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS Compare the parts shown in Figure 1 to ensure that the contents of the box contain all necessary parts. CAUTION: THE EDGES OF THE ROTOR BLADES ARE SHARP. PLEASE HANDLE WITH CARE. -
Page 9: Wiring And Installation Procedures
Document #0056 REV D 3. WIRING AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Your AIR-X is shipped partially disassembled. Refer to Figure 7 on page 19 for assembly instructions. Please completely read all procedures before beginning installation. NOTE: Do not install the blade/hub assembly until the turbine is mounted on the tower Required Tools: •... -
Page 10: Wire Size
GREEN = earth ground 3.1.2 Wire Size To select the appropriate size wire, measure the distance from the batteries to your AIR-X, then refer to the following wire sizing chart as minimum sizes. If cost is not an issue, a larger sized wire will improve the performance of your AIR-X. -
Page 11: Grounding
AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D Wiring Compensation for Average Wind Speed For different average wind speeds, the wire LENGTHS in the charts should be compensated. Compensating by changing wire gauge can lead to safety problems. For the average wind... -
Page 12: Fusing
The AIR-X is capable of producing high amperages. As with all electrical installations, you must protect each of your turbines with a properly sized fuse or circuit breaker. The AIR-X should be wired with an appropriately sized “slow-blow” type fuse between itself and the batteries. -
Page 13: System Wiring Diagrams
3.1.6 System Wiring Diagrams Before deciding how to wire your AIR-X it is important to understand how your existing system is wired and how the AIR-X’s internal regulator operates. Refer to the General Discussion of Operation in Section 4.1.2 on page 22 for information on the AIR-X’s internal regulator. - Page 14 AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D Choose the appropriate suggested wiring diagram below for proper wiring information. A. Single AIR-X Wiring AIR-X W ind T urbine G enerator Amp Meter User Power Center Junction Fuse or Breaker Battery Disconnect...
- Page 15 AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D B. Single AIR-X Wiring (UL Recommended Configuration) AIR-X W ind T urbine Up-Tower Juntion Box Generator Lightening Arrestor W iring Fastened To Tower Pole Amp Meter User Power Center Junction Battery Fuse Disconnect...
- Page 16 G round Rod Resistiv e Load Figure 4 NOTE: In this drawing the AIR-X’s internal regulator is used. A diversion type external regulator can also be used. The diversion type regulator could be used in any of the systems. SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER...
- Page 17 AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D D. Multiple AIR Installation AIR W ind Turbine AIR W ind Turbine AIR W ind Turbine Generator Generator Generator T ower G round (O ptional) Tower G round (O ptional) Tower G round (O ptional)
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Page 18: Mounting To Tower
Doing this will damage the circuit inside the turbine and void your warranty. 3.2 Mounting To Tower The AIR-X is designed to be mounted on tubing or pipe with a 1.875 inch (48mm) outside diameter. This is equivalent to 1 ½ inch SCH 40 pipe, which can be used in some tower applications. -
Page 19: Hub And Rotor Assembly
AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D 3.3 Hub And Rotor Assembly Before assembling the hub and rotor refer to Figure 7 below, and the following detailed instructions. NOTE: To avoid damage to the blades during installation, do not put the blade/hub assembly on the turbine until the turbine is mounted on the tower. -
Page 20: Mounting Hub And Rotor
RED = Positive BLACK = Negative GREEN = Ground. 4) Connect the wires from the AIR-X to the wires running to the battery. 5) Insulate the connections using either heat shrink tubing or a quality electrical tape. SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 10/09/2002... - Page 21 9) Once the yaw shaft is on the tower, firmly tighten the yaw clamp screws with the 5/32 hex key to 3 – 5 foot pounds (4.1 - 6.8 Nm). The AIR-X should yaw freely without restrictions. 10) Check your AIR-X to be sure that it is securely attached to the mounts. Remember that this attachment will have to hold in high winds.
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Page 22: Testing
The unique design of the AIR-X is such that it can take full advantage of the power in the wind. The efficiencies of other wind turbines are usually linear and cannot take advantage of the cube effect of the wind. -
Page 23: Over-Speed Protection
Stall mode is activated at about 35 mph (15.6 m/s), and will stay in effect until the wind speed drops below 32 mph (14.3 m/s). If the AIR-X senses wind speeds above 50 mph, it will shut down completely for 5 minutes. The AIR-X controller will blink the LED two times each second (slow blink) to indicate that it is in stall mode. -
Page 24: Bench Testing
You may need to wait 10 seconds between iterations of this test in order to let any internal voltage drain. If the LED does not blink when the AIR-X is connected to a battery, you should contact your turbine dealer or Southwest Windpower. -
Page 25: Performance Testing
2. Below 500 RPM, the rotor should spin freely and the LED should remain off. 3. At 500 RPM and above, the AIR-X should be charging the battery. You should begin to feel some resistance on the rotor shaft and the LED should turn on. The shaft should have a slight resistance to rotation, but should still rotate fairly easily. -
Page 26: Trouble Shooting
It is a good idea to connect the wires from the AIR-X to separate battery terminals on the battery bank to ensure the turbine reads the battery voltage instead of output voltages from other charging sources. - Page 27 • Make sure your amp meter is not an averaging style. • If you are using an external regulator, be sure that the adjustment screw on the AIR-X is turned all the way clockwise. • Make sure you are measuring the current through the positive wire. If you measure the current through the negative wire, you may only measure part of the current;...
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Page 28: Warranty Policy
AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D 6. WARRANTY POLICY What Is Covered And For How Long For turbines that are three years old or less from date of original purchase or three years and three months from date of build, any defective part will be replaced at no charge. Either a Southwest Windpower technician or an Authorized Service Center determines a defective part. -
Page 29: Specifications
AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D 7. SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Rotor Diameter: 46 inches (1.17 meters) Weight: 13 lb. (6kg) Start up wind speed: 7 mph (3.0 m/s) Rated Power: 400 watts at 28 mph (12.5 m/s) Regulator Set Range: 13.6V –... -
Page 30: Performance Specifications
The following curve shows the performance you should expect from your AIR-X wind turbine. The AIR-X is rated with a “band-width” of power for a given wind speed. This is an attempt to cover the variability in turbine output due to different levels of wind turbulence. During smooth, steady wind, you should expect to see outputs along the upper curve. -
Page 31: Sphere Of Operation
AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D 7.3 Sphere of Operation 7.4 Exploded View of AIR-X SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 10/09/2002... -
Page 32: Maintenance
Document #0056 REV D 8. MAINTENANCE Although your AIR-X has been designed to run for long periods without requiring any maintenance, reliability and performance will be enhanced if you periodically inspect your system. Before performing any inspection, be sure to shut down the turbine. - Page 33 AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D Flooded Lead Acid, Wet Lead Acid or flooded lead-acid batteries are the most commonly used batteries to store electrical power. These are available in vented types (most common), where water can be added, and also in sealed types, where water cannot be added.
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Page 34: Regulator Options
2. Adjust the regulator to your systems requirements. The voltage adjustment is external as indicated in Figure 7 on page 17. This allows you to adjust the AIR-X’s internal regulator to the exact voltage specified by the battery manufacturer. Refer to Section 4.4 on page 22 for regulator adjustment instructions. -
Page 35: Siting
However, this type of regulation may damage your AIR-X by causing it to “freewheel” when the batteries are full. If you choose to use an external regulator, be sure to use a diversion style regulator. - Page 36 AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D Figure 9 SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 10/09/2002...
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Page 37: Towers
Southwest Windpower tower kits. 11.2 Roof Top One of the revolutionary features of the AIR-X is its modular design. This allows for the use of multiple turbines to achieve the desired power production. Roof top mounts offer relatively easy multiple turbine installations if the site allows. - Page 38 (2.5 m) maximum unsupported pipe). Blockage occurs when the wind is parallel to the roofline. When the prevailing wind is perpendicular to the roof edge, mount your first AIR-X in the center of the roof ridge and add modules to either side along the roof ridge. Where the prevailing wind parallels the roof-ridge line, mount your first AIR-X on the end of the structure closest to the wind, and about 3 feet (1 meter) from the edge.
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Page 39: Frequently Asked Questions
#2 Can the output of my AIR be changed by the potentiometer? The AIR-X produces 100% of the power of which it is capable according to the wind speed. The potentiometer only changes the voltage setting at which the Autobrake engages. - Page 40 When the microprocessor senses that the wind speed has dropped, it will release the AIR-X from stall mode, and normal charging will resume. #5 What is the maximum wind speed the AIR-X will survive, and do I need to take it down in a storm? NEVER approach the AIR-X or any turbine in strong wind conditions.
- Page 41 #12 I can measure a small amount of current back-feeding to my AIR. Is this normal? The AIR-X internal circuitry consumes a maximum of about 20 mA when it is not charging. This is about the same current draw as a small clock. If you are concerned about this small amount, you can install a stop switch and switch to “OFF”...
- Page 42 #20 Where can I locate tubing to make a tower? The AIR-X uses 1 1/2” schedule 40 steel pipe. (Actual outside diameter (O.D.) of the pipe is 1.875 inches, 48 mm) Steel pipe is available at any hardware or plumbing store.
- Page 43 #25 How does wire sizing or voltage drop affect the regulation of my AIR? Due to the smart controller of the AIR-X, wire size should not have a large effect on the regulation. The AIR-X uses the power lines to sense battery voltage, but before measuring the battery voltage, the AIR-X will momentarily stop charging.
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Page 44: Accessories
Proper grounding of the AIR-X and other system components must also be observed. #31 Will it affect the regulation of my AIR-X to install an RF (radio frequency) filter? An RF filter should not affect the regulation of the AIR-X, but any electronic devices placed in line with the turbine must be rated for the proper current and voltage. - Page 45 AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D to you. They may be available at an automotive parts store. Otherwise you can purchase them from your dealer/distributor or directly from Southwest Windpower. Stop Switch The 50-amp DC Stop Switch can be used to “stop” the turbine for service or any other reason.
- Page 46 AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D Guyed tower Kits We offer 27’ (8.2 m) and 45’ (13.7 m) guyed towers. These towers are relatively low cost and easy to install. Contact your dealer or Southwest Windpower for pricing and product information.
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Page 47: References
AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D 14. REFERENCES Wind Energy The Wind Power Book J. Park Hackleman Cheshire Books, 1981 Palo Alto, CA The Home Built, Wind Generated Electricity Handbook M. Hackleman Peace Press, 1975 Culver, CA Wind Energy, How To Use It P. - Page 48 AIR-X Land Manual Document #0056 REV D Lightning Protection Lightning Protection R.H. Golde Chemical Publishing Co., Inc., 1975 New York Lightning Code Section 78 National Fire Codes, Volume 7, 1978 National Fire Protection Association (Available at your Library) Resources National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
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