Automaxx 600 Watts Wind Turbine, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual 600 Watt Windmill 12V 24V Version 2021 Apr...

Page 2: ...quirement 3 SYSTEM PROTECTION 3 1 Digital controlled MPPT 3 2 Manual Stop Switch 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS 5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 6 MAINTENANCE 7 FAQS 8 WARRANTY APPENDIX A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AP...

Page 3: ...on your wind turbine with activation of mechanical stop switch 3 Listen to your wind turbine should you hear any mechanical noise maintenance may be required please contact The Products Customer Serv...

Page 4: ...used when connecting this and other electrical devices Heat in a wiring system is often a result of too much current flowing through an undersized wire or through a bad connection Please consult wire...

Page 5: ...cannot be got rid of even if this wind turbine offers the lowest noise than any others on the market The better location of your Turbine requires avoiding personnel or animal activities within a 33 f...

Page 6: ...ated speed 28 mph 12 5 m s Rated power 600 watts Voltage with MPPT 12 volts or 24 volts Cut in wind speed 4 47 mph 2 m s Survival wind speed 112 mph 50 m s Rotor diameter 5 6 ft 1 7 m Number of blades...

Page 7: ...xceeding this wind speed will result in wind turbine failure and collapse 2 2 Performance The following power curve shows the performance you should expect from your wind turbine During smooth steady...

Page 8: ...wire gauge table to install the correct wires We recommend these as the minimum wire sizes for the distance from the MPPT to your turbine for optimal performance Always use the largest gauge wires tha...

Page 9: ...size for your system NOTE Please apply the Manual stop switch simultaneously Refer to the SEC 3 2 for detailed info 7 System wiring diagrams ON OFF T S R Digital MPPT Battery Red Lead Blue Lead Black...

Page 10: ...charger Boost Buck conversion large DC input voltage range Smart load management function braking function 1 Ext Antenna port 2 USB Port 3 LCD Display 4 LED Indicator green light voltage 5 LED Indicat...

Page 11: ...ry Voltage Protection PR6 Turbine Overheat Protection PR3 Over Charging Current Protection PR7 Wind Gust Protection PR4 MPPT Overheat Protection When the auto protections above occur the braking will...

Page 12: ...y If the parameter of voltage and current is wrong then the braking system will be turned on Protection for Wind Turbine The MPPT charge controller can sense the rotation speed of the wind turbine If...

Page 13: ...l of safety and convenience with a Manual 3 phase AC brake Users can apply the manual brake using our Windmill Pro app for more details check the Installation section During periods of high winds upwa...

Page 14: ...onnection Test the connection of your Manual stop switch at the point of initial installation Push the brake ON You should see the Turbine stop its rotation Continue to apply this brake during the rem...

Page 15: ...Hub 1 Washer M6 9 Hex Key No 3 1 Nose Cone 1 Hex Screw M5XL20 4 Rubber Spacer 1 Tail 1 Spacer for Tail 4 Digital MPPT 1 Hex Screw M5XL50 1 Manual Stop Switch 1 Inverse Tooth Nut M14XP2 0 1 4 PACKAGE C...

Page 16: ...Step 1 Open the outer and inner boxes to ensure all parts are present Step 2 Fasten the blades on the hub with 9 x hex screws M6XL40 9 x nut M6 and 9 x washer M6 by using hex key no 5 Make sure that a...

Page 17: ...15 Step 3 The 4 x hex screws M5XL20 are pre fastened into the rear of the generator Loosen these 4 hex screws before assembling the tail...

Page 18: ...Step 4 Tail assembly Connect the tail to the turbine with 4 x hex screws M5XL20 and spacers by using hex key no 3 Be sure not to over tighten or it can lead to stripped bolts 16...

Page 19: ...secure connection to the Yaw Shaft The outside diameter of the iron pipe should be 48 3 mm the thickness of iron pipe should be 1 9 mm at least Caution Ensure that rubber spacer is attached to the to...

Page 20: ...Step 6 Install the hub on the turbine with inverse tooth nut M14XP2 0 and washer M14 Caution Make sure the nut is secured with the washer 18...

Page 21: ...Step 7 Put the nose cone to the hub Apply pressure to the connections to ensure a secure fit Fasten the nose cone with hex screw M5XL50 by using hex key no 3 Step 8 Final product diagram 19...

Page 22: ...blades if damaged It is important to not use blades that are damaged as you will lose overall balance resulting in a decrease inefficiency Should you notice damage to the blades you must replace all...

Page 23: ...it is necessary to lay down the Tower to offer further protection 3 How long will the bearings or other wearing parts last According to engineer calculations the bearings should have a 10 year life sp...

Page 24: ...l hardware outlet 7 What is the difference between copper and aluminum wire Generally aluminum wire is less conductive so it must be bigger for the same amp load and resistive losses as copper The win...

Page 25: ...base may help prevent shocks to persons touching the tower due to lightning or electrical faults Please take the time to review the National Electrical Code NEC and local building and zoning regulati...

Page 26: ...ribution of EMF noise across both wires which serves to cancel out the electrical noise created This technique can be used on the wind turbine power lines on the radio s power lines and on transmissio...

Page 27: ...cult to turn When the wires are disconnected it should spin freely Should this not be true please contact supplier or manufacturer 4 With your wind turbine connected to your battery bank use an electr...

Page 28: ...he warranty does not apply to a equipment materials or supplies not manufactured by manufacturer b Product that has been modified or altered other than by manufacturer or without prior manufacturer s...

Page 29: ...RECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OF THE PRODUCT BY ANY PERSON ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY THE CUSTOMER Warranty Claims Return Policies To be eligible for service under this warranty custom...

Page 30: ...ONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE RESULTING FROM THE DEFECT REPAIR REPLACEMENT SHIPMENT OR O...

Page 31: ...et The better location of your wind turbine requires avoiding personnel or animal activities within a 33 ft 10 m radius and human habitation and wildlife within a 66 ft 20 m radius 2 The height of ins...

Page 32: ...es in rooftop constructions The e valuation and stability cannot be guaranteed c The slight noise and vibration still affect sleep for some sensitive people and animals 4 Check the three wires from th...

Page 33: ...24 3 73 2 Light breeze 4 6 7 12 1 95 3 33 4 35 7 46 3 Gentle breeze 7 10 13 19 3 61 5 27 8 08 11 81 4 Moderate breeze 11 16 20 30 5 55 8 33 12 43 18 64 5 Fresh breeze 17 21 31 40 8 61 11 11 19 26 24 8...

Page 34: ...nerator and compares it against the battery voltage It then uses an algorithm to calculate the absolute best power that the wind turbine can put out The MPPT controller then converts its findings to t...

Page 35: ...wires The Manual stop switch is pre wired for your convenience with 10 AWG wire and battery terminal connections Place the corresponding wires red black blue from the Manual stop switch into the MPPT...

Page 36: ...tery Warning PR6 Turbine Overheat Protection PR7 Wind Gust Protection 1 Under normal situations the green V LED should be lit once connected to a battery 2 When the SET button is pressed the green V a...

Page 37: ...Multi Stage Battery Charging The MPPT charge controller is a sophisticated multi stage battery charger that uses several regulation stages to allow fast recharging of the battery system while ensuring...

Page 38: ...ed The MPPT will not re initiate another bulk charge if the float voltage set point is not sustained however it will continue to charge the battery until the float voltage set point is achieved Note A...

Page 39: ...ires a new Voc Sweeping In Auto Sweep MPPT mode the MPPT is either doing an initial sweep of the turbines voltage from Voc towards battery voltage after wakeup or is doing a periodic dithering mini sw...

Page 40: ...greater than the absorb voltage set point compensated absorb voltage If yes the MPPT will not wake up since the battery voltage is at above the absorb target voltage set point 2 Is the Turbine s volt...

Page 41: ...urrent limit set point When the current limit set point is achieved the MPPT will continue sweeping to maintain the targeted current limit 2 What is the sweep interval set point A short sweep interval...

Page 42: ...size used __________mm2 3 Connected battery Lead Acid AGM Gel LiFePO4 capacity _________ Ah 4 Average wind speed __________Mph m s 5 The tower height __________ ft or __________ m 6 Suspect Component...

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