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Introduction 

 

Please  read  this  manual  and  the  specific  manual  for  the  Morningstar  Tristar  Charge  Controller 
before  attempting  to  assemble,  install  or  operate  your  Tristar  Charge  Controller.  This  will  assure 
optimum performance and safety. 
 
The Tristar Charge Controller and Dump Load is a 3

rd

 party solution designed to prevent 12, 24 or 

48V batteries from overcharging.  
 
The Tristar Charge Controller and dump load operates like an electrical overflow for your batteries. 
As the turbine charges the batteries, the State of Charge (SOC) and battery voltage will rise. As the 
batteries become fully charged and are no longer able to accept any further electrical energy, the 
battery voltage will rise. At this  point, the Tristar controller begins to bleed  power into the dump 
load. This energy is then dissipated as heat into the surrounding environment. More or less power 
is  diverted  to  the  dump  load  according  to  how  much  is  being  supplied  to  the  battery  from  the 
turbine. 
 

Safety Precautions 

 
Safety must always be your primary concern during the assembly, installation and operation of your 
turbine and charge controller. Always be aware of the risks involved with mechanical and electrical 
installation  work.  If  in  doubt  about  any  issue  regarding  your  turbine  system,  please  seek  further 
assistance before proceeding.  
 
Mechanical Safety Hazards: 
Whilst  installing  the  charge  controller  or  when  performing  routine  inspection  or  maintenance, 
always stop the turbine by activating the stop switch.  
 
Electrical Safety Hazards: 
The  Tristar  controller  and  dump  load  operates  with  low  voltage  DC.  Even  at  these  low  voltages 
there  are  inherent  risks.  Caution  should  always  be  used  when  connecting  a  turbine  or  charge 
controller to the electrical system. 
 

Location 

  The  Tristar  controller  and  dump  load  should  be  mounted  in  an  adequately  ventilated 

area, which is not exposed to direct moisture or spray. The dump load elements become hot during 
normal operation and should not be covered or blocked. 
 

The Dump load should not be mounted on a flammable surface due to the high temperatures that 
can be achieved by the dump load. 

 
Ensure that you have followed the cable-sizing  guidelines  to ensure that the  correct  size of cable 
has been selected. If a cable of insufficient cross-sectional area is used at any point in the electrical 
system,  heat  will  build  up  in  the  cables  causing  a  potential  fire  hazard.  A  properly-sized  fuse  or 
circuit breaker should be used in the cables connected to the battery. This will stop the risk of short 
circuit currents. 
 
Batteries used in renewable energy systems can deliver a serious amount of current. A short circuit 
in  the  battery  circuit  can  lead  to  hundreds  of  Amps  flowing  through  the  battery  cables.  This  will 
cause  a  heat  build-up  and  ultimately  an  electrical  fire.  Batteries  are  also  susceptible  to  explode 

when  shorted.  Always  use  insulated  electrical  tools  when  working  on  the  battery’s  electrical 

connections. 
 
Batteries  are  very  heavy.  Do  not  attempt  to  move  batteries  by  yourself.  Always  use  manual 
handling tools and an assistant. 

Summary of Contents for LE-600

Page 1: ...www leadingedgepower com Page 1 of 48 Rev Q LE 600 Turbine Installation Operation Guide 1 55m Diameter Micro Wind Turbine for generating clean and renewable electricity anywhere the wind blows Leadin...

Page 2: ...ig 12 Typical Stand Alone Battery Charging Wiring Diagram 18 Fig 13 Typical Hybrid Wind PV System Wiring Diagram 19 Turbine Operation 20 Maintenance 21 Post installation Checks to be carried out one m...

Page 3: ...e that the turbine and the controller are connected to the battery separately Failing to do so will damage the equipment and invalidate your warranty Don t allow the turbine to run without being conne...

Page 4: ...ing Yaw wing design to ensure responsive yawing Maintenance free low friction bearing arrangements Extremely quiet injection moulded blades with Whispower geometry and aerofoil design Long life yaw pi...

Page 5: ...the turbine output cables together to create a short circuit during the mechanical installation process This will prevent the turbine from spinning up during the installation Never install the turbin...

Page 6: ...r Diameter 1540 mm Rated Wind Velocity 8 m s Rated Output 160 Watts Max Output 750 Watts 900 Watts in certain applications Rated RPM 550 Start up Wind Velocity 2 m s Total weight 19 5 Kg Tower mount 6...

Page 7: ...ut Package Contents Your LE 600 Turbine will arrive containing the components shown below If any of the components are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately LE 600 Chassis Qty 1 Ro...

Page 8: ...each required A Set of Metric Standard Hexagon Keys Electrical screw drivers Power drill 6 5 mm 3 0 mm diameter twist drill bit suitable for drilling through steel Digital multi meter capable of meas...

Page 9: ...or lower this bedding in period will be extended by a further 50 hours of normal operation Connect a digital multi meter to any two of the three output leads extending from the yaw pivot With the mul...

Page 10: ...tion It is important that a washer is used underneath the anti vibration nuts 3 set screws 3 washers and 3 anti vibration nuts should be used on each blade Tighten the fixings until the blades are saf...

Page 11: ...ending on the merits of the installation and therefore the remaining installation steps maybe completed in an alternative sequence 5 Fit the Rotor Blade Assembly This is done by offering the rotor hub...

Page 12: ...12 of 48 Rev Q 6 Check the blade rotation Once the blades have been fitted and secured to the chassis ensure that they rotate freely Take this opportunity to check that all of the blade and hub fixin...

Page 13: ...igning the mounting slots of the nose cone with the corresponding barbs on the rotor blades Once the nose cone is fitted correctly over the blades and runs concentrically fix it in position using Qty...

Page 14: ...correct wire size cross sectional area This will vary depending on your nominal battery voltage and the distance that the cables will be run Careful selection of the cable size is required It will not...

Page 15: ...ct the turbine output cables to the transmission cables using a suitable terminal block with a minimum rating of 75 Amps 12V 40 Amps 24V 25 Amps 48V Offer the turbine up to the support structure and p...

Page 16: ...rain on the transmission cables running down the tower from the turbine Clip the cables to the inside of the tower Failure to do this will result in excessive mechanical strain on the cable joints wit...

Page 17: ...ristar 45A or 60A Diversion Charge Controller is recommended to manage the power output from the turbine to the batteries The diversion charge controller operates by increasingly switching output to a...

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Page 20: ...specific operational instructions This arrangement is more effective than stop starting the turbine incessantly Shut Down The run stop switch should only be used to slow the unit prior to taking it do...

Page 21: ...s cracking or fatigue A new set of rotor blades should be fitted if any cracks of fractures have occurred part numbers available in the Spares section Remove any build up of dirt and debris from the r...

Page 22: ...Turbines Dealer and quote the part numbers listed below Rotor Blade qty 3 matched set DP LETU 041G Magnet Rotor SA LETU 003 Stator 12V 24V 48V SA LETU 005 Nose Cone DP LETU 301 Yaw pivot slip ring mod...

Page 23: ...id the warranty and may compromise the safety of the machine What is not covered by your warranty Damage caused by unsatisfactory installation of the turbine tower and or control equipment Damage caus...

Page 24: ...is Disclaimer All specifications are subject to change without prior notice The information given in this User Manual is believed to be accurate and reliable Leading Edge Turbines assumes no responsib...

Page 25: ...Tel 44 0 1981 241668 www leadingedgepower com Page 25 of 48 Rev Q Appendix 1 Tristar 45 60 Diversion Charge Controller...

Page 26: ...ing routine inspection or maintenance always stop the turbine by activating the stop switch Electrical Safety Hazards The Tristar controller and dump load operates with low voltage DC Even at these lo...

Page 27: ...ense when installing and operating your turbine and Charge Controller Electrical Installation Please refer to the overall electrical schematic in the turbine installation for appropriate generic wirin...

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Page 41: ...Tel 44 0 1981 241668 www leadingedgepower com Page 41 of 48 Rev Q Appendix 2 Run Stop Switch User Manual Only operate in light winds...

Page 42: ...ition The turbine is dynamically braked and may rotate very slowly Position 2 Turbine Run position The turbine output is allowed to flow straight through the switch Safety Precautions Safety must alwa...

Page 43: ...Always follow the manufacturer s safety instructions when handling lead acid batteries Ensure that the Universal Run Stop switch is correctly wired as per these instructions and wiring schematics Inc...

Page 44: ...in more overall power being generated by the wind turbine system Gusty conditions often result in a turbine hunting the wind reducing the amount of overall power generated Gusty and turbulent conditio...

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