April 2006
SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER
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Document #0023 Rev C
Whisper 500 Battery Charging Manual
1. WIND GENERATOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
CHANGING WIND GENERATOR VOLTAGE
(refer to figures for your model and voltage)
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Typical on all standard models. Black dots indicate connection by plastic wire nut or copper split bolt. These connec-
tions are made inside the plastic junction box near the alternator.
CHANGING THE SYSTEM BATTERY VOLTAGE
You must complete all of the steps below to change the system voltage
1. Change the wind generator connection voltage (see figures below)
2. Change the transformer voltage (HVLV models only, see next page)
3. Change the Whisper Controller voltage (see Whisper Controller Owners Manual)
4. Change diversion load configuration (see page 7)
None
Red
Black
1 2 3 -
1 2 3 -
1 2 3 -
From Winding
60-74 Volt Battery: 500HV
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To Brush Card
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None
Red
Black
1 2 3 -
1 2 3 -
1 2 3 -
From Winding
24 Volt Battery: 500LV
100-132 Volt Battery: 500HV
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To Brush Card
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None
Red
Black
1 2 3 -
1 2 3 -
1 2 3 -
From Winding
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To Brush Card
48 Volt Battery: 500LV
240 Volt Battery: 500HV & 500HVLV
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None
Red
Black
1 2 3 -
1 2 3 -
1 2 3 -
From Winding
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To Brush Card
30-36 Volt Battery: 500LV
140-160 Volt Battery: 500HV
Mechanical Repairs and Parts Replacement
