Superwind 350 12V, Manual

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Page 3: ...r related systems batteries wiring loads etc if the integration is not well planned and more importantly installed correcty as directed in this full version manual Should you have any questions regard...

Page 4: ...ctional description Special features 13 5 PREPARATIONS FOR ASSEMBLY 5 1 Packing list 15 5 2 Tools 16 5 3 Optional accessories 16 5 4 Electrical components 16 6 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND CONNECTIONS 6...

Page 5: ...nspections 40 10 1 1 Rotor blades 40 10 1 2 Bolted connections 40 10 1 3 Bearings seals 40 10 1 4 Slip rings 41 10 1 5 Corrosion protection 42 10 1 6 Mast 42 10 1 7 Electrical system 42 10 2 Maintenan...

Page 6: ...even before purchasing our wind generating equipment We also wish to remind you that wind turbines work best when installed where there is sufficient wind so please research your planned wind turbine...

Page 7: ...12 VDC or 24 VDC equipment available like energy saving lamps refrigerators deep freezers water pumps ventilators consumer electronics TV radio and navigation equipment etc Examples of ideal applicati...

Page 8: ...lacement of parts due to normal wear and tear Defects caused by modifications carried out without superwind s approval o Includes damage caused by improper use handling or operation in particular defe...

Page 9: ...y for damage Note any damage to the outside of the package dents scratches etc and document it on the Bill of Lading before signing and keep a copy Documenting damage with photos is also highly recomm...

Page 10: ...r Superwind to cope with heavy storms however the rotor blades can break if any objects e g ropes loose sail battens branches etc come in contact with a spinning rotor The fragments of broken blades a...

Page 11: ...in locations where the danger of sparks exist Provide sufficient ventilation for batteries at all times The diversion load power resistor of the Superwind 350 charge regulator SCR type can become ver...

Page 12: ...Graphic No 3 1 3 Caution Do this only AFTER disconnecting the battery and or loosely tie one blade to the mast without pressure to prevent the blade from spinning during installation Never tie a rotor...

Page 13: ...ted by future changes to the area Wind power is dramatically affected by nearby structures obstacles growing trees ship bimini covers etc and even the turbine s own mast structure As such it is import...

Page 14: ...lectrical components as well as the blades themselves To design the Superwind special technologies were developed in order to achieve optimum power output for a wide wind speed range as well as mainta...

Page 15: ...ontrol system Similarly to large wind turbines it adjusts the pitch angle of the rotor blades The mechanical controller is fully integrated into the hub and works without expensive electrical or hydra...

Page 16: ...d vane 1 4 Rotor blade 3 5 Wind vane mounting plate 1 6 Plastic bushing optional stainless steel bushing 1 7 Socket cap screw M8 x 80 1 8 Socket cap screw M8 x 20 2 9 Socket cap screw M6 x 25 TUFLOK 6...

Page 17: ...wire crimpers 5 heat shrink or electrical tape 6 multimeter For correct tightening of the screws a torque wrench is recommended Tools for the mast installation are not listed here See respective inst...

Page 18: ...g battery banks from overcharging via a diversion load control as well as temperature compensation Wind charge controllers are very different from solar charge controllers in that they are designed to...

Page 19: ...ever it is not waterproof and should be installed in a suitable weather proof outdoor control panel or located in an appropriate dry space aboard ship The SCR Marine charge regulator has the ability t...

Page 20: ...er 12v or 24v make sure that it is a suitable shunt regulator based device with full time diversion load control To insure you are not voiding the warranty on your Superwind turbine please ask your Su...

Page 21: ...o the battery From To up to 8 7 m 8 8 14 m 14 1 21 m 21 1 34 9 m 35 55 9 m 56 87 3 m Minimum gauge cross section 2 5 mm 4 mm 6 mm 10 mm 16 mm 25 mm Recommended per wire AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG...

Page 22: ...rimped in place 6 3 2 Strain Relief Wires that connect to the turbine and travel down through the mast have weight Depending on mast length the length of the wire run coupled with the selected wire si...

Page 23: ...sulting in longer battery life and maintaining the battery manufacturer warranty When selecting batteries pay particular attention to the correct rated voltage 12 V or 24 V The rated voltage of your S...

Page 24: ...ty of energy potential which when suddenly discharged in the case of a short circuit can destroy the battery releasing battery acid and gas and or set the battery and wiring on fire Short circuiting w...

Page 25: ...when they come on automatically or are switched on manually This Diversion State of Charge is indicated by an LED illuminating turning on at the SCR Controller when the battery bank is full indicating...

Page 26: ...or must be laid out for electric flows of at least 40 A 12 V version or 20 A 24 V version 6 3 5 Fuses To protect the battery against short circuits fuses must be installed in the POSITIVE line between...

Page 27: ...stop switch has two positions a RUN The positive wire from the generator is connected to the battery The negative wire from the generator is connected to the battery b STOP The positive and the negat...

Page 28: ...work on the mast or your wind generator on a calm windless day Do not step or stand under hanging loads e g a tilted mast and prevent other personnel from doing so Make sure that batteries are disconn...

Page 29: ...ct polarity Section 6 3 3 on page 22 The following applies to any type of mast or support Before assembling the wind generator make sure that from the mast top to a point 650 mm below there are no pro...

Page 30: ...Delrin bushing specification fits pipe with an ID ranging from 2 05 2 15 this bushing OD is 2 16 and can be sanded down to spec North American Stainless Steel bushing use only on high towers or in hi...

Page 31: ...centrically with the respective threads M6 of the yaw shaft Now push the plastic bushing with the collar ahead onto the elastomer damping rings to the limit stop at the O ring seal 40x3 Be careful not...

Page 32: ...ocket button head screws M6 x 6 provided for the axial fixation of the bushing in the mast head The screws now extend into the groove of the yaw shaft but will not touch it This entire assembly when i...

Page 33: ...he generator We recommend method b since in most cases it is easier to assemble the rotor completely at a convenient place and take it to the wind generator for attachment afterwards 7 4 1 Rotor Blade...

Page 34: ...ch are TUFLOK coated to prevent loosening once installed and during operation Graphic No 7 4 1 3 When screwing in you will sense a slight drag torque due to the coating Place the hub with the flat sid...

Page 35: ...this point screw down exactly one quarter turn in order to adjust to the correct final tension c Continue mounting the other two blades the same way Make sure that the cylindrical tenons on each blade...

Page 36: ...t nacelle only never by the blades Graphic No 7 4 2 1 Take care not to push the generator shaft into the housing of the generator unit Insert the socket cap screw M8 x 80 through the hub and tighten i...

Page 37: ...repared 6 3 5 Stop switch optional correctly installed and connected 6 3 6 Ammeter optional correctly installed and connected Cabling in accordance to wiring diagram and correctly connected 6 2 1 1 Co...

Page 38: ...r supplies power to the battery and to the appliances connected to it when there is sufficient wind power By manually turning the safety switch to the STOP position the wind generator will be disconne...

Page 39: ...ntroller system works in all wind speeds even without an electrical load on the turbine Although it is not a normal operation mode an unloaded turbine meaning the turbine is disconnected from the batt...

Page 40: ...load connected including the battery state of charge i e the electric resistance of the consumers including the battery Therefore the actual annual power produced is a function of the wind conditions...

Page 41: ...ct the turbines use and operation Keep the working area of the turbine free and clear 10 1 1 Rotor blades Check the rotor blades for damage e g cracks broken edges unusual discolouring etc If you see...

Page 42: ...material is recommended for example after a lightning strike or any other damage to the mast Unscrew the two black cylindrical screw caps see Graphic No 10 1 4 2 below and pull out the carbon brushes...

Page 43: ...truction 10 1 7 Electrical system Inspections of the electrical system shall only be performed by qualified persons Before performing any inspection make sure that all lines are safe and that the wind...

Page 44: ...istance and An anemometer wind speed 11 1 Wind generator does not start Wind generator does not start Table 11 1 Possible source of errors Test Solution Not enough wind Measure wind speed Wait for mor...

Page 45: ...e carbon brushes Build in rectifier is defective No increased torque sensible when generator cables have been short circuited Repair by authorized service station 11 3 Insufficient power output Insuff...

Page 46: ...cking the open circuit voltage A simple test to detect an internal defect of the generator is measuring the open circuit voltage Disconnect the cables from the generator and connect a voltmeter to the...

Page 47: ...n repairs of the hub may only be performed by authorized service partners or by the manufacturer 12 2 Spare parts list Spare Parts Table No 12 2 Item No Description Part No 1 set of rotor blades incl...

Page 48: ...e industries throughout the world Q Is my boat large enough for a Superwind 350 A It is recommended that a Superwind 350 be mounted on a boat 30 long or larger 13 2 Installation Q How large should my...

Page 49: ...ly it is maintenance free and can be left unattended While you can always use the safety stop switch to temporarily shut down the unit it is not required Q Do I need to tie down the Superwind in high...

Page 50: ...y an indicator light When lit a solid LED light represents a full state of charge and indicates power is being diverted to the resistor The use of calibrated shunts when in combination with other char...

Page 51: ...n ID Inside Diameter Kg Kilograms lbf Pound Force LED Light Emitting Diode M Meter or Meters m s Meters per second mm Millimetre or Millimeter mm 2 Square millimetres OD Outside Diameter PWM Pulse Wid...

Page 52: ...V 01 2017 www superwind com 51 ATTACHMENT A Stop Switch Mounting Guidelines...

Page 53: ...V 01 2017 www superwind com 52 STOP SWITCH Mounting Guidelines Manual 01 2017...

Page 54: ...perwind com 53 INSTALLATION PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION 2016 superwind GmbH Superwind is a Registered Trade Mark of superwind GmbH Germany MANUAL...

Page 55: ...mended to shut the wind turbine down in heavy weather at sea Spray and waves parts detached from the rigs or from the sails or other equipment could strike and damage the spinning rotor Reduced mobili...

Page 56: ...3 2 1 4 Electrical Connection The stop switch has two positions a RUN The positive wire from the generator is connected to the battery The negative wire from the generator is connected to the battery...

Page 57: ...1 4 2 For optimum brake efficiency the wires between the Superwind generator and the stop switch should be as short as possible For appropriate conductor cross section see owner s manual It is mandat...

Page 58: ...are still tight NEVER PUT A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE BETWEEN THE STOP SWITCH AND THE WIND TURBINE ONLY USE A STOP SWITCH PROVIDED BY SUPERWIND SUPERWIND SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCON...

Page 59: ...e 14 2 SCR 12 Volt Marine SCR 24 Volt Marine Nominal Voltage 12 V 24 V Charging Voltage default 14 2 V 28 4 V Max current for dump loads 40 A 20 A 2016 superwind GmbH Superwind is a Registered Trade M...

Page 60: ...V 01 2017 www superwind com 59 ATTACHMENT B Superwind Charge Regulator 12V Marine...

Page 61: ...V 01 2017 www superwind com 60 Charge Regulator 12V Marine Instructions Manual 01 2017...

Page 62: ...perwind com 61 INSTALLATION PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION 2016 superwind GmbH Superwind is a Registered Trade Mark of superwind GmbH Germany MANUAL...

Page 63: ...of a Superwind 350 12V wind generator and thus to prevent batteries from becoming overcharged It is suitable for lead acid batteries gel batteries and AGM Absorbed Glass Mat batteries and has two bat...

Page 64: ...structures to obtain warranty service the purchaser has to provide evidence that masts or support structures are as recommended in the Superwind 350 manual Accidents or disasters or any cause beyond t...

Page 65: ...or voids the warranty 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please carefully study this manual before starting assembly and installation The information provided is to ensure your safety during mounting operation and...

Page 66: ...teries have reached their maximum charging voltage the SCR 12V Marine PWM circuit automatically diverts the wind turbine s surplus power the the power resistor Thus with batteries even fully charged t...

Page 67: ...or prevent your wind turbine from unintended starting Connect the two generator cables together CAUTION make sure to disconnect the battery before Graphic No 5 2 1 or tie one of the rotor blades loose...

Page 68: ...at the Superwind 350 POSITIVE RED NEGATIVE BLACK If you are not sure of the polarity of the cables led down from the wind generator you can identify POSITIVE and NEGATIVE easily by means of a simple m...

Page 69: ...independently and are protected from discharging each other by the regulator s internal Schottky blocking diodes In order to avoid accidentally short circuiting first connect the cables to the charge...

Page 70: ...V 01 2017 www superwind com 69 ATTACHMENT C Superwind Charge Regulator 24V Marine...

Page 71: ...V 01 2017 www superwind com 70 Charge Regulator 24V Marine Instructions Manual...

Page 72: ...perwind com 71 INSTALLATION PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION 2016 superwind GmbH Superwind is a Registered Trade Mark of superwind GmbH Germany MANUAL...

Page 73: ...is designed to sense and limit the output voltage of a Superwind 350 24V wind generator and thus to prevent batteries from becoming overcharged It is suitable for lead acid batteries gel batteries and...

Page 74: ...peration in particular defects caused by improper installation and installation on inadequate masts or support structures Installation on inadequate masts or support structures to obtain warranty serv...

Page 75: ...intended or mentioned in this manual or if the recommendations of the battery manufacturer were neglected The manufacturer shall also not be liable if there has been service or repair carried out by a...

Page 76: ...can only be performed by the manufacturer 4 2 Description of functions The SCR 24V Marine has been especially designed for the Superwind 350 24V wind generator and guarantees optimum charging of the...

Page 77: ...he resistor Consider the resistor will dissipate all the wind turbine s power into heat when the batteries are fully charged If installing on a yacht a good place for the power resistor is the engine...

Page 78: ...the terminals labeled Gen and Gen on the charge regulator Never interchange the polarity of the cables Interchanged polarity would destroy the charge regulator and void the warranty Marking of the co...

Page 79: ...to connect to your second battery If two batteries are connected they are charged independently and are protected from discharging each other by the regulator s internal Schottky blocking diodes In o...