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Superwind 350
December 2007

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Superwind 350 December 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents: Page General information and references Labelling Range of application Safety instructions Potential sources of danger 2.1.1 Mechanical dangers 2.1.2 Electrical dangers 2.1.3 Dangers when mounting Technical characteristics, required space Required space Technical data Functional description / special features Preparations for assembly Packing list Tools...
  • Page 3 Spare parts list Warranty Notices: This information is believed to be correct and reliable. However, superwind GmbH assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. The user of this information and product assumes full responsibility and risk. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: General Information And References

    Fax.: +49 / 2232 / 577368 e-Mail: power@superwind.com Internet: www.superwind.com You will find the label with the serial number and the nominal voltage of your Superwind at the yaw shaft (see drawing). Type: superwind 350 Nominal Voltage: 12 VDC Nominal Power: 350 W Serial No.:...

  • Page 5: Range Of Application

    Range of application The electric power generated by the Superwind charges batteries and can directly be used for 12 VDC or 24 VDC-appliances (depending on the system voltage). AC-appliances are supplied via an optional inverter. There is a wide range of high quality 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.

  • Page 6: Dangers When Mounting

    WARNING: Cables with insufficiently dimensioned cross sections can heat up extremely and cause electrical fire. In order to protect the cabling, fuses must be installed as close to the battery as possible. For details see Section 5.3. The battery must never be short-circuited. There is serious danger of setting the battery and the cabling on fire.

  • Page 7: Technical Characteristics, Required Space

    (Ø 60.3 x 2.3) aluminium tube (Ø 60 x 2.5) view on top (space required) dimensions in mm Technical data nominal power 350 W nominal wind speed 12,5 m/s cut in wind speed 3,5 m/s cut off wind speed none...

  • Page 8: Functional Description / Special Features

    Functional description / special features The Superwind , like all other wind turbines, uses a part of the kinetic energy of the wind and converts it into electricity. The power is approximately proportional to the cube of the wind speed, i.e. doubling the wind speed results to eight times higher power output.

  • Page 9: Preparations For Assembly

    Preparations for assembly Packing list Please check your delivery for completeness and transport damage. Packing list: superwind superwind operation manual generator Pos. Pos. wind vane Pos. rotor blade Pos. wind vane mounting plate Pos. plastic bushing Pos. socket cap screw M8 x 80 Pos.

  • Page 10: Tools

    Tools For installation of your Superwind a set of allen keys is supplied. It is recommended to prepare some additional tools as follows: screw drivers set of spanners wire strippers wire crimpers heat shrink or electrical tape multimeter For correct tightening of the screws a torque wrench is recommended.

  • Page 11: Electrical Components And Electrical Connection

    Always abide by the acknowledged rules of technology and the rules for accident prevention when working on your Superwind or the electrical system. Take care that works on the electrical system like installation, maintenance and repair is carried out by qualified persons only.

  • Page 12: Wiring Diagram Of A 24 Volt System With Charge Regulator Scr 24 Marine

    Alternative charge regulators Alternatively the follwing charge regulators can be used: • superwind CRM 12 V, respectively superwind CRM 24 V • LVM 6TB12 V, respectively LVM 6TB24 V For wiring diagrams of these charge regulator types please refer to the respective manuals.

  • Page 13: System Components

    Always pay attention to the correct polarity of the lines. Connecting to the batteries with interchanged polarity will destroy the electric rectifier of your Superwind. In general you should mark all line ends by POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-), in order to prevent errors with the connection.

  • Page 14: Charge Regulator

    We recommend to install the charge regulator SCR Marine. These regulators are adapted optimally to the Superwind 350 and ensure effective charging of the batteries. The SCR-series is particularly suitable for applications on yachts and is available in versions for 12 V and 24 V.

  • Page 15: Fuses

    When using the Superwind on a boat or a sailing yacht the stop switch is strongly recommended to shut the wind turbine down in heavy weather at sea. Spray and waves, parts detached from the rigg or from the sails etc.

  • Page 16: Earthing

    If you are in doubt, consult an electrician close-by. He knows the local conditions and regulations. When installing the Superwind on a yacht we recommend to connect its mast or support to the ship´s earthing system.

  • Page 17: Mounting On A 60.3Mm Or 60.0Mm Mast Tube

    Insert the yaw shaft of the Superwind with the plastic bushing until limit stop (collar) and align the tap holes with the drilled holes of the mast. Screw down the two hexagon socket button head screws M6 x 12 for axial fixation.

  • Page 18: Mounting On A 48.3Mm Mast Tube

    Occasionally some sailing yachts have an existing 48.3 mm mast which has been used for an other type of wind generator before. This stainless steel tube with 2.0 mm wall thickness also fits for the Superwind if the inner diameter is not smaller than 44.0 mm.

  • Page 19: Mounting On Other Mast Tubes

    Mounting on other mast tubes As the Superwind´s yaw shaft is inserted into the mast tube the inner diameter must be appropriate. The outer diameter may be not greater than 70 mm, so that there is sufficient space between the mast and rotor blades.

  • Page 20: Mounting Of The Wind Vane

    M8 x 20 Rotor assembly There are two methods to assemble the rotor of your Superwind: a) first the hub is fixed to the generator shaft and the rotor blades are fixed to the hub later. b) the rotor blades are fixed to the hub first and after that the completed rotor is fixed to the generator.
  • Page 21 The accurate position of the rotor blades at the hub is ensured by a special fitting. The flattenings of the axles sticking out of the hub have two cylindrical counter bores each. The rotor blades have rectangular recesses with two cylindrical tenons, which fit into the cylindrical counter bores of the axle with light force. Drawing: socket cap screw M6 x 25 rotor blade...

  • Page 22: Mounting The Hub To The Generator Shaft

    6.4.2 Mounting the hub to the generator shaft NOTE: In order to prevent the rotor from unintended starting later, it is recommended to short circuit the two generator cables (caution: disconnect the batteries beforehand!) or turn your stop switch into STOP-position already before beginnig of the assembling. When the rotor has been assembled take it to the generator.

  • Page 23: Commissioning

    After the installation work has been carried out correctly and everything has been checked, now disconnect the generator lines from each other and connect them with correct polarity to the battery. Insert the fuses and if you have a stop switch turn it into RUN-position. Now your new Superwind is ready for operation.

  • Page 24: Operation

    If there is no stop switch wired, the only way to slow down your Superwind is to disconnect the generator from the battery, and to connect the generator leads to each other. Be careful and definitely avoid short-...

  • Page 25: Power Control

    Power control As described in Section 3.3 the Superwind is equipped with a unique aerodynamic rotor control system. The special safety feature is represented by the fact that the power absorbed from the flowing air is directly regulated at the point of impact, namely the rotor blades. Thus the entire mechanical structure and the generator is protected against overload.

  • Page 26: Annual Power Production

    Idle-Speed Curve 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 wind speed [m/s] Annual power production In DC-sytems the electrical power is the product of voltage and current. It depends on the generator speed and the load connected (i.e. the electric resistance of the consumers). The producible power is determined by the wind conditions at your site.

  • Page 27: Inspections, Maintenance

    Check the rotor blades for damage (e.g. cracks, broken edges, unusual discolouring etc.). If you see any damage, your Superwind must be put out of operation and the complete rotor blade set has to be replaced. It is not permissible to mount rotor blades from different sets to the hub, since then the rotor could be out of balance.

  • Page 28: Corrosion Protection

    Drawing: guide carbon brush O-ring seal plastic cap slip rings 9.1.5 Corrosion protection All housings, as well as the wind vane are made of a sea water-proof aluminum alloy and are additionally protected by a powder coating. This coating however only can adhere optimally to the housing surface, if it is not damaged.

  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting If problems occur after installation of your new Superwind you probably can solve most of them following the trouble shooting list. At all times be aware of electrical and mechanical hazards: WARNING: Do not approach the running rotor.

  • Page 30: Unsufficient Power Output

    10.3 Unsufficient power output possible source of errors test solution bad electrical connection measure the electric resistance replace defective lines or devices, of the cabling and devices clean connectors and terminals cable resistance too high check the cable cross sections use cables with higher cross and cable lenghts sections...

  • Page 31: Repairs, Spare Parts

    11.1 Repairs If your Superwind should be defective you may replace all parts accessible from the outside by yourself (e.g. rotor blades, carbon brushes, damping rings). In case of any other defects please consult your dealer, an authorized service partner or the manufacturer.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    Costs for disassembly and reassembly of the product to enable shipment for warranty reasons. Others superwind GmbH reserves the right to decide whether the product or parts of it shall be repaired or replaced instead. In case neither repair nor replacement could be performed by superwind GmbH the purchaser solely will be entitled to cancel the purchase.
  • Page 33 GmbH Am Rankewerk 2-4 D-50321 Brühl / Germany Tel. + 49-2232-577357 + 49-2232-577368 e-mail: power@superwind.com web-site: www.superwind.com...

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