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INTERFACE & SOFTWARE
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Wireless Remote Display
USB Converter
Battery Sensor Setup
DataLogger Software
Southwest Windpower, Inc.
1801 West Route 66
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Phone: 928.779.9463
Fax: 928.779.1485
www.skystreamenergy.com
October 2007 Southwest Windpower, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Doc: 3-CMLT-1061 Rev C
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- Page 1 . s k y s t r e a m e n e r g y. c o m Southwest Windpower, Inc. 1801 West Route 66 Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 Phone: 928.779.9463 Fax: 928.779.1485 www.skystreamenergy.com October 2007 Southwest Windpower, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Doc: 3-CMLT-1061 Rev C...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3-4 Entering Serial Numbers ____________________________ 14 3-5 Configuring Battery Sensor __________________________ 16 3-6 Configuring Turbine(s) for Battery Charging _____________ 17 Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide 4) DataLogger Installation _________________________________ 18 Document No. 0341 4-1 Install the USB Drivers ______________________________ 18... -
Page 4: Introduction
ONE - USING THE WIRELESS REMOTE DISPLAY 1-1 INTRODUCTION The Wireless Remote Display provides two-way wireless communication with the Skystream 3.7 ® . It can receive and display information from the wind turbine and can also upload commands and new operational settings. As such... -
Page 5: Operation
• Elev: Serial Nums . . With the “ ” pointing to “Elev”” use the Enter . This causes the Control Elevation Setup Menu to display as shown on top of page 6: Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide 5 ®... - Page 6 Selecting “All stop” causes all turbines listed in the Remote Display to enter a braked mode and stop operation. Similarly, selecting “All start” causes all turbines listed in the Remote Display to resume operation. 6 Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide ®...
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Page 7: Operation
• Disabled – Turbine is turned “OFF” (but still powered). For example set ting “All Stop” from the control menu will cause “Disabled” to display. • High Temp – Turbine senses a high temperature – but not so high as to cause shutdown. Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide 7 ®... -
Page 8: Wireless Remote Display
The USB converter includes the USB converter module and a USB cable to connect the module to a computer USB port. The user must purchase a CAT-5 ETHERNET cable to connect USB module to the Wireless Remote Display. 8 Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide ®... -
Page 9: Using Skystream Datalogger
• Grid Voltage – displays the electric utility grid voltage as measured by Skystream • Watt-hours – displays accumulated Watt-hours. For example if Skystream produces 800 watts for an hour display reads 800 Watt-hours. Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide 9 ®... -
Page 10: Selection Tabs
There are six selectable tabs entitled Graph, Detailed Data, Data Logging, Turbine Setup, Firmware Updates, and Installer. Each tab is discussed sepa- rately in the following sections. 2-3-1 GRAPH The screen below is displayed by selecting the Graph tab. It will display collected Power and RPM data as shown. 10 Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide ®... -
Page 11: Detailed Data
The screen below is displayed by selecting the Detailed Data tab. Much of the information presented on the Detailed Data screen may be of little interest to the casual user. However, it may be helpful in diagnosing or trouble shooting therefore it is provided to assist with service and maintenance. Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide 11... -
Page 12: Data Logging
The Firmware Update Screen may be utilized to update inverter, RF Communications, Battery Sensor or Remote Display software. If a software update is required specific instructions will be provided with the update. 12 Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide ®... -
Page 13: Installer
2-3-6 INSTALLER Use of the Installer Screen is described in detail in Section THREE - Setting Up for Battery Charging. Data Logging Screen Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide 13 ®... -
Page 14: Setting Up For Battery Charging
• Installed Battery Voltage Sensor, sensor must be powered during con- figuration. See 3-2 Battery Voltage Sensor Installation. The battery voltage sensor connector will accept #20 to #14 AWG • Skystream 3.7 installed according to recommended battery charging ● wire. Use largest gauge wire compatible with battery connection options shown in Section 2 of Skystream manual. - Page 15 28.8 Turbine Setup Screen Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide 15 ®...
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Page 16: Configuring Battery Sensor
7. Enter the system “float voltage” text box in the “Battery float voltage” Sensor text box. Float voltage is defined as the system voltage when there PC with is no current draw. Southwest Windpower recommends the following DataLogger Software Batteries float voltage settings:... -
Page 17: Configuring Turbine(S) For Battery Charging
17. Depress the “Save Settings” button, success will be indicated by illumina- tion of the “success” light. 18. Repeat steps 9 through 15 for remainder of turbines from the “Turbine Select” pull down menu. Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide 17 ®... -
Page 18: Datalogger Installation
6. Click “Continue Anyway”. 7. You will be prompted to install another driver. on the CD-ROM. If you choose “Search remov- Repeat steps 3 through 6 able media” Windows should find the drivers. 18 Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide ®... -
Page 19: Install Skystream Datalogger
You will see the following screens during the installation process: 3. Change directory if needed. Click “Next”. 4. “Accept” the License Agreement. 6. No action required. 7. Click “Finish”. 5. Verify the version. Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide 19 ®... -
Page 20: Run Datalogger
4-3 RUN DATALOGGER 8. Now that the software is installed you can run “Skystream Data Logger” from Start > Program Files > Southwest Windpower > Skystream Data Logger 20 Skystream 3.7 Interface and Software Guide ®... - Page 22 Southwest Windpower, Inc. 1801 West Route 66 - Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 Phone: 928.779.9463 - Fax: 928.779.1485 www.skystreamenergy.com...
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