NRG Systems Windcube Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
Windcube PV Trailer
Moderate Climate
Authors:
Technical Services

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS Windcube PV Trailer Moderate Climate Authors: Technical Services...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NRG INSTRUCTIONS Windcube PV Trailer TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................ 3 NTRODUCTION ................................ 3 PECIFICATIONS & T ..............................3 ATERIALS OOLS Towing information ............................3 Included Tools ..............................3 Optional Tools ..............................3 1: T ..........................4 ECTION OWING AND ITING 2: T ...........................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Step-by-step instructions for the installation of the NRG Remote Power Supply Trailer assembly are provided below. This involves unpacking the equipment, deploying the PV panels and setting up the Windcube platform. This trailer assembly includes all of the parts and tools required to get the system up and running, including a folding 2’...
  • Page 4: Section 1: Towing And Siting

    1. Disconnect all bungee cords. 2. Remove and retain Shipping Bracket at base of Panel Frame and the blocking from the floor (if a Windcube is shipped inside the trailer). 3. Remove Panel Frame from trailer.
  • Page 5 NRG INSTRUCTIONS Windcube PV Trailer b. Swing out and install struts; choose an angle based on season or location (50°, 33°or 28°). 5. Tighten all bolts hand tight with wrench. 6. Mount PV panels a. Remove ratchet straps. b. Remove Shipping Bracket from top of stacked PV panels.
  • Page 6: Section 3: Windcube Placement

    Pedestal Support b. Attach the Windcube antenna to one of the two Antenna Mounts and push the end of the antenna cable through the strain relief on the front of the trailer into the inside of the trailer. It may be...
  • Page 7 Install an Ethernet cable through the strain relief in the front and connect it between the Windcube and the Ethernet switch in the electrical cabinet. d. Connect the DC Power Supply Cable that comes with the Windcube to the power cable on the front of the trailer. Connect to other end to the Windcube.
  • Page 8: Section 4: Anchoring

    7. Repeat at the remaining three anchor points and then tighten them all down to be the same tension. Section 5: Connect Windcube, modem and power monitor Typically, the Windcube’s modem should be moved to the trailer control box to share communications with the PV power monitor. 1. Remove the modem from the Windcube a.
  • Page 9: Section 6: Power Equipment On

    Locate the upper DIN rail, mount modem in place next to the Ethernet switch and connect with an Ethernet cable. b. Connect Power Monitor and Windcube Ethernet cables to the switch. c. Connect 24V DC power cable to modem.
  • Page 10: Section 7: Transport

    Note: NRG has a number of modem configuration instructions sheets. Please contact Technical Support with the modem model name and the appropriate document will be shared. 3. Turn Windcube on, connect to Laptop port and configure per Windcube the user manual. Section 7: Transport The solar panel frame can be secured vertically by removing the struts and letting the frame hang on the top pivot point.
  • Page 11: Section 8: Commissioning Report

    The installation site is…(describe site’s proximity to other nearby landmarks or features) The area around the installation site….describe landscape and soil, note any unusual features. Configuration General Info Client Name System Installed Windcube WLS7-XXX; NRG Systems PV/Battery Trailer - XXX Date of Field Work: Location: Client contact name: Telephone Email...
  • Page 12: Lidar Physical Setup And Orientation

    Lidar beam angle 28 degrees Distance to closest met tower Vertical offset (tower base) < X m Power source NRG Systems PV / Battery Trailer Cellular service User: / Pass: SIM SN / Phone Number 89014103270290631886 / 415-629-2860 Modem IMEI...
  • Page 13: Trailer Configuration

    NRG INSTRUCTIONS Windcube PV Trailer Flow Complexity Recognition (FCR) enabled? Communicating with WindWeb? Trailer Configuration Trailer Padlock Combo PV/Battery Specs 3 x 345W = 1035 W / 600 Ah @ 24v DC Trailer Hitch and Light Connector Type 2” ball, 4-pin trailer lights...

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