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WHISPER WIND GENERATORS
MODEL Whisper 100
For the *NEW* Whisper Controller
Southwest Windpower, Inc.
1801 West Route 66
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Phone: (928)-779-9463
Fax: (928)-779-1485
Email: info@windenergy.com
Web page: http://www.windenergy.com
© January 2005 Southwest Windpower , Inc
All Right Reserved
WIND GENERATOR SERIAL NUMBER ________________

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  • Page 1 MODEL Whisper 100 For the *NEW* Whisper Controller Southwest Windpower, Inc. 1801 West Route 66 Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 Phone: (928)-779-9463 Fax: (928)-779-1485 Email: info@windenergy.com Web page: http://www.windenergy.com © January 2005 Southwest Windpower , Inc All Right Reserved WIND GENERATOR SERIAL NUMBER ________________...
  • Page 3 For the *NEW* Whisper Controller Southwest Windpower, Inc. 1801 West Route 66 Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 Phone: (928)-779-9463 Fax: (928)-779-1485 Email: info@windenergy.com Web page: http://www.windenergy.com © January 2005 Southwest Windpower , Inc All Right Reserved WIND GENERATOR SERIAL NUMBER ________________ SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 12/31/2005...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Table of Contents Introduction 1. Tower Installation 2. Battery Selection 3. Battery Configuration and Location 4. Setting Wind Turbine Voltage 5. Wind Turbine Electrical Tests 6. Mounting Wind Turbine On Tower 7.
  • Page 6 Introduction Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C WELCOME TO YOUR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM! ELECTRICITY FROM THE WIND AND SUN: Renewable electric power systems provide independent (no utility grid!) electric power for boats, homeowners, farms, villages and commercial applications such as telecommunications. If utility power is available, your renewable energy system can reduce the electric bill and with a battery system provide back up electricity during storms or line failure.
  • Page 7 The illustration below depicts a typical installation. For more information regarding specifications of wind, wind/solar and inverter systems, contact Southwest Windpower. Note that the illustration below is for information purposes only. See the appropriate section to properly wire your own wind system.
  • Page 8 Introduction Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 12/31/2005...
  • Page 9 The following tables are used to determine the wire size based on your system voltage and the distance required to connect your Whisper 100 to the WHISPER Controller. Distances are one way * See Whisper Controller—Wiring from the turbine connection to Whisper Controller terminals.

  • Page 10: Tower Installation

    A tilt-up design permits easy installation and maintenance on the ground and eliminates the need for climbing. The Whisper 100 is suitable for side-of-building mount- ing on unoccupied buildings such as garage or barn. Mounting...

  • Page 11: Battery Configuration And Location

    Installation Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C 3. Battery Configuration and Location Locate battery in moderately stable room temperature, dry 24 Volt Configuration unoccupied building. Battery performance is optimal at room temperatures. Run AC power from inverter to house or load.

  • Page 12: Setting Wind Turbine Voltage

    4. Setting Wind Turbine Voltage Introduction The Whisper 100 Wind Generator and Controller must be configured for the correct system voltage - 12, 24, 36 or 48 volts. Whisper Wind Generators and Controllers are shipped from the factory configured for 24 volt operation unless specially ordered.
  • Page 13 Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Voltage Configuration Wiring Table SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 12/31/2005...

  • Page 14: Wind Turbine Electrical Tests

    Installation Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C 5. Wind Turbine Electrical Tests Complete these tests before mounting blades to rotor. These tests confirm that the wind generator was not damaged in shipment and is ready to install on the tower.

  • Page 15: Mounting Wind Turbine On Tower

    Installation Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C 6. Mounting Wind Turbine On Tower Mounting Instructions Check fit of insert by placing it inside the tower. A maximum of 1.5 mm (1/16 in) play is allowed. You must be able to pull pipe or tube tight against insert with mounting bolts.

  • Page 16: Whisper Controller - Mounting

    Installation Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C 7. Whisper Controller - Mounting PRELIMINARY CONTROLLER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Please note that for preliminary turbine to controller tests, it may be convenient to temporarily mount the Whisper Controller close to Wind Turbine. This will allow the user easy access to the controls and displays while testing the turbine and controller functionality.

  • Page 17: Whisper Controller - Wiring

    “bounce” causing the microprocessor to power up and then power down quickly. This kind of quick on-off cycle can cause the microprocessor to latch up. If the microprocessor locks up and depress- ing the Reset button does not correct the problem contact Southwest Windpower for instructions. WHISPER Controller...
  • Page 18 Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Once startup is successful and the red LED can be cycled by toggling the Diversion Switch, then set the switch to “Stop” (Red LED on) and connect the turbine wires to the controller (order of the turbine wires is not important).
  • Page 19 Installation Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C 9. Whisper Controller - Printed Circuit Board Switches and Reset Button Introduction The Whisper Controller Printed Circuit Board is equipped with six switches that are used to set certain operating system parameters. The default switch settings are suitable for the majority of installations and should not be changed with the exception of two switches that MUST be changed to alter the system voltage.
  • Page 20 With Switch 3 set to “OFF” the Whisper will start and stop charging the batteries immediately at the voltage regulation set points. It is not necessary to depress the Reset Switch after changing the switch setting. Except in VERY special circumstances Southwest Windpower recommends Switch 3 remain in the “ON” posi- tion.

  • Page 21: Optional Display Installation

    Installation Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Whisper Controller Components Whisper Controller Display Whisper Controller Electronic Cover Whisper Controller Resistive Load bank (Dumpload) Diversion Switch and LED’s (Far Side) Whisper Controller Electronics Whisper Controller Regulation Potentiometer 10. Optional Display Installation The optional display was designed to be mounted either on the Whisper Controller base unit, or in a wall type switch re- ceptacle.

  • Page 22: Tail Installation

    Installation Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C 11. Tail Installation Item Number Description Quantity Assembled Generator Tail Stalk Tail Fin Hex Bolts, M8 x 55 Nylon Washer, M8 X 31 SSTL Washer, M8 x 24 Nylock Nut, M8...

  • Page 23: Blade And Nose Cone Installation

    Whisper 100 Owners Manual Installation Document #0211 REV C 12. Blade and Nose Cone Installation INSTALL BLADE AND NOSE CONE. DIVERSION SWITCH IN “STOP” POSITION. 1. Flat (ribbed) side of blade lays against rotor front plate. 2. Use thread locking compound (Loctite 242 or equivalent) on all bolts.

  • Page 24: Operation Of Whisper Controller

    The Whisper Controller is a one part of a two part system specifically designed to control the operation and convert the power of a Southwest Windpower Whisper 100 or 200. Its basic functions are rectification, regulation, and resistive power dumping. However, to best accommodate many individual customers, the Whisper Controller offers many features and adjustable operation parameters.
  • Page 25 Normal Operation—Whisper Controller Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Whisper Controller Whisper Controller Display Electronic Cover Whisper Controller Diversion Switch and Resistive Loadbank LED’s (Far Side) (Dumpload) Whisper Controller Electronics Whisper Controller Regulation Potentiometer 4. LED Operation In short, the Red LED indicates that turbine power is being diverted to the dumpload and the Green LED indicates that the turbine is spinning and the battery is being charged.

  • Page 26: Led Display

    Normal Operation—Whisper Controller Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C 6. Whisper Controller Display Normal Operation – Whisper Controller Display The Whisper Controller Display adds a tremendous set of features to your Whisper wind turbine system. Controller measurements can be monitored and operational parameters can be adjusted. Take the time to learn about your Whisper Controller Display to take advantage of its many features.
  • Page 27 Normal Operation—Whisper Controller Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Mode Page (4) This page displays the current charge mode. When “ON” is displayed the batteries are being charged, provided that ade- quate windspeed is turning the turbine. This mode allows the turbine to turn all of the time unless regulating battery volt- age or disabled with the Diversion Switch or from this Mode page.
  • Page 28 Normal Operation—Whisper Controller Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Reset Reset “B” “B” “B” “B” Energy History “A” “A” “A” Main Display “B” “B” “B” Mode Regulation “A” “A” “A” “A” Charge On/Off “A” Regulation Regulation “B” “B”...

  • Page 29: Maintenance - Monthly

    Maintenance Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C 14. Maintenance - Monthly Whisper Controller 1. TEST DIVERSION CONTROL (This checks electrical wiring.) DIVERT THE LOAD (BY SETTING THE DIVERSION SWITCH TO “STOP”) IN A MODERATE WIND (CHARGING BUT NOT FURLING). No unusual difficulty or noise should be experienced in stopping the propeller.

  • Page 30: Maintenance - Annual

    Maintenance Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C 15. Maintenance - Annual LOWER TOWER AND GIVE WIND Do not tighten GENERATOR A COMPLETE pivot pin nut. MECHANICAL CHECK. FIX OR REPLACE ANY WORN OR LOOSE PARTS. a) Check tightness of all tower mounting nuts and bolts and propeller mounting bolts.

  • Page 31: Maintenance Log

    Maintenance Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Maintenance Log Observe Monthly and Annual Inspection Requirements! Record ALL maintenance and repair work! Date Problem/Observation Action Taken SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 10/05/05 2828...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting And Repair

    Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C 15. Troubleshooting and Repair WIND GENERATOR SYSTEM First, one must determine if the problem is mechanical or electrical. Refer to the two illustrations below and then proceed to the appropriate section.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Table: Symptoms of Mechanical Problems Symptom Possible Cause Correction 1. Propeller is stationary, even in high a. Ice in generator, or ice on propeller i. Wait for warm weather winds b.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS - DETERMINING THE TYPE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM Electrical problems can be in the generator, wiring, or in the Whisper Controller. Determine which as follows: Wind generator will not start (blades turn slowly as if the diversion switch is engaged): On a day of moderate wind, disconnect the three wires from the wind generator one at a time at the Whisper Controller.
  • Page 35 Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Table: Symptoms of Electrical Problems Symptom Possible Cause Correction a. Diversion switch is ON i. Turn DIVERSION switch to 1. Propeller turns slowly even in BATTERY position. strong wind, but will not start i.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Table: Symptoms of Whisper Controller Problems Symptom Possible Cause Correction 1. Propeller turns slowly, even in a. Brake Switch ON i. Move switch to "OFF" strong wind b. Shorted diode i.
  • Page 37 The following two sheets provide a complete exploded view and parts list of the Whisper 100. It is included as a guide for replacement parts and troubleshooting. It is, however, recommended that any internal repair of the turbine be performed by the factory or your authorized distributor.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C Exploded View Parts List-Whisper 100 LAND MARINE DESCRIPTION Qty. 3-CMBP-1128-01 ROTOR ASSEMBLY 3-CMBP-1139 SPINDLE 3-CAOT-1066 SNAP RING 3-CABR-1003 BEARING OUTER, SEALED 3-CABR-1007 BEARING INNER, SHIELDED 3-CAOT-1065 SNAP RING 3-CMBP-1225-01...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper 100 Owners Manual Document #0211 REV C SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 10/05/05...
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