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INSTALLATION
At initial start-up, allow a gap of 1 min. for circuit
timing functions to become active.
CHARGE CONTROL Protecting the system
Fuse Warning
- Never omit fuses, simple in-line fuse
carriers may be used, they protect your system from
excessive battery currents in the event of a serious
electrical fault.
If they keep blowing, find out why.
Fuses = 10A - 12V systems : 5A - 24V systems.
All multistage regulators are internally protected by an
SAE cartridge fuse. These are not substitutes for battery
protection fuses. The fuses must be next to the battery
terminals since, in the event of a fault, the batteries would
source the fault current. Check and double-check
polarities before making connections, insert the fuses in
the fuse carriers last of all.
Corrosion:
This is the enemy of all electrical
connections, especially in marine environments. Site
regulators in a weather proof location, as dry as possible
and splash proof. Inspect all terminations and connections
for signs of corrosion. Rectify by cleaning, remaking etc.
Use tinned copper wire for extension leads to prevent
corrosion spreading inside cable insulation.
Operating Problems:
A digital multimeter is useful for
checking operation/fault finding if no permanent
monitoring instruments are used.
Battery voltage levels and those of the charging source
can be read directly. Charging current readings will
require the multimeter to be installed in line. In this way
currents into and out of the regulator can be observed. Do
not remove battery connections since regulator operation
depends on a very small supply current.
If the regulator is suspect then it can be temporarily
bypassed by connecting the source positive direct to a
battery positive. The negative connections are common
and do not need disturbing unless regulator replacement is
necessary.
Use the multimeter continuity range to confirm all cable
runs are low resistance.
Operation:
When installed, the generator and regulator
will run and maintain the batteries automatically.
The unit may be run in conjunction with any other charge-
source with no known interactive problems.
Regular battery inspection and topping up must still be
carried out to obtain maximum battery life.
FAULTY REGULATOR
Stop the wind turbine from turning & tie off before
disconnecting any cables. Do not remove battery
connections when generator is supplying charge current,
as this can destroy the regulator!
If the regulator is suspect, then it can be temporarily
bypassed, i.e. connect the Pacific directly to the battery
terminals observing correct polarity. If this reinstates
correct charging, then the regulator must be serviced or
replaced.
Regulators draw a small current (typically 1mA at 12V)
from the battery to activate the sense and control circuits.
Without this connection the regulator will be
inoperative
IN-LINE
FUSE
12V-10A
24V-5A
IN-LINE
FUSE
12V-10A
24V-5A
IN-LINE
FUSE
12V-10A
24V-5A
BATTERY
S-M1B
S-M3B
BATTERIES
D-M1B
BATTERY
+
BATTERY
+
1
2
3
Fig 6
Summary of Contents for Pacific 100
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