Ingeteam Ingecon mWind 2.5, Installation Manual

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1. Overview
1.1. Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to describe the Ingecon
®
μWind unit and to give appropriate information for its correct
receipt, installation, start-up, operation and maintenance.
1.2. Equipment description
An inverter is a circuit used to convert direct current to alternating current. The function of the Ingecon
®
μWind units
is to convert the direct current generated by wind generators to alternating current and so enable it to be fed to the
electricity grid.
1.2.1. Models
The main models in the Ingecon
®
μWind range are:
Ingecon
®
μWind 2.5 TL Ingecon
®
μWind 2.5
Ingecon
®
μWind 3 TL Ingecon
®
μWind 3.3
Ingecon
®
μWind 3.3 TL Ingecon
®
μWind 5
Ingecon
®
μWind 3.68 TL
Ingecon
®
μWind 3.8 TL
Ingecon
®
μWind 4.6 TL
Ingecon
®
μWind 5 TL
Ingecon
®
μWind 6 TL
1.2.2. Options
All these models in the Ingecon
®
μWind range may incorporate the following options:
• DC circuit breaker
• MC3-type quick connectors
• Ingecon
®
μWind Interface (IWI) connection kit AAY0089
1.2.3. System description
There are several configurations available depending on the features of the equipment being used. These possibilities
are discussed below.
A microgeneration wind power system must have a braking and stopping system in order to ensure the
safety of people and the equipment.
If the braking and stopping system is supplied by others, Ingeteam accepts no responsibility for any
malfunction or the consequences thereof.
Wind generator with DC output and built-in braking system
grid
Ingecon ® μWind
wind generator
DC AC
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