Installation and Operator’s Manual
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(Aurora Wind Interface Rev 4.0)
3.6.2 Wind input power-up
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Monitor wind speed and at a safe wind speed release the Safety brake on the
wind turbine. (Consult wind turbine manufacturer for the safe wind speed release)
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At approximately 40Vac on Wind Input terminal blocks the WBI will be able to
supply enough energy to power up the Aurora Wind Inverter. The green LED on
the Aurora Wind Inverter will be blinking.
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Verify the Diversion Load status LED is off.
Figure 6: Diversion Load Status LED
3.6.3 Aurora Wind Inverter
The Aurora Wind Inverter is a grid connected only inverter. A connection to a grid is
required for operation. The Aurora Wind Inverter will connect to the grid and export
power when the utility interactive protection determines that the utility is within range
and a maintained wind input is above 40 Vac.
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Verify that the utility interconnection agreement has been approved.
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Verify that the Green Power LED is blinking on the front of the Aurora Wind
Inverter.
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Connect the Aurora Wind inverter to the AC gird by closing the AC
disconnecting means.
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The Aurora Wind inverter will connect to the grid and export power, when the
utility checks are completed and the wind input is maintained above 40 Vac.