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PWP Wind Control Panel Manual 2 -ARAC-103 

 

 

 

 
 

Wind Control Panel Instruction Manual

 

(for use with AIR Breeze and AIR 40 12V turbines) 

 

 

The  wind  control  panel  is  fully  calibrated  and  ready  for   
installation. Please follow the instructions below for proper  
installation. 

 

 
 

  

P/N             VOLTAGE                                BREAKER   

AMMETER

 

   2-ARAC-103      12 VDC 160 W TURBINE          25A 

             15 

   2-ARAC-104      24 VDC 160 W TURBINE          10A                         8 

   2-ARAC-107      48 VDC 160 W TURBINE            5A   

         8 

   2-ARAC-108      12 VDC 400 W TURBINE          40A   

        30 

 
 
 
 
 
 

OVERVIEW: 

The  POWER  switch  is  used  to  turn the  wind  turbine  control panel  on  and  off  as  well  as  provide 
protection in the case of a major fault.    The STOP-RUN toggle switch controls the operation of the 
wind turbine.  In the RUN position, it allows the wind turbine to operate and produce power while 
in the STOP position it places an electric brake on the wind turbine spindle stopping the rotation (in 
this mode, slight blade rotation may occur in strong winds).   The center position is an OFF position 
(disconnecting the wind  turbine),  but   is  not  recommended.  The Ammeter  monitors  the  wind 
turbines production. 

 

The wind control panel should be connected to a wind turbine with a current rating equal to or less 
than the panel's rating.  The Air Breeze and Air 40 units have built-in battery charge regulators.  If a 
wind turbine is utilized that does not have a built-in regulator, an external diversion load controller 
will be necessary to provide proper protection from over charging the battery bank. 

 

 
 

Warning

 

Disconnect  battery(s)  prior to  making connections.  Secure the rotor blades of  the wind  turbine

 

mechanically so that it is unable to rotate.

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 2-ARAC-103

Page 1: ...In the RUN position it allows the wind turbine to operate and produce power while in the STOP position it places an electric brake on the wind turbine spindle stopping the rotation in this mode slight blade rotation may occur in strong winds The center position is an OFF position disconnecting the wind turbine but is not recommended The Ammeter monitors the wind turbines production The wind contro...

Page 2: ...the terminal block TB 3 Using the template cut the large opening and drill the six mounting holes ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 1 Wind Turbine Connect the wires of the wind turbine TB 3 Negative Black to Terminal 2 and Positive Red to Terminal 1 of the Control Panel using the appropriate wire size and crimps The Green Ground wire of the wind turbine should not be connected to the boat grounding system b...

Page 3: ...TOP position Connect the battery feed wires from the Control Panel to the battery bank terminals Make sure all connections are tight and the wires are properly sized TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Wind Turbine is Cycling On Off When the battery bank is approaching full charge the wind turbine may start and stop frequently This is caused by the wind turbine attempting to do the final top off on to your battery ...

Page 4: ...ving the circuit breaker on and wind circuits active will deplete only a minor amount of energy from your battery during non energy producing periods and should not be of concern The wind system works in harmony together with other energy producing systems on board such as solar PV alternator or AC powered battery charger and therefore it is not necessary to turn off the wind circuit breaker when ...

Page 5: ... a tight battery compartment that houses vented wet cell batteries Must be in a dry compartment 3 Do not run wind generator wires in bundles that contain SSB radio antenna 4 Always place STOP RUNswitch on the WCP in STOP position prior to making connectionsto the WCP 5 Battery connectionis made last Wind Circuit Breaker on the WCP must be placed in the OFF position prior to making final connection...

Page 6: ...Lakewood CO 80215 primuswindpower com Pg 5 5 PWP Wind Control Panel Manual 2 ARAC 103 Appendix Wind Control Panel 1 1 Cutout Cut along dotted line Drill 6 Holes 3 16 inch 938 Quail Street ...

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