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Airdolphin Pro  Z-1000 - 48

Instruction Manual

For your internal use only.

Zephyr Corporation

Summary of Contents for Airdolphin Pro Z-1000 - 48

Page 1: ...Airdolphin Pro Z 1000 48 Instruction Manual For your internal use only Zephyr Corporation ...

Page 2: ...erify the following upon purchase 12 6 2 Assembly procedure 13 7 Connecting the System 19 7 1 Before connecting 19 7 2 Length of the extension cable that leads from the Airdolphin to the battery 19 7 3 D P D T Blade Switch 19 7 4 Connecting the Airdolphin output cable extension 20 7 5 Connection example 21 8 Explanation of Airdolphin Operations 23 9 Considerations When Choosing Peripheral Material...

Page 3: ...uct before attempting to use it In the unlikely event that this product does not function properly prohibit all persons except for trained technicians from handling its internal systems and contact either the dealer from whom you purchased it or Zephyr Corporation customer service department The specifications of this product may change due to improvements without prior notice For purposes of expl...

Page 4: ...ear away all scaffoldings making sure that nobody goes near the rotor Never touch a moving rotor with your hand or any other part of the body The rotor is as dangerous as a sword and accidental contact can result in death or severe injury The body of the Airdolphin Z 1000 will also move in accordance with wind direction once it begins to make contact with the wind Exercise caution if it is necessa...

Page 5: ...e Airdolphin Z 1000 or Zephyr Corporation for repairs if the lines or cables are damaged i e exposed wires cut cables plug damage Continued use could result in electrocution fire or short circuits Do not pull on excessively bend or attempt to modify the wires cables of the Airdolphin Z 1000 Doing so could result in cord damage electrocution or fire Never attempt to disassemble or modify the Airdol...

Page 6: ...echnology allows the turbine to capture the wind effectively and respond flexibly to changing conditions from slight to stormy winds eliminating the need for pitch controls u An Innovation for Low Noise Newly Designed Rotor The Airdolphin comes with the Noise Disrupter Coating This new blades have a number of thin ridges applied on its surface which significantly reduces air flow noise Our designe...

Page 7: ...echargeable battery optimized for using the wind turbine as an independent power sup ply is controlled by a system based on a 3 step battery recharge Charge can be managed under a variety of conditions from arctic to tropical weather Management includes compensations for wire cable length and even current more than 50 amps of continuous power u New Generator For the Airdolphin a newly developed he...

Page 8: ...ower Assist Function Cut in Wind Speed 2 5m s Cut out Wind Speed Survival Wind Speed 65m s Rated Power 1kW 12 5m s Rated Rotor Speed 1000rpm Maximum Power 2 3kW 20m s Maximum Rotor Speed 1000rpm 20m s Mass per Watt 17 5g W at rated power Power per Square Meter 393W m2 at rated power Output Voltage DC50V Braking System Regenerative electro mag netic braking system Communication System RS 485 Signal...

Page 9: ... the turbine begins to produce power Cut out wind speed at which the turbine stops to produce power 5 0 500 0 1000 1500 2000 2500 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Power out put W Wind Speed m s 2 3kW Power output Characteristics of the Airdolphin Pro Intelligent Power Management System The intelligent power management system has succeeded in truly seamless power generating performance for a broad spe...

Page 10: ...nd touch it 2 1 Environmental deterioration public nuisance The wind turbine is a mechanical equipment that rotates at a high rate of speed during periods of strong wind It is intended for installation outdoors in locations high above the ground During periods of strong wind the rotor rotates at a high rate of speed Although the blades on the rotor are engineered to minimize the noise they pro duc...

Page 11: ... Tail Shaft i C Ring m Hub 5 Part Names Name Quantity a Tail 1 b Body 1 c Screw Plug 1 d Tail Shaft 1 e Long Nut for Yaw Shaft use 4 f Yaw Shaft Cover 1 g Insulator 1 h Cap Bolt for Yaw Shaft use 4 i C Ring 1 Name Quantity j Hexagonal Nut for Hub use 1 k Nose Cone 1 l Hub 1 1 m Hub 2 1 n Blades 3 o Instruction Manual this document 1 p Wrench 13mm 17mm 1 q Hexagonal Wrench 8mm 6mm 1 r E ring 1pc fo...

Page 12: ...heck the surfaces of the blades the tail and all other components to ensure that they are free from any damage or warping that may affect performance n If any parts are missing or damaged please contact the dealer at which you purchased the Airdolphin for assistance Tail Unit The body Unit and the tail is packed in the same box 6 1 Verify the following upon purchase 6 Assembling the Airdolphin Z 1...

Page 13: ...the wind could blow while the work is being performed rotating the rotor and causing a serious accident such as death or injury After attaching the rotor to the body fix the rotor in place to prevent it from rotating until the wind turbine has been completely installed l If the wind turbine has not been completely assembled a strong gust of wind or similar phenomenon may cause it to fall causing a...

Page 14: ...r Yaw Shaft Cover Yaw Shaft 1 3 4 2 CAUTION OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WHEN ATTACHING THE YAW SHAFT Tighten the cap bolts j m in order incrementally so that all four bolts hold the yaw shaft cover in place with an uniform degree of tightness Tighten the cap bolts leaving no space between the yaw shaft and the yaw shaft cover l The yaw shaft and the yaw shaft cover are designed to be fastened together t...

Page 15: ...l Attachment Hole Tail Shaft D shaped pedestal When the tail shaft is inserted correctly the top of the tail shaft should be approximately 5mm below the uppermost body surface Approx 5mm Hexagonal Wrench 8mm Tighten the screw plug so that it is completely below the body surface Correct Incorrect Screw Plug 4 In order to prevent crrosion apply silicone sealant to the screw plug from above and ensur...

Page 16: ...ctions on hub 1 There are numbers on hub 1 and the attachment sections of the blades Make sure that these numbers match when attaching the blades Blade Guard Groove Attach the blades to hub 1 so that the corresponding numbers match Using the wind turbine with the blades a t t a c h e d i n t h e w r o n g locations will result in degraded performance and may cause damage to the turbine itself If t...

Page 17: ...s m Attaching the rotor to the body C Ring Shaft Rotor Hexagonal Nut C Ring Shaft C Ring C Ring Shaft C Ring Hub 2 Hub 2 Indentation for C Ring Body Key 1 Fit the C ring onto the shaft of the body facing downwards as shown as in the illustration below 2 Referring to the figure shown below attach the rotor to the shaft When attaching the rotor to the shaft make sure that the C ring which is install...

Page 18: ...s product Rotate counterclockwise Rotor Approx 3mm Completely Assembled Unit 7 Check the Rotor that will rotate smothly after attaching the E ring to the shaft 8 Slide the nose cone onto the end of the rotor Lining the protrusions on the nose cone up with the blades press the nose cone onto the rotor until in locks into place with a snapping sound E ri ng Fix the E ring as the figure E ring To rem...

Page 19: ...imately 10 seconds before being restarted In order to facilitate turning the power on off Zephyr Corporation recommends the installation of a D P D T BLADE SWITCH between the Airdolphin Z 1000 and the battery See next page The Airdolphin is designed based on use of 15meter 8sq cable between Airdolphin and batteries If longer distance is required please contact the dealer where you purchased the Ai...

Page 20: ... and electrical codes before installation Fuse A total of six cables extend from the Airdolphin Z 1000 four power cables and two data communication cables Each cable is 500mm long Use a compression sleeve to connect the extension cable 15m that leads to the blade switch Use electrical tape or a shrink tube to insulate the connections l Pay attention to the and terminals when connecting the power c...

Page 21: ...d technical skill needed to work with batteries and electrical wiring If the Airdolphin is used in an inappropriate configuration or wired incorrectly its use could cause a severe accident and damage the system including this product If you have any questions regarding Airdolphin system configuration contact either the dealer where you purchased this product or Zephyr Corporation for more informat...

Page 22: ...22 7 Connecting the System RM 1000 LAN PC D P D T Blade Swich Airdolphin Deep Cycle Battery DC AC Inverter DC48V Standalone System Off Grid AT 10 AM 10 TH 5 Anemometer and thermometer ...

Page 23: ... 2 1000rpm Flashing Green Generating electricity Wind speed 10 20m s Rotor rotating at 1000 rpm Operating Normally Normal Mode 3 600rpm Solid Red Generating electricity Wind speed 20m s a Battery fully charged voltage exceeds 59 2V b At around 20m s or more of wind speed Operating Normally Stop Mode Flashing Red and Green Rtating slowly or stop Power assist stop a Over voltage battery voltage exce...

Page 24: ...rtion of at least 100mm in length and an outer diameter of 48 6mm The total tower height must be of sufficient height to prevent accidental with body or structures The tower must withstand horizontal wind pressure of 105kgf 231lbf at a wind speed of 65m s 145 3mph You should consult with your local dealer or Zephyr Corporation for details Cables A considerable amount of current flows through the c...

Page 25: ...l Use of other parts could cause accidents or malfunction l When strong winds blow tree branches and other objects may make contact with and damage the wind turbine its support pole or its wiring Continued use of the wind turbine when it is damaged may cause electric shock fire a serious accident or cause the turbine to cease functioning Inspect all parts of the Airdolphin Z 1000 after periods of ...

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Page 28: ...Corporation Hatsudai Center Bldg 1 51 1 Hatsudai Shibuya ku Tokyo Japan Tel 81 3 3299 1910 Fax 81 3 3299 1977 URL http www zephyreco co jp en American Zephyr Corporation 331 West 57th Street Suite 555 New York NY 10019 U S A Tel 646 378 7911 Fax 212 489 8011 www americanzephyr com Document No Z3302 02 01 ...

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