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D400 Industrial Wind Generator

D400 Industrial

£1,720.32 Excluding VAT & Shipping

D400 Wind generator

The D400 is a direct – drive wind generator, designed for a variety of marine and terrestrial applications. It is exceptionally quiet and vibration-free in operation.

The D400 Industrial features a powerful 3-phase alternator, and computer designed rotor blades optimized for low speed, user friendly operation.

This innovative machine is extremely efficient in low wind speeds, yet is cable of sustained power outputs over 500 watts in higher winds. Distinctive and elegant in design, the D400 is superbly engineered for long, trouble- free service.

D400 can be installed on tower tubes between 45-75mm outside diameter. D400 is a socket type fit into the chosen mount tower tube, please specify inside diameter of your chosen mount tower tube. Where no tower tube size is specified the standard 41.8 mm tower liner will be supplied.

 

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    D400 can be installed on any suitable tower tube between 45-75mm outside diameter. D400 is a socket type fit into the chosen mount tower tube, please specify inside diameter of your chosen mount tower tube. Where no tower tube size is specified the standard 41.8 mm tower liner will be supplied, which will suit tubing with a 42 mm inside diameter. Note: any tower tube installation should be designed to provide for a safe working load of 75 kg in a lateral direction at the hub height of the turbine.

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    Each D400 is voltage specific I.e. is fitted with heavy copper stator windings which are optimised to particular battery voltages. (12, 24, 48 vdc) You should specify a wind turbine voltage that corresponds to the voltage of your battery bank.

    This means that D400 will work perfectly well when connected directly to a battery, unlike some systems which require power conditioning electronics to match the turbine to the load. However we do recommend that to avoid possible battery damage through overcharging a charge regulator is fitted.

    The charge regulator diverts power away from the battery and into dump resistors once the battery reaches 100% charge.

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    Incorporating a brake switch as part of the installation provides a convenient way for temporarily stopping the wind generator. Note: The brake switch produces an electromagnetic braking effect in the alternator but should not be considered a parking brake.

    If storm forced winds are expected (40 knots + sustained) the air blades should be secured with a lashing to prevent the air rotor accelerating through the braking effect.

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Category: D400 Wind Generator Tags: Commercial wind generator, D400, D400 industrial, Industrial, Wind generator
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Product Description

Features of the D400

  • Ideal for mounting on boats or buildings
  • Virtually silent and vibration free in operation
  • High efficient and productive at all wind speeds
  • Low maintenance ‘fit and forget’ engineering
  • Attractive, visually pleasing design
  • Robust constructed for a long service life
  • Corrosion-resistant materials used throughout
  • Flexible mount tower options
  • Available in white or black

Rated output

  • 235W at 11m/s (22kts)
  • 420W at 14m/s (28kts)
  • 12, 24, 48 volt machines available
  • Rotor 1.1m diameter
  • Turning circle 700mm
  • Weight 17kg

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Specifications

D400 Industrial Wind Turbine Specifications

Performance &

Rated power235 W @ 11 m/s (22 knots), 420 W @ 14 m/s (28 knots)

Power outputs

Maximum power600 + W
 Rotational speed1100 rpm @ 14 m/s
 Cut-in speed2.5 m/s (5 knots)
 Cut-out wind speedNone

Turbine features

Turbine typeHorizontal axis upwind
 Number of blades5
 Airfoil typeLow Reynolds – variable camber
 Diameter of turbine1.1 m
 Reduced rotor area air blades options available
 Swept area0.95 sq. m
 Tip speed ratio4
 Typical noise level2 – 6 dbA over background
 Blade materialGlass-filled nylon

Alternator

Alternator typeDirect drive – axial field
features12 pole permanent magnet generator
 Design3-phase AC with rectification
 Outputs direct current (DC)
 Annular high energy magnet rotors
 Encapsulated stator windings.

Thermally triggered star/delta stator switching

 Voltages availableDC: 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, 72 V
 AC: 240 V grid connect via inverter
 MaterialsAluminium alloy housing, hermetically sealed
 Alocrom 1200 corrosion protection and polyester powder coat
 316 stainless steel shafts and A4 stainless fasteners
 EMI (electromagnetic emissions)C.E. compliant
 MCS AccreditationPending
 Control systemStall regulation
 Thermal cut-out protection on stator winding
 Brake systemElectromagnetic braking switch

Yaw system

PassiveLow resonance, formed aluminium tail
 Heavy duty slip ring assembly with saddle spring loaded output brushes
 High strength, fatigue resistant yaw shaft
 Turning circle700 mm

Mounting

Typical stub tower50 mm – 75 mm O/D

Weight

Total17 kg

Finish

Colours availableWhite with white blades
 Black with translucent blades


All performance figures are indicative. Actual outputs may vary. E&OE

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Installation

D400 MARINE MOUNTINGS

When mounting on a yacht or boat, positioning the turbine will be influenced by the configuration of the boat and other equipment fitted. It is important to ensure that the blades are at sufficient height such that injury to the crew from rotating blades is unlikely.

A minimum height of the lowest point of the blades above a crewed area should be 2.4 metres.marine-mounting-d400

Also ensure that no part of the turbine can come into contact with any other part of the boat’s fittings or rigging. Because the turbine is subject to dynamic loads when the yacht is in a seaway in addition to wind loads, the tower should be securely braced or guyed both fore and aft and athwart ships. The bracing struts or wires should be firmly attached to the main tower at a point 200 –300 mm below the lowest point of the blades.

The D400 is an inherently quiet and low vibration machine. However, certain applications may benefit from the introduction of anti-vibration mounts under the main tower and bracing struts. Note that, on a yacht or boat, no unsupported tower should exceed 2.5 metres in length. The wind loading on the D400’s rotor disc can exceed 50 kg, so any tower structure should be designed to allow for a safe working lateral load of 70 kg at the hub height of the turbine.

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Performance & Expectations

The D400 is extremely efficient by design, making it the most powerful and productive wind generator of its rotor size currently available.

The D400 should perform in line with, or exceed, the values given in the output graph.

performance-and-expectationsWhen verifying system performance, it is important that wind speed measurements are taken at the same height as the turbine – do not rely on the wind speed reading of a masthead anemometer, it can be TWICE the speed of the wind at the turbine.

Note that the batteries should be at least 40% discharged.

Note also that if a regulator is installed as part of the system, dumped output will not be seen by shunt-sensed battery monitors.

Should outputs be well below expectations, first suspect turbulence in the wind stream.

Turbulence at a given site can be specific to a particular wind direction where it is caused by an obstruction either up or downwind of the turbine. When the wind direction changes,and the obstruction is no longer in line with the turbine, outputs may return to expected levels. If the turbulent wind stream is not from the prevailing wind direction, this may not be important. Alternatively, the D400 could be re-sited or raised in height.

If poor output cannot be attributed to site conditions, re-check the whole installation against the wiring diagram and also look for poor or loose connections.

Check that the relevant connection from your D400 to the batteries is made to the nonbattery side of the battery monitor shunt. If the connections are made direct to the battery terminals, bypassing the shunt, the ship’s battery monitor will not be able to read the D400’s output.

Note, where batteries are in a good state of charge, power diverted by the regulator to the dump resistors will not be seen by the battery monitor.

Finally, ensure that the d400graphoutputbattery bank is in good condition. Check individual battery terminal voltages within the bank. Defective cells within a battery bank are a common cause of poor charging performance.

Note that there is a short period of ‘running in’ with a new wind turbine. The bearings and shaft seals of a new machine take 40 – 50 hours of operation before mechanical friction falls to its design level. As a result, your D400 may seem a little slow to respond in light winds until this ‘running in’ period has passed.

Before deciding that your D400 is faulty, please work through the troubleshooting guide on page 16. In our experience the vast majority of problems reported prove to be faults in the installation rather than a problem with the turbine itself.

Please feel free to contact us if you require additional advice or guidance.

*All performance figures are indicative. Actual outputs may vary. E&OE.

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Troubleshooting

Points to check if you think there’s a problem

Mechanical checks:

• Spin the blades by hand – they should rotate smoothly and freely with no hard wp534fc25e_05_06spots.

• Listen for any grinding, scraping or rumbling noises – these would indicate failed bearings or contact between rotating parts inside the alternator.

• Note: if the rotor rotates smoothly and silently, but feels stiff (like turning something in glue), refer to the electrical section on short circuits.

• Next, try rotating the D400 around its yaw axis. Again, it should turn smoothly and freely with no hard spots. If the yaw action is stiff or accompanied by undue noise, suspect the yaw bearings or the bush and slip ring assembly (see electrical section below).

• Check that the blades are fitted the right way round, with the concave surface facing forward, i.e. towards the wind.

• Also, establish that the hub is secure on the alternator shaft and that the rotor does not ‘wobble’ due to wear at the hub.

• Finally, check that all fasteners are tight and secure.

Electrical checks:

Very often poor turbine performance is traced to a problem elsewhere in the installation rather than a fault with the wind generator itself.

• First check that both the D400 and the regulator are the correct voltage for the electrical system. Both items have identification labels showing the voltage, typically 12 or 24 volt.

• The most common cause of low outputs is loose or corroded connections in the output cabling. Check and re-make all connections from turbine to battery. Seawater and electricity are not a good combination, and connections deteriorate very quickly when wet.

• Next, check the turbine by measuring its open circuit voltage. Disconnect the unit as close to the turbine as possible. If it is not too difficult, remove the turbine from its tower and measure at the fly lead cables exiting the yaw shaft of the machine itself.

• With a multimeter set to the 20 volt DC range, connect the red positive meter lead to the red output, the black meter lead to the black output, and spin the unit by hand. On a 12 V D400, you should be able to produce 4, 5 or even 6 volts, depending on how hard you spin. If you see voltages in this range, then the D400 is probably OK. If the D400 has an internal fault such as a missing phase in its alternator, then you will not be able to produce more than one or two volts.

• Assuming the output voltage is OK, try rotating the yaw shaft (where the cables exit) whilst continuing to spin the rotor. If the voltage varies or disappears as you rotate the yaw shaft, the brushes and slip rings require cleaning. Equally, if the voltage remains steady, but the yaw shaft is unduly stiff or squeaks when rotated, the brushes and slip rings would benefit from cleaning.

• If the turbine checks out OK on the voltage test, suspect the rest of the installation. Check each wiring connection for corrosion, tightness and security as well as the fuses, fuse holders etc.

• If a regulator bypass switch is incorporated within the installation, check that this is wired in accordance with the diagram contained in the D400 regulator instructions. Note that a similar switch can be used as a braking switch, and the wiring for this is shown on page 12 of the D400 User’s Manual. Ensure that the two uses of a switch have not been confused.

• Note that the ship’s battery monitor is driven by a shunt, which will be mounted close to the batteries. Ensure the D400 is connected to the non-battery side of the shunt. If it is not, then the D400 output will not be seen by the meter.

• Also, the D400 regulator incorporates a charge splitter (i.e has two outputs). If one of these is connected to the service battery bank and one to the cranking battery or windlass battery, it is possible that power from the D400 is flowing to them in preference to the service bank.

Try connecting both regulator positive outputs together and on to the service bank to see if that improves matters.

• Finally, put a dedicated ammeter in the positive line between turbine and regulator. This should read all current from the D400, including any diverted to the regulator dump loads.

Troubleshooting continued – Poor Yaw Action:

• Stiffness in yaw; the D400 will not rotate to face the wind – check for any physical obstructions and the action of the yaw shaft. If the yaw shaft does not rotate freely, suspect damaged or corroded yaw bearings, damaged or corroded slip rings/brush assembly or possibly a bent yaw shaft.

• Erratic yaw action; the D400 turns off the wind and is unstable – the D400 is normally very stable in yaw. If the turbine appears to ‘hunt around’ its axis, this could be due to turbulence in the airflow. If so, the problem should disappear when the wind changes direction or the yacht is in a different location.

Check that the D400 is properly secured to the mount tower. There should be no undue play between the turbine and the tower. Also, ensure that the tower is vertical and sufficiently rigid. If the tower is too flexible and bends excessively under wind loading, it should be braced or guyed to stiffen it.

• Open Circuit; this is a major cause of poor yaw action, indicating that the turbine is not properly connected to the batteries.

– in this open circuit condition, the rotor will over speed and the blades will become uncharacteristically noisy, emitting a whistling noise. The D400 will frequently turn off the wind, rotating through 360 ° on occasion. Check all wiring, looking for poor or broken connections. Also check fuses. If the fault remains, bypass the regulator to rule out regulator malfunction as the cause of the problem.

• Intermittent or occasional erratic yaw action – this could be due to an intermittent electrical fault. If you observe turbine output abruptly dropping out and then suddenly returning, this could indicate a poor connection between the brushes and slip rings.

To service, remove the four self-tapping screws that secure the black brush-holder plate. Remove the brush-holder plate, taking care not to displace the brushes or brush springs.

The slip rings and contact faces of the brushes can then be cleaned with a solvent soaked cloth or fine, wet and dry paper.

• Squeaking or grating noises audible in yaw – this could be caused by damaged yaw bearings. More typically, it is caused by dirt or corrosion on the slip rings/ brushes.

Remove the brush-plate as above. If noise is still present with the brush-plate clear of the housing, suspect yaw bearings. If the squeak has gone, it confirms the noise emanates from the brush and slip ring assembly. Clean these parts as in the last section. Also, using a fine file, remove any sharp edges from the contact surfaces of the brushes.

On re-assembly, the yaw shaft should rotate silently. If a squeak is still evident, remove the brush plate again and spray the slip rings and brushes with an electrical lubricant (WD40 or similar) or smear a little silver-loaded grease on the slip rings.

Undue mechanically transmitted noise or vibration

• Noise or vibration transmitted down the shaft – suspect a loose rotor. Grasp an blade and rock the rotor to check if there is any relative movement between the rotor and the alternator shaft. If play is felt, remove hub parts and re-build, fitting a new hub centre.

• Correct fit of nose cone – check that the nose cone is not catching on the alternator housing.

• Blade damage – check that the blades are not damaged or chipped. This may put the rotor out of balance. Replace blades as necessary.

• Tail bolts – check tail bolts are tight.

• Noises from the alternator – rotate the blades slowly and listen at the alternator housing. Grating or scraping noises indicate a fault within the alternator. Refer to your dealer or Eclectic Energy Limited.

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Downloads

D400 Manual

D400 Regulator Manual

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