Troubleshooting - Rutland 504 Windcharger Manual Del Usuario

Rutland 504 Windcharger
Trouble Shooting
In the unlikely event that your Rutland 504 should develop a defect, the turbine should
first be tied to prevent the blades from turning to perform the static tests below. (Follow
the procedure described in the Inspection and Maintenance section). It will be necessary
to let it run for the tests to check for power production.
1
. Read the 12 Steps Quick Start Guide and Up and Running sections and be
satisfied that your system complies.
2. Is there sufficient wind? The Rutland 504 needs 5 knots wind speed to start
charging. The wind speed across the turbine blades may be greatly reduced in
a marina or built-up area compared with the reading on a masthead anemometer
or weather reports.
3. Static Tests:
Is the battery in good condition? Check the voltage and electrolyte level of
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each battery.
Check electrical continuity throughout the system, especially corrosion
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and poor connections in cable joins and connector blocks.
4. Running Tests:
Check for power output from the windcharger following this procedure:
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A Set a digital multi-meter to DC Amps, scale of up to 5A or less if possible. Connect
the meter positive (+) probe to the wind gen output positive cable and the meter
negative (-) to the regulator input positive. Provided there is sufficient wind there
should be a current reading. This establishes that power is being delivered.
B Using the same multi-meter setting as above measure between the "regulator to
battery" + and the battery +. Provided there is sufficient wind there should be a
current reading. This establishes if power is passing through the regulator.
C If both above are unsuccessful set the multi-meter to DC Volts. Disconnect the wind
generator from the regulator and connect the meter + to the wind gen + and the meter
– to the wind gen -. Provided there is sufficient wind there should be a variable
voltage reading according to the speed of the wind seen at the wind turbine. This will
establish if the wind generator is able to deliver power or not.
D If tests A and C are successful but test B fails to produce results connect the wind
gen directly to the battery. Set the digital multi-meter to DC Amps and measure
power between the wind gen + and the battery +. If a reading is measured, providing
there is sufficient wind, then the regulator is faulty.
E If the wind turbine fails to deliver any current or open circuit V reading undertake the
further tests below.
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Installation & Operation
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