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AIR-X Land and Marine
The latest evolution in small wind turbines.
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Southwest
Windpower is pleased to introduce the latest evolution of the
ever-popular AIR wind module. The new AIR-X
builds on what has made the AIR 403 the word's number one
selling small wind turbine with new technology previously found
only in today's state-of-the-art, megawatt-class wind turbines.
Thousands of hours of research and testing have gone into the
design. We are confident you will love the improvement the AIR-X
has to offer.
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The AIR-X features the
following improvements:
- Micro-processor based speed
control -- Results in increased performance,
improved battery charging capability and the elimination of
"Flutter" noise from the machine.
- Peak-power tracking
of the wind by optimizing the alternator's output on all
points of the cubic curve more efficiently delivers the
available power to the batteries.
- Smart controller --
controls the blade rotation speed thus eliminating the
buzzing noise commonly found with the AIR 403 and 303 in
high winds.
- Carbon-reinforced blades
with a modified pitch angle further increases power
production.
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The new electronics exclusive to the AIR-X are a
considerable improvement over the previous AIR 403 controller that consisted of
a simple diode rectification, on/off voltage switch. To you, this
means:
- Much Quieter Operation: Previous AIR wind modules relied
on their aero-lastic blade design for protection in high winds, causing a
loud flutter noise in winds much above 35 miles per hour (16 m/s). The AIR-X's
control circuitry monitors the wind speed and slows the blades as it reaches
its rated output preventing it from going into "flutter". This
results in a much quieter wind turbine. In high winds the AIR-X
will continue to produce power at a reduced level until the wind speed
decreases, at which point the maximum output will be restored.
- Improved Battery Charging: Previous AIR designs required
300-400 amp hour batter banks so that the trickle charge of the wind turbine
could be adequately absorbed. The AIR-X's charge
controller periodically stops charging and reads the battery voltage and
compares the reading to the to the voltage setting. If the batter is fully
charged, it completely stops all charging current to the battery. This
function is performed within a few milliseconds. The closer the battery is
to reaching its full state of charge, the more often the AIR-X's
circuitry repeats this operation. This means that any battery from 25 -
25,000 amp hours can be safely charged. Additionally, the wind turbine
provides visual cues by slowing the blades to almost a complete stop. Only,
when the battery voltage drops below the controller's set point will the
wind turbine resume charging.
- Lower Stress Design: The AIR-X limits
power on the input side of the electronics by controlling the torque from
the blades. Excess power no longer has to be dissipated by the
electronics, resulting in lower stress on the circuitry, bearings and other
components. Furthermore, stress on wind turbines occurs primarily in high
wind conditions. Under these conditions, the electronic stall circuitry
reduces blade rotation to 600 rpm, thereby significantly reducing turbine
and tower loading.
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Specifications
| Rotor Diameter: |
46 inches (1.15m) |
| Weight:
| 13 lbs (5.85kg) |
| Mount: |
AIR 403/24 Wind Module |
| Start-up Wind Speed |
7 mph (3.13 m/s) |
| Voltage |
12 or 24 VDC (36 and 48 VDC available soon) |
| Rated Power |
400 watts @ 28 mph (12.5m/s) |
| Turbine Controller |
Microprocessor-based MPPT |
| Blades (3) |
Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Body |
Cast aluminum (marine is powder coated) |
| Kilowatt hours per month |
38 kWhr/mo @ 12 mph (5.4m/s) Average |
| Survival Wind Speed |
110 mph (49.2m/s) |
| Over-speed Protection |
Electronic torque Control |
| Warranty |
3 year Limited warranty |
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Air-X Internal Controller |
Descriptions and Accessories
| Item #: | Model | Description |
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| 653WGENX12L | AIR-X/12 Wind Module | 12 Volts w/Internal Voltage Regulator |
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| 653WGENX24L | AIR-X/24 Wind Module | 24 Volts w/Internal Voltage Regulator |
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| 653WGENX12M | AIR-X/12 marine | 12 Volts w/Internal Voltage Regulator |
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| 653WGENX24M | AIR-X/24 marine | 24 Volts w/internal Voltage Regulator |
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| Mounting Kits and other Installation Hardware |
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| 635WGTAAIRRFMNT | Roof Mount Kit for AIR-X | No roof seal included |
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| 653WGTWAIRGYD27 | 27' Guyed Tower Kit | Pole & anchors not included |
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| 653WGTAANC24 | Earth Anchors for 27' AIR Tower | Set of 4 earth anchors |
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| 653WGTWAIRGYD45 | 45' Guyed Tower Kit | Pole & anchors not included |
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| 653WGTAANC3050 | Earth Anchors for 45' AIR Tower | Set of 4 H/D galvanized earth anchors |
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| 653WGTAMARHWAR | Marine Tower Hardware Kit | For Aluminum powder coated mast (listed below) | <
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| 653WGTAMARGPOLE | Marine Aluminum Pole Set | Includes mast and two stays only |
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| 600WGEAAIRSHUTO | AIR Shut-off/Circuit Breaker | 60A "butter-fly" breaker in Sq-D Nema I Box |
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| 653WGEAAIRSTOPS | AIR Stop Switch | 30 Ampere SPDT switch only |
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