Innovative Air Solutions

Operations Manual-Innoair Series

Small Wind Generators

www.innoair.ca

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 Contents

1) Introduction 3
2) Data sheets
a. Innoair 400 4
b. Innoair 600 5
c. Innoair 1000 6
d. Innoair 3000 7, 8
e.PV 75-90w 9
f. PV 150-180w 10
3) Parts list 11
4) Power generation 12
5) Site specifications 13
6) Assembly-Installation 14-18
7) Electrical installation 19-22
8) Brake replacement 23
9) Balance of system (BOS) options 24-34
10)Wind-solar power monitoring 35-37
11)Contact information 38

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 Introduction

Global energy shortages and pressure to implement alternate energy sources has increased
the demand for geothermal, solar and wind generated systems. Sustainable living and the
need to reduce carbon based emissions is a topic that cannot be avoided in the world today.

Global warming and energy deficits have revitalized research and development in wind
turbines. They not only have reduced noise levels and become more reliable, but have
increased capacity as well. They range in size from 200w to 3.6mW and wind farms are now
integrated into the power grid systems.

In many locations a wind turbine is often combined with PV panels because seasonal
variations in wind and solar resources are complementary.

Innovative Air Solutions Inc (IAS) has secured the Canadian, selected US states and Latin
American distribution rights to the latest technology in small wind turbines and PV panels. The
wind turbines have been engineered to generate between 0.4 and 3.0kW and the PV panels
between 75 and 150w.

Photograph 3.1 Tsingdao, China Olympic site

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 Innoair 600 Wind Turbine Data Sheet
Description
● The Innoair 600 wind turbine is rated at 600w at 9 m/ sec. or 32.4 km/ hr. wind speed.
● The wind turbine begins to generate power at 2.2 m/ sec.or 7.9 km/ hr.
● The mechanical braking system activates at 14 m/ sec. or 48.6 km/ hr.
● The patented aluminum blade design is finely balanced and subsequently very quiet and efficient.

Performance Specifications
Wind Wind
(m/s) km/ hr Innoair 600
900
0 0.0
1 3.6 800
1.5 5.4
2 7.2 700
3 10.8
4 14.4 600
5 18.0 500

P(W)
6 21.6
7 25.2 400
8 28.8
9 32.4 300
10 36.0
200
11 39.6
12 43.2 100
13 46.8
14 50.4 0
15 54.0 0 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Wind speed (m/s)
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 57.6

Parts Data
No. Qty: Description: No. Description: Qty:
1 1 Nut for nose cone 11 Nuts: M12 1
2 1 Nose cone 12 Spring gaskets: 12 Dia. 1
3 3 Hexagonal screws: M8 x 40 13 Wind Regulator 1
4 9 Hexagonal Screws: M8 x 30 14 Supporting Tower 1
5 12 Spring gaskets: 8 Dia. 15 Hexagonal screws: M10x25 4
6 3 Hub 16 Spring gaskets: 10 Dia. 4
7 3 Fan Blade 17 Gaskets: 10 Dia. 4
8 1 Generator 18
9 1 Tail 19
10 6 Hexagonal screws: M6 x 20 20

Technical Data
Technical Specifications
Number of Blades 3
Material of blades Alu
Generator type Permanent magnet
Rotor Diameter 2.2 m
Rated Voltage (V) 24 V, DC OUT
Rated Power (W) 600
Start-up wind speed (m/s) 1.5
Cut-in wind speed (m/s) 2.2
Rated wind speed (m/s) 9.0
Braking wind speed (m/s) 14.0
Rotor Speed Up to 650 rpm
Braking System Mechanical break
Product Life Circle 10 Years
Warranty Period 2 Years
Net Weight/Gross Weight 35KG/39KG
Packaging Carton with styrofoam
Packaging size 1240 x 470 x 290mm
Product Origin Germany/ China
Battery charge controller, dummy
Optional Accessories Available
load box, power inverter

Site Considerations
● An optimal installation site should provide high average wind speed and minimum turbulence
● Wind power is relatively proportional to the cube of the wind speed, for example a wind speed at 5m/s
will generate almost 2 times the power of 4m/s.
● The wind turbine could be damaged if the installation site has unstable and turbulant airflow. This will be detrimental to
wind turbine's long-term safe operation. The turbulence will also greatly reduce the power generation capabilities.
● The wind turbine's supporting tower must be at least 8m. and at least 7m above any surrounding obstacles.

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 Innoair 1000 Wind Turbine Data Sheet
Description
● The Innoair 1000 wind turbine is rated at 1000w at 12 m/ sec. or 43.2 km/ hr. wind speed.
● The wind turbine begins to generate power at 3.0 m/ sec.or 10.8 km/ hr.
● The mechanical braking system activates at 15 m/ sec. or 54.0 km/ hr.
● The patented aluminum blade design is finely balanced and subsequently very quiet and efficient.

Performance Specifications
Wind Wind
(m/s) km/ hr Innoair 1000
0 0.0
1 3.6 1200
1.5 5.4
2 7.2
1000
3 10.8
4 14.4
800
5 18.0

P(W)
6 21.6
7 25.2 600
8 28.8
9 32.4 400
10 36.0
11 39.6 200
12 43.2
13 46.8 0
14 50.4 0 1 1.5 2.2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Wind speed (m/s)
10 11 12 12.5 13 13.5

15 54.0
16 57.6

Parts Data
No. Qty: Description: No. Description: Qty:
1 1 Nut for nose cone 11 Nuts: M12 1
2 1 Nose cone 12 Spring gaskets: 12 Dia. 1
3 3 Hexagonal screws: M8 x 40 13 Wind Regulator 1
4 9 Hexagonal Screws: M8 x 30 14 Supporting Tower 1
5 12 Spring gaskets: 8 Dia. 15 Hexagonal screws: M10x25 4
6 3 Hub 16 Spring gaskets: 10 Dia. 4
7 3 Fan Blade 17 Gaskets: 10 Dia. 4
8 1 Generator 18
9 1 Tail 19
10 6 Hexagonal screws: M6 x 20 20

Technical Data
Technical Specifications
Number of Blades 3
Material of blades Alu
Generator type Permanent magnet
Rotor Diameter 2.9 m
Rated Voltage (V) 24V/48V
Rated Power (W) 1000
Start-up wind speed (m/s) 2.5
Cut-in wind speed (m/s) 3.0
Rated wind speed (m/s) 12.5
Braking wind speed (m/s) 15.0
Rotor Speed Up to 380 rpm
Braking System Mechanical break
Product Life Circle 10 Years
Warranty Period 2 Years
Net Weight/Gross Weight 44KG/45KG
Packaging Carton with styrofoam
Packaging size 1210 x 420 x 430mm
Product Origin Germany/ China
Battery charge controller, dummy
Optional Accessories Available
load box, power inverter

Site Considerations
● An optimal installation site should provide high average wind speed and minimum turbulence
● Wind power is relatively proportional to the cube of the wind speed, for example a wind speed at 5m/s
will generate almost 2 times the power of 4m/s.
● The wind turbine could be damaged if the installation site has unstable and turbulant airflow. This will be detrimental to
wind turbine's long-term safe operation. The turbulence will also greatly reduce the power generation capabilities.
● The wind turbine's supporting tower must be at least 8m. and at least 7m above any surrounding obstacles.

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 Innoair 3000 Wind Turbine Data Sheet t

Description n

 The Innoair 3000 is a small wind turbine rated at 3000w at 11 m/sec or 39.6 km/ hr of windspeed d
 The wind turbine begins to generate power at 3.5 m/ sec or 12.4 km/ hr r
 The mechanical braking system activates at 13 m/ sec or 46.8 km/ hr r
 The patented aluminium blade design is finely balanced to reduce vibration and increase efficiency y

Performance Specifications s

Innoair 3000 0

Wind Speed m/ sec c

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 Innoair 3000 Wind Turbine Data Sheet t
Technical Data
The Innoair 3000 wind generator has been engineered to produce an average of approximately 7000 kWhr/ year of
electricity at 6 m/sec. The unique blade design has a pitch system that turns to dump excess loading during high wind.

The Windy Boy 3300 WB grid-tie inverters is specified for

the innoair 3000 wind generator.

All Windy Boys are fitted with a die-cast Aluminum housing.

This protects the electronic components safely from wind
and weather. Combined with the Opti-Cool cooling system it
ensures maximum operating capabilities even at high
ambient temperatures.

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 Innoair PV Photovoltaic Panel s
Technical Data Sheet: Series 75w to 90w

The Innoair PV panels Series 75, 80, 85 and 90w comprise of a configuration of 36 mono-
crystalline cells. The cells are protected from extreme weather conditions encapsulated
between high light transmittance (91.6%) tempered glass with an ethylene-vinyl-acetate (EVA)
and backed by tedlar composite film (TPT). The operating conditions range from -40˚ C to + 85˚
C. The hail impact test resulted in a maximum diameter of 28mm with an impact speed of 86
km/ hr.

Mechanical Characteristics
Model CSG80S1-17/1209×539
36 Mono-crystalline Si 5 inch
Cells
(125*125mm)
Junction box CXRH with 2 bypass diodes
Length 900mm,4mm2 with MC
cabling
connectors
Cell
EVA(Ethylene-Viny-Acetate)
encapsulation
Back TPT(Tedlar composite film)
Frame Aluminum Alloy Frame
Length 1209mm
Width 539mm
Height 50mm
Weight 9.8kg
Dimensions of
the frameless 1,203*533*5mm(L*W*H)
module

Electrical Characteristics
Nominal power Pmax 75W 80W 85W 90W
Power tolerance -3% ~ +5%
Open circuit voltage, VOC 21.6 21.6 21.9 22.2
Short circuit current, ISC 4.87 5.00 5.14 5.25
Max power voltage, Vmpp 17.2 17.2 17.6 17.8
Max power current, Impp 4.36 4.65 4.83 5.00
System voltage 1000V
Current-temperature coefficient at short circuit (0.065±0.015)%/ oC
Voltage-temperature coefficient at open circuit -0.3%/ oC
Power-temperature coefficient at maximum -(0.5±0.05)%/ oC
circuit
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT) 45±2oC
Internal series resistance 1.6Ω
Power guarantee 10 years (-10%) 25 years (-20%)
Product guarantee 2 years

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 Innoair PV Photovoltaic Panel s
Technical Data Sheet: Series 150w to 180w

The Innoair PV panels Series 150, 155, 160, 165, 170, 175 and 180w comprise of a configuration
of 72 mono-crystalline cells. The cells are protected from extreme weather conditions
encapsulated between high light transmittance (91.6%) tempered glass with an ethylene-vinyl-
acetate (EVA) and backed by tedlar composite film (TPT). The operating conditions range from -
40˚ C to + 85˚ C. The hail impact test resulted in a maximum diameter of 28mm with an impact
speed of 86 km/ hr.

Mechanical Characteristics
Model CSG170S1-35/1579×807
72 Mono-crystalline Si 5 inch
Cells
(125*125mm)
Junction box CXRH with 3 bypass diodes
Length 900mm,4mm2 with MC
Cabling
connectors
Cell encapsulation EVA(Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate)
Back TPT(Tedlar composite film)
Frame Aluminum Alloy Frame
Length 1576mm
Width 807mm
Height 50mm
Weight 16.2kg
Dimensions of the
1,573*801*5mm(L*W*H)
frameless module

Electrical Characteristics
Nominal power Pmax 150 155 160 165 170 175 180
Power tolerance -3% ~ +5%
Open circuit voltage, Voc 43.2 43.2 43.2 43.5 43.8 44.2 44.4
Short circuit current, Isc 4.87 4.93 5.00 5.14 5.21 5.30 5.40
Max power voltage, Vmpp 34.2 34.2 34.4 34.8 35.2 35.2 35.6
Max power current, Impp 4.37 4.51 4.65 4.72 4.83 4.95 5.05
System voltage 1000V
(0.065±0.015)%/ oC
o
Current-temperature coefficient at short circuit,%/ C
Voltage-temperature coefficient at open circuit,%/oC -0.3%/ oC
Power-temperature coefficient at maximum circuit,%/oC -(0.5±0.05)%/ oC
Nominal operating cell temperature (Noct), %/oC 45±2oC
Internal series resistance, Ω 1.6Ω
Power guarantee 10 years (-10%) 25 years (-20%)
Product guarantee 2 years

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 Parts List
No. Description: Qty: No. Description: Qty:

1 Wind Direction Regulator 1 13 Hexagonal Screws: M8×40 9

2 Tail Tube 1 14 Spring gaskets: 8 Dia. 12

3 Hexagonal Screws: M6×30 6 15 Nose Cone 1

4 Spring Gaskets:6 Dia. 6 16 Even Gaskets: 10 Dia. 1

5 Even Gaskets: 6 Dia. 6 17 Spring Gaskets:10 Dia. 1

6 Even Gaskets: 12 Dia. 1 18 Nut for Nose Cone M10 1

7 Spring Gaskets:12 Dia. 1 19 Welding Flange Chassis 1

8 Nuts:M12 1 20 Hexagonal Screws: M10×35 4

9 Generator 1 21 Even Gaskets: 10 Dia. 4

10 Fan Blade 3 22 Spring Gaskets: 10Dia. 4

11 Blade clamps 3 23 Nuts：M10 4

12 Hexagonal Screws: M8×30 3

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 Estimated Power Generation

Wind Speed Innoair 400 Innoair 600 Innoair 1000 Innoair 3000
m/sec kWHr/ year kWHr/ year kWHr/ year kWHr/ year

2.5 175 260 220 0

3.0 220 660 660 220
3.5 440 755 1050 155
4.0 660 875 1400 3800
4.5 745 1010 1665 3285
5.0 875 1140 1930 4465
5.5 965 1490 2630 5475
6.0 1050 1750 3155 6835
6.5 1315 2190 3415 8760
7.0 1575 2670 3635 10,775
7.5 2100 3065 3940 11,390
8.0 2450 3590 4470 13,840
8.5 3065 4380 5040 15,780
9.0 3500 5255 5260 17,960
9.5 3855 5780 5520 19,710
10.0 3940 6045 6130 21,900
10.5 4200 6175 6570 23,650
11.0 4380 6350 7095 26,280
11.5 4470 6480 7885 27,770
12.0 4555 6660 8585 27,855
12.5 4600 6830 9810 27,595
13.0 4570 6875 10,075 26,720
13.5 4555 6920 10,075 25,400
14.0 4470 7010 10,075 25,400
14.5 4450 6920 10,075 24,950
15.0 4450 6840 10,075 26,720

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 Site Conditions

The supporting tower must be set as high as possible. Since the higher the tower above the
ground level, the greater the wind speed and the more stable the airflow. The recommended
tower height in flat areas must be at least 8m or 26ft.

The site should have an average annual wind speed of 4m/ sec or 13 ft/ sec. 15 km/ hr, 9 mph.
The ideal location for a wind turbine is 6.5m or 20 ft. above any surrounding object within a
75m, 250 ft radius. This will reduce wind turbulence and increase the efficiency of the wind
turbine. At this height, the solar panels will also be well situated for optimum operating
conditions.

Note that the wind power is relatively proportional to the cube of the wind speed. For
example a wind speed at 5m/sec or 16 ft/sec will generate almost 2 times the power of 4m/s
or 13 ft/sec.

Figure 9.1 wind site specifications

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 Assembly-Installation

The wind generators are packaged

Picture 10.1 wind generator packaging in a cardboard box and formed
Styrofoam.

Picture 10.2 Packing of the generator and charge controller/ load box

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 Assembly-Installation

Picture 11.1.Cable installation to generator Picture 11.2 Cable installation to the light.

Cables are pulled through the horizontal pole or simply dropped down on a vertical
standing pole. For area lighting and/ or PV panel hybrid applications run the cables at
the same time.

The lights are generally easier to

install from the ground level.

Picture 11.3 LED light installation.

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 Assembly-Installation

Picture 12.1 Generator installation Picture12.2 Generator installation at ground level

The generator can be installed once the pole is in place or attached when from the ground.

Picture 12.3 Nose cone removal. Picture 12.4 Blade clamp assembly.

Remove the bolt and nose cone. Remove the three blade clamps.

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 Assembly-Installation

Picture 13.1 Generator wiring. Picture 13.2wiring to the pole cables.

Attached the generator wires to the cables using merits and secure with
electricians tape. The pole design should also include a cable support hook at the
top.

Picture 13.3 Generator connection at the pole. Picture 13.4 Electrical housing replaced.

Secure the generator with the bolts provided and blue “Lock-Tight”. Note:
depending on the pole design the electrical housing may have to be removed in
order to screw the bolts into the pole.

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 Assembly-Installation

Picture 14.1 Tail tube and wind direction locator. Picture 14.2 Tail assembly installation.

Attach the tail assembly by joining the wind direction locator and tail tube with the
bolt provided. A 12” or 30 cm long ratchet should be used. Attach the assembly to
the generator housing with the allan screws provided.

Picture 14.3 Blade installation Picture 14.4 Complete blade assembly Picture 14.5 Complete unit assembly

Attach the three blades with the 12 allan screws followed by the nose cone. The
wind generator portion of the installation is now complete.

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 Off-Grid Light System Battery Installation

Figure 15.1 wiring configuration

Batteries are hooked in series.

Lighting application should have
the capacity of 150 to 200 ampHrs.

LED applications can run 24v DC

directly to the light and avoid the
use of a converter and subsequent
power loss.

Low voltage high-pressure sodium

or other AC luminairs will require a
120v AC converter.

Picture 15.1 battery wiring

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 Off-Grid Light System Battery/ 1 kW Charge Controller Installation

Power Connection

1. Connect the battery’s positive (+) of

Picture 16.1 1 kW Charge controller
’Battery’ terminal on the controller
using 6 mm, ¼” cable. Connect the
battery’s negative (-) of ‘Battery’
terminal on the controller using 6mm,
¼ “ cable. Be sure that the polarity is
connected properly. The length of the
cables should be less then 1m, 3’ 3”.
Tighten the nuts of each battery
terminal by hand until it is snug, do not
over tighten.

2. Connect the output of the wind turbine

to the “Wind Input” terminals on the
charge controller

3. Connect the output of the PV panel to

the “Solar Input” terminals of the
charge controller.

4. Connect the load to the ‘+’ and ‘-1” of

“DC Output” to the light source.
Picture 16.2 wiring to the 1 kW charge controller

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 Off-Grid Light System Battery/ 600w Charge Controller Installation

4 – 6v batteries are hooked in series. Note

that 2 – 12v batteries could also be used but
6v are much lighter and easier to handle for
the majority of applications.

Picture 17.1 battery configuration

The generator and PV cables are attached to

the identified connection points. The “DC
Output” is only used when 24v DC LED lights
are used.

Picture 17.2 600w charge controller

This particular application requires a 120v

AC converter. The cables are attached to
the charge controller at the battery
connectors. The plug and cable runs to the
LED light.

Picture 17.3 102v Ac converter

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 Wall Mount Photo Voltaic Panel Installation

The panels should be mounted

facing south in the northern
hemisphere and north in the
southern hemisphere.

NOTE: If you are not familiar with

electrical codes a qualified
electrician should install the
equipment.

Picture 18.1 Photo voltaic panels

The external panel wiring must be

protected by conduit based on
local building codes.

The wiring runs through to the

charge controller and is wired to
its identified connection.

Picture 18.2 wiring instructions

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 Brake Replacement

Very little maintenance is required on the Innoair systems. Apart from visual inspections the
brake must be checked which requires the following procedures:

The brake is activated when at 15

m/ sec or 50 ft/ sec at 55 km/ hr or
35 mph.

It should be checked every two

years and replaced every three to
five years.

Depending on the pole design it

can be lowered or reached with a
bucket lift. Remove the tail fin
screws then the brake assembly.
Picture 19.1 tail assembly removal

Simply remove the center bolt

using a 5/8” wrench and remove
the brake.

Replace the assembly and bolt

followed by the tail fin.

Picture 19.2 brake assembly removal

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 Balance of System (BOS)

Alternate Energy Accessory Options

Depending on the requirements of a particular alternate energy system a variety of

components and options are available; these include:

 Charge controllers
 Load diverters
 Charge inverters/ Grid tie-in
 Batteries

Charge Controllers s

The charge controllers are important components as they prevent the batteries from
being over and under-charged. They also regulate the voltage to help ensure the longest
battery life.

Some controllers come with various options such as 12, 24 and 48v regulation,
automatic low and high voltage adjustable disconnect and amp-hour meters. Display
monitors can also show battery voltage, PV panel/ wind generator current and output
charge current. LED lights will indicate the charge status and shows when the battery is
fully charged.

Xantrex C40 Charge Controller

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Load Diverters s
Many charge controllers have the option to divert power to heat water or air. Excess power can also be
diverted to the grid system; however, this option is not yet available in all areas. Be sure to check with your
local power authority and ask about the net-metering program. (See “Charge Inverters” for more information).

Morningstar TS45Charge Controller/ Load Diverter

Charge Inverters/ Grid Tie n

An inverter is a central component of any alternative power system that requires AC power. Inverters
transform low voltage 12-volt DC power to standard 120 / 240 volt AC power (also referred to as 110 / 220
volt) used to power most modern appliances and tools.

In an inverter, DC (direct current) is switched back and forth to produce AC (alternating current). This is then
transformed, filtered, stepped, etc. to get it to an acceptable waveform. The more processing, the cleaner and
quieter the output, but the efficiency of the conversion is reduced. The goal is to produce a waveform that is
acceptable to most loads but does not lose too much power in the conversion process.

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Types of Inverters s

Modern inverters come in two basic types - modified sine wave and pure sine wave. A modified sine wave is
close but not identical to the waveform that comes from your public utility. Modified sine wave inverters can
run most household appliances including TV’s, stereos, lighting, computers, etc.

Some equipment such as laser printers, tools with variable speed motors and other sensitive devices may
work erratically with modified sine wave. Also, some appliances such as radios and florescent bulbs may give
off a noticeable humming or buzzing noise. Some loads may also heat up more. Modified sine wave inverters
are relatively inexpensive and have a very efficient DC to AC
conversion ratio.

Pure sine wave inverters produce a waveform that is identical to and in some cases better than what you get
from your public utility company. All appliances and electronic equipment will operate as intended when using
pure sine wave power, insuring that even your most sensitive electronic equipment runs properly.

Pure sine wave inverters are considerably more expensive than modified sine wave inverters and their DC to
AC conversion rate is not quite as efficient. Inverters have two different capacity ratings. One is the continuous
output rating and the other is the surge capacity rating. The continuous output rating is how much power, in
watts, the inverter can provide continuously, hour after hour.

Inverters can be connected to the grid or be used to convert 24 and 48v battery packs to AC power. Both on
and off-grid inverters can be modified and pure sine wave.

Our Innoair 3000 wind turbines specifies the Windy Boy 3300WB and the Go-Power inverter for off-grid
installations. The InnoPV specify the Sunny Boy systems.

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WINDY BOY 700U / 3000US GRID-TIE INVERTERS

SMA’s Windy Boy inverters combine the same proven technology present in all Sunny Boy inverters
with special firmware that permits direct grid-tied operation with a broad range of wind turbines –
without batteries.

This greatly reduces the overall system cost because components such as the charge controller,
batteries and associated switch gear can be eliminated. Increased total energy capture combined
with a reduction of balance of system components greatly reduces the installation and operating costs
of a grid-tied wind system.

Features:
 Certified to the new UL 1741 / IEEE 1547
 5-year limited warranty standard
 Comprehensive SMA communications and data collection options
 Rugged stainless steel enclosure
 Exceptional reliability and energy capture ratio
 Easy to install three-point mounting system
 Modular design is easily expandable

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Specifications

Input Data (DC) Windy Boy 700U Windy Boy 700U Windy Boy 700U Windy Boy
(75 V to 150 V) (100 V to 200 V) (125 V to 250 V) 3000US
Max. Recommended DC 510 W 670 W 780 W 3200 W
Input Power:
Max. DC Voltage 150 V 200 V 250 V 500 V
Peak Power Tracking 75 V – 150 V 100 V – 200 V 125 V – 250 V 180 – 500 V @ 208 V
Voltage: 200 – 500 V @ 240 V

DC Max. Input Current: 7A 17 A

DC Voltage Ripple: < 10%
Number of Fused String 2 4
Inputs:
DC Start Voltage 95 V 125 V 150 V 228 V
(adjustable):
Output Data (AC)
AC Nominal Power: 460 W 600 W 700 W 3000 W
AC Maximum Output Power: 460 W 600 W 700 W 3050 W
AC Maximum Output Current: 4.4 A 5.7 A 6.6 A 15 A
AC Nominal Voltage / Range: 106 V – 132 V 183 – 229 V @ 208 V
211 – 264 V @ 240 V

AC Frequency / Range: 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz

Power Factor: 1
Efficiency
Peak Inverter Efficiency: 93.6% 96.6%
CEC Weighted Efficiency: 91.5% 95.0/95.5%
(208/240 V)
Mechanical Data
Dimensions W x H x D (in.): 12.6 x 12.7 x 7.1 17.8 x 13.8 x 9.3
Weight / Shipping Weight: 51 lbs / 57 lbs 84 lbs / 97 lbs
Ambient Temperature Range: –13 to +113°F
Power Consumption (standby): < 4 W (0.1 W) < 7 W (0.1 W)
Topology: PWM, true sine wave, current source
Cooling Concept: Convection Convection, regulated
fan cooling
Mounting Location In-/ Included/Included
Outdoor (NEMA 3R):
Features
LCD Display: Included
Lid Color: Red/Aluminum: Included/Optional
Communication: RS485 / Optional/Optional
Wireless:
Warranty: 5-year / 10-year: Included/Optional
Compliance: IEEE-929, Included
IEEE-1547, L 1741, UL
1998, FCC Part 15 A & B:

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Some loads such as motors, refrigerators; etc. can use two or three times more power when they start up than
is required when they are up and running. Inverters can deliver significantly more power for 2 or 3 seconds,
when these loads start up. How much more power it can deliver, briefly, over and above it’s continuous
output rating, is the inverters surge capacity rating.

Inverters come in various sizes, from small ones that plug into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter and have a single
outlet, all the way up to 11,000-watt inverters that will power your complete house.

Large inverters are generally hard-wired into your house’s electrical system. The size of inverter you need is
dependent on the loads you wish to power. Add the wattage of the specific items you will be running
simultaneously. Allow for at least a 15% inefficiency factor. (Multiply your total AC wattage by 1.15) This will
be the minimum continuous wattage you will need. Also, look at the potential surge wattage of specific
appliances to see what minimum surge wattage will be required. To be on the safe side, it is always better to
have an inverter that is a bit larger than your anticipated needs.

Remember that the limitations of the inverter are largely charging system limitations. All the power your
inverter delivers comes from your batteries via the charging system. A large enough inverter will convert any
amount of DC power to AC power.

You can easily run any size AC load with an inverter. Just remember that the DC power that is being used must
be replaced through your charging system. There are some loads that are just not very efficient to run on AC
power in a solar electric system.

Most inverters are 120 volts AC, but 240-volt AC inverters are available if you wish to run loads that require
this. There are also step-up transformers available that attach to your 120-volt inverter that allow you to
produce 240 volts AC, if necessary. In some cases, you can also "stack" two similar 120-volt inverters together
to provide 240 volts.

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Utility-Intertie Inverter s

In the case of a utility-tie PV system the utility provider is used as a power back-up. When the sun creates
sufficient power your electricity is supplied by the PV array or wind generator. If the alternate energy source
generates more power then is consumed the excess energy can be sold back to the utility. The net-metering
result is measured on the meter. Conversely, if the PV array or wind generator does not provide enough
power then the inverter switched to the utility energy. This is one of the best options because battery packs
do not have to be disposed of, maintained or replaced.

Multi-Function Inverters s

The multi-function inverters allow you the net-metering option combined with the use of a battery pack. A
typical installation involves the inverter connected to a battery pack, utility provider and the house electrical
system.

If the utility fails, the inverter will switch the power to the back-up battery pack. When the power is restored
and the batteries are re-charged then excess power can be sold or net metered back to the grid.

Sunny Boy Grid Tie Inverter, 2100W, 208VAC with LCD display

Note that stand-alone inverters require very a very high current from a battery to operate large loads. As
much as 200 amps can be drawn in a 12v system with a 2000w inverter at full capacity. Have a certified
electrician install the electrical components.

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 Figure 1.0 courtesy of Xantrex Technology Inc.

The energy generated by the wind turbine is converted from AC to DC by the controller. The power is stored in
the battery pack and monitored to ensure against over and under-charging by the controller.

The Xantrex SW Inverter/Charger is a popular off-grid power system. It is available in 24- and 48-volt models,
it provides utility-grade output power and offers high surge capacity to run most household appliances.

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 Figure 1.1 courtesy of Xantrex Technology Inc.

To avoid battery storage, maintenance and disposal the Xantrex grid-tie inverter changes the power from AC
to DC. When the household energy use is high, the inverter uses the solar power. At low-peak usage times, the
energy can be sold back to the utility company if a net-metering program is available.

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Battery Power r

Battery type and capacity is a very important aspect in home power systems. The storage battery bank must
have enough storage capacity to meet your power needs between charging cycles. In order to ensure that you
have sufficient capacity a good rule is to double the power that would be consumed in a standard day.

Home power (deep cycle) batteries are generally measured in "amp-hour" capacity. One amp-hour is equal to
one amp of power drawn for one hour of time. Amp-hour capacity is generally given as the "20 hour rate" of
the battery.
Therefore, the number given as the amp-hour capacity for a deep cycle battery will be the number of amp-
hours the battery can deliver over a 20 hour period at a constant draw. A 105 amp-hour battery can deliver
5.25 amps constantly over a 20 hour period before its voltage drops below 10.5 volts, at which point the
battery is discharged.

Lead Acid Automotive Batteries

Automotive batteries are designed to deliver a relatively high amount of current in a short period of time, but
should never be heavily discharged. Because home power systems require repeated deep discharges of stored
power, automotive batteries are largely useless for these applications.

Lead Acid Deep Cycle Batteries

Deep cycle batteries are designed to have a large amount of their stored current discharged between charging
sessions, with very heavy non-porous battery plates to withstand repeated major discharging and charging
cycles (deep cycles). They are not capable of delivering sudden surges of power needed from automotive
batteries but can be used for alternate energy power storage.

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Gelled Electrolyte

Gelled batteries, or "Gel Cells" contain acid that has been "gelled" by the addition of Silica Gel which changes
the acid into a solid mass that resembles hard Jell-O. The advantage of these batteries is that it is impossible to
spill acid even if they are broken. The disadvantage is that they must be charged at a slower rate (C/20) to
prevent excess gas from damaging the cells. However, this is generally not a problem with solar electric or
wind power systems. The newer inverters commonly used in alternate energy systems can be set to limit
charging current to the batteries.

Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)

A newer type of sealed battery uses "Absorbed Glass Mats", or AGM between the plates. These types of
batteries act just like gelled, but are more durable. They are considered to be one of the best choices for
storing alternate energy power. Innoair specifies the East Penn-Deka AGM and Gel batteries for renewable
energy systems.

East Penn Manufacturing makes thousands of different

sizes and types of lead-acid batteries, battery accessories,
and wire & cable products for virtually any application.
Since 1946, we have developed an enviable reputation
for world-class quality products made in our state-of-the-
art manufacturing facilities.

These facilities include our modern U. S. EPA

permitted lead smelter and refinery and recycling
center where we recycle virtually 100% of every
used lead-acid battery returned to us.

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 Wind/ Solar Power Generation Monitoring

The GreenMeter™ measures the solar power and wind power generated in your renewable power system. The
GreenMeter™ PC software provides up to the minute information on your greenhouse gas savings from your
wind and/or solar power systems. Solar and wind power data from four power ports, including your batteries,
is measured and logged both on the device and on your hard drive. Real-time accurate solar and wind data is
transmitted and stored on your computer. Critical data on power, current and voltage is tracked for up to 10
years and stored on your hard drive. The optional Windows® software application presents this data in
graphical format for you to use on a website or in a presentation.

The GreenMeter™ hardware has four DC ports. Typically used for battery, power to the inverter, and power
from solar and/or wind renewable sources. Its 20kw power rating offers scalability for both wind and solar
sources to be used simultaneously in a hybrid power system. The optional AC sensors measure power coming
into your home, and communicates your usage to your desktop. The systems architecture allows you to
measure and compare the performance of renewable sources from different manufacturers.

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Through Ethernet connectivity, the GreenMeter™ PC software provides remote surveillance on your systems
performance both in terms of data capture and in alarm indication. Low battery voltage alarms or high voltage
thresholds are user settable, and when thresholds are crossed, the user gets an audible alarm on the device,
an alarm on the LCD display, and an alarm on your desktop.

The GreenMeter™ can operate as a stand-alone unit in your system or by purchasing the optional Windows®
based software program, you can get additional Desktop functionality and up to 10 years of data logging.

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 Applications

 Residential (on-grid or off-grid) hybrid power systems

o Solar
o Small Wind
 Wireless
o Cellular towers, mobile base stations(SNMP network management compatible)
o Wifi access points
 Security
o Remote security camera systems(IP enabled communications)
o Border security

Features
 Monitors multiple wind turbines*
 Monitors multiple solar arrays*
 Monitors hybrid solar and wind systems
 Monitor battery voltage with threshold setting
 Routes power from your power sources to your batteries
 Grid power usage meter**
 Network interface (Ethernet, TCP/IP, RJ-45)
 Standard LCD display with keypad
 Positive DC BUS tie for 12-48Vdc systems
 Power bus architecture saves time and money on installation
 Safety alarms (Audio/Visual)
 Easy to install on new or existing systems
 On board memory for data logging without a computer up to a year
 AC Grid Tie Monitor**
 2 x AC Sensor Inputs**
 C Bus Max Current 500 Amps (250 Amps Max on one DC input)
 Size: 8” x 8” x 5”

* Depending on configuration, multiple sources can be monitored (e.g. Two wind turbines, Battery Bank, and
Inverter).
**Optional sensor sold separately.

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