Southwest Windpower Air 403 Marine Industrial 24 volt wind turbine
11/19/08 Discontinued in favor of the AIR X Marine.
The AIR Industrial was introduced in the 3rd quarter of 1998, as a wind turbine capable of resisting the harsh environments that generally accompany mountaintop repeater sites and off shore platforms. Southwest Windpower's engineers spent two years in research with companies such as Chevron, Texaco and Cellular One to design a product capable of reliability producing power for remote sites.
Combining wind and photovoltaics in hybrid systems are quickly becoming the standard in renewable energy installations. This is due to seasonal fluctuations of both wind and solar energy resources that make it an ideal combination.
Maintenance-free performance, easy installation, and high output make AIR Industrial ideal for virtually any remote battery charging application. Installations range from Alaska to Antarctica.
Features
- Unprecedented 3 YEAR WARRANTY
- Simple installation; no tower is necessary. Can be attached to existing towers.
- Variable pitch Aerolastic carbon matrix blades
- Aircraft quality aluminum alloy castings
- Brush-less neodymium cubic curve alternator
- Maintenance-free - Only two moving parts
- Finned aluminum heat sink for maxim cooling effect in high wind average areas
- Upgraded electronics and wiring for improved reliability over standard models
- Quality powder coated aluminum body, all stainless steel hardware.
AIR Industrial Applications
- Telecommunication sites
- Environmental monitoring sites
- Offshore platforms
- Remote weather stations
- Emergency warning devices
Specifications
Rotor Diameter: 46" (1.14 meters)
Weight: 15 lbs (6 kg)
Start up wind speed: 7 mph (3 m/s)
Voltage: 12, 24 and 48 volts (Inquire for others.)
Output: 400 watts at 28 mph (12.5 m/s)
Shipping Weight 26 pounds / 11.82 kg
Shipping Dimensions: 29"x15"x10"
Without question, AIR has become the number one selling battery charging wind turbine in the world. AIR brings together advanced brush-less alternator technology, state-of the-art carbon composite blades, and an elegant cast aluminum body. Now, AIR Industrial brings a whole new level of sophistication and reliability to wind turbines. Check out these points:
Blades
The AIR's blades are made of carbon fiber reinforced composite that twists as the turbine reaches its rated output. This twisting effect changes the shape of the blade, causing it to go into stall mode. This limits the RPM of the alternator, preventing damage in high winds. The Carbon-fiber blades are resistant to UV, cold, heat and abrasion. If blades are damaged, replacements can be installed within minutes using two hex wrenches.
Alternator
The AIR's alternator is optimized to match as close as possible the energy available in the wind. It is constructed with Neodymium Iron Boron permanent magnets and is brush-less for superior performance and maintenance-free operation. The alternator has been strengthened with larger wire to handle anticipated greater amperage production.
Required External Regulation
The AIR Industrial package requires a diversion load controller (C40, TS-45) allowing you to make the most of the AIR Industrial's energy production. With a diversion load controller, the excess energy can be diverted to heat a room thus increasing battery efficiency and life.
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