Windy Nation Rover Wind Turbine - Manual (Page 12)

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voltage level drops from a fully charged level, the charge controller senses this and switches the
Rover Wind Turbine back to charging the battery bank.
Section 8.0: Battery Charge Controller Requirements for the Rover Wind Turbine
WindyNation recommends that a 35A three phase bridge rectifier, Xantrex C35 Charge
Controller, and two 300 Watt Dump Load resistors be used with the Rover Wind Turbine to
regulate the charge of the Rover Wind Turbine to a 12 or 24 volt battery bank.
12 and 24 Volt System Charge Controller Parts List
Recommend Charge Controller Xantrex C35
WindyNation item #: CHC-XC35-00 and CHC-XC35-WM
Recommended Diversion Load 12V System: Two 12 Volt, 300 Watt Dump Loads
24V System: Two 24 Volt, 300 Watt Dump Loads
WindyNation item #: DMP-D300-12
DMP-D300-24
Recommended Three Phase Bridge
Rectifier
*35 amp Three Phase Bridge Rectifier
WindyNation item #: RCT-35AB-01
Recommend Fuse 12V System: 30 amp auto re-set circuit breaker
24V System: 20 amp auto re-set circuit breaker
WindyNation item #: RCT-CIRC-30
RCT-CIRC-20
Optional Watt Meter
(LCD Meter provides volt, current, and power
production information)
Windy Nation Watt Meter
WindyNation item #: MEA-DCMR-01
Optional Stop Switch
(Allows the Rover Wind turbine to be stopped by
using a SPDT switch)
Windy Nation Stop/Brake Switch
WindyNation item #: SWB-BRK0-50
* Windy Nation’s 35 amp Three Phase Bridge Rectifier should be mounted on an aluminum
heatsink to prevent overheating.
Wiring Instructions: Follow the instructions in the Xantrex C35 Owner’s Manual for wiring the
C35 as a “Diversion Controller”. The C35 must be wired as a “Diversion Controller” when used
with the Rover Wind Turbine. The C35 Owner’s Manual can be found on Windy Nation’s
website:
http://www.windynation.com/sites/default/files/XantrexCSeriesManual.pdf