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 In
1996, the introduction of the AIR-303 revolutionized the battery
charging wind turbine market. People quickly began to see
that wind was as easy to use as Photovoltaics. Now, over 30,000
turbines later, the new 403 has once again rewritten the history
books as it became the best selling wind turbine in the world.
Still priced about the same as a photovoltaic module, an AIR
is capable of producing more than seven times the energy!
 Maintenance-free
performance, easy installation, and high output make AIR
ideal for virtually any remote battery charging application.
The AIR is designed to be used in combination
with photovoltaic modules to balance system energy output
during times of seasonal fluctuations.
No
room for a tower? AIR's compact design make it ideal for roof
top mounting.
Features
- Unprecedented
3 YEAR WARRANTY
- Simple
rooftop installation; no tower necessary
- Variable
pitch Aerolastic carbon matrix blades
- Aircraft
quality aluminum alloy castings
- Exclusive
Brush-less neodymium cubic curve alternator
- Sophisticated
internal battery charge regulator
- Safety
protection electronics controls voltage and rotor RPM
- Maintenance-free
- Only two moving parts
- Exclusive
Auto-brake-feature that slows the AIR to a silent
spin when the batteries are charged thus extending bearing
life and reducing noise.
Applications
- Remote homes & cabins
- Water
pumping
- Recreational vehicles
- Battery charging
- Science & education projects
Specifications
| Rotor
Diameter: |
46"
(1.14 meters) |
| Weight: |
13
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) |
Features
BLADES: The AIR's
blades are made of a 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 stall,
limiting the RPM of the alternator protecting the AIR
from damage in high winds.
ALTERNATOR: The AIR's
brush-less alternator is optimized to match as close as
possible to the cubic energy in the wind. It is constructed
with Neodymium Iron Boron permanent magnets for superior
performance and maintenance-free operation.
REGULATION
& CONTROL ELECTRONICS: The electronics
perform several functions to assure maximum output and safety
for the user. The control electronics maintain a load on
the alternator at all times to insure the turbine never
over speeds, regardless of the condition of the battery.
As the battery is charged, the sophisticated regulator periodically
checks the line, correcting for voltage loss and monitoring
charge rate. Once the battery has reached its optimum charge
level, the regulator shuts the current off, preventing the
battery from being overcharged and slowing the blades to
a silent spin.
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