Frequently asked questions
General questions
1. The charge controller is always in the braking process
First you should make sure that the rottor blades are tied up to prevent the generator from suddenly starting (alternatively, make sure that the three connecting cables from the generator to the charge controller are short-circuited).
short-circuited).
– Disconnect the cables from the solar modules, then the cables from the wind generator and finally the cables from the battery. Now make a shunt between the plus and minus poles at the battery output of the charge controller (connect a small cable between plus and minus).
small cable between plus and minus).
– Press the SCAN button for 60 seconds and then let the charge controller rest for about 20 minutes in order to dissipate the energy. Connect all cables in reverse order: 1º battery, 2º
the generator and 3º the solar panels.
– Please check the battery charge.
– Please check the cable cross-section according to the operating instructions.
Attention! A wrong connection of plus and minus poles automatically destroys the charge controller.
2. The SHARK 601 wind generator does not start.
-Not enough wind. Measure the wind speed (anemometer). Wait for more wind (start-up speed of 3.5 m / s).
– The charge controller stop switch is in the STOP position. Switch to RUN.
– Generator defective. Check the AC voltage. Check the AC screw terminals. Check all 3 power cables for short circuits after disconnecting them from the charge controller. The internal resistance must be constant for all 3 cables.
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– To find the cause, you have to check the installation chain that starts with the three cables of the wind generator that is connected to the hybrid charge controller.
– If the wind generator starts now (without connection to the hybrid charge controller), the fault lies between the hybrid charge controller and the battery. If the wind generator continues to turn slowly, the fault lies between the hybrid charge controller and the wind generator.
the hybrid charge controller and the wind generator.
3. The battery does not fully charge
– Check the voltage on the battery and compare the values with the measured values on the charge controller display. If the measured values are different due to the crimping, set the end-of-charge voltage on the charge controller accordingly.
on the charge controller accordingly.
– Otherwise the battery is old or defective. Test the charge level and the battery fluid. Replace the battery and refill with distilled water (not necessary for gel or AGM batteries!) Check the settings on the charge controller for the correct end-of-charge voltage.
Change the settings on the charge controller to the correct end-of-charge voltage.
4. The hybrid charge controller – No display on the LCD
– The connection between battery and charge regulator is not tight. Check the cabling and reconnect it.
– No DC circuit breaker is switched on between the battery and the controller. Turn the switch on.
– Low battery voltage. The system settings do not match. Check the machine settings again.
– The battery does not work. Change the battery.
The battery is not connected to the terminals provided for it on the charge controller. The internal fuse on the charge controller must be changed and reconnected to the battery.
5. Can the SHARK 601 be stopped with the external switch on the controller and switched off for a longer period of time?
– The SHARK 601 can be stopped with the external stop switch on the charge controller. However, we recommend all customers to secure the rotor blades with a rope in order to increase safety and not to unnecessarily burden the wind generator and charge controller.
not to burden unnecessarily.
7. If the batteries are fully charged (or have been charged by another energy source, e.g. shore power) does the wind generator stop? Or does it keep turning?
– The SHARK 601 stops as soon as the charge controller measures the set end-of-charge voltage at the battery output. We recommend stopping the wind generator if shore power is used to charge the battery. During the charging process
with shore power, the battery voltage rises and the wind generator switches to brake mode.
8. If the batteries are fully charged in strong winds, can the wind generator be switched on and left unattended? Or do the batteries become overcharged?
– The SHARK 601 is braked by the charge controller after reaching the battery charge end voltage.
– In the event that the SHARK 601 is left unattended for a long time, it is advisable to tie up the rotor blades.
9. What happens if the main fuse (60A) between the charge controller and the battery fails (or burns out)? Does this mean, as mentioned in the operating instructions: Never disconnect the battery cables while the wind generator is charging. The charge controller will be destroyed immediately! The charge controller is immediately destroyed! Wouldn’t it be better not to install a fuse at all?
– The fuse between the charge controller and the battery protects the entire electrical installation. Better to just have a damaged charge controller than a major bug or even a fire!
– The fuse only trips if a serious defect occurs in the system. The charge controller will be damaged if the connection to the battery is interrupted for a few minutes and the wind generator generates electricity.
The wind generator rotates and produces. The charge controller cannot transfer the energy to the battery and the commulated energy will damage some components.
10. Is the generator compatible with other supply sources that are fed into the battery in parallel?
– Yes, you can connect several power sources to the battery at the same time. Of course, the SHARK 601 will probably brake earlier because the charge controller detects an increase in the battery voltage. The charge controller allows
however, do not allow the power supply to be in the opposite direction.
Questions about the hybrid boost charge controller
1. No charging on the Hybrid Boost charge controller
– The connection cable between the wind generator and the charge controller is loose. Connect the cables securely.
– The output voltage of the wind generator does not reach the charging voltage. Check that the system voltage is correct.
– The wind generator is in “brake mode”. If this brakes manually, wait until the wind generator has recovered. When braking manually, press the Scan button for 5 seconds to release the brake.
to solve.
– The solar panel is not properly connected to the charge controller. Connect the cables again.
– The output voltage of the solar panel does not match the system voltage. Check solar panel output and system setting.
– The battery is already fully charged. Check if the battery has reached its overvoltage point.
2. No power output on the Hybrid Boost charge controller
– Flicker means overload (). More than the permitted 10A are pulled out of the output connections. Check if the load connection is normal. Remove the overload and press the scan button on the charge controller to restore the output.
on the charge controller to restore the output.
– Short circuit when charging (). Check the charge and press the scan button on the charge controller to restore the power.
3. Before disconnecting the solar modules from the hybrid charge controller, do I have to open them as with the wind generator before disconnecting the battery bank?
– For the wind generator:
– You can secure the rotor blades to prevent them from turning or you can pull the 3 cables from the generator to the controller and then connect them to each other to stop the generator.
– For the solar panels: You can cover the surface of the solar panels to stop the power generation. Alternatively, you can disconnect the 2 cables from the controller before disconnecting the battery. please make sure
not to connect plus and minus. When the sun is shining, electricity flows through the cables!
– It is important to prevent that no current comes to the charge controller as long as the connection to the battery is not established!
Specific questions (sailboat):
1. The solar modules should be mounted aft on the rear basket of the railing and must be able to swing from vertical to horizontal. Are the rail fastenings included in the price?
– The rail fastenings are not included in the set as there are many different installation situations. You should check a suitable mounting system with a ship chandler on site.
2. I want to buy your replacement blades for my Air X Marine. Is the Hub available from specialist dealers suitable for this type of turbine?
– To be able to use our blades, you must also purchase our Hub and nose cone. This applies to Air-X, as yours and Air-Breeze turbines.
3. I have an Air Breeze wind generator and a 150 W solar panel on my boat, I need a hybrid controller. Can I use your hybrid charge controller?
– Air Breeze and Air X wind generators have an integrated charge controller. The output of the Air Breeze and Air X charge controllers is DC, and our hybrid charge controller has an AC input. Therefore it is not possible to use our hybrid charge controller with Air Breeze or Air X.
it is not possible to use our hybrid charge controller with Air Breeze or Air X.
4. Which requirements does the sailing boat have to meet for the assembly of the Spreco?
– The sailing boat should be at least 10-12 meters long and have a battery storage of at least 200 Ah
5. Would you recommend installing the SHARK 601 generator on an existing bezan mast 9 meters above the waterline?
– We even recommend installing the SHARK 601 generator at a higher level if possible. This can reduce turbulence and optimize energy gain.
6. I have a lot of vibrations on my SHARK 601 generator, although the mast mounting is sufficient.
– 90% of all vibrations are due to the mast systems. Please use silent blocks (rubber pads) on all connections from the mast system to the boat to absorb vibrations.
– HUB – Rotate the hub to see if it is out of balance.
– M16 nuts – Check if not calibrated – Replace the nut
– rotor blades – blade tips must have the same distance between the three blades.
7. Only 50 mm mast tubes with a wall thickness of 1.5 mm are available on site. Is that enough with the right supports?
– The normally recommended mast diameter is 48 mm with a wall thickness of 2.5 mm. The 50 mm tube is also suitable if the mast piece with the flange fits into the mast.
8. When an on-board alternator is started, the wind generator stops after a certain time. When the on-board generator is stopped, it takes a long time to restart the wind generator. Is that normal?
– If another charger is connected to the batteries, the hybrid charge controller recognizes after a while that the end-of-charge voltage has been reached and brakes the wind generator.
– After the charge controller has been switched off (and if there is wind) the resistors are still warm. The charge controller will only release the brake when the temperature drops. This is the normal behavior of the charge controller.
