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Coleman
Air
440 Amp! — 10,000 watt!! – Diversion (Charge) Regulator With High contrast LED Battery Voltage MeterWorks directly with 12, 24 and 48 volt systemsThis
diversion controller is the result of our many attempts to use the
controllers currently on the market (offered by some of the largest
names in the business), to work in conjunction with our wind turbines.
None of the other diversion controllers on the market did what we
needed a diversion controller to do. So we designed our own and added
all of the features that are truly needed in a diversion controller.Built around a solenoid that
we have tested (tortured) in-house at over 460 amps, this controller is
user adjustable, has a large enclosure, microprocessor controlled, test
button and battery status indications — There is no other controller
on the market like this one, well other than our own C440 of course.Click here for information on the SEA-440 relay and Coleman Air C440 testing.
Use this controller
to regulate and prevent battery overcharge in:
Solar Systems
Wind Systems
Hyrdo Systems
Also works as
a Disconnect Controller
This
controller works by either diverting the charge source to a diversion
or “Dummy” load, or if you prefer, you can simply disconnect the
charge source from the battery — Works either way!.
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Some of the key features of this controller are:Microprocessor controlled — This is very important for both stability and functionality.User changeable settings — Several controllers on the market set the dump level, and that’s that!Super High amp rating – 440 Amps — 10,000 watts.Works directly with 12, 24 or 48 volt systems. — The relay contacts can handle open collector voltages of up to 120 volts.High Contrast LED battery voltage meter, with on/off switch.Battery status LED – Several controllers do not tell you what’s going on – This one does!Push to test. — Ever wonder if your controller & load are working OK?Large (8″ x 12″) solid steel enclosure, with multiple conduit knockoutsLarge enough terminal blocks that you can actually terminate large wire (See notes below.)The electronics are fully isolated from the enclosure, no ground loops. Can divert the source from the batteries to the load, or dump both the batteries along with the source.Draws almost no energy while monitoring (all electronics must use some power, to work — this is a miser)Reverse Polarity protected.
Some specifics about the points
made above.
The microprocessor
is the heart of the controller. It is given the
battery voltage and the user changeable trip points. This
information is analyzed and acted upon.
The Battery level is checked,
and based on that info, the
Green LED flashes or illuminated as follows
(One) Flash indicates the battery
is less than 12 volts (12 volt system – Double for 24
etc)
(Two) Flashes indicates the battery
is 12 to 12.5V
(Three) Flashes indicates the
battery is 12.6 to 13v
(Four) Flashes indicate the battery
is 13.1 to 13.5V
( Five) Flashes indicates the
battery is above 13.5V but less than 13.9V (Settings are
adjustable)
Steady green
means the battery is full.
The red
LED is illuminated when the battery is being dumped at 14.5v (or
the charge source diverted.)
The dump remains
active for a min. of 5 seconds, at which time it is checked
by the microprocessor. If battery voltage drops below
the “Dump Cancel ” level, the dump is disabled, otherwise
the dump is continued and rechecked every 5 seconds.
When you click
the “TEST” push-button – the 5 second cycle is started (one
time, unless the batteries are within the “Dump
start” and “Dump Cancel” zone.)
Settings
are user changeable! By simply turning a simple potentiometer with
a small screwdriver, you can quickly adjust the trip point.
High amp
rating — 440 Amps! — 10,000 watts!! — This is a MONSTER controller.
This
controller is capable of handling the input from 166, 60 watt
solar panels, or 10, 1000 watt wind turbines, or any combination
of the two not to exceed 440 amps, 10,000 watts. This is a lot
of control.
The
enclosure is heavy gauge, solid steel, ready to mount.
— No plastic, no junk, simple and rugged.
This
Hoffman pull box is perfect for terminating larger wire. It has
multiple knockouts on each side of the box. The box measures 8.25″
x 12″. The electronics are fully isolated from the box.
About load
diversion.
Several schools of thought
on the subject.
The source of power (wind turbine,
solar panels etc.) — should remain connected to the batteries
while the dump is active.
The source should be diverted to the
load directly and disconnected from the batteries.
We
happen to believe that is far better to leave the wind turbine connected
to the batteries at all times. Why? When you remove the battery
level voltage from a wind turbine and send its power directly
to a load, then it sees for all practical purposes a short circuit
(depending on the resistance of the load and lead wires.)
This may cause the turbine blades to slow dramatically
and in some cases bring it to a halt. This braking action can
cause heat build up in the stator if it is repeated every few
seconds or so (if the battery is just a little over the top).
When you allow the turbine to see the batteries, along
with the load, the turbine remains more within its design realm
— always a good thing.
The
internal relay is configured to dump the batteries along with
the source, but if you desire to disconnect the source from
the batteries and send it to the load directly, simply utilize
the N/C contacts of the relay as well. We’ll be happy to
send you a diagram — this is a very simple to accomplish.
How to compare this controller to others on ebay (or anywhere!)Can they handle 48 volt systems directly?Do they have battery status indication?Do they have a battery voltage meter with an on/off switch?Do they have a dump active indication?Are the dump levels user changeable?Are they microprocessor controlled?Do they come with a enclosure that’s actually ready to use?Do they handle the amperage you need?Do they have a dump test capability?Are they reverse polarity protected?When
you compare this controller to the others, you will see why we
built it and why we know you’ll love it.
Ready to
go. Simple, built to last, right here in the USA.
Click here to download the 440HVM Diversion Controller Manual.
Since many of us often don’t
want to take a chance on something from a smaller business,
and tend to think that big named products are always better.
I thought it might help to pass on some of the feedback from
those who have purchased this controller in the last couple
of weeks.
Full
Controllers:
PERFECT ! DIVERSION CONTROLLER IS PERFECT ! WISH I
COULD GIVE HIGHER RATING !
A
very good packaged product.The instructions are an easy
read.
As
advertised good e-bayer
Item
as discribed ,fast shipping
Great
Seller! FAST Shipping! A+++
Great
product. Got everything working great! Thanks!
Kits:
Item arrived as described, fast shipping.
As advertised good e-bayer
Great item, fast shipping AAAAAAAAAA++++++++++
GREAT Product will recomend to others A++++
NICE KIT!!! QUICK SHIPPMENT & SPEEDY REPLIES!!! *****
ITEM ARRIVED VERY QUICKLY, VERY WELL PACKAGED, RECOMMENDED
SELLER
We burnt out two (x-brands)
40 amp models with a 20 amp wind generator, so we knew it was
time to solve the problem and create something that could actually
do the job. That’s what this controller is all about; simple
compared to the big brand names, but perfectly in tune with
it’s mission, save the batteries and keep the turbine spinning.
More
to come:
Put us on your watch list, we are currently working on a series
of new products specifically for the solar/wind market, including
a microprocessor controlled Delta/Wye (Star/Delta) auto switch
with electronic over-speed protection wind turbine controller.
Big things are happening
from a lot of little companies, and if you notice the truly
innovate products are being released from the new kids on the
block.
Related Items
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Amp Controllers
Our top of the line Diversion/Disconnect
Controller. 440 Amps, 10,000 Watts! Perfect for large
solar arrays and turbines.
160
Amp Controllers
This is a great controller,
ready to go. Perfect for most any average to mid sized
solar/wind system.
80 Amp Controllers
Plenty of controller for most small systems.
Very nice industrial duty weather tight enclosure.
Controllers
– No Enclosure
Essentially the same electronics, without
an enclosure. Perfect if you prefer to mount in your own
enclosure.
Diversion
Controller Kits
Perfect for the experimenter,
DIYer. All of the components and PCB board, just solder
it all together and you have a controller that is very
expandable, and very economical. No enclosure is included
Rectifiers
and Blocking Diodes
3 Phase rectifiers for AC turbines
and Blocking diodes to prevent reverse current flow.
Our shipping charges are basically what it cost us to ship. This
controller does not fit in the small flat rate box, so it must be
shipped in the regular flat rate box. International shipping rates
via the USPS for this weight are much higher than you might expect.
Please click HERE
to view just how much these charges are, and you will see that our
rates are just what it cost. We would charge less, if it cost us
less.
Thanks For Looking!
If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to ask, we are happy to help.Due to major delays in customs, we no longer ship to
Italy.
By popular request, here is the beginning
of a new series of documents that shows just how all of these components tie
together.
http://www.colemanair.us/vp_asp/Scripts/Articles/TheBigPicture2.htmTo our International customers. We cannot
misrepresent the price of the products being shipped to you. You are responsible
for any and all tariffs, duties or import fees imposed by your country or
customs.
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