- Average Wind Speed :24 hours production
- 4 m/s [9 mph] :2600 Wh
- 5 m/s [11 mph] :3700 Wh
- 6 m/s [13 mph] :4500 Wh
- Rated power: 200W @ 5.5 m/s wind speed
- Weight for the assembled turbine: 12 kg [26lbs]
- Voltage Output: 12-36V (programable)
- Wind speed Operational Range: 3 - 15 m/s. Survival range: 15 - 25 m/s
- Noise Levels: 55dB @ 6 m at 135 RPM (3 dB above background noise at full speed)
Our ground station is unique. We can deliver power directly to the MPPT unit in most portable power stations. We can do this because of our unique solar-emulation algorithm combined with our super-capacitor bank for smooth power delivery.
We have charge control on lead-acid on Li-ion battery systems. So you can connect directly to your system and charge control and battery management is automatically done. Make sure to select the appropriate system in the ground station control app.
You can specify combinations of voltages and amperage, to maximise your energy output from Wind Catcher.
Output port
Wind Catcher comes with an XT60-F Output port. This fits directly into many portable power stations. If you need an adapter, we have them available.
Power Throttling
Wind Catcher will automatically throttle energy output based on a number of factors:
- Power consumption: if your battery system is fully charged, the Wind Catcher will throttle, and not overcharge your battery system
- High Wind Speeds: At high wind speeds it will reduce RPM
- Accidental cable disconnects: If a cable is suddenly disconnected, the Wind Catcher will throttle down to protect itself
Wind Catcher throttles by pitching the blades and reducing RPM, meaning it will run even more silently.
Anti-vibration protection system
Wind Catcher measures accelerations 200 times per second. If abnormal vibration patterns are detected, the Wind Catcher will automatically stop to protect itself.
- Specification :value
- Rated Power :200W @ 5.5 m/s
- Single blade mass :0.3 kg
- Turbine with anchor & tower: mass :12 kg, 26.5 lbs
- Voltage Output :12-36V, (programmable)
- Wind speed (Operational Range) :2.5 - 15 m/s [5.6 - 34 mph]. Survival: 15 - 25 m/s [34 - 56 mph]
- Rotational Speed (max) :135 RPM
- Noise Levels :
- 55dB @ 6 m at 135 RPM (3 dB above background noise). 65dB @ 1.5m from gear. Unofficial measurement.
- Hub Height :4.0 m
- Swept Area :9.42 m^2
- Projected Rotor Diameter :3.8 m
- Anchors Holding Force :40 kg (minimum)
- Number of Rotating Blades :3
- Gear Ratio :1 to 20.5
- Generator Nominal Torque :1.2 Nm
- Generator Nominal Voltage :36V
- Weather Rating :Rain proof. Electronics controller box not submersible. IP54 rated.
- Full rated power temperature range :-10 to 35 deg C
The Wind Catcher comes with everything you need to start charging your battery solution:
- Programmable DC-DC converter
- KiteX bag set
- 5m extension cable
- 4 x carabiners
- 4 x ground anchors
- 4 x nylon straps
- Tension clicker tool
- Ratchet wrench + top tool
- Adapters: Carport plug to DC5521F & XT60 to DC7909 (typical solar port)