The Rutland FM910-3 Wind Charger

The Furlmatic 910-3 is the upgraded model of the highly successful FM910 windcharger. The FM910-3 incorporates the latest 3-phase alternator, taken from the Rutland 913 design, which delivers a further 25% more power than the original model. It retains its basic design which has been proven time and again in the harshest of environments under critical power supply requirements e.g, seismic monitoring In Antarctica, communications for Himalayan expeditions.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES

The Furlmatic model has a "furling" device that tilts the turbine horizontally at right angles to the prevailing wind at windspeeds above 35mph. This protects the turbine from the forces of excessive winds and reduces stresses on the turbine and tower.

Wherever there is a site that is unattended, remote and exposed the FM910-3 can be relied on. Professional applications such as monitoring, telemetry, communications, isolated agricultural uses, navigation aids, military field applications, rural street lighting, remote homes and many more.

• Furling tail design
• Three phase Rutland "unique" design generator
• Fine profile maximum efficiency aerofoil blades
• Automatic thermostat protection in prolonged gales
• Turbine diameter of 910mm
• teel components are galvanised and epoxy coated for longevity Simple to install and maintain Designed to mount on standard size tube 61mm outside diameter (available worldwide)

Balance of System Components

SR200 Regulator - Shunt type regulator prevents battery overcharge

RWS200 Controller - Incorporates the SR200 Regulator, charge ammeter, dual battery voltage LED's, two battery connection terminals and switch for charging one or two battery banks simultaneously, solar panel input (maximum 50w when used in combination with FM910-3 windcharger). Housed in attractive white case with simple to follow

Other System Components:

Batteries - We recommend deep cycle lead acid batteries, sealed or non-sealed, of a minimum capacity of 75AH @ 12V / 24V

Cable - Cable thickness depends on the overall length used between the wind generator, regulator and battery. For distances up to 20m a cable thickness of 2.5mm is recommended. The regulator should always be sited within 1.5m of the battery to minimise voltage losses and ensure accuracy of battery regulation.

Mounting pole for land based systems -the 910-3 can be installed on land using a 6m length of 61mm outside diameter tube. The mounting pole can be fixed into the ground or on pivot type base. A minimum height of 6m and of 4 guy wires is recommended. More details are given in the installation manual.

Efficient power conversion - Rutland Wind chargers generate greater ampere hours in real wind conditions than turbines of equal and often larger diameter!

This is because their unique high inertia alternator designs maintain momentum between gusts unlike other designs that stall and have to rebuild up speed. This Rutland “flywheel” action results in more free power generated into your battery.

• Rutland Wind chargers are the lowest cost per watt of power generated owing to our many in-house manufacturing efficiencies and volume of production for our worldwide customers
• More ampere hours are generated because of the Rutlands’ low wind speeds start up (of just 2.6 m/s) so power is being generated in the most typical wind speeds as well as being powerful in the strong winds
• Automatic ‘furling’ tail fin directs turbine out of wind above 16 m/s for gale protection
• Our low friction 3 phase alternators give a smooth and silent output
• Computer designed efficient aerofoil blades. The fine profile blades have a positive one-way-only fit that have been tested to withstand a loading with a safety factor 10 times the turbine’s maximum rpm.
• EEC directive 89/336/EEC compliance ensures no radiated interference
• Automatic thermostat protection in prolonged gales
• Modern, durable materials for excellent reliability and product longevity, typically more than 10 years
• Rutland Wind chargers are without doubt one of the most unique and versatile battery chargers in use throughout the world.

In Summary

• Furling tail system reduces speed in high winds.
• Peaks up to 200W pre-furling.
• Turbine diameter: 910mm
• Weight: 15Kg

HRSi 913 or HRDX Regulator recommended

Price: (including vat)   £610.00

Packed Dimensions: 240 x 310 x 330mm

310 x 100 x 960mm

Packed Weight: 17 Kg