Air-X Wind Generator in Shutdown Mode

[geckosenator]

Hi,

I noticed today while sailing my wind generator went into overspeed shutdown.

I think it is unfortunate that it does not just brake it enough to keep it generating 400 watts exactly. At any speed of wind from 30knots to 110 knots

Is there a way to hack it to do this (modify or replace electronics ) ?

Any other wind generators on the market designed for higher wind speeds?

[Fishspearit]

I didn't think that the air x shut itself down for overspeed. I believe the blades just flex to slow it down. If it's shutting itself down, it's probably the regulator doing it because the batteries are charged up.

[anathema]

That was the original style. The new style uses some kind of 'electronic' braking to save on stress.

Lower stress design: AIR-X limits power on the input side of the electronics by controlling the torque from the blades. The power no longer has to be dissipated by the electronics resulting in lower stress on the circuit, bearings and other materials. Furthermore, stress on wind turbines occurs primarily in high winds. Under these conditions, the electronic stall design reduces the speed to 600 rpm, thereby significantly reducing turbine and tower loading.