WrenDAQ3 - Turbine Top Wireless Data Acquisition

WrenDAQ3 flying on it's namesake -
- Chinook Turbine's Wren 200.

Example data from a WrenDAQ3

This is a screen shot of a web page. A PDF version is available. Note that this data represents a turbine in development and does not reflect the output of a normal production turbine.

Purchasing Information

Standard WrenDAQ3 - $1,100

The standard WrenDAQ3 package includes:

• WrenDAQ3 main unit.
• Wiring harness for DC, AC, and Ground connections. 6' long cable, non-terminated.
• Wiring harness for anemometer, RPM, and temperature sensor. RPM and temperature sensor are wired in place 3' from the connector. 10' wire pigtails for the anemometer.
• Xbee to Ethernet gateway OR an XBee USB wireless modem.

Internet Data Service

APRS World, LLC can host your WrenDAQ3 live and historical data. Data is sent from your always on, Internet connected, computer to our server. Our server is located in New York, New York, USA and is very fast and reliable. Your data site can have unlimited views and can be made available to the public or password protected. This service is $120 USD per year for commercial entities, or free for schools and non-commercial groups.

If you wish to run your own server, APRS World can supply you with the code and database schema we use for our system. This has the same setup fee as our hosted service, however there is no recurring fee from APRS World.

Customization

The WrenDAQ3 was developed to meet the needs Chinook Turbines / Pine Ridge Products. We are offering it as an off-the-shelf product or as the basis for a custom device device to meet your specifications. If you are inquiring about a custom version we need at least the following information:

1. Application Information.
2. Input information. For each channel we will need to know:
   • Sensor to be connected.
   • Voltages, currents, frequencies, and all electrical parameters.
3. Physical packaging constraints.
4. Power supply requirements.
5. Required quantity.
   • 1 is okay.
   • Higher quantities have lower unit prices.
6. Required by date.
7. Any other applicable information. The more we know, the better.

WrenDAQ3 + Chinook 200 Wind Turbine - $2,200

Cordova High School (Cordova, Alaska, USA) and Cordova Electric Cooperative install a Wren + WrenDAQ3.

APRS World is pleased to offer our WrenDAQ3 installed on a Chinook 200 Wind Turbine. This is the ultimate small wind teaching tool. A micro wind generator that is easy to understand and see operating. And fully instrumented so you can measure and observe exactly what it is doing.

The Chinook 200 is made by Chinook Turbines in Montana, USA. With a 1 meter rotor diameter, the Chinook 200 produces more than 200 watts in a 28 MPH (12.5 m/s) wind. The turbine is light weight (14 lbs / 6.5 kg) and mounts using standard 1.5" schedule 40 pipe. Low blade speed means that the turbine is quiet in operation. It is protected by a three year warranty. APRS World has been involved with the development and testing of the Chinook 200 and we are confident to say that this is the simplest and most reliable machine in its class. Full specifications are available at: http://www.chinookturbines.com/Chinook200Spec.pdf.

The WrenDAQ3 + Chinook 200 package comes with:

• Chinook 200 Wind Turbine
• WrenDAQ3 Wireless Data Collection system
  • Anemometer and 2' mast
  • Barometer
  • Voltage, Current, and Frequency measurement
  • Temperature sensors for ambient temperature and generator temperature
• Dump / charge controller
• Wireless to Internet gateway module for sending data to the Internet
• 50 feet / 15 meters of wire
• Stop switch with integrated circuit breakers

For basic applications, you will need to supply a tower or mast and a 12 volt deep cycle battery.