Hybrid MC Vane
DETAILS
When your turbine control sensors are not working, your turbines are not producing, so we designed our sensors to maximize your turbine availability. Our Hybrid MC technology is based on 25 years of icing climate sensor experience and data from over 70,000 fielded sensors.
Hybrid MC sensors are engineered with a two-stage contamination protection system to prevent dust, dirt, and water from damaging the bearings. The first level of defense is a fully sealed body that minimizes contamination ingress. Inside, a sealed bearing cartridge system prevents contamination from affecting the bearings. The result: extended bearing life and a recommended maintenance interval of 10 years, meaning fewer trips to your turbines.
The Hybrid MC turbine control sensor provides the same exceptional reliability as our Hybrid XT at a more economical price for areas that don’t experience icing. The head of the Hybrid MC is made of Lexan, which is exceptionally tough yet lightweight – this allows for improved aerodynamic performance while retaining the dependability and long service interval of the Hybrid XT.
Benefits
Reliability
- Two-stage contamination protection extends sensor life
- Fully sealed sensor body minimizes dust, dirt, and water ingress
- Sealed cartridge bearing system prevents contamination from affecting the bearings
- Shock-resistant bearing mounting prevents damage caused by rough handling
- Rugged Lexan head prevents breakage due to accidental drops or icing
- Recommended maintenance interval of 10 years eliminates unwanted trips to your turbines
Aerodynamic Performance
- Threshold of <1.2 m/s
- Accuracy: +/- 1.8° (0.5%)
SPECIFICATION
PUSH-PULL OUTPUT ACTIVE LOW (#9381) | 4-20MA OUTPUT CW (#9378) | |
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Description | ||
Sensor type | Wind Turbine Yaw Control Vane | Wind Turbine Yaw Control Vane |
Applications | Wind Turbine Control | Wind Turbine Control |
Sensor range | 0° to 360°, free rotation | 0°to 360°, free rotation |
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Certifications | CE Marked | CE Marked |
Output signal | ||
Signal type | Push/Pull (compatible with NPN or PNP inputs) | Current loop, 4 to 20mA, sourced by the sensor |
Transfer function | Two yaw-error signals
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Accuracy |
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Dead band | None | None |
Recommended load resistance | 1200 Ω minimum Pull-up resistors not required |
50 Ω to 1000 Ω (depending on power supply) |
Output signal range | n/a | 4 to 20 mA |
Resolution | 10-bit (<1°) | 0.4 degrees, guaranteed monotonic |
Response characteristics | ||
Threshold | 1.2 m/s (2.7 mph) | 1.2 m/s (2.7 mph) |
Delay distance | 0.32 m (1.1 ft) | 0.32 m (1.1 ft) |
Power requirements | ||
Supply voltage | 8 to 24 V DC | 11 to 24 V DC |
Supply current | 15 mA max, plus load current (not including heater) | 15 mA max, plus output signal current. |
Heater supply voltage | 24 V, AC or DC | 24 V, AC or DC |
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Installation | ||
Mounting | Sensor housing compatible with:
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Sensor housing compatible with:
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Tools required | 10 mm wrench | 10 mm wrench |
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Pre-wired cable assembly (not included) |
Wiring | sensor plugs onto captive connector - see manual for wiring details | Sensor plugs onto captive connector - see manual for wiring details |
Environmental | ||
Operating temperature range | -40 ° C to 50 ° C ( -40 ° F to 122 ° F) Ambient | -40 ° C to 60 ° C ( -40 ° F to 140 ° F) |
Operating humidity range | 0 to 100% RH | 0 to 100% RH |
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Physical | ||
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Weight | 1.68 kg (3.71 lbs) | 1.36 kg (2.99 lbs) |
Dimensions |
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Materials | ||
Wing | Black Polycarbonate | Black Polycarbonate |
Body | Zinc | Zinc |
Shaft | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Bearing | Double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings in a protective cartridge | Double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings in a protective cartridge |