What is the Rutland 505 Suitable for?
Performance of the Rutland 505
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We publish our curves based on measured data and use ongoing actual performance data collected and monitored over long periods of time of the turbines running in real wind conditions. This means the turbines are also subject to side winds, upwinds and sudden changes of wind direction (these are the causes of turbulence) experienced at a user’s typical installation. Our curves represent a truer reflection of the power output you can expect from your Rutland Windcharger compared with many other turbines.
A power curve is usually given by manufacturers to represent the performance of a wind turbine. Some may be based on theoretical or predicted output and others plot the power achieved under steady state conditions. Wind tunnel testing and turbines run on vehicle rooftops can provide useful information for a manufacturer but power curves derived in this way need to be understood as running in a clear and unobstructed wind flow so they do not represent what is actually achieved in real wind conditions. Power curves from theoretical analysis cannot be regarded as representing what is actually achieved at all.
A more useful guide of how much power you can expect from your turbine is the Annual Energy Yield. That’s because wind energy is a “cube law,” which means that when the windspeed doubles the power potential is 8 times! Check the Annual Energy Yield bar chart which uses the Rayleigh distribution to calculate the Ampere hours of battery charging you can expect at given average wind speeds per annum. As these are averaged across the year you should consider how these figures will ebb and flow across the seasons when you might expect a higher average during the windier seasons. We often recommend the combination of wind and solar charging to smooth out the daily energy yield.
Rutland 505 Specifications
| Cut in Windspeed | 3 m/s |
| Output Voltages Available (Nominal) | 12V |
| Power / Current Ratings: | |
| 5m/s 10knots | 3W(0.2A) |
| 11m/s 21knots | 29W(2.1A) |
| 15m/s 29knots | 48W(3.4A) |
| Packed Weight & Dimensions | 6 Kg 550x550x260mm |
| Generator Type | Low friction 3 phase, brushless |
| Yaw Rotation | Slipring for 360° free rotation. Low brush wear. |
| Governing Devices | None |
| Turbine Diameter | 510 mm |
| Turning Radius | 304 mm |
| Net Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Charge Controller | Marlec SMR1 12V |
| Input | Rutland 505 Windcharger or VertX 360 Windcharger |
| Battery Type |
Lead Acid, AGM, Gel and Lithium (with parameters set via Interface cable) |
| Indicators | LED for Charging and battery state of charge |
| Dimensions | 80 x 105 mm |
SMR1 MPPT Controller
The bespoke design of the SMR1 MPPT Controller incorporates the latest technology to fully optimise power generation from the Rutland 505 Windcharger and to prevent overcharging the batteries. The sleek design and form allows for simple installation in close proximity to the battery.
Rutland 504 and 505 Gallery of Applications
Interactive 3D View of the Rutland 505
Materials
We construct our Rutland wind turbines using a range of modern and traditional high quality materials which are designed to endure in a marine environment. We have innovated in our field by introducing light weight but robust high density nylon and glass reinforced materials that are UV stable alongside marine grade aluminium, stainless steel, sealed for life bearings and other carefully selected and precision worked materials in our UK factory.
Rutland 505 Marine Bundle
Rutland 505 Expert Kit
£1,068.29
Included:
- Rutland 505 Windcharger (12V)
- SMR1 MPPT Charge Controller
- Marine Mounting Kit
- Marine Stays Kit
*Cable not included. Cable specification is subject to required length.
From the Turbine to the Controller
12V System Cable Length (2 Cores) |
Rutland 504 |
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| mm² | AWG | |
| 0-20 m | 2.5 | 14 |
| 20-30 m | 4 | 12 |
| 30-40 m | 6 | 10 |
| 40-50 m | 10 | 8 |
From the Controller to the Battery
Cable Length |
Rutland 504 ≤20A |
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| mm² | AWG | |
| 1.5 m | 4 | 12 |
From the PV Panel to Regulator
| 12V |
Peak PV Current Rating |
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Cable Length |
5A | 10A | 20A | |||||||
| mm² | AWG | mm² | AWG | mm² | AWG | |||||
| 2m | 1.5 | 16 | 1.5 | 16 | 2.5 | 14 | ||||
| 5m | 1.5 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 10 | ||||
| 10m | 4 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6 | ||||
Cable for Windcharger to Controller |
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| 902-036 | 2.5mm² OceanFlex – 2 Core Cable (per meter) | £3.96 |
| 902-021 | 4mm² – 2 Core HO7RN-F Cable (per meter) | £5.62 |
Controller to Battery |
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| 902-025 | 4mm² – Red Cable (per meter) | £2.88 |
| 902-026 | 4mm² – Black Cable (per meter) | £2.88 |
Our Guarantee to You
Rutland Windchargers are designed, developed and manufactured in the UK by Marlec. We warrant our products for 2 years from date of purchase. With over 45 years of experience in our field we continuously develop designs and materials to ensure our products withstand the rigours of the testing environments that our customers put our Windchargers through. You can buy with confidence and our products will endure.You will have the reassurance of buying a product that has sold, in its versions, worldwide in excess of 100,000 units fully supported by our sales and engineering teams here in Corby, UK.
