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The Junction Box
The HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine is an electric generator. As discussed in the technology description the electricity is generated at the stators due to the high speed traversing of the permanent magnets at the blade tip and wheel rim. The electrical output of each stator is bused to the Junction Box that is mechanically attached to the mount section nearest the turbine. The Junction Box contains the interface electronics of the stators to which all the wire connections are made in the field by a certified and trained electrician to the SMARTBOX™ Controller located near the home’s electrical switch board.
The Junction Box is a NEMA 4X enclosure to which a steel enclosure that houses an 1900 W stainless steel resistor is attached. The resistor is named the Dump Load and is used in various operating and safety regimes as defined by the controlling software of the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine. An anemometer that measures the wind speed and direction is also attached to the Junction Box. Please refer to the SMARTBOX™ Controller Manual for full details. Only a certified and trained electrician should install and maintain the Junction Box, the attached Dump Load resistor housing and anemometer.
Figure 2.7 Junction Box Enclosure
HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine WT6500 Owner’s Manual - Rev 10