AOC 15 user manual DOC012R02 Nov

12.0 Troubleshooting 101

The twist cable connects the wind turbine to its power and control cables, located at the base of the tower. It consists of a power cable and a control cable and eliminates any problems with the slip ring assembly as there are no moving parts. If the cable becomes physically twisted, i.e. more than ten complete turns, it must be disconnected, untwisted and re-connected. Depending on site conditions, this might have to be done every six months. Rotating connectors can be purchased from AOC as an option.

The only failures possible in the twist cable are broken connections at either end or a physically severed cable. The twist cables are suspended from the bottom of the gearbox by the bracket shown in Figure 12.5-1.

Figure 12-5-1 Bottom of gearbox showing oil valve and twist cable bracket

NOTICE: Use of the material contained in this document is subject to the warning on page Iv and the disclaimer on page v of this document.

DOC012R02 AOC 15/50 User Manual Nov 2001