PLT Series Specifications

The following applies to configurations generating above 200 Watts.

  • Dimensions: 18.5 x 15.7 x 17 inches (470 x 400 x 430 mm)
  • Output power: up to 1200 Watts/turbine (1000W normal max)
  • Modular installations: up to 16kW with multiple turbines
  • Pelton turbine: 1-2 jets
  • Generator:  10.5 in (270mm) Smart Drive Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) 3 phase
  • Rectification:  100 amp water cooled rectifier on DC output version
  • Generator efficiency:  > 70% and up to 80% in ideal conditions
  • Pelton rotor: 9 inch (230mm) PCD made from 33% glass filled Nylon with 20 x M5 stainless steel fixings
  • Pelton rotor efficiency: >70% up to 80% in ideal conditions
  • Casing: LDPE plastic case 6mm thick
  • Shaft: 1 inch (25mm) stainless steel
  • Front bearing: 6205
  • Rear bearing: 6005
  • Warrantee: 3 years extendable to 10 years
  • Static head range: 10 – 430 feet (3 to 130m)
  • Dynamic head range: 10 – 330 feet (3 to 100m)
  • Maximum flow/turbine: 130 – 160 gpm (8-10l/s)
  • Minimum flow/turbine: 0.8 gpm (0.05l/s) (special reduced core Smart Drive needed)
  • Voltages:
    • BE -12/24/48/110 vdc
    • GE - 100-400 vdc grid-tie inverter compatible
    • HE - 300-500 vac for high voltage version to 12/24/48 vdc
    • ME - 100/120/140/250 vdc for MPPT regulators
  • Weight packed: 56 pounds (25kg)
  • Net Weight: 51 pounds (23kg)