Power Supplies
Remote Power Supplies
Sentrex Wind Services' power supply was developed over many years and is the most reliable power supply in the industry today.
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Environment
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Our fully automated SoDAR and LiDAR remote power supplies are specifically designed for reliable operation in remote sites and have been proven in the harshest conditions Canada can deliver. Heavy-duty enclosures ensure that events such as heavy ice build-up, wildlife ingress and adverse weather conditions do not affect power delivery to essential loads. By using solar power when available, use of the backup power is minimized and the time between service calls can be increased significantly.
All units are fully built at our Canadian headquarters, tested and operated for 24hrs in our custom-designed cold climate chamber. After the quality control phase, the units are then installed at your site and commissioned on arrival.
Each of our units is fitted with a sound-dampened SoDAR or LiDAR compartment with propane heating to reduce the environmental effects on the data. RSD-equipped SoDAR and LiDAR Power Supplies trailers are validated against our IEC-compliant SoDAR and LiDAR validation tower to verify the full height range of remote sensing devices.
Sentrex offers purchase and full-service SoDAR and LiDAR rental options on our fully automated remote power supplies.
Applications
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Any LiDAR or SoDAR Remote Sensing Device
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Any heated sensor (NRG IceFree, Thies, Ultrasonic, etc.)
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Nav Lighting
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Remote communication links
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Cameras
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Virtually any field or remote site equipment
Features
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Autonomous operation for up to 12 months (weather dependent)
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Robust and reliable, extreme cold weather proven
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Small footprint trailer
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Insulated and heated battery bank
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PV Folding frame – 1 person deployment
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Units for sale or rental
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Monitoring, Alerts and remote control ready to connect
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Shared comms with clients' remote sensing device (in most cases)
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Propane Fuel Cell (SOFC) backup
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Integrated Power Management State-of-Charge load control is second to none!
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Complete Photovoltaic (Solar Panels) automated remote power supply with reliable propane fuel cell or diesel backup
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Nominal average non-inductive load (300W peak) - other voltages/ load ratings are available
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AGM Battery Bank nominal 800Ahr
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Battery heating to improve performance and longevity
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System operating temperature -35C to +35C
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Adjustable solar mounting angle to optimize solar power generation
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Designed to be installed by one person with a hinged solar frame design
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Remote sensor LiDAR or SoDAR compartment with electric and propane heating options
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Reducing possibility of theft, damage by animals or farm equipment, protection from direct blowing debris
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Custom single-board computer with extensive control and monitoring capabilities
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Security and observation cameras available for site monitoring
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Access to the forjlive Remote Monitoring Interface featuring:
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Graphical Interface to monitor system status
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Remote automated alarms from over 50 on-board data points
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Customizable alerts for system status monitoring
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Security and observation camera photo history.
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Monthly Reports on Remote Power Supply performance
Propane Fuel Cell
The flat deck minimalist trailer design is made possible due to the space-saving Propane Fuel Cell design. The Propane Fuel Cell is not damaged by freezing temperatures.
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Fuel is propane which is readily available almost everywhere
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250 cycles or 2000 hours limited warranty
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Propane consumption: Nominal 0.25lbs/hr of propane
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Main tank and backup tank system
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Alerts for refill and automatic propane tank switchover when empty
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Power supplies can have up to two propane heaters
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Heat trace to melt snow, ice and drain pathHeat trace to melt snow, ice and drain pa
Shows approx. 12in of snow melted in 2 hours in -20°C weather.
Before Heating
After Heating
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SoDAR or LiDAR compartment heating
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SoDAR dish heating
HEATING CAPABILITIES
Powering the Canadian Wilderness
Installation is just the beginning. Sentrex's forjlive brand is our in-house solution for remote monitoring and control. Forj monitoring interface will monitor your remote power supply and email reports with vital information to ensure your measurement campaign will have the power it needs. Remote telemetry can be configured for either satellite or cell phone communications and allow for pre-emptive troubleshooting to minimize service calls and indicate potential service required. Local field service is also provided by personnel fully trained on the design and deployment of these specific power supplies.
Technical Specifications
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Small single axle flat deck trailer, nominal
8’ (w) x 14’ (l) x 8’ (h) -
Tested in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +40°C (-40°F to 104°F)
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Nominal 20kWh battery capacity (expandable up to 40kWh)
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Propane Fuel Cell provides months of reliable backup power
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No moving parts, no engine maintenance, no cold-weather starting issues
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Fewer site visits than competing power supplies
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24V system to feed any load (120VAC, 12-24VDC)
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Nominal total load typically 100-250W (up to 1000W)
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8 (20A) DC outputs
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4 (3A) outputs
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100+ data points being monitored with forjlive
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1300W of trailer mounted PV with up to 2700W option
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SOC battery monitoring
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Heated battery compartment
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Optional monitoring cameras
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Service plan and warranty plans available
Rental & Purchase
Sentrex Remote Power Supply Rental
Option:
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Minimum 3-Month rental contract
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Installation on client site
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Maintenance visits
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LiDAR or SoDAR compartment with heating options
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Cell phone communications for units
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Remote Monitoring and Troubleshooting
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Commissioning report
Sentrex Remote Power Supply Purchase
Option:
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Customized trailer for unit utilizing PV with propane fuel cell backup Power Supply
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LiDAR or SoDAR compartment with heating options
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Installation and Commissioning services are available
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1 Year service, including remote monitoring and monthly report
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Documentation for operation and maintenance
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Relocation services available