The hydrogenerator POD 600 is THE innovating solution for sailing boats unable to fastened an hydrogenerator on their transom for technical, mechanical and aesthetic reasons.
Tested since 2014 by a few privileged sailors, this version has been able to demonstrate those useful advantages :
- invisible
- no complicated handling up and down
- easy start-up
- electrical output is the same compared to classic models
The hydrogenerator POD 600 is delivered with a 200 mm aluminium leg; it will find its place under the hull of the boat to insure an on-board electrical output with the utmost secrecy.
- Reference : PK-POD-600
Switching on with the ON/OFF button Ideal in original equipment InvisibleOutput: 120 W from 5 knotsQuietTwo-years warranty
Pack composition
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Hydrogenerator |
Nominal power 600 W |
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Converter |
Max output power 600 W 12 Vcc or 24 Vcc autodetected 48 Vcc in option Input for solar panel 8-50 Vcc / 14 Amps |
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Aluminium leg |
200 mm |
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Propeller |
240 mm |
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Other accessories supplied |
1 ON/OFF relay with swerved connection to the navigation desk 1 dump load 1 bag with connectors 2 pre-assembled plugs and their cables 2 fastening rods 2 rubber soles 1 stainless steel back plate inside |
Technical characteristics
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Output at 5 knots |
10 Amps in 12 Vcc (120 W) with the 240 mm propeller |
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Maximum using speed |
15 knots with the 240 mm propeller |
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Compatible batteries |
Lead battery Lithium Other : contact us |
Dimensions and weight
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Hydrogenerator |
5 kg |
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Converter Dump load |
1,5 kg 2,55kg |
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Three-phases cable |
length 5 meters |
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2 pre-assembled plugs with their cable |
1 meter length |
Output power curves
Watt
Choosing The Propeller
The propeller supplied in standard with the POD 600 pack is the 240 mm model which allows to produce 8 Amps at 5 knots. It is the more “universal” model guaranteeing the energy self-sufficiency on most boats with a negligible drag.
To produce at higher speed to minimize the drag effect, the 200 mm diameter is available as well as the 200 mm with manual variable pitch propeller.
General Questions
Mechanical installation
Eletrical Installation
Above 10 meters, use a minimum cross-section of 3 x 2,5 mm².
The MPPT regulator will adapt to the line loss.
Please note, the solar panel will only be recognized by the converter once the hydrogenerator is turned off.
However, if there is a discrepancy between the Watt&Sea converter settings and the battery voltages, it is possible to adjust the voltages using the software available in the download section.
Lithium-Ion battery management systems often require the ability to control the shutdown of charging sources for safety reasons. To do this, you must use the ON/OFF relay associated with an adequate resistance, available in our accessories.
If this is not possible, you need to add an ON/OFF relay combined with a suitable resistor, available in our accessories to be able to disconnect the hydrogenenerator.
If you wish to leave it in the water, we recommend installing an ON/OFF relay combined with a suitable resistor, available in our accessories. The hydrogenerator then runs quietly at idle.
Installed horizontally, it risks overheating and therefore being damaged.
