Simple Control System. All Aerostar wind turbines use induction generators so there is no inverter. This makes the control system simple and robust. Interfacing with the utility company is simply a matter of connecting the turbine to a standard 60 amp circuit breaker. (Depending on the size of the existing load center, an additional sub panel may be required.) The control box gives you complete control over the turbine. When the lever switch is turned to the right, the turbine will be in the fully automatic mode. If there is enough wind the rotor will come up to speed and begin generating. If there is too much wind - more than 50 MPH - the system will shut down and automatically reset when the wind speed decreases.
If you ever want to stop the turbine, simply turn the lever to the left and the brake will gently slow and stop the rotor. It will remain locked until you decide to put it in automatic mode again. The backlit LCD display shows the wind speed, wind gusts and generator RPM. There is an optional provision for a web interface so you can monitor the turbine from your local wired or wireless network.