IceFree to Hybrid™ XT Sensor Retrofit for

GE 1.5 SLE Turbine

Introduction
Instructions for the removal of the IceFree3 and installation of the Hybrid sensor for GE 1.5 SLE turbines are
provided below. Users should be familiar with the operation of the Hybrid anemometer, Hybrid vane and Hybrid
personality module prior to performing this retrofit.

Product manuals and instructions for retrofits on other turbines can be obtained by contacting sales at
Renewable NRG Systems: [email protected].

These instructions allow for the option of installation with or without the original IceFree interface board
installed (TVS board). The Hybrid’s Personality Module (PM) can be programmed to condition the output of the
sensor to emulate either the original IceFree sensor, or the output of the TVS board depending on which
outputs are used.

Grounding and Mounting Considerations

The following considerations have been successful In order to reduce noise:
1) Ground the cable shield at the sensor end of the Hybrid sensor cable to the sensor mast
2) Remove the cable shield at the PM
3) Mount the PM enclosure box to the side of the Top Box in the nacelle, rather than to the side of the
generator.
4) Re-route the Top Box cables away from the generator and generator output cables

PM Enclosure

Top Box

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Instructions
SECTION 1: Retrofitting with removal of TVS Board
The following instruction set assumes the TVS board is removed. For retrofit instructions that still utilize
the TVS board, see SECTION 2 below.

Installation:
Required:
• 5388 Hybrid XT Anemometer retrofit kit with 10M cable and connector. (4029 for standard Hybrid
Anemometer retrofit kit)
• 5389 Hybrid XT Vane retrofit kit with 10M cable and connector. (4030 for standard Hybrid Vane retrofit
kit)
• DIN rail, 6.5” long * Assumes DIN rail will be mounted in TVS top box with TVS boards removed.
• Zip ties
• Technician’s tool kit:
o 10 mm wrench
o 13 mm wrench
o Wire strippers
o Small screw driver for terminal connections
o DVM
o Tools for mounting DIN rail for PM
Procedure:

1. Turn off breakers to IceFree sensors (heater and sensor power)

2. Disconnect cables from TVS board
3. Remove TVS board
4. Mount DIN rail in TVS junction box
5. Install PMs on DIN rail
6. Remove IceFree sensors (13 mm wrench): DO NOT CUT CABLES!

Note: It is recommended to attach a piece of rope to the end of IceFree sensor cables when removing
from nacelle.
This will allow the Hybrid cable to be pulled back through the sensor mast.

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SECTION 1 (cont.): Retrofitting with removal of TVS Board

7. Install the stub adaptors on the sensor mast (13 mm wrench).

8. Install the Hybrid cable assembly * Key notch toward rotor.
• Label each cable as vane or anemometer
• Attach end of Hybrid cable assembly to rope pulled through when removing the IceFree sensor and
cables
• Connect cable shield tail to Hybrid stub adaptor (green screw)
• Run Hybrid cable assembly back inside nacelle to PM location * Route cables away from generator.
9. Install Hybrid sensors (10 mm wrench)
10. Wire connection for 24V to Personality Modules * See PM manual for connector details.
• 24V DC is required to power the sensors electronics
• 24V AC is required to power the sensors heater
11. Connect Hybrid Sensor to Personality Module * See PM manual for connector details.
• Strip outer jacket of cable back at least 6”
12. Set Mode on PM > hold blue button down to change
• Vane > U8
• Anemometer > A3
13. Connect output of Personality Modules to PLC connections using the same wiring previously connected to
the TVS board
14. Check PM display to verify operation
• PM for anemometer should register wind speed
• PM for vane should show segment display corresponding to direction

Personality Module TVS Board Removed

Equivalent Output
Mode Output Wiring
Sensor Wiring
Anemometer A3 pin #3 ANM1 (red)
pin #11 (GND)
GND (white)
pin #12 (12-
V+ (pink)
24VDC)
Vane U8 pin #1 YR (brown)
pin #2 YL (green)
pin #3 YR90 (yellow)
pin #4 YL90 (gray)
pin #11 (GND)
GND (black)
pin #12 (12-
V+ (pink)
24VDC)

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SECTION 1 (cont.): Retrofitting with removal of TVS Board

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SECTION 2: Retrofitting with TVS Board installed

Installation:
Required:
• 5388 Hybrid XT Anemometer retrofit kit with 10M cable and connector. (4029 for standard Hybrid
Anemometer retrofit kit)
• 5389 Hybrid XT Vane retrofit kit with 10M cable and connector. (4030 for standard Hybrid Vane retrofit
kit)
• Metal enclosure for installation of PM’s
• DIN rail, 6.5” long
• Zip ties
• Wire for connection between PM and TVS board
• Technician’s tool kit:
o 10 mm wrench
o 13 mm wrench
o Wire strippers
o Small screw driver for terminal connections
o DVM
o Tools for mounting DIN rail for PM

Procedure:
1. Remove power from TVS board
2. Mount enclosure and DIN rails allowing for proper clearances
3. Install PMs. PMs snap into the DIN rail
4. Disconnect IceFree sensor connections from TVS board
5. Remove IceFree sensors: DO NOT CUT CABLES!

Note: It is recommended to attach a piece of rope to the end

of IceFree sensor cables when removing from nacelle.
This will allow the Hybrid cable to be pulled back into the nacelle

6. Install the stub adaptors on the sensor mast (13 mm wrench)

7. Install the Hybrid cable assembly * See manual for connector mounting instructions for proper alignment
• Label each cable as vane or anemometer
• Attach end of Hybrid cable assembly to rope pulled through
when removing the IceFree sensor and cables
• Run Hybrid cable assembly back inside nacelle to PM location

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SECTION 2 (cont.): Retrofitting with TVS Board installed

8. Install Hybrid sensors (10 mm wrench).

9. Wire connection for 24V to Personality Modules. * See PM manual for connector details.
• 24V DC is required to power the sensors electronics.
• 24V AC is required to power the sensors heater.
10. Connect Hybrid Sensor to Personality Module. * See PM manual for connector details.
• It is recommended to strip outer jacket of cable back 6”.
11. Set Mode on PM > hold blue button down to change.
• Anemometer > A3
• Vane > U8
12. Connect output of Personality Modules to TVS board.
13. Check PM display to verify operation.
• PM for anemometer should register wind speed.
• PM for vane should show segment display corresponding to direction.

Personality Module TVS Board

Sensor Mode Output Wiring Input Wiring
Anemometer A3 pin #10 ANM1
pin #11 (GND)
ANM2
pin #12 (12-
V+
24VDC)
Vane U8 pin #1 YRE
pin #2 YLE
pin #3 YR90
pin #4 YL90
pin #11 (GND)
Vg
pin #12 (12-
V+
24VDC)

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