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Skystream Software and Documents

You can download the following software and information about the Southwest Windpower Skystream 3.7 wind turbines that were installed for the Colorado WfS turbine projects from 2009 through 2012:

Software and Documentation

Installation Instructions (SkyView_and_WindInterface Installation Tutorial_2013_0825.pdf) - Download this pdf document first and follow the instructions to install the Southwest Windpower SkyView turbine communication software, the Idaho National Laboratory Windinterface2 data pushing software, or both.

SkyView 2.0 - zipped file. Extract the folder "Skyview 2.0" folder to a temporary location - the desktop, for example. After the folder is extracted, click on the folder and then click on "Skyview_setup.exe" and follow the instructions to install the software. Follow the directions from the installation instructions above.

SkyView Initialization Instructions Skyview_Initialization_Steps_2013_0825.pdf) - these are auxiliary instructions on how to establish the link between the turbine and the Skyview software.

SkyView Software Manual - Rev D - the complete installation and usage manual from Southwest Windpower. You can also download screenshots of the driver installation instructions for Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Windinterface2 - zipped file. Extract the folder "Windinterface2" to a temporary location - the desktop, for example. Follow the directions from the installation instructions above.

SkyView Communication Troubleshooting (SkyView_Communication_Troubleshooting.pdf) - these are the steps to follow in case the communication link becomes broken between the turbine and the school's computer.

Zserfix - this is a zipped file that contains the software that can be used to try to fix the communication link. Follow the directions from the communications troubleshooting file above.

Gridfix - this is a zipped file that contains the software used to configure the turbine's voltage and phase during initial turbine installation. There is also a manual available for download here.

Skystream Turbine and Tower Manuals

Skystream Turbine Owner's Manual - Rev L

Tower and Foundation Manual for the 2009 towers with 17-inch bolt circles

Tower and Foundation Manual for the +2010 towers with 19-inch bolt circles


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