Backup Power
AssemblyThe stored energy that guarantees the blade can be feathered to a safe stop even when grid power is lost, the central safety feature of an electric pitch system. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Backup Power parts and their functions
4 top-level parts · 179 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Backup Battery 3 parts | 1× | Pitch backup battery |
| 2 | Supercapacitor Bank 2 parts | 1× | Supercapacitor bank |
| 3 | Backup Charger 4 parts | 1× | Backup charger and monitor |
| 4 | Power Converter | 1× | Backup DC converter |
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Bill of materials for Backup Power
4 top-level lines · 18 rows shown · 179 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Backup Battery 3 parts | wps-backup-battery | 1× | 1 | 65 | assembly |
| 1.1 | Battery Cell | wps-battery-cell | 12× | 12 | · | part |
| 1.2 | Battery Monitor 3 parts | wps-battery-monitor | 1× | 1 | 52 | assembly |
| 1.2.1 | Bare PCB | pcb-bare | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 1.2.2 | Microcontroller | mcu | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 1.2.3 | SMD Passive (R/C/L) | smd-passives | 50× | 50 | · | part |
| 1.3 | Battery Case | wps-battery-case | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Supercapacitor Bank 2 parts | wps-supercap-bank | 1× | 1 | 47 | assembly |
| 2.1 | Supercapacitor Cell | wps-supercap-cell | 6× | 6 | · | part |
| 2.2 | Balancing Board 2 parts | wps-balancing-board | 1× | 1 | 41 | assembly |
| 2.2.1 | Bare PCB | pcb-bare | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2.2.2 | SMD Passive (R/C/L) | smd-passives | 40× | 40 | · | part |
| 3 | Backup Charger 4 parts | wps-charger | 1× | 1 | 66 | assembly |
| 3.1 | Bare PCB | pcb-bare | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3.2 | Microcontroller | mcu | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3.3 | Charger Switch | wps-charger-switch | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 3.4 | SMD Passive (R/C/L) | smd-passives | 60× | 60 | · | part |
| 4 | Power Converter | wps-power-converter | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the backup power is used
2 products across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |