Bc Generator Hertz (Cycle) And Voltage Changes - Westerbeke 9.0 BCG Technical Manual

GENERATOR HERTZ (CYCLE) AND VOLTAGE CHANGES
The BC model generator is capable of 60 or 50 hertz operation with corresponding AC output voltage. The
following steps must be followed when changing the generator's hertz rating and corresponding AC voltage
output.
1. Terminal Block Hertz/AC Voltage Connections
To make the desired hertz and AC voltage change, properly connect the AC terminal connection to the
generator's terminal block (see the illustration below). Note the positioning of the copper connectors
between terminals.
L,
4 3
5- e2 6
Ll
110v 50 Hz
120v 60Hz
2. Capacitor Hertz Connections
N
1 4 3
5e2e 6
L,
220v 50Hz
3e
S 2
6e
LI
N
240v 60Hz
1 4e::::83
5e2e6
N
220v 50Hz
A. The BCG 4.0KW and BCD 4.4KW generators have one capacitor in the exciter circuit. One connection
on the capacitor corresponds to the hertz (speed) of the generator. These connections are labeled #60
(60 hertz) and #50 (50 hertz). Unplug the hertz connection that needs to be changed and plug in the
hertz connection required for the desired hertz rating.
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II
....
N
+'
'-
II =
=
II'l
THE 17 PLUG IS
SHOWN CONNECTED
TO THE CAPACITOR
ONLY FOR DEMON-
STRATION PURPOSES.
BCG 4.0KW & BCD 4.4KW GENERATORS
CAUTION
Make sure the insulating covers on the unused leads are in place and that the leads never
come in contact with each other or come in contact with the case.
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