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X1 Z2 E+ E- 0V 110 220 380 R449 R449 revision f AVRs Installation and maintenance...
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Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs This manual concerns the alternator AVR which you have just purchased. We wish to draw your attention to the contents of this maintenance manual. SAFETY MEASURES Before using your machine for the first time, it is important to read the whole of this...
Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs CONTENTS 1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE R449 ..................4 1.1 - Application ........................4 1.2 - Description ........................4 1.3 - Electrical characteristics ....................8 1.4 - Environment ....................... 11 2 - R726: REGULATION OF POWER FACTOR (2F) AND MAINS SENSING (3F) ....
Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE R449 Two fuses (F1 and F2) are connected to this regulator; they are mounted in the alternator 1.1 - Application on terminal block C.
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Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 1.2.1 - Power supply connection 1.2.1.1 - AREP system STATOR : 6 or 12-wire (marking T1 to T12) MAIN FIELD AREP SYSTEM Aux. windings Armature Field 10 Yellow...
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Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 1.2.1.2 - PMG system STATOR : 6 or 12-wire (marking T1 to T12) MAIN FIELD PMG SYSTEM Aux. windings Armature Field 15 16 according to tension 140 mm X1 Z2 E+ E- 0V 110 220 380 4 x holes Ø...
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Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 1.2.1.3 - SHUNT system STATOR : 6 or 12-wire (marking T1 to T12) MAIN FIELD SHUNT SYSTEM Armature Field according to tension 140 mm X1 Z2 E+ E- 0V 110 220 380 4 x trous Ø...
Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 1.3 - Electrical characteristics 1.3.1 - Operating diagram...
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Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 1.3.2 - Detection - using 2 independent auxiliary windings The detection is single-phase and is isolated integrated in the alternator stator (AREP using an internal transformer. excitation), Sensing VA: 5VA - using a single or 3-phase power VT,...
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Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs consequently the amount of active load 1.3.10.3 - Power applied is reduced by approximately 25% to 45%, until the speed reaches its rated value again.
Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs The maximum limitation is 15A. inside the alternator terminal box. Rating: The minimum limitation is when the gG 10/38 16A 500V potentiometer has been rotated fully anti- - ATQ20 (10x38US) 500 VAC UL/CSA clockwise.
Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 2 - R726: REGULATION OF POWER FACTOR (2F) AND MAINS SENSING (3F) The power factor and mains sensing are done by the R726 module. See the specific manual. 2.1 - Operating diagram...
Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 2.2 - Potentiometers P1: Potentiometer for adjusting the alternator voltage to the mains voltage (operating mode 3F) P2: Adjustment of the power factor P3: Stability P4: Limitation of the power factor 100 mm U = U...
Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 3 - TYPICAL DIAGRAMS The following diagrams are supplied for information only and are not to be used in place of the actual alternator diagrams. 3.1 - AREP 1F LV excitation...
Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 4 - COMMISSIONING always greater than the on-load voltage, if the voltage rises, invert the parallel operation The commissioning principle is the same CT. The voltage quadrature droop is whatever is the type of excitation.
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Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs The following settings are for the R726. Close the 3F contact (terminals 5 and 6 of J1 of the R726 or terminals 34 and 35 of terminal block C of the alternator).
Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 - Checking the windings and rotating diodes using a separate When the alternator is stopped, mains excitation voltage may still be present at the module During this procedure, you must check that voltage sensing terminals.
Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs - Perform one test supplying the regulator 200 - 240 V According to frequency (220 V) via terminals X1 and X2, then another R449 supplying it via terminals Z1 and Z2.
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Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs Symptom Probable causes Solutions - Frequency unstable - Check the stability of the drive system speed Voltage unstable - Secondary sensing of a transformer - Provide separate sensing for the supplying other devices alternator...
Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs 6 - SPARE PARTS 5.3.3 - Checking the alternator using a separate excitation 6.1 - Designation - The alternator is tested at no load. Description Type Code...
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Installation and maintenance Electric Power Generation 3983 en - 2018.01 / g R449 revision f AVRs Disposal and recycling instructions committed limiting environmental impact of our activity. We continuously monitor production processes, material sourcing and products design to improve recyclability and minimise our environmental footprint.
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