Westerbeke 7.0 KW BGC -60Hz Technical Manual page 144

3. Integral Controller
(I.
C.)
The integral controller is an encapsulated solid state unit that supplies a DC charging voltage to the
generator's starting battery while the generator is operating.
Charging Voltage: 13.0 -14.0 Volts DC
Charging Amperage: 0 - 10 Amps DC
A separate group of stator windings supplies AC voltage to a bridge rectifier that converts the AC current to
DC current to supply the integral controller unit. The integral controller unit senses the starting battery's
needs and supplies a DC charge as needed. If the integral controller is believed to be faulty, resulting in a
low starting battery, check the charging circuit components
(0)
and all connections in the circuit and to the
battery for cleanliness and for tightness including the ground before replacing the integral controller unit.
NOTE: When first started, the integral controller unit will produce a low charging rate. This
charging rate will rise as the unit is operated.
Westerbeke Generators
White/Green
(- ) Negative
Terminal of rectifier
White/ Yellow
( .. )Positive
Terminal of rectifier
Voltage Output Adjustment
NOTE: White / Green (-) Negative and
White/ Black Ground are interchangeable.
Four Wire Controller Showing its Connections
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