AC GENERATORS
sEctioN 2.4
DiaGNostic tEsts
Connect the other meter test lead to Wire 4 (still dis-
connected from previous tests). Measure and record
static rotor amp draw.
13. Set the AUTO-OFF-MANUAL switch to the MANUAL
position. Once the engine starts, repeat Step 12.
Measure and record running rotor amp draw with the
engine running.
14. Set the AUTO-OFF-MANUAL switch to OFF. Reconnect
Wire 4 to the voltage regulator.
RESULTS:
Refer to the chart on this page: “Results - Fixed
Excitation Test/Rotor Amp Draw Test”.
note: a calculated amp draw can be done by taking
the battery voltage that is applied divided by the
actual resistance reading of the rotor. a resistance
reading can be taken by measuring ohms between
Wires 4 and 0 at the voltage regulator.
EXAMPLE:
moDEl
5517
WIRE 2 & 6 VOLTAGE
87 VAC
WIRE 11 & 22 VOLTAGE
31 VAC
STATIC ROTOR AMP DRAW
1.0 AMP
RUNNING ROTOR AMP DRAW
1.0 AMP
These results match Column B in the chart. Refer
back to Problem 1 Flow Chart and follow Letter B.
teSt 5 – Wire continuity (12-20 kW)
DISCUSSION:
The voltage regulator receives unregulated alternating
current from the stator excitation winding, via Wires 2
and 6. It also receives voltage sensing from the sta-
tor AC power windings, via Wires 11 and 22. The
regulator rectifies the AC from the excitation winding
and based on the sensing signals, regulates the DC
current flow to the rotor. The rectified and regulated
current flow is delivered to the rotor brushes via Wires
4 (positive) and 0 (negative). This test will verify the
integrity of Wire 0.
PROCEDURE:
1. Set VOM to its “R x 1” scale.
2. Remove Wire 0 from the voltage regulator, 4th terminal
from the top. Also voltage regulator is labeled (-) next to
terminal.
3. Connect one test lead to Wire 0, connect the other test
lead to a clean frame ground. The meter should read
CONTINUITY.
RESULTS:
If CONTINUITY was not measured, repair or replace
the wire as needed.
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V
oltage Results
Wire 2 & 6
ALL
Abo
ve 60
V
A
C
Abo
ve 60
V
A
C
Belo
w 60
V
A
C
Zero or Residual
V
olts
Belo
w 60
V
A
C
Belo
w 60
V
A
C
Abo
ve 60
V
A
C
Belo
w 60
V
A
C
V
oltage Results
Wire 11 & 22
ALL
Abo
ve 60
V
A
C
Belo
w 60
V
A
C
Abo
ve 60
V
A
C
Zero or Residual
V
olts
Belo
w 60
V
A
C
Belo
w 60
V
A
C
Abo
ve 60
V
A
C
Belo
w 60
V
A
C
Static Rotor
Amp Dr
a
w
12 kW
14 kW
16 kW
17 kW
20 kW
1.75 - 1.17
1.75 - 1.17
1.59 - 1.07
1.59 - 1.07
1.39 - 0.93
1.75 - 1.17
1.75 - 1.17
1.59 - 1.07
1.59 - 1.07
1.39 - 0.93
1.75 - 1.17
1.75 - 1.17
1.59 - 1.07
1.59 - 1.07
1.39 - 0.93
Zero
Current
D
raw
Abo
ve 2.5A
Abo
ve 2.5A
Abo
ve 2.3A
Abo
ve 2.3A
Abo
ve 2.0A
1.75 - 1.17
1.75 - 1.17
1.59 - 1.07
1.59 - 1.07
1.39 - 0.93
Zero
Current
D
raw
1.75 - 1.17
1.75 - 1.17
1.59 - 1.07
1.59 - 1.07
1.39 - 0.93
Running Rotor
Amp Dr
a
w
12 kW
14 kW
16 kW
17 kW
20 kW
1.75 - 1.17
1.75 - 1.17
1.59 - 1.07
1.59 - 1.07
1.39 - 0.93
1.75 - 1.17
1.75 - 1.17
1.59 - 1.07
1.59 - 1.07
1.39 - 0.93
1.75 - 1.17
1.75 - 1.17
1.59 - 1.07
1.59 - 1.07
1.39 - 0.93
Zero
Current
D
raw
Abo
ve 2.5A
Abo
ve 2.5A
Abo
ve 2.5A
Abo
ve 2.5A
Abo
ve 2.5A
1.75 - 1.17
1.75 - 1.17
1.59 - 1.07
1.59 - 1.07
1.39 - 0.93
Zero
Current
D
raw
Abo
ve 2.5A
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