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Section 7 Generator Troubleshooting
7.4 PowerBoost
t
IIIE Voltage
Regulators (7.5 and 10 kW
Models)
The generator set is equipped with a PowerBoost
t
IIIE
voltage regulator. See Figure 7-4.
The voltage regulator monitors the output voltage to the
generator exciter field.
If the regulator’s 8-amp fuse blows, the generator set will
shut down. Verify that the regulator fuse is functional
before proceeding with the test.
TP-598653
1. Voltage potentiometer
2. Stability potentiometer
3. Volts/Hz potentiometer
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2
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Figure 7-4
PowerBoost
t
IIIE Voltage Regulator
7.4.1
PowerBoost
t
IIIE Voltage
Regulator Test
When the frequency drops below 57.5/47.5 Hz, the AC
voltage should decline. Perform the following test to
check the regulator output.
Use the following components to test the voltage
regulator:
D
Variable transformer, 0--140 volts (0.5-amp minimum)
D
Plug, 120-volts AC
D
Lamp, 120-volt, 100-watt
D
AC voltmeter
D
Insulated copper wire, #14 AWG (minimum)
PowerBoost
t
IIIE Voltage Regulator Test
Procedure:
1. Connect the components as shown in Figure 7-5.
2. Turn the variable transformer setting to zero. Plug
in the variable transformer.
3. Turn the variable transformer on. Slowly increase
the variable transformer voltage to 100 volts. The
test lamp should light. If the lamp does not light,
turn the voltage adjustment potentiometer (pot)
clockwise.
If the lamp still does not light, the
voltage regulator is inoperative.
Replace the
voltage regulator. An inoperative voltage regulator
causes a generator no/low-output condition.
4. Slowly increase the voltage to 120 volts. The lamp
should go out and stay out as the voltage
increases. If the lamp remains lit, turn the voltage
adjustment pot counterclockwise. If the lamp still
remains lit, replace the voltage regulator.
An
inoperative voltage regulator causes a generator
high voltage output condition.
5. Turn the variable transformer to zero and unplug
the AC cord.
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TP-598654
1. 120-volts AC
2. Variable transformer
3. AC voltmeter
4. Voltage regulator PowerBoost
t
IIIE
5. Stator/rotor connections (for reference only)
6. Lead color
7. 120-volt, 100-watt lamp
Figure 7-5
PowerBoost
t
IIIE Voltage Regulator Test
Summary of Contents for 10EOR
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