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Exciter field
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This manual concerns the alternator A.V.R. which you have just purchased.
We wish to draw your attention to the contents of this maintenance manual. By following certain
important points during installation, use and servicing of your A.V.R., you can look forward to many
years of trouble-free operation.
SAFETY MEASURES
WARNING
Before using your machine for the first time, it is important to
read the whole of this installation and maintenance manual.
All necessary operations and interventions on this machine Warning symbol for an operation capable of
must be performed by a qualified technician. damaging or destroying the machine or
surrounding equipment.
Our technical support service will be pleased to provide any
additional information you may require.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
6 - Spare parts......................................................................................................................................... 24
6.1 - Designation ............................................................................................................................. 24
6.2 - Technical support service ....................................................................................................... 24
All such operations performed on the A.V.R. should be undertaken by personnel trained in the
commissioning, servicing and maintenance of electrical and mechanical components.
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Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T10 T5 T11 T6 T12
Field
10 Yellow
11 Red
12 Black
9 Green
according to tension
140 mm
175 x 115 mm
ST5
with LAM without LAM Quad
P1 droop
ST3
Frequency 50Hz 60Hz
R 449
ST10
LAM 13 % 25 % T.I.
Option S1 S2
Excitation
P5 ceiling
ST4 Option
open External potentiometer
ST11 knee-point: 65 Hz for adjusting the voltage
Response normal
ST2 time fast ST1 P2
Single-phase Tension R731 Option
P3 Stability detection 3-ph. detection
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Varistor
PMG
Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T10 T5 T11 T6 T12
Field
14 15 16
according to tension
140 mm
200 mm
175 x 115 mm
ST5
with LAM without LAM Quad
P1 droop
ST3
Frequency 50Hz 60Hz
R 449
ST10
LAM 13 % 25 % T.I.
Option S1 S2
Excitation
P5 ceiling
ST4 Option
open External potentiometer
ST11 knee-point: 65 Hz for adjusting the voltage
Response normal
ST2 time fast ST1 P2
Single-phase Tension R731 Option
P3 Stability detection 3-ph. detection
Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T10 T5 T11 T6 T12
Field
according to tension
140 mm
175 x 115 mm
ST5
with LAM without LAM Quad
P1 droop
ST3
Frequency 50Hz 60Hz
R 449
ST10
LAM 13 % 25 % T.I.
Option S1 S2
Excitation
P5 ceiling
ST4 Option
open External potentiometer
ST11 knee-point: 65 Hz for adjusting the voltage
Response normal
ST2 time fast ST1 P2
Single-phase Tension R731 Option
P3 Stability detection 3-ph. detection
5
6
+15V
LEROY-SOMER
DETECTION
380V SENSING
1 ST2
220V TENSION
1.3.1 - Operating diagram
2 DC VOLTAGE ST1
TRANSISTOR
PID DE PUISSANCE
110V
POWER TRANSISTOR
3 AC STABILITE
P3 STABILITY
0V
1.3 - Electrical characteristics
4
Z2
7
STATISME
VOLTAGE DROOP Z1
S2 5 P1 9
6
EXCITATEUR
TI/CT EXCITER X2
5 10
S1 4
X1
3 POTENTIOMETRE TENSION
8
EXTERIEUR
ST4 POTENTIOMETER
EXTERNAL VOLTAGE LIMITE D'EXCITATION
2 SOUS-VITESSE
POTENTIOMETRE EXCITATION LIMIT
UNDERFREQUENCY
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P5
INTRODUCTION TO THE R 449
RESISTANCE
V/Hz RESISTOR
LAM ST5
% LAM ST10
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
3 Ph 65Hz ST11
1
TEMPS
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
BORNIER TIME
1
CONNECTOR J1
BORNIER
1
CONNECTOR J2
BORNIER 1 2 3
1
CONNECTOR J3 ST3
60Hz 50Hz
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Frequency
P2 Hz
50 Hz 60 Hz
48 or 57.5 Hz 50 or 60 Hz
0 ST3 fC fN
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Max speed drop with 1.3.13 - Limiting the excitation current iex
fN LAM
- The potentiometer P5 is used to adjust the limitation of excitation
Amp. Limitation of the excitation current is active for 10s. After this
period of time, the excitation current is limited to 2A.
0.9 The maximum limitation is 15A.
without The minimum limitation is when the potentiometer has been
LAM rotated fully anti-clockwise.
0.8 Time
In the absence of specification to the contrary, P5 is
0 1s 2s 3s positioned at the clockwise limit.
- Static adjustment of the maximum excitation current
1.3.10.3 - Power
For this value, the static adjustment is possible when the
alternator is stopped, which will not endanger the alternator or
the installation.
LAM
Disconnect the power supply wires X1,X2 and Z1,Z2 and the
alternator voltage reference (terminal strip J1).
Load on the
Connect the power supply, 200 to 240V, as shown (X1 and X2:
shaft (kW)
Variation in the load 0-220V). Install a 20 ADC ammeter in series with the exciter
field.
Load shedding due to "LAM" Turn P5 fully anti-clockwise, switch on the power supply
(circuit breaker A).
Time If the regulator does not discharge, turn potentiometer P2
0 1s 2s 3s (voltage) clockwise until the ammeter indicates a stabilised
current.
1.3.11 - Gradual voltage return function Switch the power supply off and then on again, turn P5
During load impacts, the function helps the genset to return to clockwise until the required excitation current is reached
its rated speed faster thanks to a gradual increase in voltage (limited to 15A), (for precise adjustment contact Leroy-Somer).
according to the principle: Checking the internal protection:
- If the speed drops between 46 and 50 Hz, the rated voltage Open the circuit breaker (D): the excitation current must rise
follows a fast gradient as it is restored. to its preset upper limit, maintain this value for 10s and fall
- If the speed drops below 46 Hz, since the engine needs back automatically to a value less than 1A.
more help, the voltage follows a slow gradient as it returns to To reset, switch off the power supply using the circuit breaker (A).
the reference value. Note: After setting the upper excitation limit using this
procedure, re-adjust the voltage.
U According to frequency
ST3
Mains (Supply 50/60 Hz)
R 449
Drop N ≤ 46 Hz X2
P5
50Hz 60Hz Z1 A
Drop N > 46 Hz ST5 X1 Exciter field
Excit max
Time ST2
Z2 ~ 10 ohms
0 E+
P3 E- - +
0V
ST1
A
P2 P1
S1 S2 220V 20A DC
Voltage 380V D
ST4
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(12V - 10A)
J1 +
X2 -
R 449
Z1 Isolated DC
t power supply
X1
Z2
E+
~ 10 ohms
E-
Exciter field
1.3.17 - De-energising
The regulator is de-energised by switching off the voltage
regulation power supply.
Contact rating: 15A, 250V AC
J1 Aux. windings
R 449 X2
Z1
X1
Z2
E+
E-
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R 726: REGULATION OF POWER FACTOR (2F) AND MAINS SENSING (3F)
SYNOPTIQUE DE FONCTIONNEMENT
FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM
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R 726: REGULATION OF POWER FACTOR (2F) AND MAINS SENSING (3F)
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
115 mm
U=U
J2
R 726 T3 10 400
}
RED "U = U"
LED 9
8
100
0
} MAINS VOLTAGE
(PHASES 2-3)
SENSING 50/60 Hz
}
GREEN "Cos ϕ" T2 6
5
400
}
GENERATOR VOLTAGE
100 (PHASES 2-3)
4 0
STAB P3 P1 3
LIMIT P4 T1
2
1
S2
S1 } TI / CT / 1A (PHASE 1)
POTENTIOMETERS
Cos ϕ P2 ST1 ST2
P1 MORE GEN VOLTAGE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
P2 MORE REACTIVE POWER
R2 R1
To A.V.R.
J1
P3 STABILITY (// with mains)
CONTROL OUTPUT
P5 C1 C2 P6
P4 P.F. LAG Limit
U
VOLTAGE U=U "Cos ϕ""Cos ϕ" P5 : (-R) = MORE VOLTAGE (single) +
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TYPICAL DIAGRAMS
3 - TYPICAL DIAGRAMS
The following diagrams are supplied for information only and are not to be used in place of the actual alternator diagrams.
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COMMISSIONING
4 - COMMISSIONING voltage, if the voltage rises, invert the parallel operation CT.
The voltage quadrature droop is generally 2 to 3% of the rated
The commissioning principle is the same whatever is the type voltage.
of excitation.
- The no-load voltages should be identical on all the alternators
intended for parallel operation between each other.
4.1 - In case of standalone regulation
- Connect the alternators in parallel at no load.
- Check fuses F1 and F2 which are situated on terminal block
C in the alternator. - Adjust the setting of voltage P2 or the external voltage
potentiometer of one of the machines, try to eliminate (or
- Check the regulator: minimise) the circulating stator current between the
machines.
- Check the position of the ST3 jumper (select the frequency,
50 or 60Hz). - Do not adjust the voltage further.
- If an external voltage potentiometer is used, disconnect it - Match the kW power with a minimum load of 30% by
from the regulator and install the ST4 jumper (regulator adjusting the drive system speed.
terminal block J2) or the ST10 jumper, terminal block C in the
alternator terminal box. - Adjust quadrature droop potentiometer P1 on one of the
machines to balance or distribute the stator currents.
- Turn the internal voltage potentiometer P2 on the regulator
fully anti-clockwise. - If several alternators are in parallel, take one as a reference.
- Set the alternator to its rated speed using the drive system.
- The alternator voltage should rise to a value of 85 to 90%Un. 4.3 - In case of 2f (power factor
- Adjust the voltage to the required value using potentiometer regulation) and 3f (voltage match
P2. circuit) (see R726 manual ref. 2440)
- Turn potentiometer P1 fully anti-clockwise. - Check the wiring between the R 449 and the R 726. (See the
connection diagram).
- Perform an on-load test with power factor = 0.8 or power
factor = 1. The voltage should remain constant within the - Check the information given for the R 726: mains voltage, 2F
limits of the regulator. If it is not stable, see section 13-9. contact, 3F contact.
- Stop the alternator and reconnect the external - If an external voltage potentiometer is used, disconnect it
potentiometer, setting it to the centre position. from the R 726 and add the ST1 jumper (terminals 3 and 4 of
J1) or disconnect it from terminals 25 and 26 of terminal block
- Set the alternator to its rated speed then, using the external C of the alternator and add the ST10 jumper.
potentiometer, set the alternator to its rated voltage.
- If an external PF potentiometer is used, disconnect it from
- The regulator set-up phase is now complete. the R 726 and add the ST2 jumper (terminals 9 and 10 of J1)
or disconnect it from terminals 29 and 30 of terminal block C
of the alternator and add the ST11 jumper.
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COMMISSIONING
When the alternator is in phase with the mains and the mains
and alternator voltages are equal, proceed with
synchronisation. Contact 2F closes when the circuit breaker
is closed. The green LED on the R 726 lights up. Open
contact 3F and remove the mains voltage reference.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
5 - TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 - Checking the windings and
rotating diodes using a separate
excitation Do not perform dielectric tests without dis-
During this procedure, you must check that the alternator is connecting the module and associated AVR.
not connected to any external loads and examine the terminal
box to check that the connections have been made correctly. RISK OF DESTRUCTION
30
70
- Assembly A: Connect the DC supply (2 batteries in series)
20
80
in series with a rheostat of approximately 20 ohms/500W and
10
90
a diode on both field winding wires (5+) (6-)
0 100
- Diode
AC 5A
ASSEMBLY A 220 V
- These two systems must be compatible with the excitation - Switch the regulator on; the bulb must briefly light up and
rating of the machine (see the nameplate). then go out.
- Run the generator set at its nominal speed. - Slowly turn the voltage potentiometer clockwise, to the right.
- Gradually increase the power supply current of the field - When turned fully clockwise, the bulb lights up continuously.
winding by adjusting the rheostat or variac and measure
output voltages L1, L2, L3, checking the no-load excitation - At the regulation point, turning the voltage adjustment
voltages and currents. (See the alternator nameplate or ask potentiometer slightly in one direction or the other should
Leroy-Somer for the test log). make the bulb light up or go out. If the bulb is either lit
continuously or does not light up at all, the regulator is faulty.
- If the output voltages are at their rated values and are
balanced at < 1% for the given excitation value, the machine - Perform one test supplying the regulator via terminals X1
is operating correctly and the fault is due to the regulation part and X2, then another supplying it via terminals Z1 and Z2.
(regulator, wiring, sensing, auxiliary windings).
According to frequency 200 - 240 V
ST3 (220 V)
R 449
P5 X2
50Hz 60Hz Z1
ST5 X1 Mains
Z2 (Supply
ST2
E+ 50/60 Hz)
P3 E-
0V
P2 ST1 P1
When the alternator is stopped, mains voltage may Voltage
S1 S2 220V
380V
V 300 V :
DC
still be present at the module voltage sensing
terminals. ST4
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TROUBLESHOOTING
- Incorrect voltage at the sensing terminals. - Check the wiring of the 0, 110V, 220V, 380V
Voltage too high and terminals on terminal block J1.
adjustment potentiometer
not operating. - Loss of sensing. - Check the wiring.
- The external potentiometer has an incorrect - Set a potentiometer with the correct value.
value.
Voltage too high, but - Voltage potentiometer set too high. - Adjust voltage potentiometer P2 or the external
adjustable by the potentiometer.
adjustment potentiometer.
- Regulator sensing incorrect. - Check the wiring and the sensing value, at 0V
and 110V, 220V, 380V terminals.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
- Exciter or rotating diodes faulty. - Check the exciter and the rotating diodes.
Voltage unstable. - Frequency unstable. - Check the stability of the drive system speed.
- Secondary sensing of a transformer supplying - Provide separate sensing for the alternator.
other devices.
Considerable drop in - Vectorial composition fault between the voltage - Check the wiring of the sensing and parallel
voltage, on-load. and the current. operation CT.
kVAR not stable between - Quadrature droop potentiometer needs - Adjust the quadrature droop potentiometer.
alternators (reactive current adjusting.
circulation).
- The no-load voltages are not identical. - Check that all the alternators have the same
no-load voltage value.
- Phases not connected to the sensing correctly. - Check the sensing wiring.
- The CT is not on the correct phase. - Check the position of the parallel operation CT.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Incorrect regulation of PF, - Vectorial composition fault between the sensing - Check the sensing wiring and the parallel
PF potentiometer not voltage and the stator current. operation CT.
operating.
- R 726 faulty. - Change the module.
PF range incorrect. - Settings on potentiometers P2 incorrect. - Reset the range as shown above.
The LEDs will not light up. - Contacts 2F and 3F missing. - Check the wiring.
Cannot adjust the voltage - The sensing voltage is incorrect or incorrectly - Check the wiring and the value of the voltage.
matching circuit. connected.
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SPARE PARTS
6 - SPARE PARTS
6.1 - Designation
Description Type Code
A.V.R. R 449 AEM 220 RE 030
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