AVR EA 16-Manual-En

EA16
Generator Automatic Voltage Regulator

Operation Manual
Self Excited 16 Amp Analog / Digital Voltage Regulator

for use in 170 ~ 510 VAC brushless generators
with paralleling compatibility
Headquarters : No.3, Lane 201, Chien Fu ST., Chyan Jenn Dist., Kaohsiung, TAIWAN
Tel : + 886-7-8121771
Fax : + 886-7-8121775
URL : http://www.kutai.com.tw
1. SPECIFICATION
Sensing Input
Voltage
Frequency
Power Input
Voltage
170 ~ 510 VAC, Single Phase 2 wires

Voltage is DIP Switch selectable
50/60 Hz, DIP Switch selectable
Resistance
Over Excitation Protection

Max Output DCV 95% 20sec
External Volts Adjustment
5% with 2K ohm 1 watt trimmer
60 ~ 300 VAC, Single Phase 2 wires
Output
Voltage
Current
Analogue Voltage Input

Max. 5VDC. 10% @ 3VDC
Unit Power Dissipation

Max. 10 watt
Max. 90 VDC @ 240 VAC input

Continuous 16A
Intermittent 20A for 10 sec
Min. 5 ohm
Under Frequency Protection ( Factory Setting )

50/60 Hz DIP SW selectable
Voltage Regulation
< 0.5% ( with 4% engine governing )
Soft Start Ramp Time

2 sec.
Voltage Build-up
Residual voltage at AVR terminal > 5 VAC
Dimensions
156mm L * 106mm W * 43mm H
Thermal Drift
0.03% per C change in AVR ambient
Weight
450g 2%
Load Current Compensation

1A or 5A Max. 7% @ PF0.5 DIP Switch Selectable
The EA16 AVR is an update of the EA15A AVR. It is similar to the original EA15A in power and voltage
sensing capabilities but with new enhanced paralleling functions; the user can now select the CT inputs either
1 & 5 Amp or use new A1 & A2 analogue signal inputs terminals for use with PLC paralleling controls. It has
new over-voltage excitation safety circuits to prevent damage caused by the accidental detachment of the
sensing wires or irregularities on the generators excitation circuits.
ATTENTION
1. AVR can be mounted directly on the engine,
genset, switchgear, control panel, or any position
that will not affects operation. For dimension
reference, please see Figure 1.
High Temperature
2. All voltage readings are to be taken with an

average-reading
voltmeter
Meggers
and
high-potential test equipment must not be used.
Use of such equipment could damage the AVR.
3. Secure all wiring connection. Do not install AVR at a
place with high vibrations to prevent loose
connections. For safety do not touch the heat sink
while in operation.
4. Fuse specification : 16A / 250V slow blow type.
Figure 1
Outline Drawing
UNIT : mm
5. Terminal"Fast-On" terminals 6.35mm (1/4 inch) &

With 4mm crimping terminal.
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2. CONNECTION TERMINAL
1. P1, P2 Power Input Terminals from 60 to
300VAC 50/60Hz -16A rated.
2. F+, FMaximum Output current 16A.
3. VS1, VS2Voltage sensing input terminals, Volts
selected using DIP SW1 for 220V or 440V.
4. K, LLoad Current Compensation (Droop), CT
secondary current input selected by using DIP
SW 1A or 5A (If droop not used leave terminals
open).
5. VR1, VR2External Voltage trim use, 2K Ohms 1
watt trimmer for 5% voltage adjustment. Keep
terminals shorted when not in use.
6. A1, A2Analogue Voltage Input terminals used
for Power Factor correction from a external PLCThe PLC controls provides a DC voltage signal to
adjust the generator voltage. Max. Adjustment
range is 5VDC. Keep terminals open when not
used.
7. DIP Switch
SW1OFF 220VAC (170 to 260VAC)
ON 440VAC (340 to 510VAC)
SW2OFF CT Secondary Input 1A
ON CT Secondary Input 5A
SW3OFF Generator Frequency 60Hz,
52 ~ 61Hz Adjustment
ON Generator Frequency 50Hz,
42 ~ 51Hz Adjustment
SW4OFF Over excitation protection enabled
ON Over excitation protection disabled
8. LED Indicator
U/FUnder Frequency Indicator
O/EOver Excitation Indicator
3. ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING

1. TRIM works together with a bias voltage applied
to terminals A1 and A2. This signal is supplies by
an external Power Factor Paralleling PLC. Use
the TRIM potentiometer to adjust the DC voltage
input that controls the level of the generators
output voltage. When set counter-clockwise the
control level is zero, and if moved clockwise the
maximum control range is 10%. The signal
connected to A1 and A2 can be unipolar (0,+) or
bipolar (+,). Check with the manufacture of the
Paralleling control PLC.
2. DROOPSelect switch K or L pending on the

secondary current of the CT that you are using.
Voltage droop works when the CT and the AVR
senses that the output of the generator voltage
and current waveforms are out of synch and the
AVR droops the output voltage of the generator
to correct it.
3. STABIf the generator output voltage oscillate,
adjusting the STAB potentiometer will stabilize
the output voltage, over adjustment will result in
high voltage variation when load is applied. Use
an analog type multimeter when making this
adjustment. Connect the meter to terminals F+
and F and slowly adjust STAB potentiometer to
the point when the pointer stops moving.
4. VOLTMove to set the generator output voltage.
Set DIP Switch 1 to the generator working
voltage.
Set SW1 to OFF (220V) for use from 170 to 260V
Set SW1 to ON (440V) for use from 340 to 510V
When using and external VR set it to the central
position and adjust the AVR VOLT trim to the
rated voltage.
NOTE
If the external VR is not used, short terminal
VR1 and VR2.
5. U/FUnder Frequency protection setting.
At 60Hz U/F factory set at 55Hz
At 50Hz U/F factory set at 45Hz
To adjust the U/F setting, select the correct
system frequency, start engine and adjust engine
speed to the required U/F frequency (for
example 55Hz or 45Hz), slow adjust U/F
potentiometer until the U/F red LED turn ON,
returning the engine speed to normal turn the
LED off.
Function of the Under Frequency trim pot
During start up or shutdown, the engine speed
changes going over or under its rated RPM (Hz).
This AVR has an Under Frequency circuit to
protect the AVR and exciter; you do not need to
disconnect the AVR when idling the engine.
If load is higher than the generators capacity, the
Under Frequency activates, reducing the
generators
voltage
preventing
generator
overload.
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6. Over Excitation Protection

This AVR has over Excitation Protection
preventing the generator from working under
unusually high excitation. Excitation Protection
includes generator overload, accident removal of
sensing wires, and incorrect voltage setting.
When problems occur, the AVR will gradually
shutdown the excitation voltage to the minimum
residual voltage. If the O/E LED turn ON and
stays ON, you need to reset the AVR by shutting
the engine for 10 seconds. When working the
generator in parallel this protection is not required,
the user can disable this function by switching
DIP switch SW4 to ON position, vice versa.
3. Disconnect the AVR AC power input terminals

and restart the generator, re-measure the
residual voltage. If this voltage is greater than
5VAC, reconnect voltage regulator, and voltage
build-up should be successful. If measured less
than 5VAC, repeat steps 5.1 and 5.2.
4. If repeating steps 5.1 and 5.2 does not result in
generator voltage build-up, and residual is
greater than 5VAC, replace with a new voltage
regulator.
CAUTION
Over excite may damage the AVR or the
exciter.
4. NOTICE OF USE
1. Installation Notice(Refer to Figure 2 and 4).
Only, a trained professional can Installation,
calibrate and inspections this AVR.
Install this AVR inside the generator enclosure
away from moisture, corrosion and from any easy
to reach area.
2. Generator Operation Notice
During operation, the temperature on the surface
of the AVR can reach higher the 60 C / 140F.
DANGER When the AVR is working never
touch or ground the heat sink on the AVR. The
AVR heat sink is an electrically live terminal.
A warning sticker is in place on top of the heat
sink.
5. FIELD FLASHING
When operating this AVR for the first time, the
polarity of the residual magnetism may be reversed
or too weak to achieve the necessary build-up on
the regulator. If reversing the field connections does
not induce build-up, and the residual voltage is less
than 5 VAC, shut down the Prime-mover and
proceed with the following steps
1. Stop the generator and disconnect the field wires
(F+ and F), apply a DC Voltage using a
batteries positive terminal to F+ and the negative
terminal to F, using a current-limiting resistor of
3~5 ohms 20 watt.
2. Allow approximately 3 seconds before removing
the battery.
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R
R
S
GEN
GEN
T
T
Field
Field
P1 P2 F+ F-
VS1 VS2
P1 P2 F+ F-
VS1 VS2
EA16A
EA16A
VR1 VR2
A1
VR1 VR2
A2
EXT. VR
A1
A2
EXT. VR
Figure 3
220V Connection
GEN
T
GEN
T
Field
P1 P2 F+ F-
VS1 VS2
Field
EA16A
VR1 VR2
A1
P1 P2 F+ F-
A2
VS1 VS2
EA16A
VR1 VR2
EXT. VR
A1
A2
EXT. VR
Figure 2
Paralleling Connection
Figure 4
380 / 480V Connection
Field
R
S
GEN
T
N
Aux.
Winding
60~300v
P1 P2 F+ F-
VS1 VS2
EA16
VR1 VR2
A1
A2
EXT. VR
Figure 5
Auxiliary Winding
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6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM
Voltage does not
build up
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Residual voltage below 5VAC
Reference from 5. Field Flashing
F+, F polarity reversed
F+ and F reverse the connection
F+, F, P1, P2, VS1, VS2 not

connected
Reference from Figure 3 and 4 connection
Burnt fuse
Change fuse 16A 250V
Ext. Switch (Breaker) not turned on Switch on (ON)
Out voltage low
Out voltage high
Out voltage instable
Engine RPM under speed
Increase engine speed / frequency above25HZ
Poor adjustment is made
Read start procedure carefully and adjust again
U/F protection activated
Increase generator speed
U/F activated / Incorrect voltage

selection
Read users manual to select correct voltage
Incorrect voltage selection
Read users manual to select correct voltage
Field voltage requirement lower

the rang of regulator
Inquire our distributor to solve
Use only original supplied spare protection fuse for fuse replacement.
Please accept our sincere apology if any modification in performance, specification or appearance is
made without prior notice.
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EA16

Generator Automatic Voltage Regulator

Self Excited 16 Amp Analog / Digital Voltage Regulator

170 ~ 510 VAC, Single Phase 2 wires

Over Excitation Protection

60 ~ 300 VAC, Single Phase 2 wires

Analogue Voltage Input

Unit Power Dissipation

Max. 90 VDC @ 240 VAC input

Under Frequency Protection ( Factory Setting )

Soft Start Ramp Time

Load Current Compensation

2. All voltage readings are to be taken with an

5. Terminal"Fast-On" terminals 6.35mm (1/4 inch) &

3. ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING

2. DROOPSelect switch K or L pending on the

6. Over Excitation Protection

3. Disconnect the AVR AC power input terminals

380 / 480V Connection

Residual voltage below 5VAC

Reference from 5. Field Flashing

F+, F polarity reversed

F+ and F reverse the connection

F+, F, P1, P2, VS1, VS2 not

Reference from Figure 3 and 4 connection

Change fuse 16A 250V

Ext. Switch (Breaker) not turned on Switch on (ON)

Out voltage low

Out voltage high

Out voltage instable

Engine RPM under speed

Increase engine speed / frequency above25HZ

Poor adjustment is made

Read start procedure carefully and adjust again

U/F protection activated

Increase generator speed

U/F activated / Incorrect voltage

Read users manual to select correct voltage

Poor adjustment is made

Read start procedure carefully and adjust again

Incorrect voltage selection

Read users manual to select correct voltage

Poor adjustment is made

Read start procedure carefully and adjust again

Field voltage requirement lower

Inquire our distributor to solve

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