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    Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) maintains the output voltage of an alternator. Before replacing an AVR, check the alternator windings and diodes for defects. Run tests at idle and rated speeds without the AVR connected to check the output voltage. If low, use a battery to boost the exciter field. If voltage is still low after multiple tries, replace the AVR, ensuring it is compatible with the alternator. After installing the new AVR, check that the output voltage, frequency and excitation are within specifications under no-load and load conditions.

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    Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) maintains the output voltage of an alternator. Before replacing an AVR, check the alternator windings and diodes for defects. Run tests at idle and rated speeds without the AVR connected to check the output voltage. If low, use a battery to boost the exciter field. If voltage is still low after multiple tries, replace the AVR, ensuring it is compatible with the alternator. After installing the new AVR, check that the output voltage, frequency and excitation are within specifications under no-load and load conditions.

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    Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) maintains the output voltage of an alternator. Before replacing an AVR, check the alternator windings and diodes for defects. Run tests at idle and rated speeds without the AVR connected to check the output voltage. If low, use a battery to boost the exciter field. If voltage is still low after multiple tries, replace the AVR, ensuring it is compatible with the alternator. After installing the new AVR, check that the output voltage, frequency and excitation are within specifications under no-load and load conditions.

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    Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) maintains the output voltage of an alternator. Before replacing an AVR, check the alternator windings and diodes for defects. Run tests at idle and rated speeds without the AVR connected to check the output voltage. If low, use a battery to boost the exciter field. If voltage is still low after multiple tries, replace the AVR, ensuring it is compatible with the alternator. After installing the new AVR, check that the output voltage, frequency and excitation are within specifications under no-load and load conditions.

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    Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) is one of the main component of an Alternator.

    Main functions
    of AVR is to built-up the rated voltage and maintain the output voltage within the limit at no-load
    and on-load conditions. There will not be any output or abnormal output when an AVR fails. What
    are to be checked before replacing an AVR

    Disconnect the AVR. Then check all windings of alternator for continuity and insulation resistance.
    If any defect is found then rectify it. Never replace the AVR if any winding is having a very low IR
    value or winding is defective. Connect the AVR after rectifying the defect and then start the
    machine. If there is no output voltage go to step 2.

    Check the condition of diodes in RRA. If found defective then replace the defective diode of
    Rotating Rectifier Assembly (RRA). Start the DG Set. If alternator does not develop voltage go to
    step 3.

    Then run the alternator at idle speed without connecting AVR and note the output voltage. The
    output voltage must be balanced (If unbalance output voltage is found check the armature
    winding and lead wires as explained in step 1). Then run the alternator at rated speed and again
    check the output voltage. Most of the AVRs need 5V output between phase and neutral (or on the
    input power termlias of AVR). If the output is very low (<5V) then connect a battery (at least 12V,
    also check the resistance of exciter field coil. While connecting a battery please confirm current
    through the exciter field do not exceed the maximum excitation current of alternator. To know the
    maximum excitation current please refer name plate of alternator or product catalogue) at the
    exciter field lead wires of the alternator in correct polarity. Leave it for few minutes and then
    disconnect the battery. Start the DG set and run it at rated speed. If the output between neutral
    and phase is more than 5V then stop the engine. If the output does not improve then repeat this
    process for few more time. If the alternator does not develop voltage the we can try with another
    AVR.

    Replace the AVR. While replacing with other make AVR please confirm that this AVR suits with the
    alternator. Exciter field resistance & rating of the alternator must be with in the limit as prescribed
    in the catalogue of AVR.

    Check the output voltage, frequency and excitation voltage. Output voltage must be balanced and
    frequency must be slightly (1Hz) more than the name plate value. To set the frequency adjust the
    engine speed. Also the no-load excitation voltage must be within the limit. Switch OFF DG. While
    doing so note that under-frequency indicator on AVR glows and voltage droops.

    Re-start the DG. Put load on DG. Check the output voltage, frequency and excitation voltage.
    Maximum permissible droop in frequency is 3%. If frequency droops more than this value check
    the engine. Excitation voltage must not be more than the alternators maximum excitation
    voltage.at trated load (refer name plate to get maximum excitation voltage)

    Operate the DG Set for few time. After switching OFF alternator check for any abnormal heating.

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