Generator Automatic Voltage Regulator

Operation Manual

Self Excited Automatic Voltage Regulator

15 Amp 3 Phase Sensing AVR
 1. INTRODUCTION
Sensing Input Thermal Drift
Voltage 180 ~ 500 VAC, 3 phase3 wire 0.03% per °C change in AVR ambient
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz, selectable
External Volts Adjustment
Power Input ± 15% with 1K ohm 1 watt trimmer
Voltage 100 ~ 300 VAC, 1 phase 2 wire
Unit Power Dissipation
Output Max. 8 watt
Voltage Max. 90 VDC @ 240 VAC input
Current Continuous 15A Under Frequency Protection (Factory Setting)
Intermittent 20A for 10 sec 60 Hz system presets knee point at 55 Hz
Resistance Min. 9 ohm 50 Hz system presets knee point at 45 Hz

Voltage Regulation Soft Start Ramp Time

< ± 0.5% ( with 4% engine governing ) 2 sec.

Voltage Build-up Dimensions

Residual voltage at AVR terminal > 5 VAC 150mm L * 135mm W * 72mm H

Weight
867 g ± 2%

2. WIRING (Refer to Fig4, Fig5) 3. NOTICE OF USE

2.1 Terminals F+ & F − The SS15A3P can be mounted in various place, like
generator control panel, switchgear cabinets, ect.
fi The DC output port of the regulator But prevent high temperature, high moisture, or
fi F+ is positive normally connected to the field of severe vibration places.
generator marked ‘F+’ , ‘F1’ or ‘J’
See figure 1 for mounting dimensions.
fi F− is negative normally connected to the field of
generator marked ‘F-’ , ‘F2’ or ‘K’ The EA15A3H surface temperature will be over
60°C when operations. DO not touch the heat sink.
2.2 Terminals sensing
3.1 Startup Procedure
fi The power and sensing port of the regulator
( Sensing voltage had been connected on 220 / 1. Ensure all the wire of the regulator are correctly
380 / 440 / 480V three phase from generator) connected and the proper fuse (15A500V) is
installed.
fi Single phase will cause output voltage 27%
exceed nominal value 2. Turn voltage potentiometer full anticlockwise
( lowest voltage level).
2.3 Terminals EXT VR. 3. If used, turn external voltage potentiometer to the
fi For external voltage adjustment if required. middle position.
4. Turn stability potentiometer full clockwise
2.4 Terminals 50 & COM (highest stability level).

fi Under frequency protection selection 5. Connect a 110VDC meter across the field with
proper polarity.
fi Connect a jumper from COM to the 50Hz terminal
for 50 Hz operation, or leave the two terminals
unconnected for 60Hz operation.

2 SS15A3P
6. Connect a 300VAC meter across line to neutral 2. Rotation of the front panel STAB control in the
of generator. counter-clockwise (CCW) direction will speed
response time If rotated too much for CCW, the
7. Start and run the generator at no load and rated
generator voltage my oscillate (hunt).
speed.
3. Rotated the front panel STAB control CCW until
The generator output voltage should build up to a
the system start oscillating and then rotate cw
minimum level if the voltage does not build up, It
just past the point where oscillation occurred.
may cause by low residual voltage of generator.
Refer to field flashing section in generator
manual. 5. FIELD FLASHING
8. Slowly adjust voltage potentiometer until the When the regulator is operated with the generator for
generator voltage reach the proper value. the first time, the polarity of residual magnetism may
be reversed or too small to achieve the necessary
9. Turn the stability potentiometer clockwise until
build-up voltage for the regulator. If reversing the field
instability is shown, and then turn it anticlockwise
connections does not induce build-up, and the residual
slightly still both meter mention in (5) and (6)
voltage is less than the specified value of 5 Vac, shut
shown stable.
down the Prime-mover and proceed with the following
10.Interrupt regulator power for a short time steps :
(approximately 1 to 2 second). If the voltage still
stable, the adjustment is now completed. 1. With the Prime-mover at rest and the regulator’s
Otherwise increase the stability slightly, repeat field output wires disconnected, apply a DC
procedure (10) until stability is reached. source ( NOT grounded ) of not more than 3~12
Vdc with Positive to F+ and Negative to F-, in
4. ADJUSTMENTS series with a current-limiting resistor of 3~5 ohms
20 watt. (The set battery is a suitable source.)
4.1 Frequency Roll-Off Adjustment 2. Allow approximately 3 seconds before removing
the DC source.
Connect a jumper from COM to the 50Hz terminal
for 50Hz operation, or leave the two terminal 3. With the voltage regulator disconnected ( wires 3
unconnected for 60Hz operation. To reset the and 4 ), start the prime mover and measure the
frequency roll-off, proceed as follow : “ residual ” voltage available at the auxiliary
winding. If this voltage is greater than 5 Vac,
1. Adjust the prime mover RPM to the desired reconnect voltage regulator, and voltage build-up
frequency compensation (corner frequency should be successful. If less than 5 Vac is
roll-off ) point. measured, repeat field flashing procedure.
2. Adjust the front panel FREQ control until the 4. If repeating steps a. and b. does not result in
output voltage low about 5V than nominal generator voltage build-up, and residual is
voltage. ( For 50Hz applications, the frequency greater than 5 Vac, replace voltage regulator.
“roll-off” is factory preset to 45Hz, for 60Hz
operation, the frequency is 55Hz).

4.2 Voltage Adjustment

1. Adjust the front panel VOLT to vary the generator
nominal voltage.
2. If used, a 1000Ω 1 watt potentiometer may be
connected to terminals EXT VR, refer to Figure4.

4.3 Stability Adjustment

1. Adjust the front panel STAB control the system
stable.

SS15A3P 3
 Outline Drawing
Figure 1

120
GENERATOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE

100
( % OF MONINAL)

80
50HZ
60HZ

60

40

20

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

FREQUENCY (HZ)
Frequency compensation curves
Figure 2 Use in single Phase

Wiring Diagram
Figure 4

4
 Flash with Battery
Figure 5

6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION
Voltage does not Residual voltage below 5VAC Flash generator field with proper method
build up Incorrect wiring Check wiring diagram for proper connection
Power/sensing or field wires not Connect the wires properly
connected
Generator not up to speed Increase generator speed
Over-excitation Restart the generator
Out voltage low Poor adjustment is made Read start procedure carefully and adjust again
Frequency roll-off Increase generator speed
Incorrect voltage selection Read user’s manual to select correct voltage
Out voltage high Poor adjustment is made Read start procedure carefully and adjust again
Incorrect voltage selection Read user’s manual to select correct voltage
Out voltage instable Poor adjustment is made Read start procedure carefully and adjust again
Field voltage requirement lower Inquire our distributor to solve
the rang of regulator

P.S. Please use the fuse of the original plant.

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SS15A3P 5
 L1 R

GEN L2 S
3Phase

L3 T
380/440/480 Volt
Generator
N

240 - 277 V
Field

F+ F- 480v 380v 220v H2 220v 380v 480v

Power H1 H3
Input
SS15A3P AVR

VR VR Hz COM
Stab Volts U/F

Open 60HZ
1K Ohm Close 50Hz

L1 R

GEN L2 S
3Phase

L3 T
208 - 240 Volts

208/220 Volt
Generator

Field

F+ F- 480v 380v 220v H2 220v 380v 480v

Power H1 H3
Input
SS15A3P AVR

VR VR Hz COM
Stab Volts U/F

Open 60HZ
1K Ohm Close 50Hz