Self-Regulating Alternators: User Manual

EN
User manual
Self-regulating
Alternators
Series ECO 38
Series ECO 40
Series ECO 43
Series ECO 46
Operating and maintenance instructions
Code: en_GB
Revision: 1
Date: 17/09/19 10:03
Translation of original language

Code: en_GB Self-regulated Alternators
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Contents 1
1 General Information: scope of the manual 1
1.1 Intended Users 1
1.2 Professional Profiles Involved 1
1.3 Manual use and storage 1
1.4 How to consult the manual 3
1.4.1 Description of the symbols/pictographs in the manual 3
1.5 Reference Regulations and Directives 4
1.6 Marking data 5
1.7 Declaration of Conformity 6
1.8 Support 8
1.9 Glossary 8
2 Alternator Overview 9
2.1 Main components 9
2.1.1 DSR Digital Regulator 10
2.1.2 DER1 Digital Regulator 10
2.2 General description and working principle 10
2.3 Technical Data 11
2.3.1 IP Protection Rating 11
2.3.2 Radial Loads 11
2.3.3 Noise level [dB(A)] 11
2.3.4 Weight 12
2.3.5 Air volumes [m³/min] for local alternators 12
2.3.6 Alignment tolerances in B3B14 13
2.3.7 Positioning dimension in MD35 13
2.3.8 Resistance of windings at 20°C ambient temperature 14
2.3.9 Overall dimensions 15
Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
2.3.10 Materials 23
2.4 Operating ambient requirements 23
3 Safety 25
3.1 General Instructions 25
3.2 Alternator Safety devices 26
3.3 Safety tags 27
3.4 Personal Protective Equipment 28
3.5 Residual risks 28
4 Transportation, movement and storage. 29
4.2 Packing materials lifting and transportation 30
4.3 Unpacking 30
4.4 How to dispose of the packing materials 30
4.5 Alternator Movement 31
4.6 Storage 31
5 Installation instructions / drive motor coupling 33
5.1 Installation Setup 33
5.2 Unpacking and disposal of packing materials 33
5.3 Mechanical coupling 34
5.3.1 Alternator Preparation 35
5.3.2 Aligning the drive motor to the B3B14 alternator 35
5.3.3 Aligning the drive motor to the MD35 alternator 36
5.3.4 Thermal Expansion Compensation 36
6 Electrical connection 39
6.1 Terminal board configurations 42
6.1.1 ECO 38 regulation box and cable connection 42

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
6.2 Parallel connection of alternators 46
6.2.1 Installation of a parallel device (series 38) 46
7 Startup Instructions 49
8 Electronic regulators 51
8.1 DSR Digital Regulator 51
8.1.1 Stability Adjustment 52
8.1.2 Protections 54
8.1.3 Inputs and Outputs: technical specifications 55
8.2 DER1 Digital Regulator 58
8.2.1 Stability Adjustment 59
8.2.2 Protections 61
8.2.3 Inputs and Outputs: technical specifications 62
8.3 UVR6-SR7 analog regulators 66
9 Maintenance 69
9.2 Maintenance summary table 70
9.2.1 Summary table of ordinary maintenance operations 70
9.2.2 Summary table of extraordinary maintenance operations 70
9.2.3 Summary table of maintenance operations in case of failure 71
9.3 Ordinary Maintenance 72
9.3.1 General cleaning 72
9.3.2 Air filter cleaning (if present) 73
9.3.3 Visual Inspection 74
9.3.4 Verification of winding state 75
9.3.5 Verification of correct alternator operation 76

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.3.6 Tightening torque check 76
9.3.7 Alternator exterior and interior cleaning 77
9.4 Extraordinary maintenance 78
9.4.1 Maintenance and potential replacement of bearings 78
9.4.2 Winding state and diode bridge fastening check 78
9.4.3 Copy of the alarms of the digital regulator 79
9.4.4 Verification of correct PMG fastening (optional component) 80
9.4.5 Cleaning of windings 81
9.5 Maintenance in case of failure 82
9.5.1 Fan replacement assembly 82
9.5.2 Verification and potential replacement of diode bridge 84
9.5.3 Mechanical disassembly for inspection (40-43-46 series) 85
9.5.3.1 Note for removal of ECO 43 - 46 alternators 90
9.5.4 Mechanical assembling (40 - 43 - 46 series) 91
9.5.5 PMG disassembling 95
9.5.6 PMG assembling (38 series) 96
9.5.7 PMG assembling (40-43-46 series) 96
9.5.8 Removal of disc holder hub 99
9.5.9 Loss of residual magnetism (reexcitation of the machine) 100
9.5.10 Verification and replacement of voltage regulator 101
9.5.11 DSR test and setup on test bench 104
9.5.12 DER1 test and setup on test bench 106
9.5.13 DER 2 test and setup on test bench 108
9.5.14 Main stator windings voltage test 110
9.5.14.1 Resistance/Continuity Test 111
9.5.14.2 Insulation Test 112
9.6 General Tightening Torques 114

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.6.1 ECO38 Series 114
9.7 Disc Tightening Torques 122
9.8 Terminal block Tightening Torques 122
10 DSR / DER1 alarm management 123
10.1 DSR/DER1 digital regulator alarms 124
11 Problems, causes and solutions 127
12 Electrical diagrams 129
12.1 DSR digital regulator electrical diagrams 130
12.2 DER 1 digital regulator electrical diagrams 133
12.3 Electrical diagrams with PMG 144
12.4 Electrical diagrams with UVR6 - SR7 regulators 149
13 Replacement parts 157
13.1 ECO 38A Construction type MD35 158
13.2 ECO 38A Construction type B3B14 160
13.3 ECO 40B Construction type MD35 162
13.4 ECO 40B Construction type B3B14 164
14 Dismantlement and disposal 175

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
1 General Information: scope of the manual
This manual is intended to provide support and guidance during the stages of work on the alternator. It contains information on
the use, maintenance and handling of faults and malfunctions providing indications for the most adequate behavior to the
correct use and to the correct operation of the machine as specified by the Manufacturer.
This manual is an essential safety requirement and it must accompany the alternator throughout its life cycle. It is indispensable
to store this manual and to make it available to everyone involved in using and servicing the alternator.
This document and/or its parts may not be reproduced or disclosed to third parties without the prior consent of MECC
ALTE S.p.A.

MECC ALTE S.p.A. is not responsible or liable for any damages suffered by people or things as a result of improper use
not indicated in this manual and by failure to comply with the specifications of the technical characteristics table
pertaining to every model.
1.1 Intended Users
This manual is intended for the authorized personnel adequately trained to operate this kind of product.

Warning
The operators must not carry out operations reserved to maintenance technicians or to specialized technicians. The
Manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for damages suffered as a result of failure to comply with this warning.
1.2 Professional Profiles Involved
Below we describe the professional profiles who may operate the alternator based on the kind of activity to be carried out.
Handler
Authorized skilled personnel able to safely lift and handle the alternator. The operator is not authorized to carry out
maintenance operations.
Mechanical maintenance technician
A qualified technician able to carry out the installation, adjustment, maintenance and ordinary repair operations
required. Not allowed to carry out operations with the power on.
Electrical Maintenance Operator
A qualified technician in charge with all the electrical works of connection, adjustment, maintenance and repair.
Authorized to carry out operations with the power on.
Field Service Technician
A qualified technician provided by the manufacturer to carry out complex operations in special cases or, anyway, as
previously agreed with the user.
Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 1

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
1.3 Manual use and storage
Warning
Read this manual carefully before starting up the alternator or carrying out any operation on it. If you do not read it you
might not be able to recognize potential hazardous situations that may lead to death or serious injuries inflicted to
yourself or to others.
This manual is intended to provide all the information required for a correct use of the alternator and its most autonomous and
safest possible management.
It is mandatory for all the users and the maintenance technicians to carefully read the instructions contained in this manual and
in all possible annexes, before carrying out any operation on the product.
In case of doubts on the correct interpretation of the information reported in the documentation, please contact the
manufacturer
for clarifications.
Caution
Keep this manual and all its annexes in good condition, legible and complete in all its parts. Keep the documentation
close to your alternator, in an accessible place known to all the operators and maintenance technicians and, more
generally, to everyone who for various reasons should operate the alternator.

Warning
Keep the manual in its original condition. It is forbidden to rewrite, change or remove pages from the manual and their
contents. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for any potential damages to people, animals or things as a
result of failure to comply with the instructions and with the operational modalities described in this manual.

This manual is an integral part of the alternator and it must be stored for future reference.

Caution
This manual must be delivered together with the alternator in case the alternator is transferred/sold to another user.

Caution
In case the manual is lost or damaged ask for a copy from the Manufacturer indicating its identification data: document
name, code, revision number and issue date.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
1.4 How to consult the manual
● The manual is divided in chapters, paragraphs and subparagraphs listed in the table of contents: an easy way to find any
topic of interest.
● The symbols used provide direct knowledge on the kind of information expressed by each symbol. For instance the
symbol:
This symbol indicates a NOTE.
1.4.1 Description of the symbols/pictographs in the manual
Below you will find the various symbols used in the manual to highlight information of particular importance or the intended
recipients of the specific pieces of information.

Danger
The risks described in this manner indicate a HIGH LEVEL of hazard that, unless avoided, could cause severe injuries or
death.

Warning
The risks described in this manner indicate an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL of hazard that, unless avoided, could cause severe
injuries or death.

Caution
The risks described in this manner indicate a LOW LEVEL of hazard that, unless avoided, could cause minor or moderate
injuries.

This symbol indicates a NOTE; a fundamentally important piece of information or in-depth explanation.
This symbol indicates a CROSS REFERENCE; the presence of a module, of a drawing or of an annexed document that
should be consulted and, if required, filled in.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
1.5 Reference Regulations and Directives
List of the reference regulations and directives used for the design and construction of the alternator.
Directives
● Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
● Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC.
● EMC Directive 2014/30/EC.

Applicable Harmonized Technical Standards
● EN ISO 12100 (2010) : Safety of machinery – General principles of design – Risk assessment and risk reduction
● EN 60034-1 : Rotating Electrical Machines - Part 1 : Rating and performance.
● EN 60204-1: Safety of machinery. Electrical equipment of machines. Part 1: General Requirements
● EN61000-6-3 : Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 6-3: Generic Standards - Emission standard for Residential,
Commercial and Light-industrial Environments.
● EN61000-6-2 : Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 6-2: Generic Standards - Immunity for industrial environments

Applicable Technical Standards
● EN 60034-2 : Method for determining losses and efficiency
● EN 60034-5 : Classification of degrees of protection (IP).
● EN 60034-6 : Methods of cooling (IC)
● EN 60034-7 : Types of construction (IM code)
● EN 60034-8 : Terminal markings and direction of rotation
● EN 60034-9 : Noise limits
● EN 60034-14 : Mechanical vibration limits
● EN 60085 : Classification of insulating materials
● ISO 1940-1 : Balance quality requirements of rigid rotors

Technical standards to be applied by the installer
● ISO 8528-9 : Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Part 9: Measurement
and evaluation of mechanical vibrations.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
1.6 Marking data
Alternator Nameplate
1. Serial number 15. Nominal characteristics class

2. Model 16. Connection type
3. Revision index 17. Excitation Voltage
4. Phase number 18. Excitation Current
5. Service type 19. Power related to temperature (20)
6. Manufacture month / year 20. Ambient temperature
7. Nominal speed 21. Nominal Voltage
8. Insulation class 22. Current related to power (19)
9. Power factor 23. Nominal Frequency
10. Nominal power related to temperature (11) 24. Protection Rating
11. Maximum ambient temperature 25. Total weight
12. Nominal Voltage 26. Moment of inertia
13. Nominal Current 27. Bearing type
14. Nominal Frequency
Ask for a new nameplate if the one attached to the alternator cannot be read anymore.
The nameplate is affixed on the alternator in the position indicated in the figure.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
1.7 Declaration of Conformity
Below a copy of the declaration of conformity of the product. The original is placed inside the terminal box of every
alternator. A true copy may be requested in case of loss.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
1.8 Support
For any inquiry on the use, the maintenance or a request of replacement parts, the buyer must contact the Manufacturer
directly (or the help desk if present), specifying the alternator identification data indicated on the nameplate.
The Customer may resort to the technical and commercial support provided by the area representatives or by foreign branches,
which are in direct contact with MECC ALTE S.p.A. and have their addresses and contact data indicated on the back cover.
In case of fault or an insurmountable inconvenience, the Customer may contact directly the headquarters using the following
data:
PHONE NUMBER (Landline): + 39 0444 396111
FAX NUMBER: + 39 0444 396166
E-MAIL: aftersales@meccalte.it
WEBSITE: www.meccalte.com
MECC ALTE S.p.A
Via Roma
MAILING ADDRESS: 36051 Creazzo, Vicenza
Italy
In case of ownership transfer or company transfers of the alternator you should always inform the manufacturing
company or your reference help desk.
1.9 Glossary
System: System means, in brief, the drive motor and the alternator.
A person / company that is in charge of building the "Fully assembled Machine" and/or installing it at
Installer: the user's premises.
Fully Assembled It is the name of the complete machine mainly made up of a "drive motor" and the alternator.
Machine:
Drive motor: It is the motor to which the alternator is connected. The manual also defines it as the "drive machine".
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
2 Alternator Overview
ECO Series alternators are self-regulated, 4-pole brushless alternators.
They are equipped with a rotating inductor (1) fitted with a damper cage and stationary armature with inclined grooves.
The winding is short pitched so as to reduce the harmonics.
The electromagnetic compatibility tests were carried out in compliance with the standard specifications, with the neutral wire
connected to ground.
Testing in accordance with other specifications may be carried out on request of the customer.
The mechanical structure, always very robust, allows easy access to the connections and inspections of the various components.
The case is made of steel, the shields are made of cast iron, the shaft is made of C45 steel with a fan splined onto the shaft.
The protection rating is IP23 (higher protection ratings can be achieved on request).
Insulation if of class H standard.
The impregnations are realized with polyester resin for the rotating parts and with vacuum treatment for the parts that have
higher voltage such as for instance the stators.
Special treatments may also be carried out on request.

2.1 Main components
1. Rotating Inductor 7. Mounting Feet
2. Cooling fan 8. Protection Grid
3. Main rotor 9. Front Cover
4. Exciter Rotor 10. Shaft
5. Terminal Box 11. PMG
6. Stator Frame

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
2.1.1 DSR Digital Regulator
The electronic regulators may be of 2 types: DSR, DSR/A.
Standard supply comes with the DSR on the 38 series.
DSR/A can be mounted on the 40-43-46 series on customer

request.
The regulator is normally installed in the terminal box of the
alternator.
2.1.2 DER1 Digital Regulator
The electronic regulators may be of 2 types: DER1, DER1/A.
Standard supply comes with the DER1 on the 40-43-46 series.
DER1/A can be mounted on the 38 series on customer

request.
The regulator is normally installed in the terminal box of the
alternator.
2.2 General description and working principle
The drive motor is connected to the flange and disks (1) of
the alternator.
The alternator rotor, started up by the drive motor,
generates electricity.
The cables for the electric power supply to the user are
connected on the terminal block inside the "terminal box"
(2).

The DSR/DER1 digital regulators are equipped with an LED Indicator. During normal operation the LED blinks with a 2-second
period and a 50% duty cycle (1 second on, 1 second off), in case of faults it flashes differently.
See diagrams in chapter 10 "Alarm Management".

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
2.3 Technical Data

2.3.1 IP Protection Rating
The alternator is built with an IP23 protection rating.
2.3.2 Radial Loads
Maximum allowable radial loads applied to shaft projection, for double-bearing alternators.
Series Radial force [N]
ECO 38 16000
ECO 40 16000
ECO 43 19000
ECO 46 30000
2.3.3 Noise level [dB(A)]
50 Hz 60 Hz
Series
1 m 7 m 1 m 7 m
ECO 38 82 69 86 73
ECO 40 94 82 98 88
ECO 43 95 84 99 99
ECO 46 97 86 100 91

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
2.3.4 Weight
Weights for MD35 construction type alternators.
Series Model Weight [Kg]

1S4 A 530
2S4 A 573
3S4 A 602
ECO 38
1L4 A 692
2L4 A 790
3L4 A 930
1S4 A 1024
2S4 A 1100
3S4 A 1152
ECO 40 1L4 A 1305
1.5L4 A 1400
2L4 A 1560
VL4 A 1693
1S4 A 1920
2S4 A 2140
1M4 A 2275
ECO 43
2M4 A 2370
2L4 A 2700
VL4 A 2980
1S4 A 3005
1.5S4 A 3375
2S4 A 3560
ECO 46 1L4 A 3805
1.5L4 A 4255
2L4 A 4375
VL4 A 5120
2.3.5 Air volumes [m³/min] for local alternators
Series 50 Hz 60 Hz

ECO 38 32 39
ECO 40 54 64.8
ECO 43 90 108
ECO 46 135 162

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
2.3.6 Alignment tolerances in B3B14
Tolerance table of drive motor alignment with the alternator.
RPM Radial tolerance (mm) Angular tolerance (mm / 100 mm)

1200 0.08 0.05
1500 0.06 0.05
1800 0.05 0.05
3000 0.04 0.05
3600 0.03 0.05
2.3.7 Positioning dimension in MD35
Positioning dimension for flywheel refered to flange face.
Series SAE L (mm)

11 ½ 39.6
ECO 38
14 25.4
14 25.4
ECO 40
18 15.7
14 25.4
ECO 43 18 15.7
21 0
18 15.7
ECO 46
21 0

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
2.3.8 Resistance of windings at 20°C ambient temperature

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
2.3.9 Overall dimensions
ECO 38A Construction type MD35


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
ECO 38A Construction type B3B14


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
ECO 40B Construction type MD35


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
ECO 40B Construction type B3B14


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
2.3.10 Materials
The table below contains the approximate percentages of the materials used in Mecc Alte S.p.A's alternators.

Material Percentage
Steel Parts 45%
Cast Iron Parts 20%
Copper Parts 20%
Aluminum Parts 10%
Plastic Parts 3%
Electronic parts 2%
2.4 Operating ambient requirements
Max ambient temperature to guarantee the nominal power: 40°C
Less than
Max operating altitude to guarantee the nominal power:
1000 m.

Install the alternator in a well-aired room. Insufficient ventilation may cause
overheating and malfunctioning of the alternator.

For the air volumes required see paragraph 2.3.5.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
3 Safety

3.1 General Instructions
The alternator may be used only for the purpose for which it was designed and built.

Caution
The ECO series alternators comply with the Directive 2006/42/EC as amended, therefore they do not pose threats to
the operators, if installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions provided by Mecc Alte and on
condition that the safety devices are kept in perfect state of efficiency.

Danger
Install the alternator only after having read and understood all the sections of this manual.

Danger
Do no operate it while under the influence of intoxicating agents that might delay reaction time such as, for instance,
alcohol or drugs.

Danger
The alternator installation, operation and maintenance technicians must be adequately qualified specialists who know
the characteristics of the alternators.

Warning
Adequate work clothing is recommended. Avoid wearing chains, bracelets, scarves and cumbersome clothing, long hair
must be tied.

Warning
Do not neutralize, remove, alter or otherwise render ineffective any safety, protection or control device of the
alternator.

Warning
Maintain the work areas and the routes defined for the installation of the alternator always free from materials and/or
elements that may hinder the movement of or cause accidents to the operator.

Caution
The work area must always be adequately lit.

Caution
Keep the floor in the operating area always clean and dry to prevent the forklift truck from sliding sideways when in
movement.

Danger
Never operate the alternator with wet hands and objects when it is energized.


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Warning
Do not lean on and do not step onto the alternator.

Warning
At the end of each operation that involved removal of the safeguards, put them back and make sure that the correct
positioning and efficiency are restored.

Danger
Keep the alternator at a safe distance from flammable materials.

Danger
The alternators, when working, release heat even to a high level based on the power being generated. Before touching
it wait for the alternator to cool off.

Danger
Working alternators are noisy (see paragraph 2.3.3). Install the alternator in insulated rooms and wear earmuffs to
operate it.
3.2 Alternator Safety devices
The safety devices of the alternator are:
1. Protective net on the front shield.

2. Cover of terminal box.
3. Back latch.
Danger
During the operation of the alternator the safeguards must always be closed.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
3.3 Safety tags
Caution
Do not remove under any circumstances the tags attached to the alternator.

The following safety tags are attached to the machine
Caution
The labels must be replaced if they are worn out or cannot be read anymore.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
3.4 Personal Protective Equipment
Caution
The staff in charge with the operation of the alternator must wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) indicated in
the table below.

PPE Operation
Always wear
Maintenance or lifting the alternator or its components.

Caution
The operator must observe the accident prevention regulations in force in the specific country where the alternator is
used.

Caution
The PPE assigned may not be altered.
The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for any potential damages caused to people by failure to use the PPE.

3.5 Residual risks
The alternator presents the following residual risks:

Danger
Burning risk. The working alternator may release heat even
Before touching the alternator wait for it to cool off.
to a high level.

Caution
Do not stand under the suspended load, do not come close
Risk of crushing while lifting.
to it, use adequate PPE.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
4 Transportation, movement and storage.
The ECO series alternators are delivered by road on pallets, by sea in fumigated wood cases. Other shipment methods available
on customer request.
The cases shipped by sea are covered with nylon to avoid salt infiltration that could compromise the correct operation of the
alternator.
Any potential replacement parts are however shipped in cardboard packing that is disposed of according to the local regulations.
Packing is always accompanied by a packing list.
Transportation of the packing to the installation place will be provided by the customer.

Upon delivery of the alternator check against the delivery note that there are no missing parts and/or damages; in case
there are any, immediately inform the carrier, the insurance company and the reseller or Mecc Alte.
Warning
The instructions of this chapter must be strictly followed when lifting the alternator.

Warning
Use adequate, tested and certified lifting devices.

Warning
Lifting and transportation must be carried out by members of staff who were trained for this purpose.

Warning
To carry out any lifting, transportation and handling operation wear the PPE indicated by the regulations (see
paragraph 3.4).

Warning
When lifting the alternator with the forklift truck keep its forks at the longest possible distance one from the other so
as to prevent the alternator from falling or sliding off.

Always make sure that the devices and means for packing materials removal, the alternator and any disassembled part are
suitable and undamaged.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
4.2 Packing materials lifting and transportation
Danger
Pay attention during all transportation and movement operations. Do not stand under suspended loads.

Warning
Check the packing or the documentation attached to it for the weight to lift, the predefined anchor points and use
suitable equipment for the lifting.

4.3 Unpacking
Unpack the alternator carefully without breaking/damaging the packing materials. Both the cases (equipped with
metal hinges so that they may be folded) and the pallet must be returned to Mecc Alte.
Once the single-bearing alternator is unpacked do not cut the tie strips of the rotor to

prevent it from sliding.
4.4 How to dispose of the packing materials
Please recycle the packing materials in accordance with the applicable regulations in the country where the alternator is
installed.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
4.5 Alternator Movement
Unpacked alternators must always be handled hooking the eyebolts to a
lifting device.

For the weight of the alternator see paragraph 2.3.4
Caution
Lift the alternator to a height not exceeding 30 cm.
Do not add any other load. The eyebolts are only designed for the lifting of the alternator. Do not use the alternator
eyebolts to lift the fully assembled machine.

Danger
Once it is coupled to the drive motor, to lift the alternator you must follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the fully assembled machine.
4.6 Storage
In case of storage, the alternators, be them packed or not, must be stored in a cool, dry place away from vibrations and never
exposed to the elements.

The bearings require special maintenance but it is advisable to turn the shaft around once or twice a month to prevent
contact corrosion and grease hardening; before startup, where regular lubrication is required, you must also lubricate
it.
After being stored for a long time or if there are obvious signs of humidity/condensation, check the insulation state.

Warning
The insulation test must be carried out by a qualified technician.

Warning
Before carrying out the test you must disconnect the voltage regulator.

If the result of the test is too low (less than 1 MΩ) (EN60204-1) you will have to dry the alternator by blowing 50-60 C°
pressurized air into the air intakes and exhausts of the alternator.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
5 Installation instructions / drive motor coupling
Warning
The final installer is in charge with assembling all the safeguards (disconnect switches, safeguards against direct and
indirect contact, safeguards against overcurrent and overvoltage, emergency stop and so on) required to make the
machine and the user system comply with the European and International Safety Regulations.

The installation and first startup operations of the fully assembled machine must be carried out by qualified personnel.

Danger
Working alternators are noisy (see paragraph 2.3.3). Install the alternator in insulated rooms and wear earmuffs to
operate it.

5.1 Installation Setup
The alternator must be grounded before installation.Please ensure that
the grounding system is effective and it complies with the directives of
the country where the alternator will be installed.

The alternator is designed and built to be installed in well-ventilated environments.
See paragraph 2.4.

Danger
Install the alternator in a ventilated room. Insufficient ventilation may cause overheating and malfunctioning of the
alternator.

Please ensure that the base of the alternator and of the drive motor is calculated so as to support the weight of all potential
stresses caused by the operation.
The installer is in charge with correctly coupling the alternator to the drive motor and
all the other measures required to guarantee the correct operation of the alternator

and to avoid anomalous stresses that might damage the alternator (such as
vibrations, misalignments, various kinds of mechanical stresses).

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
5.2 Unpacking and disposal of packing materials
Danger
Pay attention during all transportation and movement operations.

Danger
Do not stand under suspended loads.

Carefully remove the packing.

Please recycle the packing materials.
5.3 Mechanical coupling
The coupling of the alternator to the drive motor must be carried out by the end user. It is carried out at his sole discretion, but
it must:
● Be realized in accordance with the safety regulations in force.
● Ensure the ideal operating conditions for the alternator (air temperature below 40 °C and air vents not blocked).
● Ensure easy access for its verification and maintenance.
● Be assembled on a strong base able to hold the total weight of the alternator and the drive motor.
● Observe the assembly tolerances.
Control the correct fastening of the discs to the alternator rotor.
See paragraph 9.7

Imprecise alignment may cause vibrations and damages to the bearings.

Moreover, it is advisable to check the compatibility of the torsional characteristics of the motor / alternator (to be carried out by
the customer).
Please see the related technical documentation.

In case of double-bearing alternators, ensure that the radial loads applied to the shaft protrusion do not exceed the
admissible values.

See paragraph 2.3.2.


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
These values are calculated so as to prevent excessive shaft flexure. The load that may be supported by the bearings is statically
and dynamically higher than the one supported by the shaft, however, the presence of excessive vibrations or adverse
environmental conditions may reduce the bearing's life or lead to a lower maximum allowable load in proportion to the
bearing's life.
During the assembly and disassembly stages of the net, make sure you hold it in
position with your hands so as to prevent the elastic net from hitting the operator or
anyone else nearby.

In case of single-bearing alternators, during the drive motor coupling stage make sure the rotor does not slip out by
keeping the alternator in a horizontal position. Remove the rotor fastening system, if present.

During the mechanical coupling procedures do not use the fan as a lever to

turn the rotor.
5.3.1 Alternator Preparation
1. In case of single-bearing alternators remove the safety straps from the rotor.
After this operation make sure the rotor does not slip out when handling it.
2. Remove the anti rust protective paint from the flange and, if it is a double-

bearing alternator, also from the shaft.
3. In case the alternator was stored for more than one year, before startup
lubricate the bearings again if they are not sealed (see paragraph 9.4.1).
5.3.2 Aligning the drive motor to the B3B14 alternator
To ensure regular operation of the B3B14 construction type alternator you must
align it to the drive motor in observance of the radial and angular tolerances
between the two shafts of the drive motor - alternator.
Misalignment may cause damages to the shaft or to the bearing. For alignment tolerances see 2.3.6.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
5.3.3 Aligning the drive motor to the MD35 alternator
The (MD35) single-bearing alternator needs a solid flat base in order for the alignment to be realized correctly.
Always check rigorously the accuracy of the L dimension.

Errors on the L dimension may lead to high axial loads on the bearings and

potential damages to the drive motor as well.

For alignment tolerances see paragraph 2.3.7.

The presence of flexures on the alternator coupling flange may cause high vibrations and in the worst cases even
mechanical breaks.

5.3.4 Thermal Expansion Compensation
The compensation of thermal expansion is particularly important for the single-bearing generators inasmuch as they are
connected directly to the motor and a perfect alignment is essential so as to guarantee the intended useful life of the bearings.
In case of double-bearing generators the importance of this aspect depends on the type of motor-generator coupling.
Operating temperatures have a significant impact on the alignment tolerances and must be taken into consideration. Because of
them, actually, during the operation, the alternator shaft may be in a different position than its position when powered off.
A compensation of the alignment may therefore be required and it depends on the operating temperatures, on the coupling
type, on the distance between the two machines and so on.
The two more important types of thermal expansion to take into consideration are:
● Vertical thermal expansion
● Axial thermal expansion
Vertical thermal expansion
This thermal expansion may cause variations of the radial tolerance value and it may be calculated using the following formula:
ΔH = α x ΔT x H
ΔH Variation of height.
α = Coefficient of thermal expansion (value α = 10 x 10-6 K-1 may be used).
ΔT = Difference between the alignment temperature and the operating temperature.
H = Axle height.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Axial thermal expansion
The axial thermal expansion value may diminish the axial tolerance between the two shafts.
It is a very important value inasmuch as, when the whole system reaches a uniform temperature, a very narrow non-operating
tolerance may lead to an axial force that may burden the bearings damaging them or causing them to break.
The following formula may be used to calculate it:
ΔL = α x ΔT x L
ΔL = Variation of the shaft length.
α = Coefficient of thermal expansion (value α = 10 x 10-6 K-1 may be used).
ΔT = Difference between the alignment temperature and the operating temperature.

L = Shaft length, calculated between the bearing and the
drive motor coupling discs.

The variation of the axial tolerance is calculated by relating the axial thermal expansion of the alternator to that of the motor.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
6 Electrical connection
The operation must be carried out by an electrical maintenance technician.
The electrical connection shall be provided by the end user and it is carried out at his sole discretion
For the entry into the terminal box it is advisable to use cable glands and cable

reliefs in compliance with the specifications of the user country.
The jumpers supplied with the 38 series are used in case of rewiring only where indicated.
See "12 terminal connections" table in this chapter.
The alternators must always be grounded with a grounding conductor of an

appropriate size. Use one of the two dedicated terminals (internal/external).
For the electrical connection use adequate cables, sized on the basis of the
alternator power. Make the connections to the terminals as shown in the
figure.
A) Hexagon nut
B) Plain washer
C) User cable
See paragraph 6.1.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Once the connection was made check the terminal tightening torques that must comply with the instructions given in chapter
9.8
When the connection is finished reassemble the cover of the terminal box.
The user power cables must be wired and supported adequately so as not to cause mechanical stress on the terminal
block of the alternator.

Phase rotation and sequence
All the fans of the ECO alternators are designed to rotate
bidirectionally.
Clockwise rotation, seen from the coupling side: the order of

the outgoing phases is L1, L2 , L3.
Anticlockwise rotation, seen from the coupling side: the order
of the outgoing phases is L3, L2 , L1 (the order is reversed).

Winding connection modalities
The alternators are manufactured with 12 standard outgoing cables in order to allow different voltage output, for instance, at 50
Hz, 115 V (ΔΔ) / 200 V (YY) / 230 V (Δ) / 400 V (Y) in the 38 standard series or 230 V (ΔΔ) / 400 V (YY) / 460 V (Δ) / 800 V (Y) in the
40, 43 and 46 standard series. To pass from a connection to another follow the diagrams shown in the "12 wires connection"
table on the next page.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
* In case of single-phase loads it is important to remember not to exceed the phase current.
** In the interconnected star connection, the power must be reduced to 0.866 times its nominal value.
*** The highlighted cells represent the nominal values. The other voltage values can be obtained by adjusting the VOLT
potentiometer. Voltage variations in relation with the nominal value may though lead to a derating of the machine. For
the powers please consult the technical documentation available on www.meccalte.com.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

The machine supplied to operate at 50Hz may also work at 60Hz (or vice versa). To obtain the variation you simply
adjust the potentiometer to the new nominal voltage value. When passing from 50Hz to 60Hz power may increase by
20% (unvaried current) if the voltage increases by 20%. For alternators specifically built for a 60Hz frequency when
passing to 50Hz the voltage and the power must be reduced by 20% in relation to the values referring to 60Hz.
6.1 Terminal board configurations

6.1.1 ECO 38 regulation box and cable connection

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
6.2 Parallel connection of alternators
In case you want the alternators to operate in parallel you need to use a device to ensure equal droop of output voltages.
The parallel transformer is manufactured with a preset voltage drop of 4% at full load when the power factor is 0.
38 Series
The device is supplied on request or it can be assembled by the
customer. After having assembled the device you need to check the
voltage drop; for further information please refer to the technical
guide for parallel operation.

40 - 43 - 46 Series
The device is standard, therefore when two or more alternators of
this type must operate in parallel it is enough to just remove the
jumper that short-circuits the secondary circuit of the paralleling
device.
6.2.1 Installation of a parallel device (series 38)
● Refer to mounting instructions "Retrofitting PD500 Procedure"
● Connect the power coil windings in series with the phase following the
instuctions

For the number of coil turns needed on the transformer please see the
drawing table A9865 inside the procedure
● Once received and installed the parallel device, it is important to check, based
on the nominal data of the alternator and the adopted reference type, the
jumpers J1 and J2 are wired to the correct fastons, according to drawing table
A9865, inside the procedure. Also verify that the droop trimmer on the PD-I is
positioned at the center.
● Connect the sensing of the alternator to the PD-I module and connect the PD-
I module to the sensing terminal of the regulator, following step by step the
instructions on the procedure
See chapter 12.
To enable the paralleling device remove the jumper that short-circuits its secondary
winding as shown in the figures beside and in the wiring diagrams.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Warning
For alternators running in parallel to the grid the user must integrate the generation system with adequate protections.

Warning
For these applications it is fundamental to provide protection against the ample excitation variations or an excitation
loss relay to avoid serious damages to the alternator.

After having made all the electrical connections and only after having closed the terminal box you may carry out the initial
startup test on the system.
Check the no load voltage of the alternator and if necessary act on the electronic regulator VOLT trimmer to move back to the
nominal value.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
7 Startup Instructions
This paragraph only reports the instructions for the initial startup of the alternator. You may find further instructions in
the manual of the fully assembled machine.

Warning
The startup, operation and stop maneuvers must be carried out by adequately qualified personnel who has read and
understood the safety and technical specifications indicated in this manual.

The tools for system startup, operation and stop shall be provided by the installer.

Check the alignment on the fully assembled machine. See paragraph 5.3.2.

● Check the fastening of the machine to the base with the related tightening torques and the robustness of the base.
Check the tightening torques of the terminal connections and their positioning. See paragraph 9.8.
Before the startup of the fully assembled machine you must make sure that:
● The cooling air intake and exhaust vents are always unobstructed. For the
cooling air volumes required see paragraph 2.3.5.
● The intake side is away from heat sources. However, if not specifically agreed,

the temperature of the cooling air must be equal to the room temperature and
anyway lower than 40 °C. The alternator may operate at higher temperatures
with an appropriate derating.

During the initial startup that must be carried out at lower speed, the installer will have to make sure there are no
anomalous noises. In case of anomalous noises stop the system immediately and make adjustments to improve the
mechanical coupling.

The rotors of the Mecc Alte alternators and the alternators themselves comply with the regulations (see paragraph 1.5). This
means that the vibrations generated by the Mecc Alte alternators are very limited and compliant with the regulations.
Potential excessive vibrations are ascribable to the drive motor or to an erroneous motor-alternator coupling and they may
cause damages or even breaks to the bearings.
The installer is responsible for following the regulations when assessing and measuring the vibrations on the fully
assembled machine (see paragraph 1.5).


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
After the initial startup
After the initial startup of the fully assembled machine it is necessary to carry out the following verifications:
● Make sure everything works correctly.
● Monitor the vibration level and potential high temperatures of the windings and of the bearings.
In case the alternator, during operation, goes into protection mode for anomalous voltage, troubleshot the fault before
initiating another startup.
See "Problems, causes and solutions" chapter 11.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
8 Electronic regulators

8.1 DSR Digital Regulator
For further details on the regulators please refer to the specific manual.

Danger
Carefully perform the test, use adequate PPE such as for
Check with the alternator on.
instance insulating gloves.

Voltage testing is performed off-load with the alternator running at nominal frequency. To obtain voltage regulation
use the VOLT potentiometer of the electronic regulator.

1. Regulation of overload protection (AMP).
2. Regulation of low frequency protection (Hz).
3. Regulation of stability (STAB).
4. Regulation of voltage (VOLT).
5. Terminals 10 and 11 for remote regulation of voltage.
Self-regulation is achieved through the DSR digital regulator that guarantees, under static conditions, a ± 1% voltage accuracy
with any power factor and with a speed variation ranging from –5% to + 20%.

Remote Regulation
To achieve remote regulation insert a 10KΩ potentiometer in the dedicated terminals 10-11.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
8.1.1 Stability Adjustment

The alternators are part of a system that can be outlined as a motor + alternator. The alternator may therefore exhibit
instabilities of the rotation regime and of the voltage due to the irregular operation of the motor it is connected to.
There is a potentiometer dedicated to the adjustment of this stability (STAB potentiometer), because the alternator voltage and
motor speed regulation systems may go into conflict, causing both speed and voltage oscillations.
It is important to stress that Mecc Alte's alternators are tested using an electric motor, not a heat engine. Therefore, STAB
adjustment is set correctly for the alternator driven by an electric motor.
General instructions to follow in case of instability problems:
1. Check the STAB potentiometer setting and make sure it corresponds to the settings reported in the tables below.
2. If there is no correspondence, reset the potentiometer to the value indicated in the table below; in case of missing
information position in the middle.
3. If the problem persists, rotate the potentiometer anticlockwise a notch and repeat the test.
4. If no differences are noticed or the differences are minimal, rotate another notch anticlockwise; continue this procedure
until the problem is solved.
5. If by rotating the potentiometer anticlockwise, the voltage instability increases, set the potentiometer as indicated at
point 2. Rotate the potentiometer clockwise a notch and repeat the test
6. If there are no changes or they are minimal, rotate another notch clockwise and repeat the test.
7. Continue this procedure until the problem is solved.
8. If after these steps the problem is still not solved, you may need to adjust the stability (gain) of the motor speed
regulation system. If this does not solve the problem either, try to change the stability software parameters of the voltage
regulator. See the dedicated manual.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
* DSR: P[11] = 4, P[12] = 3, P[13] = 16384, quadratic function with integral gain.
** DSR/A: P[11] = 5, P[12] = 1, P[13] = 26624, linear function with integral gain


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
8.1.2 Protections
To avoid anomalous and dangerous operation of the alternator, the DSR digital regulator is equipped with a low speed
protection and an overload protection.
Low speed protection
Its intervention is instantaneous and it causes the reduction of the alternator voltage when the frequency drops by 4 ±1 % under
the nominal frequency.
The intervention threshold is set using the "Hz" potentiometer.
Overload protection
A dedicated circuit compares the partialized excitation voltage. If the preset value for this voltage (a value corresponding with a
load current value equal to 1.1 times the current indicated on the alternator tag) is exceeded for more than 20 seconds, the
regulator steps in lowering the alternator voltage and subsequently limiting the current within a safe value range.
The delay is expressly introduced to allow the motors that normally start in 5÷10 seconds to pick-up. This intervention threshold
may be adjusted using the "AMP" potentiometer.
Causes that lead to protection intervention.
Instantaneous protection intervention for low speed 1 - Speed reduced by 4 ± 1 % as compared to the rated data.
2 - Overload of 10% as compared to the rated data.
Delayed protection intervention for overload 3 - Power factor (cos φ) lower than the rated data.
4 - Environmental temperature above 50°C.
Intervention of both protections 5 - Combination of factor 1 and factors 2, 3, 4.

In case both protections intervene, the voltage supplied by the alternator will drop to a value that depends on the size of the
fault.
Voltage will be automatically restored to its nominal value when the fault is solved.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
8.1.3 Inputs and Outputs: technical specifications
* They are connected together on the board the following terminals: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 11 and 13 and 15.
** With an external EMI SDR 128/K filter (3m without EMI filter).
*** Starting from version 10 of the Firmware. It is important not to exceed by more than ± 10%.
**** Starting from rev. 18 of the Firmware.
The regulators mounted on board the alternators prove to be calibrated during the final test. For loose regulators (for
instance spare parts) or if wiring or calibration variations are required, you will have to perform an adequate setting of
the regulator to guarantee its correct operation.
The basic settings may be performed directly on the regulator through the 4 trimmers (VOLT - STAB - Hz - AMP), the 50/60
jumper and the Vext input.
More detailed settings and measures may be performed only via software using, for instance, the Mecc Alte USB2DxR
communication interface and the DxR_Terminal software.
Vext Input
The Vext input (connector CN1 terminals 10 and 11) allows the analog remote control of the output voltage through a 10Kohm
potentiometer with a variation range that may be programmed via parameter 16 (by default the setting is ± 14% starting from
version 10 of the Firmware) in relation to the value set by the VOLT trimmer or by parameter 19.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
If you want to use continuous voltage, it will have an effect if contained within the range from 0V to +2,5V.
The input tolerates voltages from -5V to + 5V, but for values exceeding the 0V / +2.5V limits (or in case of disconnection) there
are two available options:
● Not to consider the value (default configuration) and go back to the regulation of the voltage value set through the
trimmer (if enabled) or through parameter 19.
● Maintain the minimum (or the maximum) reachable voltage value.
The two options can be set through the RAM Voltage CTRL flag in the Configuration Menu corresponding to the B7 bit of the
configuration word P[10].
The continuous voltage supply must be able to absorb at least 2 mA.
In the regulation it is advisable not to exceed by more than ± 10% the nominal voltage value of the alternator.

50/60 Signal
A jumper placed on the 50/60 input (connector CN1 terminals 12 and 13) entails the switching of the low speed protection
threshold from 50·(100%-αHz%) to 60·(100%-αHz%), where αHz% is the related position of the HZ trimmer.

APO Contact
Acronym for Active Protection Output: (connector CN1 terminals 14 and 15) uninsulated open collector 30V-100mA transistor,
by default normally closed (starting from revision 18 of the firmware; for firmware revisions up to 17 the transistor is normally
open and it closes in case of an active alarm). It opens (with a software programmable delay of 1 to 15 seconds) when, one or
several alarms, that may be selected separately via software, are active.

VOLT Trimmer
It allows regulation from approximately 70V to approximately 140V when terminals 4 and 5 are used for the sensing or from
approximately 140V to approximately 280V when terminals 6 and 7 are used.

STAB Trimmer
It regulates the dynamic response (droop) of the alternator under transient conditions.


Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
MP Trimmer
It regulates the excitation overcurrent protection intervention threshold.
To calibrate the overload protection, perform the following procedure:
1. Rotate the Hz trimmer anticlockwise.
2. Apply nominal load to the alternator.
3. Reduce the speed by 10%.
4. Rotate the AMP trimmer completely in anticlockwise direction.
5. After a few seconds you should notice a reduction of the alternator voltage value and the activation of alarm 5 (indicated
by a change in the LED flashing).
6. In this case slowly rotate the "AMP" trimmer in clockwise direction until you get the output voltage value to 97% of its
nominal value: alarm 5 is still active.
7. If you go back to nominal speed, alarm 5 disappears after a few seconds and the alternator voltage rises back to the
nominal value.
8. Readjust the Hz trimmer as indicated.
Hz Trimmer
It allows the regulation of the low speed protection intervention threshold up to -20% compared to the nominal speed value set
by the 50/60 jumper (at 50 Hz the threshold may be adjusted from 40Hz to 50Hz, to 60 Hz the threshold may be adjusted from
48Hz to 60Hz).
The intervention of the protection diminishes the alternator voltage. Perform the adjustment as follows:
2. If the machine must operate at 60 Hz, make sure the jumper between terminals 12 and 13 of the CN1 connector is
inserted.
3. Take the alternator to a speed equal to 96% of its nominal speed.
4. Slowly turn the "Hz" trimmer. Rotate it in clockwise direction until the alternator voltage starts to diminish and at the
same time make sure the LED starts blinking fast.
5. By increasing the speed, the voltage of the generator should go back to normal and alarm should disappear.
6. Take the speed back to the nominal value.
Even if still continuing to regulate the voltage, the DSR goes into switch-off mode when the frequency decreases under
20 Hz. To restore it you need to shut down the alternator completely.

Alarm management
See paragraph 10.1.

Electrical diagrams
See paragraph 12.1.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
8.2 DER1 Digital Regulator

Danger

Voltage testing is performed off-load with the alternator running at nominal frequency. To obtain the voltage
regulation use the VOLT potentiometer of the electronic regulator.
1. Regulation of the overload protection (AMP).
2. Adjustment of low frequency protection (Hz).
3. Adjustment of stability (STAB).
4. Adjustment of voltage (VOLT).
5. Terminals 29 and 30 for remote regulation of voltage.
The self-regulation achieved through the DER1 digital regulator guarantees, under static conditions, a ± 1% voltage accuracy
with any power factor and with a speed variation ranging from –5% to + 20%.

Remote Regulation
To obtain a regulation within ±14% of the nominal value insert a 100KΩ potentiometer in the dedicated terminals 29-30.
To obtain a regulation within ±7% of the nominal value insert a 25KΩ linear potentiometer in series with a 3.9KΩ resistor to
halve the effect of the external potentiometer.

DER2 Digital Regulator
The DER2 regulator is assembled as a normal DER1 except for the USB2DxR communication interface that is substituted by the
new 1X5 p.2.54 mm strip connector that is mounted directly on the card. The alternators being equal, the DER2 regulator
settings are the same as DER1.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
8.2.1 Stability Adjustment
The alternators are part of a system that can be outlined as a motor + alternator. The alternator may therefore exhibit
instabilities of the rotation regime and of the voltage due to the irregular operation of the motor it is connected to.
There is a potentiometer dedicated to the adjustment of this stability (STAB potentiometer), because the alternator voltage and
motor speed regulation systems may go into conflict, causing both speed and voltage oscillations.
It is important to stress that Mecc Alte's alternators are testes using an electrical, and not a heat engine. Therefore, STAB
adjustment is set correctly for the alternator driven by an electric motor.
General instructions to follow in case of instability problems:
1. Check the STAB potentiometer setting and make sure it corresponds to the settings reported in the tables below.
2. If there is no correspondence, reset the potentiometer to the value indicated in the table below; in case of missing
information position in the middle.
3. If the problem persists, rotate the potentiometer anticlockwise a notch and repeat the test.
4. If no differences are noticed or the differences are minimal, rotate another notch anticlockwise; continue this procedure
until the problem is solved.
5. If by rotating the potentiometer anticlockwise, the voltage instability increases, set the potentiometer as indicated at
point 2. Rotate the potentiometer clockwise a notch and repeat the test
6. If there are no changes or they are minimal, rotate another notch clockwise and repeat the test.
7. Continue this procedure until the problem is solved.
8. If after these steps the problem is still not solved, you may need to adjust the stability (gain) of the motor speed
regulation system. If this does not solve the problem either, try to change the stability software parameters of the voltage
regulator. See the dedicated manual.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
* DER 1: P[11] = 4, P[12] = 3, P[13] = 16384, quadratic function with integral gain.
** DER 1/A: P[11] = 5, P[12] = 1, P[13] = 26624, linear function with integral gain
*** DER 1/A: P[11] = 7, P[12] = 1, P[13] = 26624, linear function with integral gain

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
8.2.2 Protections
To avoid anomalous and dangerous operation of the alternator, the DER1 digital regulator is equipped with a low speed
protection and an overload protection.

Its intervention is instantaneous and it causes the reduction of the alternator voltage when the frequency drops by 4 ±1 % under
the nominal frequency.

Overload protection
A dedicated circuit compares the partialized excitation voltage. If the preset value for this voltage (a value corresponding with a
load current value equal to 1.1 times the current indicated on the alternator tag) is exceeded for more than 20 seconds, the
regulator steps in lowering the alternator voltage and subsequently limiting the current within a safe value range.
The delay is expressly introduced to allow the motors that normally start in 5÷10 seconds to pick-up. This intervention threshold
may be adjusted using the "AMP" potentiometer.
Instantaneous protection intervention for low speed 1 - Speed reduced by 4 ± 1 % as compared to the rated data.
fault.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
8.2.3 Inputs and Outputs: technical specifications
* They are connected together on the board the following terminals: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 9 and 10, 11 and 12.
** Minimum supply voltage 40Vac at 15Hz, 100V at 50Hz, 115V at 60Hz.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
*** With an external EMI filter (3m without the EMI filter).
**** 50·(100%-αHz%) or 60·(100%-αHz%) where αHz% is the position in relation to the Hz trimmer or the percentage value of
the P[21] parameter.
***** Values not to be exceeded, the actual range depends on the P[16] parameter.
****** Starting from rev. 18 of the firmware.
The regulators mounted on board the alternators prove to be calibrated during the final test. For loose regulators (for
instance spare parts) or if wiring or calibration variations are required, you will have to perform an adequate setting of
the regulator to guarantee its correct operation.
The basic settings may be performed directly on the regulator through the 4 trimmers (VOLT - STAB - Hz - AMP), the 50/60
jumper, JP1, JP2 and the Pext input.
More detailed settings and measures may be performed only via software using, for instance, the Mecc Alte USB2DxR
communication interface and the DxR_Terminal software.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Remote control of voltage
The Pext inputs (terminal 30) and ±10V (terminal 32) allow the analog remote control of the output voltage through a
continuous voltage or a potentiometer, with a programmable variation range with respect to the value set through the trimmer
(by default) or through the P[19] parameter.
Figura 1: senza saturazione della tensione di uscita al raggiungimento Figura 2: con saturazione della tensione di uscita al raggiungimento dei limiti
dei limiti della tensione di ingresso. della tensione di ingresso.
If you want to use a continuous voltage it will have an effect if contained within the 0Vdc/2,5Vdc o -10Vdc/+10Vdc range, if
connected respectively between the terminals 30 and 29, or 32 and 29 and based on the presence or absence of the JP1 and JP2
jumpers.
For values that exceed the above-mentioned limits (or in case of disconnection) you have two available options:
● Not to consider the value and go back to the regulation of the voltage value set through the trimmer (if enabled) or
through parameter P[19], fig. 1.
● Maintain the minimum (or the maximum) reachable voltage value, fig. 2.
The second option can be set through the RAM Voltage CTRL flag in the Configuration Menu corresponding to the B7 bit of the
configuration word P[10].
See the technical guide: DER 1 Digital Regulator.
The continuous voltage supply must be able to absorb at least 2 mA.
In the regulation it is advisable not to exceed by more than ± 10% the nominal voltage value of the alternator.
50/60 Signal
A jumper placed on the 50/60 input (terminals 25 and 26) entails the switching of the low speed protection threshold from
50·(100%-αHz%) to 60·(100%-αHz%), where αHz% is the related position of the HZ trimmer.

APO Contact
Acronym for Active Protection Output: (connector CN3 terminals 23 and 24) uninsulated open collector 30V-100mA transistor,
by default normally closed (starting from revision 19 of the firmware; for firmware revisions up to 18 the transistor is normally
open and it closes in case of an active alarm). It opens (with a software programmable delay of 1 to 15 seconds) when, one or
several alarms, that may be selected separately via software, are active.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
VOLT Trimmer
It allows regulation from approximately 75V to approximately 150V when terminals 6/7 - 10/11/12 (with an 8-9 jumper) 15-16
and 20-21 are used for the sensing or from approximately 150V to approximately 300V when terminals 4/5 - 9/10/11/12, 14-17
and 19-22 are used.

STAB Trimmer
It regulates the dynamic response (droop) of the alternator under transient conditions.
It must not be rotated to minus two notches counted in clockwise direction.
MP Trimmer
It regulates the excitation overcurrent protection intervention threshold.
To calibrate the overload protection, perform the following procedure:
1. Rotate the AMP trimmer completely in clockwise direction.
2. Feed the alternator an overload having cos phi = 0.8 or cos phi = 0 respectively equal to 125% or 110% of the nominal
load.
3. After two minutes slowly turn the AMP trimmer anti-clockwise until you get a reduction of the generator's voltage value
and the activation of alarm 5 (visible through a change in the LED flashing)
4. Adjust the AMP trimmer so as to get an output voltage value of 97% of the nominal value: alarm 5 is still active
5. If the load is removed, alarm 5 disappears after a few seconds and the generator voltage goes back to the nominal value.
Hz Trimmer
It allows the regulation of the low speed protection intervention threshold up to -20% compared to the nominal speed value set
by the 50/60 jumper (at 50 Hz the threshold may be adjusted from 40Hz to 50Hz, to 60 Hz the threshold may be adjusted from
48Hz to 60Hz).
The intervention of the protection diminishes the alternator voltage. Perform the adjustment as follows:
2. If the machine must operate at 60 Hz, make sure the jumper between terminals 25 and 26 is inserted.
3. Take the alternator to a speed equal to 96% of its nominal speed.
4. Slowly regulate the "Hz" trimmer. Rotate it in clockwise direction until the alternator voltage starts to diminish and at the
same time make sure the LED starts blinking fast.
5. By increasing the speed, the voltage of the generator should go back to normal and alarm should disappear.
6. Take the speed back to the nominal value.
Even if still continuing to regulate the voltage, the DER1 goes into switch-off mode when the frequency decreases
under 20 Hz. To restore it you need to shut down the alternator completely.

Alarm management
See paragraph 10.2.

Electrical diagrams
See paragraph 12.2.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
8.3 UVR6-SR7 analog regulators

Danger

Voltage testing is performed off-load with the alternator running at nominal frequency. To obtain the regulation of
voltage within ±5% of the nominal value turn the voltage potentiometer of the electronic regulator.
The following regulators are obsolete and were replaced by
DSR/DER1 electronic regulators.
The U.V.R.6/1-F e S.R.7/2-G regulators may be equally used
with the ECO series without altering performance.
The U.V.R.6/1-F was standard fit in the 38 - 40 - 43 - 46 types,

while the S.R.7/2-G was standard fit in the 28 - 31 - 32 - 34
series.
The two regulators are perfectly equal as far as performance
is concerned but they are different in terms of signaling and
reference.
Remote Regulation
To obtain the remote regulation of voltage within a ÷ 5% range of the nominal value, insert:
● A 100KΩ potentiometer for the alternators equipped with 6 terminals
● A 100KΩ potentiometer in series with a 100KΩ resistor for the alternators with 12 terminals.
For a correct operation of the alternator connect the remote potentiometer as follows:
● Rotate the VOLT trimmer of the electronic regulator completely in anticlockwise
direction.
● Position the external potentiometer at half scale and connect it with the
corresponding terminals of the electronic regulator.

● Adjust the voltage to the nominal value through the VOLT trimmer of the
electronic regulator.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Protections
To avoid anomalous and dangerous operation of the alternator, the U.V.R.6/1-F - S.R.7/2-G. analogic regulators are equipped
with a low speed protection and an overload protection.
Its intervention is instantaneous and it causes the reduction of the alternator voltage
when the frequency under 10% of the nominal frequency.
Overload protection
A dedicated circuit compares the partialized excitation voltage. If the preset value for
this voltage (a value corresponding with a load current value equal to 1.1 times the
current indicated on the alternator tag) is exceeded for more than 20 seconds, the
regulator steps in lowering the alternator voltage and subsequently limiting the current
within a safe value range.
The delay is expressly introduced to allow the motors that normally start in 5÷10
seconds to pick-up. This intervention threshold may be adjusted using the "AMP"
potentiometer.
If the alternator is used in single phase or with voltages different than the ones set by the manufacturer, a
readjustment of the AMP and STAB potentiometers might be necessary.
U.V.R.6/1-F Signals
The U.V.R.6/1-F regulator has the following characteristics:
1. Possibility to also have a three phase reference besides the single phase one.
2. LED signals of auto diagnosis that indicate the operation conditions of the
machine:
● A green LED: if normally lit it indicates normal operation of the alternator.
● A red LED: when lit it indicates the intervention of the low speed protection.
● A yellow LED: when lit it indicates the intervention of the overload protection.

During normal operation of the alternator, only the green LED must be lit.
All these signals may be managed remotely and used for various purposes through the use of the SPD96/A device, available on
request.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Instantaneous protection intervention for low speed 1 - Speed reduced by 10% as compared to the rated data.
fault.
Optionals
All the alternators in the ECO series may also be operated
with manual regulation, without the assistance of external
supplies and with the simple use of one rheostat.
See paragraph 12.4.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9 Maintenance

Warning
Before executing any maintenance operation, read carefully the instructions in chapter 3 "Safety" of this manual.

Warning
The authorized operators are only allowed to carry out the works they are specifically qualified for on the alternator
and wear the required PPE (personal protective equipment).

Warning
Always disconnect the alternator from power supplies before carrying out any maintenance and/or replacement
operation.

Warning
The alternators, when working, release heat even to a high level based on the power being generated. Before touching
it wait for the alternator to cool off.

Danger
It is forbidden to pass through or stand under the alternator during the lifting and transportation stages.

It is advisable for the maintenance technician to keep a register of all the interventions.
The ECO series alternators are built to operate without maintenance for a long time.
The maintenance interventions on the Mecc Alte alternator are divided into ordinary and extraordinary.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.2 Maintenance summary table

9.2.1 Summary table of ordinary maintenance operations
Acronyms of the intervention types: E = Electrical; M = Mechanical

Type Description Periodicity Reference
M Alternator exterior and interior cleaning Every 15 days 9.3.7
M General cleaning Every 400 hours 9.3.1
M Air filter cleaning (if present) Every 400 hours of use 9.3.2
M Visual Inspection Every 2500 hours 9.3.3
M Verification of winding state Every 2500 hours 9.3.4
M Verification of correct alternator operation Every 2500 hours 9.3.5
M Tightening torque check Every 2500 hours 9.3.6
9.2.2 Summary table of extraordinary maintenance operations
Acronyms of the intervention types: E = Electrical; M = Mechanical; S = Software

M Maintenance and potential replacement of bearings Every 4000 hours 9.4.1
Every 8000 hours / 1
E Winding state and diode bridge fastening check 9.4.2
year
S Copy of the alarms of the digital regulator 9.4.3
year
M Verification of correct PMG fastening (optional component) 9.4.4
year
Every 20000 to 25000
M Cleaning of windings 9.4.5
hours

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.2.3 Summary table of maintenance operations in case of failure
Acronyms of the intervention types: E = Electrical; M = Mechanical

M Fan replacement assembling - 9.5.1
E Verification and potential replacement of diode bridge - 9.5.2
M Mechanical disassembling for inspection (40-43-46 series) - 9.5.3
M Mechanical assembling (40-43-46 series) - 9.5.4
M PMG disassembling - 9.5.5
M PMG assembling (38 series) - 9.5.6
M PMG assembling (40-43-46 series) - 9.5.7
M Disc Holder Hub Removal (43 and 46 series) - 9.5.8
E Loss of residual magnetism (re-excitation of the machine) - 9.5.9
E Verification and replacement of voltage regulator - 9.5.10
E DSR test and setup on test bench - 9.5.11
E DER1 test and setup on test bench - 9.5.12
E DER 2 test and setup on test bench - 9.5.13
E Main stator windings voltage test - 9.5.14

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.3 Ordinary Maintenance
Ordinary maintenance means the set of operations that are carried out on a regular basis.
Their purpose is to maintain the alternator in good operational state.

Caution
Carry out ordinary maintenance with accuracy and as often as specified by the manufacturer.
9.3.1 General cleaning
The intervention described in this paragraph refers only to the alternator, the frequency proposed must be adapted to
the actual conditions and the frequency of use.
Danger
Disconnect the alternator from the power supplies. The drive motor must be off and unplugged from its power
supplies.

Warning
Never use liquids or water.

Warning
Never clean the internal electrical components of the terminal box with pressurized air because short circuits or other
malfunctions may occur.

Warning
Move close to the alternator only when it has zero power supply and it is at room temperature. It is only now that you
may clean it on the outside with pressurized air.

Carry out general cleaning of the alternator and the surrounding area.
During the cleaning check the state and make sure that the various parts of the alternator are undamaged.
In case of anomalies or damages contact the maintenance technician for a potential intervention/replacement.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.3.2 Air filter cleaning (if present)
Type of intervention Operator Periodicity
Every 400 hours of use
PPE to wear Materials and equipments
Cleaning tools

Danger
supplies.

The intervention periodicity indicated refers to critical environmental conditions. Adapt the periodicity based on the
actual conditions of use.
The air filters are accessories that are assembled on customer request.
Air filters must be regularly cleaned because they hold within a net that must be kept clean to guarantee the efficiency of the
filter and the consequent good operation of the alternator.
The periodicity of intervention on the air filters will depend on the severity of the conditions at the installation place. However a
regular inspection of these components will allow you to determine if you should intervene.
Open the four latches (1).

Remove the internal components of the filter and clean.
Remove the cover (1).

Remove the filter elements (2) and (3) and clean.
Reassemble everything according to the initial configuration.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.3.3 Visual Inspection
Every 2500 hours.
Workshop tools.

● Check for the presence of anomalies such as cracks, rust, leakages and any other anomalous event.
● Check the tightening of the power cables and of the regulator cables.
● Check the state of the insulations of the power cables and of the regulator cables (overtemperature, rubbing).

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.3.4 Verification of winding state
Every 2500 hours
"Megger" Tester or similar to
500V in continuous voltage.

Danger
supplies.

Before carrying out the verification disconnect the

voltage regulator (fig. A), the radio interference filters

(fig. B) and all the other potential devices electrically
connected to the windings to check.
Measure insulation resistance to ground.
The measured value of resistance to ground of all the
windings must be higher than 1MΩ.

If the value is lower than 1MΩ dry the windings with a jet of hot air at 50-60°C. Direct the jet of air into the air intakes
and exhausts of the alternator.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.3.5 Verification of correct alternator operation
Every 2500 hours
Workshop tools.

Check whether the alternator operates regularly without noises or anomalous vibrations.
In presence of noises and/or vibrations, check:
● The balancing of the rotor.
● The state of the alternator bearings. If necessary replace them (see 9.4.1.).
● The alignment of the couplings.
● The potential presence of stresses in the heat engine.
● The potential presence of stresses in the anti-vibration supports.
● The functional data (see the nameplate of the alternator paragraph 1.6).

9.3.6 Tightening torque check
Every 2500 hours
The torque wrench.

Danger
supplies.

● Check the bolt tightening (see paragraph 9.6 "Tightening torques").
● Check the electrical connections.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.3.7 Alternator exterior and interior cleaning
Every 15 days
Pressurized air.

Clean with pressurized air.

It is strictly forbidden to use any kind of high-pressure water jet cleaners and detergent liquids. The standard
protection rating of the alternator is IP23 and therefore by using liquids anomalies or even short circuits may occur.

The intervention periodicity indicated refers to critical environmental conditions. Adapt the periodicity based on the
actual conditions of use.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.4 Extraordinary maintenance
Caution
Carry out extraordinary maintenance with accuracy and as often as specified by the manufacturer.

Warning
All the maintenance intervals described below refer to a normal use of the alternator. In case it is used in more severe
conditions (high humidity, temperature or dust) it is necessary to check it more often.
9.4.1 Maintenance and potential replacement of bearings
Every 4000 hours
SKF LGMT2 or ENS or

equivalent greases.

Danger
supplies.

● Check the state of the bearings.
● Lubricate the bearings if they are equipped with a lubricator.

Bearing lubrication table
Amount of
Bearing type Lubrication interval in hours
grease in grams
Alternator type
Side opposite the Side opposite the
Coupling side Coupling side L.A. L.O.A.
coupling coupling
ECO 38 6318.2RS 6314.2RS - (*) - (*) - -
ECO 40 6322 6318.2RS 4000 (**) - (*) 60 -
ECO 43 6324 6322 4000 (**) 4000 (**) 70 60
ECO 46 6330M 6324 4000 (**) 4000 (**) 90 70

* Sealed bearings: it is not necessary any maintenance during their entire operating life; in normal working conditions the
estimated life is about 30,000 hours.
** In normal working conditions the regreaseble bearings have an estimated life of about 40,000 hours.
For any replacement of the bearings follow the instructions in paragraph 9.5.3
9.4.2 Winding state and diode bridge fastening check

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Every 8000 hours / 1 year
Workshop tools.

Danger
supplies.

Remove the back grid of the alternator for visual inspection of the windings and to check the fastening of the diode bridge.
If the windings are dirty or oily clean them with pressurized air.
In case problems of other kind are detected you must disassemble the alternator to solve them.

9.4.3 Copy of the alarms of the digital regulator
Personal Computer + interface
+ dedicated software.

Danger
supplies.

Mecc Alte's digital regulator are equipped with a special connector that allows you to download the data related to the recorded
alarms.
Download this data to check the potential presence of anomalies and, if any, solve them.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.4.4 Verification of correct PMG fastening (optional component)
Workshop tools.

Danger
supplies.

You can add the PMG accessory to the ECO series alternators
manufactured by Mecc Alte.
In case this accessory is present, make sure it is correctly
attached.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.4.5 Cleaning of windings
Every 20000 to 25000 hours.
Cleaning tools

Danger
supplies.

Caution
If the system operates in a dusty environment, the cleaning operations must be carried out more frequently.

Cleaning must be carried out using adequate products.

Disassemble the alternator for general cleaning.
In such case it is advisable to replace the bearings for an
optimization of the maintenance interventions for the entire
group.
The windings must be cleaned using a low pressure jet of hot

water at a temperature below 80 °C or using adequate
highly-evaporable solvents suitable for the cleaning of
electrical windings.
These solvents allow an adequate cleaning without damaging
the insulation of the windings.
When the cleaning is finished it is advisable to check if there are any signs of overheating and potential traces of carbonizations.
After the drying process at approximately 60-80°C is finished you must check again the insulation resistance of the windings.
In case you notice a degradation of the winding paint, paint them again.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5 Maintenance in case of failure

9.5.1 Fan replacement assembly
Workshop tools.

Danger
supplies.

Fan for ECO 38 - 40

A. Insert (without tightening) the bolts in the corresponding
terminals of the fan.

B. Assemble the key on the shaft (6) and insert the fan by
bringing it to the end stop (X).
C. Secure the fan with the appropriate Seeger ring (7).
D. Tighten the bolts (Y) at 38 ± 5 Nm for the 38 series, at 40 ±
5 Nm for the 40 series.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
No. Description Qty Code No. Description Qty Code

1 ECO 38 Fan 1 6102217303 5 M10 Hexagonal nut 2 6110601046
1 ECO 40 Fan 1 6102217355 6 ECO 38 A 16x10x60 key 1 9911130565

2 TE M10x50 Screw 2 6110605417 6 ECO 40 A 20x12x70 key 1 9911130595
3 Ø 10 flat washer 2 6110613053 7 ECO 38 D. 95 Seeger ring 1 9911136245
4 Ø 10 serrated washer 2 6110603250 7 ECO 40 D. 120 Seeger ring 1 9911136265

Fan for ECO 43 - 46
The ECO 43-46 Series alternators use aluminum fans with a cast iron internal sleeve.
Assembling is carried out by heating the fan to 200 °C for 1 hour and then inserting it into the shaft.
A special extractor is used to remove it.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.2 Verification and potential replacement of diode bridge
Workshop tools.

Danger
supplies.

Based on the alternator type, the diode bridge may be made up of three separate sectors that each have two diodes attached
(T30) or a single circular block with six diodes (T18).
The first configuration (T30) is used in the 38 Series alternators while the second (T18) is used in the 40-43-46 Series alternators.
Every diode may be checked very easily with a multimeter set for diode verification; it is enough to completely disconnect the
diode bridge under examination and to check every diode in both directions.
Once the sector or the entire bridge is replaced, tighten the corresponding screws with the correct tightening torques (see
paragraph 9.6), and respecting the polarity.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.3 Mechanical disassembly for inspection (40-43-46 series)
Workshop tools.

Danger
supplies.

Summary Disassembly Procedure.
Front Cover To remove the front cover gently tap with a rubber mallet.
Rotor The rotor is extracted from the back cover using an appropriate extractor. Once the bearing has
come out of its housing, the rotor may be extracted, tying it with soft ropes for movement.

During this operation you must be very careful not to damage the rotor windings.
Back cover Before removing the back cover, disconnect the yellow-blue cables of the exciter stator from the
regulator and free them of any fastening straps.
During the removal of the back cover pull out the exciter stator cables as well.
Pull the cables out gently so as to prevent them from getting stuck and damaged.
General Inspection Examine every component (windings: exciter, auxiliary winding, stator and rotor) to check the
presence of damages.

Carefully check whether the crimp connectors are damaged.
Stator/Frame Inspection ● Carry out a visual inspection of the stator and of the frame.
● Remove all dirt and dust.

● Repair all potential damages to the windings.
● Inspect the cable terminals and make sure they comply with the applicable regulations.
Shaft Inspection Examine the shaft and the housings for the keys to check the presence of any sign of corrosion,
burrs or wear. Clean them and, if necessary polish them.

If the degree of wear of the shaft is too high, take it to a service center for repair or
replacement.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Front/Back bearing ● Both bearings must be removed using the appropriate extractors.
disassembling ● The sizes of the bearings must be measured accurately to check the presence of excessive

wear.
● In case of excessive wear or anomalous noises / vibrations, replace them.
Electrical Inspections Check the cable terminals and make sure they guarantee good contact. Make sure there are no
signs of corrosion and/or oxidation.
Check whether the cable sheath is undamaged. If there are damage signs, repair or replace the
cable.
Using adequate tools, check the resistance, the continuity and the insulation of the following
windings (see paragraph 9.5.14):
● Main Stator.
● Auxiliary Winding.

● Main rotor.
● Exciter Stator.
● Exciter Rotor.
● Thermal probes (if present).
● PMG (if present).
Check whether the diodes and the varistor are damaged.
All the measurement tools must be calibrated.
Insulation checks Check the insulation resistance of the following windings:
Main Stator: ● Between phases and between phases and

ground.
● Between phases and the auxiliary winding.
● Between auxiliary winding and ground.

Main rotor and exciter rotor: ● Between winding and ground.

Exciter Stator: ● Between winding and ground.

PMG (if present): ● Between winding and ground.

The AVR may be controlled on a static bench or during the operating test of the machine
See paragraph 9.5.10; 9.5.11; 9.5.12; 9.5.13.
The internal windings of the machine might need accurate cleaning. Use an appropriate solvent
or hot water. Dry them and, if necessary, impregnate them again.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Detailed disassembling procedure

Remove the cover of the terminal box and the pertaining
panels, disconnect the digital regulator then remove the back
latch and the back carter.
Cut the regulator cable fastening straps then pull the yellow
and blue wires of the exciter stator through the cable gland

hole.
Secure the exciter stator to an appropriate lifting device using
a soft belt.
Remove the fixing screws and , using a lever, extract the
exciter stator, being careful not to damage the windings.

Memorize the position of the wires so as to be able to
reconnect them in the original position at the end of
the intervention.
Disconnect the wires (A) connected to the rotating diode
bridge (three wires from the exciter rotor and two wires from
the main rotor).
Unscrew the three M5 screws (B) and remove the rotating
diode bridge.
Unscrew the three M8 screws and remove the blocking hub
of the exciter rotor.

Use a felt pen to mark on the exciter rotor the position of the
key on the shaft.
Secure the exciter stator to an appropriate lifting device using
a soft belt.
Remove it with the appropriate Mecc Alte extractor.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Cut the fastening strap of the cables of the main rotor on the

shaft.
Use a felt pen to mark the position of the front and back
cover with respect to the frame to allow their correct
reassembling.

38-40 Series: Remove the fixing rods of the front and back
covers.
In the 43-46 covers the rods are replaced by normal bolts.
Hook the front cover to a lifting device.

Tap with a rubber mallet to remove it from the frame.
Hook the back cover to a lifting device.
Use an extractor to push the shaft until the bearing comes
out completely from its housing.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Pass a soft belt on the shaft end and slightly lift the rotor.

Start pushing it to extract it.
As soon as possible, place the shaft end on an adequate
support.

Move the soft rope onto the rotor pack and start extracting
it.
As soon as the rotor sticks out enough, support it with a
second soft belt.
Remove it from the frame and put it in a safe place.
Use an extractor to remove the bearing.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.3.1 Note for removal of ECO 43 - 46 alternators
Before disassembling the back cover remove the four fixing
bolts of the bridle.

On the 43 Series there is an additional grease protection ring.
Be extremely careful when reassembling to center it well.
When disassembling it the lubricator tube for the bearing
must be removed before removing the back carter.

When reassembling it, the lubricator tube is mounted right
after the back carter is attached.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.4 Mechanical assembling (40 - 43 - 46 series)
Reassembling bearings Heat the bearings in an appropriate induction equipment.
Insert them into the shaft by pushing them to the end stop against the shoulder.

The heating temperature must not exceed the limit imposed by the manufacturer.
Rotor
Reassemble the rotor being very careful not to damage the windings.
Front Cover To remove the front cover gently tap with a rubber hammer.
Back cover During the assembling check the voltage of the exciter stator wires to avoid damaging them.
Fixing rod/bolts To assemble the fixing rods and bolts use new washers and tighten them with the correct
tightening torque.
In case of double-bearing alternators, once assembled, turn them manually to check whether
there are impediments and anomalous noises.
In case of single-bearing alternators, this check must be carried out during the test, after the
coupling with the drive motor.
Assembling Procedure
Caution
Use anti-burn gloves.
Heat a new bearing to 110°.

Insert the new bearing on the shaft, push it to the end stop.
Wait for the bearing to cool off. Then start reassembling the
alternator.
Lift the rotor using two soft belts.

Introduce the rotor in the frame.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
As soon as possible, remove one of the soft belts and
continue inserting the rotor.

Keep an adequate support under the shaft end.
Using an appropriate lifting system, lift the back cover and
put it in position.
Screw a threaded bar in the hole on the shaft.
Screw a nut on the threaded bar. Insert a cylindrical spacer,

overlapped by an adequate plate, between the nut and the
back cover.
Screw the nut in to introduce the bearing in the housing of
the back cover.
Lift the front cover and put it in position. Make sure you line
up the (felt pen) marks made earlier on the covers and the
frame.
Fasten the rods (for 38 - 40 Series) or the bolts (for 43 - 46
Series) to the tightening torques. See paragraph 9.6).
Fasten the cables of the main rotor to the shaft with a strap.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Clean the exciter rotor housing on the shaft. Remove the dirt
and any residual glue.
Sprinkle it with Loctite Permabond A1046 glue or equivalent.
Clean the hole of the exciter rotor. Remove the dirt and any
residual glue.
Sprinkle it with Loctite Permabond A1046 glue or equivalent.
Using an appropriate lifting system and a soft belt, lift the
exciter rotor.
Introduce the rotor into the shaft, in its original position.
Carefully observe the position of the key marked during the
assembling stage.
Screw the three M8 screws to 21Nm to fasten the blocking

hub of the exciter rotor.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Insert the rotating diode bridge and screw in the 3 M5 screws
to 3.3 Nm.

Rewire the three cables of the exciter rotor and the two
cables of the main rotor in their initial configuration.

Using a soft belt lift the exciter stator.
Introduce the exciter stator in the housing with the cables
positioned inward and oriented upward.
Insert the fixing bolts and screw them with a torque of 25
Nm.
Pass the yellow and blue cables of the exciter stator through
the cable gland hole on the frame.
Connect them to the regulator and fasten them with
appropriate straps as in the original configuration.
Reassemble the back carter, the back cover and the terminal
box.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.5 PMG disassembling
Workshop tools.

Danger
supplies.

A. Remove the protective cover and grid.

B. Re-introduce the paper spacer.

C. Loosen the central M14 rod and, without removing it
completely, use as a lever on the PMG device to uncouple it
from the exciter rotor.
Secure the PMG to an appropriate lifting device using a soft

belt.
D. Remove the 4 M8 screws .
Use a lever to remove the PMG device from the exciter
stator, being careful not to remove the exciter stator too.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.6 PMG assembling (38 series)
Workshop tools.

Danger
supplies.

On the 38 Series the PMG is available only on express customer request made when ordering the machine. In fact the
standard machine does not envisage the possibility to assemble this accessory.
A. Center the fixing washer in the exciter rotor and screw in
the three M8 screws applying a 21 Nm torque.

B. Accurately clean the exciter stator removing the paint (1)
and remove the paint on the PMG (2).
C. Match the PMG to the exciter stator and center the flange,
screw in the 4 M8 screws provided applying a 25 Nm torque.

D. Center the washer for the central rod in the rotor pack and
screw in the central M14 rod applying a 120 Nm torque.
E. Remove the paper spacer.
F. Make sure the PMG is perfectly placed in the housing by
checking that the rotating part rotates freely without any
interference, then pass the wires as shown in the figure and
connect them to the regulator according to the diagram.
G. Insert the special IP23 back grid and screw in the 8 M6
screws applying a 9 Nm torque.

H. Insert the IP23 protective cover and screw in the 3 M4
screws applying a 1.5 Nm torque.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.7 PMG assembling (40-43-46 series)
Workshop tools.

Danger
supplies.

A. Remove the IP 23 back protective cover.

B. Remove the 6 M8 screws of the exciter stator.
C. Accurately clean the area indicated in the drawing of the
exciter stator (1) and remove the paint from the PMG device
(2).
D. Match the PMG to the exciter stator making sure you
position correctly the reference for the ECO40 (3), ECO43-46
(4) and you center the flange, screw in the 6 M8 screws
provided applying a 25 Nm torque.
E. Center the washer for the central rod in the rotor pack and
screw in the central M14 rod applying a 120 Nm torque.
F. Remove the paper spacer.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
G. Make sure the PMG is perfectly placed in the housing by
checking that the rotating part rotates freely without any

interference, then pass the wires as shown in the figure and
connect them to the regulator according to the diagram.
H. Insert the special IP23 back grid and screw in the 12 screws
applying a 12 Nm torque.

I. Insert the IP 23 protective cover and screw in the 2 screws
at 3.5 Nm and insert the cap nut.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.8 Removal of disc holder hub
Workshop tools.

Danger
supplies.

Use an appropriate hydraulic extractor to extract the hub.
For the 43 and 46 series use an additional flange attached to
the hub.
Heat the disc holder hub. Use two oxyacetylene heating

torches.

Keep the extractor under pressure until full extraction of the
hub.
Before reassembling the hub heat it to 250 °C for 1 hour.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.9 Loss of residual magnetism (reexcitation of the machine)
Battery, electrical wires and
resistance.

Danger
supplies.

The following procedure applies to the alternators equipped with an electronic regulator and must be applied in case the
alternator does not self-excite (in such case, even if rotating at nominal speed, voltage is not present in the main terminal block
of the alternator):
● With the alternator off, remove the cover of the terminal box.
● Prepare two terminals connected to a 12 Vdc battery possibly with a 5 Ω resistance in series.
● Use the electrical diagrams provided by Mecc Alte to identify the “+” and “-“ terminals of the electronic regulator.
● Start the alternator.
● Apply for an instant the two terminals to the previously identified terminals being very careful to respect the polarity
(“+” terminal of the regulator with the “+” terminal of the battery, “-” terminal of the regulator with the “-“ terminal of
the battery).
● Use a voltmeter or the corresponding board tools to check whether the alternator generates the nominal voltage
indicated on the "nameplate" of the alternator.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.10 Verification and replacement of voltage regulator
Workshop tools.

Danger
supplies.

The alternators are equipped with an automated voltage regulator: depending on the alternator type, the electronic regulators
may be of 4 types: DSR, DSR/A, DER1, DER1/A.
The standard supply comes with the DSR on the 38 Series and the DER1/A on the 40-43-46 Series.
DER1 can be mounted on the 38 Series and DSR/A can be mounted on the 40-43-46 Series on customer request.

In case there are voltage regulation problems not ascribable to an erroneous adjustment of the VOLT, STAB, Hz and
AMP potentiometers and/or to the system (fully assembled machine + load), follow the procedure below for an in-
depth check of the voltage regulator.
Visual Inspection of the Regulator

Do not change the position of the VOLT, STAB, Hz and AMP potentiometers before marking their position.

In particular check for:
● Mechanical damages of various kinds.
● State of fuses.
● Undamaged state of electrical connections.
● Potential presence of burned electrical components.
● Presence of the silicone protection in the Hz and AMP potentiometers.
Check the SCR resistance and flyback diode.
Before doing this test, check that the fuse is inserted and undamaged.
● Flyback diode: it is working if the diode test performed between pin 1 and 2 has a positive result.
● SCR: it is working if a resistance of some hundred KΩ is measured between pin 1 and 8 (in the DSR) or between pin 1 and
2 (in the DER1 regulator).
A resistance measure close to zero signals a SCR failure.
A reason for the damaging of these components may be the erroneous cabling of the alternator regulator.
Copy the data and alarms of the regulator.
To avoid creating new alarms, the copy of the data and alarms existing in the regulator (.dat and .alr files) must be made feeding
the alternator with an appropriate continuous voltage, in accordance with the diagrams below.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
The correct supply and operation of the software are signaled by a green LED flashing with a 1 second period. If the
LED is not lit try to turn the power supply system off and restart it.
Testing on static bench (see paragraph 9.5.11, 9.5.12, and 9.5.13)
● Register the position of the VOLT, STAB, Hz and AMP potentiometers reading the L[32], L[33], L[34] and L [35]
corresponding parameters and the state parameters, reading L[36], L[37], L[38] and L[39].
● Check the correct operation of the VOLT, STAB, Hz and AMP potentiometers, rotate them completely in anticlockwise
and clockwise direction, the value of the L[32], L[33], L[34] and L[35] parameters must be 64 in one direction and 32760 in
the other direction.
● Register the L[41] parameter; with the external potentiometer unconnected you should read a value of 16384; otherwise
the external potentiometer circuit is damaged.
● Voltage regulation test: set the VOLT, STAB and Hz potentiometers to notch 6 then rotate the AMP potentiometer
completely in clockwise direction. Read the L[43] and L[44] parameters.
When rotating the VOLT potentiometer in anticlockwise or in clockwise direction, the value of the L[43] parameter should
respectively decrease or increase.
Check and confirm the following behavior: if the L[43] value is higher than the L[44] value, the bench light bulb should brighten.
If instead the L[43] value is lower than the L[44] value, the light bulb should dim until it shuts off.
The light bulb represents the fictitious load connected between connectors 1 and 2 of the digital regulator.
● AMP protection test: set the STAB and Hz potentiometers to notch 6, then rotate the AMP potentiometer completely in
clockwise direction; then rotate the VOLT potentiometer so as to have L[43] higher than L[44], the bench light bulb on and
no active alarm.
Read the L[45] parameter and set the AMP potentiometer (reading the L[35] parameter for the SN equipped regulators with a
yellow tag, or L[55] for the SN-equipped regulators with a blue tag, to a lower value than the value of the previously read L[45]
parameter. Check the intervention of the AMP protection (alarm 5).
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Once you established that the regulator must be replaced, proceed as follows:
● Disconnect all the connection wires in the terminal
block.
● Unscrew the blocking 2/4 screws of the regulator.
● Place the new regulator in the specified position.
● Fasten the new regulator with the previously
collected screws.

● Reconnect all the wires to the terminal block of the
regulator, using, if necessary, the diagrams provided
by Mecc Alte.
In case you detect anomalous behavior please refer to the specific regulator manual or contact Mecc Alte's technical support
service
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.11 DSR test and setup on test bench
Personal
computer+interface+software
.

Danger
supplies. Disconnect the regulator and connect to a computer according to the diagrams below. The operations of
functional checkout and parameter setting may be easier if they are performed on a test bench rather than with the
regulator still inside the terminal box.

Caution
Given that some parts of the DSR which work with a high potential are not isolated, for the safety of the operator, it is
necessary for the power source to be isolated from the electrical grid, for instance by a transformer.

Caution
The use of these types of connection is reserved to qualified personnel, able to assess the operational risks of high
voltage and who have a full knowledge of the content of this manual.

The connection diagrams of the DSR and the USB2DxR communication interface are shown in figures (A), (B) or (C) in this
paragraph based on the requested function and on the available supply voltage.

DSR 48Vdc power supply for the download of the alarms
without risking to change to content of the EEPROM because
of the tests.
No other connections besides the power supply are
needed.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
DSR 70-140Vac power supply for test and setup.
The fictitious load between terminals 1 and 2, the

sensing on terminal 7 and the bridge between
terminals 6 and 3 of the DSR.
DSR 140-140Vac power supply for test and setup.

terminals 3 and 4 of the DSR.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.12 DER1 test and setup on test bench
Personal
computer+interface+software
.

Danger

Caution
Given that some parts of the DER1 which work with a high potential are not isolated, for the safety of the operator, it is

Caution

The connection diagrams of the DER1 and the USB2DxR communication interface are shown in figures (A), (B) or (C) in this
paragraph based on the type of available power supplies.

DER1 48Vdc power supply for the download of the alarms
of the tests.
needed.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
DER1 75-150Vac power supply for test and setup.

terminals 8 and 9, 7 and 15, 12 and 16, 19 and 22.

terminals 5 and 14, 12 and 17, 19 and 22.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.13 DER 2 test and setup on test bench
Personal computer+software.

Danger

Caution
Given that some parts of the DSR which work with a high potential are not isolated, for the safety of the operator, it is

Caution

The connection diagrams of the DER2 are shown in figures (A), (B) or (C) in this paragraph based on the type of available power
supplies.

DER1 48Vdc power supply for the download of the alarms
of the tests.
needed.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

terminals 8 and 9, 7 and 15, 12 and 16, 19 and 22.

terminals 5 and 14, 12 and 17, 19 and 22.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.14 Main stator windings voltage test
Electrical tools.

Danger
supplies.
Use a multimeter to check all three phases (both L-L and L-N).
When off-load the voltage should be balanced on all three phases with a ± 1% tolerance.
If the voltage is unbalanced, this indicates a problem in the main winding of the stator.
If instead the voltage is balanced on the three phases, then the winding of the stator does not have problems.
If the voltage is lower than 15% of the nominal voltage, there might be a problem with the regulator, in the rotating diode bridge
or in the exciter winding.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.14.1 Resistance/Continuity Test
Main Stator
Use an appropriate tool to measure the phase
resistance/continuity 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12
Also check the resistance/continuity of the auxiliary winding
between the two red wires coming out of the main stator.
For the values see paragraph 12.3.
Main rotor
Measure the resistance/continuity of the main rotor using a
multimeter.
Exciter stator
Measure the resistance/continuity of the winding of the
exciter stator between the positive wire (yellow) and the
negative one (blue) with a multimeter.
Exciter rotor
Measure the resistance/continuity of the winding of the
exciter rotor between phases with a multimeter.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.5.14.2 Insulation Test
Main Stator
Completely disconnect the AVR and the connection between
neutral and ground before performing this test.
The measurement must be carried out using an insulation
tester (Megger) of 500 V.
Check the insulation between phases, between phases and
ground, between auxiliary and phases and between auxiliary
and ground.
For these alternators, the minimum insulation value is
of 1 MΩ.
If the insulation resistance is lower, the stator must be
cleaned and, if necessary, impregnated or painted again with
EG43 gray paint and then dried at 50-60 °C.
If after these operations the value remains low, the stator
must be rewound or replaced.

Main rotor
The insulation resistance is measured between phase and
ground using an insulation tester (Megger).
of 1 MΩ.

If the insulation resistance is lower, the rotor must be
cleaned and, if necessary, impregnated and then dried at 50-
60 °C.
If after these operations the value remains low, the rotor

Exciter stator
of 1 MΩ.

If the insulation resistance is lower, the stator must be
cleaned and, if necessary, painted again with EG43 gray paint
and then dried at 50-60 °C.
If after these operations the value remains low, then the
stator must be rewound or replaced.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Exciter rotor
of 1 MΩ.

If the insulation resistance is lower, the rotor must be
cleaned and, if necessary, impregnated and then dried at 50-
60 °C.
If after these operations the value remains low, the rotor
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.6 General Tightening Torques

9.6.1 ECO38 Series
38 Series
[Nm] ± 7% Replacement
Application Screw type Tightening parts cat.
Torque reference
S M12 X 496 100 ± 10%
Cover rod 28
L M12 X 705 100 ± 10%
Fastening of 55 mm exciter stator (without
M8 X 70 CL. 8.8 25 10
PMG)
Fastening of 55 mm exciter stator (with PMG) M8 X 70 CL. 4.8 25 10
Fastening of exciter rotor M8 X 30 CL. 8.8 21 163
IP2X protection of front cover M5 X 30 CL. 4.8 3.3 39
Back Grid M6 X 16 CL. 8.8 9 1
Terminal Block M6 X 30 CL. 8.8 9 5
Fastening the terminal block to the frame M6 X 16 CL. 8.8 9
terminal box M6 X 16 CL. 8.8 12 2, 95, 96, 97
Back cover ground wire M10 X 20 CL. 8.8 48 7
Rotor bracket M5 X 50 CL. 8.8 3.5 14
Fan fastening M10 X 50 CL. 8.8 38 15
Regulator M4 X 25 CL. 4.8 1 23
M5 X 12 CL. 4.8 1.7 11

Diode bridge
M5 X 16 CL. 4.8 1.7 11
Flywheel
Flywheel 11.5 M12 X 55 CL. 8.8 80 60
Flywheel 14 M12 X 30 CL. 8.8 80 60
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
38 Series
Torque reference
Optional
Fastening of paralleling device M4 X 16 CL. 4.8 1
Terminal block for paralleling device M3 X 16 CL. 4.8 0.5
Terminal block for accessories M3 X 25 CL. 4.8 0.5
Front IP45 air filter M5 X 16 CL. 8.8 5
Back IP45 air filter M6 X 16 CL. 4.8 9
M4 X 10 CL. 4.8 1.5
PMG M8 X 90 CL. 8.8 25
M14 X 188 120 ± 10%
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.6.2 ECO40 Series
40 Series
Torque reference
S M16 X 640 180 ± 10%
Cover rod 28
L M16 X 805 180 ± 10%
Fastening of 70mm exciter stator M8 X 90 CL. 8.8 25 10
Back Grid M6 X 16 CL. 8.8 9 1
Fastening the terminal block to the frame M6 X 16 CL. 8.8 9 142
Weight on frame M16 X 30 CL. 8.8 180 ± 10% 8
Rotor bracket M8 X 70 CL. 8.8 18 14
Terminal Block M6 X 35 CL. 8.8 9 5
Fan fastening M10 X 50 CL. 8.8 40 15
Paralleling device terminal block M3 X 25 CL. 4.8 0.5
M5 X 25 CL. 4.8 3.3 11
Diode bridge M5 X 20 Brass 3.3 11
M5 X 25 Brass 3.3 11
Flywheel
Flywheel 14 M16 X 45 CL. 8.8 200 ± 10% 60
Flywheel 18 M16 X 40 CL. 8.8 200 ± 10% 60
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
40 Series
Torque reference
Optional
Accessory terminal block M3 X 25 CL. 4.8 0..5
M5 X 10 CL. 4.8 5
M6 X 80 CL. 8.8 9
PMG
M8 X 100 CL. 8.8 25
M14 X 227 120 ± 10%
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.6.3 ECO43 Series
43 Series
Torque reference
Front Cover M14 X 50 CL. 8.8 120 ± 10% 9
Back cover M14 X 70 CL. 8.8 120 ± 10% 7
Fastening terminals to bearing M6 X 45 CL. 10.9 9 140
Fastening of cable terminals M10 X 40 CL. 8.8 48
Fastening bridge to terminals (phase L1, L2, L3) M10 X 50 CL. 8.8 48 141
Fastening bridge to terminals (star point) M10 X 60 CL. 8.8 48 141
3-plate terminal block support bracket M6 X 25 CL. 8.8 9 139
Terminal board support bracket M8 X 40 CL. 8.8 12 139
Back grease protection ring M12 X 85 CL. 8.8 100 ± 10%
Front grease protection ring M6 X 80 CL. 8.8 9
Back V-shaped closure M6 X 16 CL. 8.8 9 94
Fastening of balancing ring M8 X 20 CL. 8.8 21
Back cover ground wire M16 X 30 CL. 8.8 180 ± 10% 7
Rotor bracket M10 X 75 CL. 8.8 35 14
M5 X 25 CL. 4.8 3.3 11
Rotating diode bridge M5 X 20 Brass 3.3 11
M5 X 25 Brass 3.3 11
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
43 Series
Torque reference
Flywheel
Flywheel 14 M16 X 55 CL. 8.8 200 ± 10% 60
Flywheel 18 M16 X 40 CL. 8.8 200 ± 10% 60
Flywheel 21 M16 X 40 CL. 8.8 200 ± 10% 60
Optional
Front IP45 air filter M5 X 16 CL. 4.8 3.3
M5 X 10 CL. 4.8 3.3
M6 X 80 CL. 4.8 9
PMG
M8 X 100 CL. 8.8 25
M14 X 227 120 ± 10%
M10 X 40 CL. 8.8 48
M10 X 50 CL. 8.8 48
Terminal block bridge for transformer M10 X 60 CL. 8.8 48
M5 X 20 CL. 4.8 2
M6 X 30 CL. 8.8 9
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.6.4 ECO46 Series
46 Series
Torque reference
Front Cover M14 X 70 CL. 8.8 120 ± 10% 9
Back cover M14 X 70 CL. 8.8 120 ± 10% 7
Fastening terminals to bearing M6 X 45 CL. 10.9 9 140
Fastening of cable terminals M10 X 40 CL. 8.8 48
Fastening bridge to terminals (phase L1, L2, L3) M10 X 50 CL. 8.8 48 141
Fastening bridge to terminals (star point) M10 X 70 CL. 8.8 48 141
3-plate terminal block support bracket M8 X 40 CL. 8.8 12 142
Terminal board support bracket M8 X 35 CL. 8.8 12 142
Back grease protection ring M6 X 85 CL. 8.8 9
Front grease protection ring M6 X 100 CL. 8.8 9
Back V-shaped closure M6 X 16 CL. 8.8 9 94
Fastening of balancing ring M8 X 20 CL. 8.8 21
Back cover ground wire M16 X 30 CL. 8.8 180 ± 10% 7
Rotor bracket (only 4 poles) M10 X 80 CL. 8.8 43 14
Rotor bracket (only 6 poles) M10 X 110 CL. 8.8 43 14
M5 X 25 CL. 4.8 3.3 11
Rotating diode bridge M5 X 20 Brass 3.3 11
M5 X 25 Brass 3.3 11
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
46 Series
Torque reference
Flywheel
Flywheel 18 M16 X 40 CL. 8.8 200 ± 10% 60
Flywheel 21 M16 X 40 CL. 8.8 200 ± 10% 60
Optional
M5 X 10 CL. 4.8 3.3
M6 X 80 CL. 4.8 9
PMG
M8 X 150 CL. 8.8 25
M14 X 267 120 ± 10%
M10 X 40 CL. 8.8 48
M10 X 50 CL. 8.8 48
Terminal block bridge for transformer M10 X 70 CL. 8.8 48
M5 X 20 CL. 4.8 2
M6 X 30 CL. 8.8 9
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
9.7 Disc Tightening Torques
In case of replacement of discs, the appropriate tightening torques are indicated here (fastening discs to hub).

Screw size Tightening Torques (Nm)
Type SAE L
TE TCCEI CL. 8.8 CL. 12.9
11 ½ 39,6 M12x45-8.8 / 80 ± 7% /
ECO38
14 25,4 M12x30-8.8 / 80 ± 7% /
14 25,4 M16x45-8.8 / 200 ± 10% /
ECO40
18 15,7 M16x40-8.8 / 200 ± 10% /
14 25,4 M16x55-8.8 / 200 ± 10% /
ECO43 18 15,7 M16x40-8.8 / 200 ± 10% /
21 0 M16x40-8.8 / 200 ± 10% /
18 15,7 M16x40-8.8 / 200 ± 10% /
ECO46
21 0 M16x40-8.8 / 200 ± 10% /
9.8 Terminal block Tightening Torques
THREAD DIAMETER TIGHTENING TORQUE
TYPE
Df (Nm)
ECO43
M10 (Steel) 48 ± 7%
ECO46
M16 ECO38 80 ± 7%
M20 ECO40 100 ± 7%
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
10 DSR / DER1 alarm management
The state of the active alarms is visualized at location 38 that may be read through USB.
The index of the bits that present value 1 correspond to an active alarm.
If the regulator is working regularly (no active alarm) the B11 bit will result active.

N. Event description Action
1 EEprom Checksum Restoring default data, Block
2 Overvoltage APO
3 Undervoltage APO
4 Short circuit APO, Maximum current, Block
5 Excitation Overcurrent APO, Reduction of Excitation Current
6 Low speed APO, V/F Ramp
7 Overspeed APO
8 Underexcitation /loss of excitation APO

During normal operation a LED indicator mounted on the card flashes with a 2 second period and 50% duty cycle.
In case of intervention or signaling of any alarm there are different flashing modes available, as shown in the figure below.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
10.1 DSR/DER1 digital regulator alarms
ALARM DESCRIPTION
Event
N. Action
description
It is checked on start (after the DSP reset and the launch of the peripheral devices).
Erroneous The actions taken are: signaling, loading default settings, saving in EEPROM and blocking the
1 EEPROM regulator.
control code Upon restart, if EEPROM is faulty, the alarm will be repeated, otherwise the regulator will start
to operate on default parameters.
The alarm does not determine a change in the LED flash, enables APO output and is memorized.
It may be caused either by anomalous operating conditions (such as overspeed or capacitive
load) or by any fault in the regulator.
The overvoltage alarm is activated only if the angle has already been reduced to zero and,
2 Overvoltage therefore, output voltage control has been lost.
Overvoltage is calculated using an appropriate window, based on the speed and it is inhibited
during the transients, for 2 sec.
In the calculation window the threshold is set to 5% above the nominal value.
The alarm does not determine a change in the LED flash, enables APO output and is memorized.
Undervoltage is calculated using an appropriate window based on the speed (visible in the
Undervoltage undervoltage alarm description), the threshold is set to 5% under the nominal value; it
3 intervenes only above the intervention threshold of the low speed alarm, it basically is inhibited
(@ ωN) by it.
It is also inhibited in case of intervention of the "excitation overcurrent" alarm and during
transients.
The alarm is disabled under 20Hz and visualized and memorized when action is activated.
Tolerated short circuit time goes from 0.1 to 25,5 seconds (programmable in 100ms steps); then
the regulator, after having saved DD and TT, turns to block mode and signals the STOP status.
4 Short circuit With the "short circuit time" parameter set to zero, the block is disabled.
The reduction of the angle may cause an excitation drop, with a consequent stop and
subsequent restart of the regulator and then the cycle is repeated.
This alarm's function is not only to signal a state of excess accumulation of heating of the exciter,
but also an active function of elimination of the cause.
There is in fact a regulation ring that takes over after a threshold is exceeded; the action
Excitation determines the reduction of the excitation current and then of the output voltage.
5 Overcurrent The available parameter is the "threshold", which determines, in the end, the balance value at
which the system stabilizes.
The alarm is signaled and memorized.
For the adjustment see paragraph "Excitation overcurrent".
(Immediate) Signaling and activation of the V/F ramp.
This alarm also appears at start and at stop.
The alarm does not trigger data saving in EEPROM.
6 Low speed The alarm intervention threshold depends on the 50/60 jumper status (hardware or software)
and on the Hz trimmer position or on the value of parameter 21.
Under the threshold the V/F ramp is present.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
ALARM DESCRIPTION
Event
N. Action
description
It is visualized similarly to the low speed alarm, it does not trigger actions on control and it is
memorized.
7 Overspeed The overspeed condition may cause, as in the case of capacitive load, an overvoltage.
The threshold may be set through parameter 26.
The alarm does not determine a change in the LED flash, enables APO output and is
Underexcitation memorized.
The alarm condition is recognized by a underexcitation / loss of excitation observer, available
8 /loss of for reading at location L[56]: if the value of L[56] is higher than the upper (fixed) threshold or
excitation lower than the value of the lower threshold (parameter P[27]), A-08 is activated.
The alarm is inhibited during transients.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
11 Problems, causes and solutions
Defect Cause Remedies
Faulty fuse. Check the fuse and if necessary replace it.
Check the diodes and if necessary replace them
The alternator does not Faulty diodes.
(see paragraph 9.5.2).
excite.
Speed too low (lower than nominal speed). Adjust the speed to the nominal value.
Residual magnetism too low. Adjust the speed to the nominal value.
The alternator de- Check the state and correct fastening of cables.

excites after excited Connection cables damaged or disconnected. Check the correct connection of cables using the
state. attached drawings.
Readjust the voltage and/or stability. (see

Regulator is not adjusted.
paragraph 8.1.1 and 8.2.1).
Faulty regulator. Replace the regulator.
At no load low voltage
Speed lower than nominal speed. Check the number of rotations.
Check windings. (see paragraph 9.5.14 and

Damaged windings.
9.5.6).

At no load voltage is too Regulator is not adjusted. paragraph 8.1.1 and 8.2.1).
high.

paragraph 8.1.1 and 8.2.1).
At load, voltage is lower Operating outside the standard parameter
than nominal voltage. Current is too high, cos φ lower than 0.8, speed
range. Adjust the alternator back to standard
lower than 4% nominal speed.
parameters.
Check the diodes and if necessary replace them
Faulty diodes.
(see paragraph 9.5.2).
At load, voltage is Readjust the voltage and/or stability. (see

higher than nominal paragraph 8.1.1 and 8.2.1).
voltage. Regulator is not adjusted. Replace the regulator.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Defect Cause Remedies
Check uniformity of the drive motor rotation

Instability of the drive motor rotation speed.
speed.
Unstable voltage. Adjust stability of the regulator by turning the
"STAB" potentiometer of the regulator not
"STAB" potentiometer. (see paragraph 8.1.1 and
adjusted.
8.2.1).
Scarce or too much bearing lubrication. Check amount of grease (see paragraph 9.4.1).
High bearing
Damaged bearing. Replace the bearing (see paragraph 9.5.8).
temperature.
Shaft Misalignment. Check alignment (see paragraph 5.3.2).
Check the ventilation in the room to ensure

Ambient temperature is high.
correct temperature.
Check for presence of obstructions around the
Air backflow towards the machine.
machine.
Temperature of cooling
air is high. Aspiration of obstructed area. Check the air vents.
Heat source nearby the air vents. Move heat source or machine.
Clean or replace the air filter (see paragraph

Air filter is clogged.
9.3.2).
Damaged bearings. Replace bearings (see paragraph 9.5.8).
Unbalancing/break of cooling fan. Check/replace cooling fan (see paragraph 9.5.1).
Vibration Inefficient base-attachment system. Check attachment system.
Misalignment between alternator and drive Check alignment between alternator and drive

motor. motor (see paragraph 5.3.2).

For any other anomaly please contact the reseller, in the authorized service centers or directly at Mecc Alte.
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
12 Electrical diagrams
Regulator type Connection Drawing No.
DSR 12 terminals - single-phase reference SCC0062
DER1/DER2 12 terminals - single-phase reference SCC0161

DER1/DER2 12 terminals - three-phase reference SCC0159
DER1/DER2 12 terminals - three-phase reference SCC0158
DER1/DER2 12 terminals - single-phase reference ECO40 SCC0298
DER1/DER2 12 terminals - single-phase reference ECO40 SCC0296
DER1/DER2 12 terminals - three-phase reference ECO40 SCC0297
DER1/DER2 12 terminals - three-phase reference ECO40 SCC0295
DER1/DER2 12 terminals - ZIG-ZAG connection, single-phase reference SCC0203
DSR 12 terminals - with PMG, single-phase reference SCC0155

DER1/DER2 12 terminals - with PMG, single-phase reference SCC0231
DER1/DER2 12 terminals - with PMG, single-phase reference SCC0232
DER1/DER2 12 terminals - with PMG, three-phase reference SCC0234
DER1/DER2 12 terminals - with PMG, three-phase reference SCC0235
SR7 6 terminals - single-phase reference A2544

UVR6 6 terminals - single-phase reference A2550
SR7 12 terminals - single-phase reference A2545
UVR6 12 terminals - single-phase reference A2549
UVR6 6 terminals - three-phase reference A2548
UVR6 12 terminals - three-phase reference A2552
SR7 12 terminals - ZIG-ZAG connection, single-phase reference SCC0055
UVR6 12 terminals - ZIG-ZAG connection, single-phase reference SCC0054
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
12.1 DSR digital regulator electrical diagrams
SCC0062: Alternators with 12 terminals with reference on half phase from 70 V to 140 V.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0063: Alternators with 12 terminals for star or delta connections, reference on the entire phase from 140 V to 280 V.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0064: Alternators with 12 terminals with reference on half phase from 140 V to 280 V.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
12.2 DER 1 digital regulator electrical diagrams
SCC0161: Alternators with 12 terminals, 150 V - 300 V single-phase sensing.

The electric scheme is valid also in case of use of the DER2 regulator instead of the DER1 regulator, represented in the
scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0160: Alternators with 12 terminals, single-phase reference from 75 V to 150 V.

scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0159: Alternators with 12 terminals, three-phase reference from 150 V to 300 V.

scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0158: Alternators with 12 terminals, three-phase reference from 75 V to 150 V.

scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0298: ECO40 series alternators with 12 terminals, single-phase reference from 150 V to 300 V.
scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0296: ECO40 series alternators with 12 terminals, single-phase reference from 75 V to 150 V.
scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0297: ECO40 series alternators with 12 terminals, three-phase reference from 150 V to 300 V.
scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0295: ECO40 series alternators with 12 terminals, three-phase reference from 75 V to 150 V.
scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0202: Alternators with 12 terminals, single-phase reference from 300 V to 600 V.

scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0203: Alternators with 12 terminals, ZIG-ZAG connection, single-phase reference from 300 V to 600 V.

scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
12.3 Electrical diagrams with PMG
SCC0155: Alternators with 12 terminals, with PMG, DSR regulator. (Terminal 4: reference from 140V to 280V, terminal 6:
reference from 70V to 140V).

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0231: Alternators with 12 terminals, with PMG, DER1 regulator, single-phase reference from 75V to 150V.

scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0232: Alternators with 12 terminals, with PMG, DER1 regulator, single-phase reference from 150V to 300V.

scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0234: Alternators with 12 terminals, with PMG, DER1 regulator, three-phase reference from 75V to 150V.

scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0235: Alternators with 12 terminals, with PMG, DER1 regulator, three-phase reference from 150V to 300V.

scheme
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
12.4 Electrical diagrams with UVR6 - SR7 regulators
A2544: Alternators with 6 terminals, with SR7 analog regulator.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
A2550: Alternators with 6 terminals, with UVR6 analog regulator.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
A2545: Alternators with 12 terminals, with SR7 analog regulator.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
A2549: Alternators with 12 terminals, with UVR6 analog regulator.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
A2548: Alternators with 6 terminals, three-phase reference with UVR6 analog regulator.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
A2552: Alternators with 12 terminals, three-phase reference with UVR6 analog regulator.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0055: Alternators with 12 terminals (ZIG ZAG connection), with SR7 analog regulator.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
SCC0054: Alternators with 12 terminals (ZIG ZAG connection), with UVR6 analog regulator.

Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
13 Replacement parts
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
13.1 ECO 38A Construction type MD35
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
ECO 38 List of replacement parts

Item Name Item Name
1 Back latch 28a Cover rod S
2 Protective cover 28b Cover rod L
U1-V1-W1 use terminal block 39 Single-bearing protective net
5
U2-V2-W2 use terminal block 59 Flywheel disc holder hub 14-11 1/2
7 Back cover SAE 14 Discs
60
8 Frame with stator SAE Discs 11 1/2
SAE 0.5 75a Cable gland rubber washer
SAE 1 75b Cable gland rubber washer DG 21

9 Front Cover MD35
SAE 2 94 Back carter
SAE 3 95 Panel on terminal block side
10 Exciter stator 96 Terminal block back panel
11 Rotating diode bridge 97 Terminal block back panel
13 Exciter rotor 98 Regulator holder panel
14 Rotating Inductor 99 Disc blocking ring
15 Fan 163 Blocking washer
19 Back bearing 178a EPDM rubber profile size 8.5x5.5mm
23 DSR Electronic Regulator 178b UL EPDM+SP reinforced profile size 15.6x8.4mm
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
13.2 ECO 38A Construction type B3B14
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Item Name Item Name
1 Back latch 28a Cover rod S
2 Protective cover 28b Cover rod L
U1-V1-W1 use terminal block 39 Double-bearing protective net
5
U2-V2-W2 use terminal block 75a Cable gland rubber washer
7 Back cover 75b Cable gland rubber washer DG 21
8 Frame with stator 94 Back carter
9 Front Cover B3B14 95 Panel on terminal block side

15 Fan 163 Blocking washer
17 Front bearing 178a EPDM rubber profile size 8.5x5.5mm
19 Back bearing 178b UL EPDM+SP reinforced profile size 15.6x8.4mm
23 DSR Electronic Regulator
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
13.3 ECO 40B Construction type MD35
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Item Name Item Name
1 Back latch 28b Cover rod L
2 Protective cover 28c Cover rod VL
U2-V2-W2 use terminal block 39 Single-bearing protective net
5
U2-V2-W2 use terminal block 42 Fastening of paralleling device
7 Back cover 59 Flywheel disc holder hub 14-11 1/2
8 Frame with stator SAE 14 Discs
60
SAE 1 SAE 18 Discs
SAE 0.5 75a Cable gland rubber washer

9 Front Cover MD35
SAE 0 75b Cable gland rubber washer DG 21

SAE 00 94 Back carter
10 Exciter stator 95 Panel on terminal block side
12 Exciter blocking hub 97 Terminal block back panel
15 Fan 142a Left support bracket
19 Back bearing 142b Right support bracket
23 DER1 Electronic Regulator 178a EPDM rubber profile size 8.5x5.5mm
28a Cover rod S 178b UL EPDM+SP reinforced profile size 15.6x8.4mm
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
13.4 ECO 40B Construction type B3B14
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Item Name Item Name
1 Back latch 28b Cover rod L
2 Protective cover 28c Cover rod VL
U2-V2-W2 use terminal block 39 Double-bearing protective net
5
U2-V2-W2 use terminal block 42 Fastening of paralleling device
7 Back cover 75a Cable gland rubber washer
8 Frame with stator 75b Cable gland rubber washer DG 21
9 Front Cover B3B14 94 Back carter
10 Exciter stator 95 Panel on terminal block side

15 Fan 142a Left support bracket
17 Front bearing 142b Right support bracket
19 Back bearing 178a EPDM rubber profile size 8.5x5.5mm
23 DER1 Electronic Regulator 178b UL EPDM+SP reinforced profile size 15.6x8.4mm
28a Cover rod S
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Item Name Item Name
1 Back latch Flywheel disc holder hub 21
59
2 Protective cover Flywheel disc holder hub 18
60
MD35 SAE 0 75a Cable gland rubber washer

9 Front Cover
MD35 SAE 00 75b Cable gland rubber washer DG29
10 Exciter stator 94 Back carter
11 Rotating diode bridge 95 Panel on terminal block side

13 Exciter rotor 97 Terminal block back panel
14 Rotating Inductor 98 Regulator holder panel
15 Fan 99 Disc blocking ring
17 Front bearing 138a Back lubricator tube
18a Internal front flange 139 Terminal board support bracket
18b Internal back flange 140 Aluminum terminal
19 Back bearing 141a Aluminum bridge
23 DER1/A Electronic Regulator 141b Aluminum connection bar
39a SIngle-bearing protective net 142 Support bracket
42 Fastening of paralleling device 178a EPDM rubber profile size 8.5x5.5mm
178b UL EPDM+SP reinforced profile size 15.6x8.4mm
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Item Name Item Name
1 Back latch 42 Fastening of paralleling device
2 Protective cover 75a Cable gland rubber washer
7 Back cover 75b Cable gland rubber washer DG29
9a Front Cover B3B14 95 Panel on terminal block side
12 Exciter blocking hub 98 Regulator holder panel

13 Exciter rotor 138a Back lubricator tube
14 Rotating Inductor 138b Front lubricator tube B3B14
15 Fan 139 Terminal board support bracket
17 Front bearing 140 Aluminum terminal
18a Internal front flange 141a Aluminum bridge
18b Internal back flange 141b Aluminum connection bar
19 Back bearing 142 Support bracket
23 DER1/A Electronic Regulator 178a EPDM rubber profile size 8.5x5.5mm
39a SIngle-bearing protective net 178b UL EPDM+SP reinforced profile size 15.6x8.4mm
39b Double-bearing protective net
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Item Name Item Name
1 Back latch Flywheel disc holder hub 21
59
2 Protective cover Flywheel disc holder hub 18
60
MD35 SAE 0 75a Cable gland rubber washer

9 Front Cover
MD35 SAE 00 75b Cable gland rubber washer DG29
10 Exciter stator 94 Back carter
11 Rotating diode bridge 95 Panel on terminal block side

13 Exciter rotor 97 Terminal block back panel
14 Rotating Inductor 98 Regulator holder panel
15 Fan 99 Disc blocking ring
17 Front bearing 138a Back lubricator tube
18a Internal front flange 139 Terminal board support bracket
18b Internal back flange 140 Aluminum terminal
19 Back bearing 141a Aluminum bridge
23 DER1/A Electronic Regulator 141b Aluminum connection bar
39a SIngle-bearing protective net 142 Support bracket
39b Double-bearing protective net 178a EPDM rubber profile size 8.5x5.5mm
42 Fastening of paralleling device 178b UL EPDM+SP reinforced profile size 15.6x8.4mm
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46

Item Name Item Name
1 Back latch 42 Fastening of paralleling device
2 Protective cover 75a Cable gland rubber washer
7 Back cover 75b Cable gland rubber washer DG29
9a Front Cover B3B14 95 Panel on terminal block side
12 Exciter blocking hub 98 Regulator holder panel

13 Exciter rotor 138a Back lubricator tube
14 Rotating Inductor 138b Front lubricator tube B3B14
15 Fan 139 Terminal board support bracket
17 Front bearing 140 Aluminum terminal
18a Internal front flange 141a Aluminum bridge
18b Internal back flange 141b Aluminum connection bar
19 Back bearing 142 Support bracket
23 DER1/A Electronic Regulator 178a EPDM rubber profile size 8.5x5.5mm
39b Double-bearing protective net 178b UL EPDM+SP reinforced profile size 15.6x8.4mm
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
Revision: 1 ENGLISH
Date: 17/09/19 10:03 Series ECO 38-40-43-46
14 Dismantlement and disposal
To dispose of the alternator or its components you will have to recycle it, keeping in mind the nature of its various components
(for instance: metals, plastic parts, rubber, oil and so on).
You will have to designate specialized companies for this purpose and , however, observe the waste management applicable
laws.
Most of the materials used in the alternators can be recycled by specialized waste management companies. The
instructions contained in this chapter are recommendations to follow for environmentally sound disposal; the user has
the responsibility of observing local regulations.

For indicative percentages of the materials used in Mecc Alte alternators see paragraph 2.3.9.
[$DirMod$]

Self-Regulating Alternators: User Manual

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Self-Regulating Alternators: User Manual

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Self-Regulating Alternators: User Manual

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

EN

Operating and maintenance instructions

Translation of original language

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 1

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 2

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 3

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 4

1. Serial number 15. Nominal characteristics class

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 5

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 6

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 7

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 8

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 9

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 10

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 11

Series Model Weight [Kg]

Series 50 Hz 60 Hz

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 12

RPM Radial tolerance (mm) Angular tolerance (mm / 100 mm)

Series SAE L (mm)

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 13

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 14

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 15

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 16

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 17

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 18

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 19

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 20

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 21

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 22

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 23

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 24

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 25

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 26

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 27

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 28

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 29

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 30

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 31

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 32

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 33

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 34

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 35

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 36

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 37

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 38

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 39

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 40

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 41

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 42

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 43

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 44

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 45

Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized 46

ECO 38 6318.2RS 6314.2RS - () - () - -

ECO 43 6324 6322 4000 () 4000 () 70 60

ECO 46 6330M 6324 4000 () 4000 () 90 70