EA04C

Generator Automatic Voltage Regulator

Operation Manual

Self Excited Automatic Voltage Regulator

Compatible replacement for Basler VR63-4, VR63-4A and Marathon SE100A *
* Use for reference only and not genuine Basler product.
Use with Kutai EP200 Paralleling Module for parallel operation

KUTAI ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

TEL : +886-7-8121771 FAX : +886-7-8121775 Website : www.kutai.com.tw
Headquarters : No.3, Ln. 201, Qianfu St., Qianzhen Dist., Kaohsiung City 80664, Taiwan
 1. SPECIFICATION
Sensing & power Input Unit Power Dissipation
Voltage 160 ~ 265 / 300 ~ 550VAC Max. 8 watt
DIP switch selectable
Frequency 45 / 55 Hz, selectable Under Frequency Protection ( Factory Setting )
50 Hz system presets knee point at 45 Hz ±4%
Output 60 Hz system presets knee point at 55 Hz ±4%
Voltage Max. 63 VDC @ 240 VAC input DIP switch selectable
Current Continuous 4A
Intermittent 7A for 60 sec. Over Excitation Shutdown
Resistance Min. 15 ohm Max. 100 ohm Field volts shut down after a time delay if exciter
field volts exceed 100 ± 5 VDC.
Voltage Regulation Beyond 135 VDC, field volts will be removed
< ± 1% ( with 4% engine governing ) immediately

Voltage Build-up Operating temperature

Residual voltage at AVR terminal > 5 VAC -40C (-40F) to +60 C (+140F)

Thermal Drift Storage temperature

0.05% per C change in AVR ambient -65C (-85F) to +85 C (+185F)

External Volts Adjustment Dimensions

±15% with 1K ohm 1 watt trimmer 101mm L * 69mm W * 47.3mm H

EMI Suppression Weight

Internal electromagnetic interference filtering 175 g ±2%

2. WIRING (Refer to Figure 3) If the exciter field voltage exceeds 100 ± 5 VDC, the
regulator automatically removes the field current
● Power input 3, 4. after a time delay. The time delay is inversely
● Sensing input 4, P. proportional to the magnitude of the detected over
voltage condition up to the 135 VDC point. Beyond
● F+, F– : Exciter.
140 VDC, the field voltage is removed within 0.2
● EXT. VAR : External Voltage Adjustment. seconds.

3. FREQUENCY COMPENSANION After shutdown, reset the regulator by decreasing

voltage below 6 VAC either by stopping the prime
The frequency compensation characteristic to mover or interrupting the regulator input with a reset
improve system load pickup performance by switch for 2 seconds or more.
restraining voltage recovery until frequency has also
started to recover.
5. STARTUP PROCEDURE
For 50Hz system, the regulator is preset at the
5.1 Setting
factory for a 45Hz “corner frequency”.
For 60Hz systems, a 55Hz “comer frequency”. 1. Ensure the AVR model and the generator are
compatible.
● DIP switch 1 ON for sensing 160 ~ 265VAC. 2. Ensure all the wires of the regulator are correctly
● DIP switch 1 OFF for sensing 300 ~ 550VAC. connected.
● DIP switch 2 ON for 50Hz generator system.
● DIP switch 2 OFF for 60Hz generator system.

4. OVEREXCITATION SHUTDOWN
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3. Ensure proper fuse is installed. 7. FIELD FLASHING
4. Turn voltage and stability potentiometer full
When the regulator is operated with the generator
anticlockwise (lowest voltage level).
for the first time, the polarity residual magnetism
5. If used, turn external voltage potentiometer to the may not correct or the magnitude not enough. If the
middle position. generator does not build-up after startup, shut down
the prime mover and proceed with the following
6. Use 600 VAC Voltage meter connect to AC
steps :
output terminal and measure the output voltage.

5.2 Startup Procedure 1. With the prime mover at rest, apply a dc source
(not grounded) of not more than 12V, to
1. To start and run the generator at no load and terminals F+ (positive) and F– (negative) in
rated speed. The generator output voltage series with a limiting resistor of 3 ~ 5 ohms.
should build up to a minimum level if the voltage
2. Allow approximately 3 seconds before removing
does not build up, It may cause by low residual
the dc source.
voltage of generator. Refer to field flashing
section in generator manual. 3. Start prime mover and measure voltage at
regulator leads 3 and 4. If voltage is greater then
2. Slowly adjust voltage potentiometer until the
5 volts, voltage build-up should be successful.
generator voltage reach the proper value.
Repeat field flashing procedure if less than 6V
residual is measured.
6. STABILITY ADJUSTMENTS
4. If repeating steps 1 and 2 does not result in
1. Slowly rotate the STAB control in the clockwise generator voltage build-up, replace the voltage
(CW) direction will change the AVR and regulator.
generator’s response time, if over adjusted the
voltage will become unstable, if under, the WARNING
instant heavy load voltage will change Please make sure you have read and
significantly. understand the contents of the instruction
2. It is advised to use a voltmeter DCV to adjust the manual prior to installation. Incorrect wiring
STAB control F+, F– until the oscillate becomes connection may result in irreversible damage
minor. By doing so helps to improve and reduce to the product and other equipments.
the voltage change under heavy load.

120
GENERATOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE

100

80
(% OF NOMINAL)
SW Volt Stab

50HZ
Stab 60HZ

Volt 60

SW
40
EXT
VR

EXT
VR
FUSE
FUSE
5A

20

UNIT : mm 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
F- F+ 3 4 P
FREQUENCY (HZ)
Outline dimension Frequency compensation curves
Figure 1 Figure 2

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S G S G
T
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Field Field

1K OHM

1K OHM
P 4 3 F+ F- VAR VAR P 4 3 F+ F- VAR VAR
1 2 3 1 2 3
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※ SW-1 OFF for 380/480VAC system SW-1 ON for 220VAC system

(3Ø 4W 380/480 VAC) Figure 4
Figure 3

8. SW DESCRIPTION
(1) SW-1 Sensing voltage selector
AC Power Input :
ON for 220V OFF for 380 / 480V.
3, 4 90 ~ 240VAC 50/60Hz
(2) SW-2 Frequency selector Sensing Input :
ON for 50Hz OFF for 60Hz. P, 4 160 ~ 265VAC 50/60Hz
300 ~ 550VAC 50/60Hz
(3) SW-3 Response
DC Output Power :
ON for fast OFF for slow. F+, F– Max 63VDC 4A
EXT. VAR (1 K)
ON

SW CAUTION
Meggers and high potential test equipment
1 2 3 must not be used. Incorrect use of such
equipment could damage the semiconductors
contained in the regulator.

※ Use only original supplied spare protection fuse for fuse replacement.
※ Please accept our sincere apology if any modification in performance, specification or appearance is
made without prior notice.

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