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LSA 50.2
Low Voltage Alternator - 4 pole

Installation and maintenance
Electric Power Generation Installation and maintenance 4099 en - 2021.09 / n
LSA 50.2
This manual concerns the alternator which you have just purchased.
We wish to draw your attention to the contents of this maintenance manual.
SAFETY MEASURES a) During operation, do not allow anyone

Before using your machine for the first time, to stand in front of the air outlet guards,
it is important to read the whole of this in case anything is ejected from them.
installation and maintenance manual. b) Do not allow children younger than 14
to go near the air outlet guards.
All necessary operations and interventions
on this machine must be performed by a A set of self-adhesive stickers depicting the
qualified technician. various warning symbols is included with
this maintenance manual. They should be
Our technical support service will be pleased positioned as shown in the drawing below
to provide any additional information you once the machine has been fully installed.
may require.
The various operations described in this
manual are accompanied by recommenda- WARNING
tions or symbols to alert the user to potential The alternators must not be put into
risks of accidents. It is vital that you unders- service until the machines in which they
tand and take notice of the following warning are to be incorporated have been
symbols. declared compliant with EC Directives
plus any other directives that may be
WARNING applicable.
This manual is to be given to the end
Warning symbol for an operation capable user.
of damaging or destroying the machine The range of electric alternators and
or surrounding equipment. their derivatives, manufactured by us or
on our behalf, comply with the technical
requirements of the customs Union
directives (EAC).
Warning symbol for general danger to

personnel. © - We reserve the right to modify the
characteristics of this product at any time in
order to incorporate the latest technological
developments. The information contained
in this document may therefore be changed
without notice.
Warning symbol for electrical danger to
personnel. This document may not be reproduced in
any form without prior authorisation.
All brands and models have been registered
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and patents applied for.
We wish to draw your attention to the
following 2 safety measures which must be
complied with:
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CONTENTS
1 - RECEIPT.............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 - Standards and safety measures..................................................................................4
1.2 - Inspection....................................................................................................................4
1.3 - Identification................................................................................................................4
1.4 - Storage.......................................................................................................................4
1.5 - Applications.................................................................................................................4
1.6 - Usage restrictions.......................................................................................................4
2 - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS..................................................................... 5
2.1 - Electrical characteristics..............................................................................................5
2.2 - Mechanical characteristics..........................................................................................5
3 - INSTALLATION................................................................................................... 6
3.1 - Assembly.....................................................................................................................6
3.2 - Checks prior to first use...............................................................................................6
3.3 - Terminal connection diagrams.....................................................................................7
3.4 - Commissioning.........................................................................................................10
3.5 - Setting up..................................................................................................................10
4 - SERVICING - MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 11
4.1 - Safety measures....................................................................................................... 11
4.2 - Routine maintenance................................................................................................ 11
4.3 - Bearings....................................................................................................................12
4.4 - Mechanical defects...................................................................................................12
4.5 - Electrical faults..........................................................................................................13
4.6 - Dismantling, reassembly...........................................................................................15
4.7 - Installation & maintenance of the PMG......................................................................17
4.8 - Table of characteristics.........................................................................................17-18
5 - SPARE PARTS.................................................................................................. 19
5.1 - First maintenance parts.............................................................................................19
5.2 - Technical support service..........................................................................................19
5.3 - Accessories ..............................................................................................................19
5.4 - Exploded views, parts list and tightening torque........................................................20
Disposal and recycling instructions
EC Declaration
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1 - RECEIPT 1.4 - Storage
1.1 - Standards and safety Prior to commissioning, machines should
measures be stored:
- away from humidity (< 90%); after a long
Our alternators comply with most
period of storage, check the machine
international standards. insulation. To prevent the bearings from
See the EC Declaration of Incorporation on becoming marked, do not store in an
the last page. environment with significant vibration.
1.2 - Inspection 1.5 - Application
On receipt of your alternator, check that it This alternator is mainly designed to
has not suffered any damage in transit. If produce electricity in the context of
there are obvious signs of knocks, contact applications involving the use of
the transporter (you may be able to claim generators.
on their insurance) and after a visual
check, turn the machine by hand to detect 1.6 - Usage restrictions
any malfunction.
Use of the machine is restricted to operating
1.3 - Identification conditions (environment, speed, voltage,
power, etc) compatible with the characteri-
The alternator is identified by means of a stics indicated on the nameplate.
nameplate fixed on the machine (see
drawing).
Make sure that the nameplate on the
machine conforms to your order.
So that you can identify your alternator
quickly and accurately, we suggest you fill in
its specifications on the nameplate below.
Model LSA Freq. Hz

S/N Date Speed min-1
12345678910
Enclosure Protection Voltage V
Phase
Th. Class Altitude
Connection
Weight PF
kVA
AVR Excitation Cont.
BR kW IEC 60034 - 1& 5
Excitation No Load Full Load 40°C ISO 8528 - 3
A
415 v / 40°C NEMA MG1 - 32 & 33
kVA
Std by.
DE bearing PR kW
LSA 000-1-148 a
NDE bearing 27°C

A
MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER
2 BD MARCELLIN LEROY - 16000 ANGOULÊME - FRANCE
www.leroy-somer.com Scan the code or go to
GEN.LS1.DO
Made in Europe by Leroy-Somer to check product data
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2 - TECHNICAL 2.2 - Mechanical characteristics
CHARACTERISTICS - Steel frame
- Cast iron end shields
2.1 - Electrical characteristics
- Protected ball bearings, greased for life
This alternator is a machine without - Mounting arrangement: single bearing
sliprings or revolving armature brushes, with standard feet and SAE flanges/
wound as “2/3 pitch”, 6-wire, with class H coupling discs, two-bearing with SAE flange
insulation and a field excitation system and standard cylindrical shaft extension
available in either AREP or PMG version - Drip-proof machine, self-cooled
(see diagrams and AVR manuals). - Degree of protection: IP 23
• Electrical options • Mechanical options
- Stator temperature detection sensors - Protection against harsh environments
- Bearing sensors (PTC, PT100, ...) - Regreasable ball bearings
- Space heaters - Air inlet filter, air outlet labyrinth seals: IP 44
- Terminal box with connector links for To prevent excessive temperature rise
mounting protection or measurement C.T. caused by clogged filters, it is advisable to
- R791 interference suppression monitor the stator winding with thermal
sensors (PTC or PT100).
- Bearing temperature detection sensors
• AREP three-phase 6-wire

MAIN FIELD STATOR: 6-wire (marking T1 to T6)
Auxiliary windings
T1 T2 T3
EXCITER
Varistor
Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T5 T6
Field
D350 Voltage reference
• PMG three-phase 6-wire

MAIN FIELD STATOR: 6-wire (marking T1 to T6)
T1 T2 T3
EXCITER
Varistor
PMG
Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T5 T6
Field
D350 Voltage reference
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3 - INSTALLATION • Single-bearing coupling
Personnel undertaking the various Before coupling, check the compatibility
operations indicated in this section must between the alternator and the engine by
wear personal protective equipment performing:
appropriate for mechanical and electrical - undertaking a torsional analysis of the
hazards. transmission (alternators data are available
on request),
3.1 - Assembly - checking the dimensions of the flywheel
and its housing, the flange, coupling discs
and offset.
WARNING
All mechanical handling operations must When coupling the alternator to the
be undertaken using suitable equipment prime mover, do not use the fan to turn
and the machine must be horizontal. the alternator or rotor.
Check how much the machine weighs The holes of the coupling discs should
before choosing the lifting tool. be aligned with the flywheel holes by
During this operation, do not allow cranking the engine.
anyone to stand under the load. Make sure the machine is securely
bedded in position during coupling.
• Handling Check that there is lateral play on the
crankshaft.
The generously-sized lifting eyes are for
handling the alternator only. They must not • Double-bearing coupling
be used to lift the genset. The choice of lifting - Semi-flexible coupling
hooks or handles should be determined by Careful alignment of the machines is
the shape of the lifting eyes. Choose a lifting recommended, checking that the lack of
system which respects the integrity and the concentricity and parallelism of both parts
environment of the machine. of the coupling do not exceed 0.1 mm.
This alternator has been balanced with a
During this operation, do not allow 1/2 key.
anyone to stand under the load. • Location
The location where the alternator is placed
must be ventilated to ensure that the
ambient temperature cannot exceed the
data on the nameplate.
3.2 - Checks prior to first use
• Electrical checks
Under no circumstances should an

alternator, new or otherwise, be operated
if the insulation is less than 1 megohm
for the stator and 100,000 ohms for the
other windings.
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There are 2 possible methods for restoring 3.3 - Terminal connection diagrams
the above minimum values. To modify the connection, change the
a) Dry out the machine for 24 hours in a position of the stator cables on the terminals.
drying oven at a temperature of 110 °C The winding code is specified on the
(without the regulator). nameplate.
b) Blow hot air into the air intake, having
made sure that the machine is rotating with
the exciter field disconnected.
Note : Prolonged standstill
In order to avoid these problems, we Any intervention on the alternator
recommend the use of space heaters, as terminals during reconnection or checks
should be performed with the machine
well as turning over the machine from time
stopped. In no case should the internal
to time. Space heaters are only really connections in the terminal box be
effective if they are working continuously subjected to stresses due to cables
while the machine is stopped. connected by the user.
WARNING
Ensure that the alternator has the degree
of protection matching the defined
environmental conditions.
• Mechanical checks
Before starting the machine for the first time,
check that:
- all fixing bolts are tight,
- the length of bolt and the tightening torque
are correct,
- the cooling air is drawn in freely,
- the protective grille and housing are cor-
rectly in place,
- the standard direction of rotation is clock-
wise as seen from the drive end (phase
rotation in order 1 - 2 - 3).
For anti-clockwise rotation, swap 2 and 3.
- the winding connection corresponds to the
site operating voltage (see section 3.3).
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• AREP or PMG three-phase 6-wire
Connection codes Voltage / Detection Factory connection
Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz
D 3PH
L1(U) 6S 380 - 415 380 - 480 L3(W)
T1
7S 440 - T6 T3
L2(V)
8S - 380 - 416
T4 N T5 T2
D350 : L1(U)
T5
U => T1, V => T2, W => T3
T6 T4 T1
T3 T2 N
9S - 600
L2(V) NDE
L3(W)
With winding 9: D350 voltage sensing + transfo (diagram on request)
Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz
F 3PH L1(U) (*)
6S 220 - 240 220 - 277 L3(W)
T6 T1 7S 240 - 254 - T6 T3
L2(V)
8S - 220 - 240
T5 T2
T3 T4
L1(U)
D350 :
T5 T2 U => T1, V => T2, W => T3 T4 T1
L3(W) L2(V) NDE
In case of reconnection, ensure that AVR voltage sensing is correct!

The factory can supply a set of flexible shunts and special connection links as an option for making these connections (*).
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• Option connection diagram
Remote voltage potentiometer
1000 ohms
ST
Voltage adjustment
via remote potentiometer
Current transformer connection Anti condensation heater Thermistor temperature (PTC)
Coupling D In/4 - Secondary 1 A - PH 1 Ph1

103 130 °C
6-wire Blue wire
T4
101 500W - 220 V Ph2
150 °C
Neutral P2
P1 Black wire
link T4 102 Ph3
180 °C
Red/white wire
104
Shield (PT 100) Stator (PT 100)
121 White 103 White 105 White 107 White

121 103 105 107
122 Red DE 104 Red 106 Red 108 Red
122 104 106 108
122 Red 104 106 108
122 104 Red 106 Red 108 Red
123 White
123 PH 1 PH 2 PH 3
124 Red NDE
124
124 Red
124
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• Connection checks 3.4 - Commissioning
Electrical installations must comply with

the current legislation in force in the The machine can only be started up and
country of use. used if the installation is in accordance
Check that: with the regulations and instructions
- The residual circuit-breaker conforms to
legislation on protection of personnel, in defined in this manual.
force in the country of use, and has been The machine is tested and set up at the
correctly installed on the alternator power factory. When first used with no load, make
output as close as possible to the alternator. sure that the drive speed is correct and
(In this case, disconnect the wire of the stable (see the nameplate). With the
interference suppression module linking the
neutral). regreasable bearing option, we recommend
- Any protection devices in place have not greasing the bearings at the time of
been tripped. commissioning (see section 4.3).
- If there is an external AVR, the connections On application of the load, the machine
between the alternator and the cabinet are should achieve its rated speed and voltage;
made in accordance with the connection however, in the event of abnormal operation,
diagram. the machine setting can be altered (follow
- There is no short-circuit phase-phase or the adjustment procedure in section 3.5). If
phase-neutral between the alternator output the machine still operates incorrectly, the
terminals and the generator set control
cabinet (part of the circuit not protected by cause of the malfunction must be located
circuitbreakers or relays in the cabinet). (see section 4.5).
- The machine should be connected with the
busbar separating the terminals as shown in 3.5 - Setting up
the terminal connection diagram.
- The alternator earth terminal inside the

terminal box is connected to the electrical
earth circuit The various adjustments during tests
- The earth terminal is connected to the must be made by a qualified engineer.
frame. Ensure that the drive speed specified on
The connections inside the terminal box
must never be subjected to stress due to the nameplate is reached before
cables connected by the user. commencing adjustment.
After operational testing, replace all
access panels or covers.
The AVR is used to make any adjustments
to the machine.
Diameter M6 M8 M10 M12
Torque 4 Nm 10 Nm 20 Nm 35 Nm
Tolerance ± 15%
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4 - SERVICING - MAINTENANCE WARNING
4.1 - Safety measures
Do not use: trichlorethylene, perchlo-
Servicing or troubleshooting must be
rethylene, trichloroethane or any alkaline
carried out strictly in accordance with
products.
instructions so as to avoid the risk of
accidents and to maintain the machine in
its original state.
These operations must be performed at
a cleaning station, equipped with a
All such operations performed on the vacuum system that collects and flushes
alternator should be undertaken by out the products used.
personnel trained in the commissioning, The insulating components and the
servicing and maintenance of electrical impregnation system are not at risk of
and mechanical components, who must damage from solvents. Avoid letting the
wear personal protective equipment cleaning product run into the slots.
appropriate for mechanical and electrical Apply the product with a brush, sponging
hazards. frequently to avoid accumulation in the
Before any intervention on the machine, housing. Dry the winding with a dry cloth. Let
ensure that it cannot be started by a manual any traces evaporate before reassembling
or automatic system and that you have the machine.
understood the operating principles of the
system. • Mechanical servicing
WARNING
Cleaning the machine using water or a
Warning : During and after running, the highpressure washer is strictly prohi-
alternator will reach temperatures hot bited. Any problems arising from such
enough to cause injury, such as burns. treatment are not covered by our
warranty.
4.2 - Routine maintenance Degreasing: Use a brush and detergent
(suitable for paintwork).
• Checks after start-up Dusting: Use an air gun.
After approximately 20 hours of operation, If the machine is fitted with air inlet and outlet
check that all fixing bolts on the machine are filters, the maintenance personnel should
still tight, plus the general state of the clean them routinely at regular intervals. In
machine and the various electrical the case of dry dust, the filter can be cleaned
connections in the installation. using compressed air and/or replaced if it is
clogged.
• Electrical servicing After cleaning the alternator, it is essential to
Commercially-available volatile degreasing check the winding insulation (see sections
agents can be used. 3.2 and 4.5).
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4.3 - Bearings
The bearings are permanently greased Approximate life of the grease (depending on use) =
20,000 hours or 3 years.
As an option, the bearings are regreasable Regreasing interval: 3600 hrs of operation
DE bearing: Amount of grease: 60 gr
NDE bearing: Amount of grease: 50 gr
Standard grease LITHIUM - standard - NLGI 3
Grease used in the factory ESSO - Unirex N3
It is imperative to lubricate the alternator during operation and on first use. Before using another
grease, check for compatibility with the original one.
4.4 - Mechanical defects

Fault Action
Excessive overheating of one or - If the bearing has turned blue or if the grease has turned
both bearings black, change the bearing.
Bearing (bearing temperature 80°C above - Bearing not fully locked (abnormal play in the bearing cage)
the ambient temperature) - End shields incorrectly aligned
- Air flow (inlet-outlet) partially clogged or hot air is being
Excessive overheating of recycled from the alternator or engine
Abnormal alternator frame (more than - Alternator operating at too high a voltage (>105% of Un on
temperature 40° C above the ambient load)
temperature) - Alternator overloaded
- Misalignment (coupling)
Too much vibration - Defective mounting or play in coupling
Vibrations - Rotor balancing fault (Engine - Alternator)
Excessive vibration and humming - Phase imbalance
noise coming from the machine - Stator short-circuit
- System short-circuit
- Misparalleling
Alternator damaged by a Possible consequences
Abnormal - Broken or damaged coupling
significant impact, followed by
noise - Broken or bent shaft end
humming and vibration
- Shifting and short-circuit of main field
- Fan fractured or coming loose on shaft
- Irreparable damage to rotating diodes/AVR, surge suppressor
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4.5 - Electrical faults
Fault Action Effect Check/Cause
The alternator builds up and
its voltage is still correct - Lack of residual magnetism
Connect a new when the battery is removed
battery of 4 to 12 The alternator builds up but - Check the connection of the voltage reference
No voltage volts to terminals its voltage does not reach to the AVR
at no load on E- and E+, the rated value when the - Faulty diodes
start-up respecting the battery is removed - Armature short-circuit
polarity, for 2 to 3
The alternator builds up but -- Faulty
seconds AVR
its voltage disappears when - Field windings open circuit (check winding)
Revolving field coil open circuit (check the
the battery is removed resistance)
Check the AVR connections (AVR may be
faulty)
- Field windings short-circuited
Correct speed - Rotating diodes burnt out
Voltage too Check the drive - Revolving field coil short-circuited (check the
low speed resistance)
Increase the drive speed (do not touch the AVR
Speed too low voltage pot. (P2) before running at the correct
speed)
Adjust AVR
Voltage too voltage Adjustment ineffective - Faulty AVR
high potentiometer
- Check the speed: possibility of cyclic
irregularity
Adjust the
Voltage If no effect: try normal or fast - Loose connections
AVR stability
oscillations stability modes (ST2) - Faulty AVR
potentiometer - Speed too low when on load (or AVR LAM set
too high)
Voltage between E+ and E- - Check the speed (or AVR LAM set too high)
Voltage at no load and AREP / PMG < 10V
correct at no Run
check the voltage - Faulty rotating diodes
load and too between E+ and Voltage between E+ and E- - Short-circuit in the revolving field coil (check
low when on E- on the AVR
load AREP / PMG > 15V the resistance)
- Faulty exciter armature (check the resistance)
Check the AVR,
the
- Exciter winding open circuit
Voltage surge suppressor, The voltage does not return - Faulty exciter armature
disappears the rotating to the rated value - Faulty AVR
during diodes, and - Revolving field coil open circuit or short-
operation replace any circuited
defective
components
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• Checking the winding Assembly A: Connect a 12 V battery in
series with a rheostat of approximately
You can check the winding insulation by
50 ohms - 300 W and a diode on both exciter
performing a high voltage test. In this case,
field wires (5+) and (6-).
you must disconnect all AVR wires.
ASSEMBLY A
6 - Field 5+
WARNING
1A diode Rh. 50 -300W
Damage caused to the AVR in such
conditions is not covered by our
warranty. -
+
• Checking the diode bridge

12V battery
A diode in good working order should allow
the current to flow only in the anode-to- Assembly B: Connect a “Variac” variable
cathode direction. power supply and a diode bridge on both
A C exciter field wires (5+) and (6-).
Anode Cathode Both these systems should have
+ - characteristics which are compatible with
C C C
the field excitation power of the machine
(see the nameplate).
A A A A C 3) Run the unit at its rated speed.
+
~ ~ ~
+ 4) Gradually increase the exciter field
current by adjusting the rheostat or the
- - + - variac and measure the output voltages on
~ ~ ~ L1 - L2 - L3, checking the excitation voltage
C C C
and current at no load (see the machine
A C nameplate or ask for the factory test report).
A A A
When the output voltage is at its rated value
and balanced within 1% for the rated
excitation level, the machine is in good
• Checking the windings and rotating working order. The fault therefore comes
diodes using separate excitation from the AVR or its associated wiring (ie.
sensing, auxiliary windings).
ASSEMBLY B
6 - Field 5+
During this procedure, make sure that 40

50 60 +
the alternator is disconnected from any
30
70
1A diode
external load and inspect the terminal
20
80
box to check that the connections are

10
90
0 100
fully tightened. - DC
Variac AC 12V
1) Stop the unit, disconnect and isolate the 220V
AVR wires.
2) There are two ways of creating an
assembly with separate excitation.
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4.6 - Dismantling, reassembly - Remove the «H» nuts for mounting the
diode bridges on the support.
- Change the crescents, respecting the
WARNING polarity.
During the warranty period, this • Access to connections and the
operation should only be carried out in
regulation system
an approved workshop or in our factory,
otherwise the warranty may be Access directly by removing the top of the
invalidated. terminal box lid (48) or the AVR access door
Whilst being handled, the machine (466).
should remain horizontal (rotor not
locked in position). Check how much the • Replacing the NDE bearing on single
machine weighs before choosing the bearing machines
lifting method. - Remove the air intake grille (51).
- Remove the top of the terminal box lid (48)
and the side panels (366) and (367).
- Remove the hook (21) and the cover rear
panel (47).
- Replace the hook (21) in order to
manipulate the flange.
- Disconnect the exciter wires (5+,6-).
- Remove the screws from the inner bearing
cap (78).
- Remove the screws and and take out the
shield (36).
- Take out the antifriction bearing (70) using
a puller with a central screw (see drawing
below).
• Tools required
To fully dismantle the machine, we
recommend using the tools listed below:
- 1 ratchet spanner + extension
- 1 torque wrench
- 1 set of flat spanners: 8 mm, 10 mm, 18 mm
- 1 socket set: 8, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, 24, 30 mm
- 1 socket with male ferrule: 5 mm
- 1 puller
• Screw tightening torque

See section 5.4. - Fit the new antifriction bearing onto the
shaft after heating it by induction to
• Access to diodes approximately 80 °C.
- Mount the new preloading (wavy) washer
- Open the air intake grille (51).
(79) + the new “O” ring seal (349) in the
- Disconnect the diodes.
- Check the diodes using an ohmmeter or a shield (36).
battery lamp.
If the diodes are faulty:
- Remove the surge suppressor.
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- Screw a threaded rod into the thrust - Fit the new bearing, after heating it by
bearing (78). induction to approximately 80 °C.
- Refit the end shield on the machine using - Screw two threaded rods into the thrust
a dowel and nut in the shaft extension (see bearing.
drawing). - Refit the shield (30) on the machine.
- Slide the threaded rod into the shield hole - Slide the threaded rod into the shield hole
to make it easier to assemble (see basic to make it easier to assemble (see basic
diagram). diagram).
- Tighten the bottom thrust bearing screws,
4 78 36 remove the threaded rod and fit the other
Threaded rod screws.
- Tighten the shield (30) screws.
- Refit the air outlet grille (33).
Dowel • Dismantling the rotor assembly

Nut - Remove the NDE shield (36).
- Remove the DE shield (30) if it is a double-
Rotor bearing machine.
- Support the DE rotor (4) with a strap or with
a support constructed in accordance with
the following drawing.
- Move the strap as the rotor moves in order
to distribute the weight over it.
NDE shield
- Fit the thrust bearing screws (78), remove

the threaded rod, fit the other screws and
tighten up the assembly.
- Reconnect exciter wires E+, E-.
- Finish reassembling the cover.
WARNING
When dismantling the shields, you will
need to change the antifriction bearings,
the “O” ring seal, the preloading (wavy)
washer and adhesive paste.
WARNING
• Replacing the DE bearing
- Remove the air outlet grille (33). When dismantling the rotor involves
- Remove the screws from the DE shield changing parts or rewinding, the rotor
(30) and the screws from the inner bearing must be rebalanced.
retainer (68).
- Remove the shield (30).
- Take out the ball bearing (60) using a puller
with a central screw.
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• Reassembling the machine
- Mount the rotor (4) in the stator (1) (see
drawing above) taking care not to knock the
windings.
- Slide the threaded rod into the shield hole
to make it easier to assemble (see diagram).
- Fit the thrust bearing screws (78), remove
the threaded rod, fit the other screw and
tighten up the assembly.
- Reconnect exciter wires E+, E-. 52
- Refit the flange (30) on the stator (1). 51
- Tighten the screws (30).
If using a double-bearing machine:

- Screw a threaded rod into the thrust
bearing.
- Refit the shield (30) on the machine.
- Slide the threaded rod into the shield hole 4.7 - Installation and maintenance of
to make it easier to assemble (see basic the PMG
diagram). The PMG reference is PMG 5.
- Fit the thrust bearing screws, remove the See the PMG manual ref : 4211.
threaded rod, fit the other screw and tighten
up the assembly.
4.8 - Table of characteristics
- Refit the air outlet grille (33). Table of average values:
- Check that the machine assembly is Alternator - 4 poles - 50 Hz - Standard
correctly mounted and that all screws are winding No. 6S (6-wire) (400V for the
tightened. excitation values).
The voltage and current values are given for
• Dismantling and reassembly of the no-load operation and operation at rated
filters load with separate field excitation.
- Remove the grille (51) then take out the All values are given at ± 10% and may be
filter (52). Change the filter if necessary; changed without prior notification (for exact
please refer to section 4.2 for cleaning the values, consult the test report).
filter.
To replace, follow the instructions in reverse
order.
- On certain versions, the filters are
incorporated in the terminal box panels.
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• Three-phase: 4-pole AREP excitation • Table of weights
Resistances at 20 °C (Ω) (values given for information only)
Stator Exciter Exciter Type Total weight (kg) Rotor (kg)
Type Rotor
L/N field armature
S4 2330 831
S4 0.0021 0.385 12.728 0.096
M6 2530 932
M6 0.0016 0.429 12.728 0.096
L7 2800 1003
L7 0.0014 0.456 12.728 0.096
L8 3010 1081
L8 0.0012 0.500 12.728 0.096
VL10 3300 1191
VL10 0.0010 0.549 12.728 0.096
Resistances of auxiliary windings

AREP at 20 °C (Ω)
Type X1, X2 Z1, Z2
S4 0.1417 0.1742
After operational testing, it is essential to
M6 0.1232 0.1722 replace all access panels or covers.
L7 0.1136 0.1509
L8 0.1137 0.1527
VL10 0.1051 0.1635
Field excitation current i exc (A)

AREP - 400V - 50 Hz
“i exc”: excitation current of the exciter field
Type No load At rated load
S4 0.78 3.53
M6 0.82 3.6
L7 0.85 3.48
L8 0.78 3.38
VL10 0.78 3.26
For 60 Hz machines, the “i exc” values are

approximately 5 to 10 % lower.
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5 - SPARE PARTS
5.1 - First maintenance parts
Emergency repair kits are available as an
option. After operational testing, it is essential to
They contain the following items : replace all access panels or covers.
Emergency kit AREP/PMG 5163978
AVR D350 -
5.3 - Accessories
Diode bridge assembly -
Surge suppressor - • Space heater for use when stopped
The space heater must run as soon as the
Single-bearing kit 4521357 alternator stops. It is installed at the rear of
Non drive end bearing - the alternator. Its standard power is 500W
«O» ring - with 220V or 250W with 110V on request.
Preloading (wavy) washer -
Double-bearing kit 4582501
Non drive end bearing -
Drive end bearing - Warning: the power supply is present
«O» ring - when the machine has stopped.
Preloading (wavy) washer -
• Temperature sensors with thermistors
(PTC)
5.2 - Technical support service These are thermistor triplets with a positive
temperature coefficient installed in the
Our technical support service will be stator winding (1 per phase). There can be a
pleased to provide any additional maximum of 2 triplets in the winding (at 2
information you may require. levels: warning and trip) and 1 or 2
thermistors in the shields.
For all spare parts orders or technical These sensors must be linked to adapted
support requests, send your request to sensing relays (supplied optionally).
service.epg@leroy-somer.com or your Cold resistance of cold thermistor sensors:
nearest contact, whom you will find at 100 to 250 Ω per sensor.
www.lrsm.co/support indicating the comp-
lete type of machine, its number and the • Connection accessories
information indicated on the nameplate. - 6-wire machines
Part numbers should be identified from the Requirements for coupling (F):
exploded views and their description from - 3 connection bars
the parts list.
To ensure that our products operate correctly

and safely, we recommend the use of
original manufacturer spare parts.
In the event of failure to comply with this
advice, the manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for any damage.
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5.4 - Exploded views, parts list and tightening torque
• Single bearing
53
51
130
21
36
79
466
367
349
47
70
48
78
90
100
343
120198
1 4
32015
366
128
41
49
33
50
30
325
322
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• Two-bearing
53
51
130
21
36
79
466
367
349
47
70
48
78
90
100 343
120
198
1
4
320
366
128
41
49
50
15
68
60
33
30
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Ref. Qty Description Screw Torque Ref. Qty Description Screw Torque
Ø N.m Ø N.m
1 1 Stator assembly - - 78 1 Inner bearing retainer M8 20
Preloading (wavy)
4 1 Rotor assembly - - 79 1 - -
washer
15 1 Fan - - 90 1 Exciter field (stator) M8 20
21 1 Lifting eye - - 100 1 Exciter armature (rotor) - -
30 1 Drive end (DE) shield M12 69 120 1 Terminal support - -
33 1 Air outlet grille M6 3 128 3 Phase busbar M12 35

Non drive end (NDE)
36 1 M12 69 130 1 Neutral busbar M12 35
shield
Terminal box front Voltage regulator
41 1 M6 8.3 198 1 - -
panel (AVR)
Terminal box rear
47 1 M6 8.3 320 1 Coupling sleeve - -
panel
48 1 Terminal box lid M6 8.3 322 3 Coupling disc M20 340
49-
1 Inspection door M6 8.3 325 - Spacer shim - -
50
Diode bridge
51 1 Air intake grille M6 8.3 343 1 M6 4
assembly
53 1 Sealing cap - - 349 1 O ring seal - -
Drive end (DE) Terminal box side
60 1 - - 366 1 M6 8.3
bearing panel
Terminal box side panel
68 1 Inner bearing retainer - - 367 1 M6 8.3
with inspection door
Non drive end (NDE)
70 1 - - 466 1 AVR inspection door - -
bearing
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LSA 50.2
Disposal and recycling instructions These components are usually marked with
We are committed to limiting the information concerning the type of plastic.
environmental impact of our activity. We All materials listed above need special
continuously monitor our production treatment to separate waste from
processes, material sourcing and product reclaimable materials and should be
design to improve recyclability and minimise entrusted to specialist recycling companies.
our environmental footprint.
These instructions are for information The oil and grease from the lubrication
purposes only. It is the user’s responsibility system should be treated as hazardous
to comply with local legislation regarding waste and must be treated in accordance
product disposal and recycling. with local legislation.
Recyclable materials Our alternators have a specified lifetime of

Our alternators are mainly constructed from 20 years. After this period, the operation of
iron, steel and copper materials, which can the product should be stopped, regardless
be reclaimed for recycling purposes. of its condition. Any further operation after
These materials can be reclaimed through a this period will be under the sole responsi-
combination of manual dismantling, bility of the user.
mechanical separation and melting
processes. Our technical support depart-
ment can provide detailed directions on how
to dismantle products on request.
Waste & hazardous materials

The following components and materials
require special treatment and must be
separated from the alternator before the
recycling process:
- electronic materials found in the terminal
box, including the automatic voltage
regulator (198), current transformers (176),
interference suppression module and other
semi-conductors.
- diode bridge (343) and surge suppressor
(347), found on the alternator rotor.
- major plastic components, such as the
terminal box structure on some products.
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LSA 50.2
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LSA 50.2
Moteurs Leroy-Somer
Boulevard Marcellin Leroy - CS 10015
16915 Angoulême cedex 9 - France
Angoulême, 1st July 2021
EC Declaration
Moteurs Leroy-Somer declares hereby that the electric generators of the types:
LSA 40 – LSA 42.3 – LSA 44.3 – LSA 46.3 – LSA 47.2 – LSA 47.3 – LSA 49.1 – LSA 49.3 – LSA 50.1 –
LSA 50.2 – LSA 51.2 – LSA 52.2 – LSA 52.3 – LSA 53 – LSA 53.1 – LSA 53.2 – LSA 54 – LSA 54.2 – TAL
040 – TAL 042 – TAL 044 – TAL 046 – TAL 047 – TAL 0473 – TAL 049 – LSAH 42.3 – LSAH 44.3
as well as their derivatives, manufactured by Leroy-Somer or on Leroy-Somer's behalf:
MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER MLS HOLICE STLO.SRO MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER

Boulevard Marcellin Leroy Sladkovskeho 43 1, rue de la Burelle
16015 Angoulême 772 04 Olomouc Boite Postale 1517
France République Tchèque 45800 St Jean de BrayeFrance
LEROY-SOMER ELECTRO- NIDEC INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION NIDEC INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

TECHNIQUE Co., Ltd INDIA PRIVATE Ltd - BANGALORE INDIA PRIVATE Ltd - HUBLI
No1 Aimosheng Road, Galshan Town, #45, Nagarur, Huskur Road #64/A, Main Road,
Cangshan District. Off Tumkur Road, Tarihal IndustrialArea,
Fuzhou, Fujian 350026 Chine Bengaluru-562 162Inde Tarihal, Hubli-580 026 Inde
meet the requirements of the following standards and directives:
Declaration of compliance:
- Low Voltage Directive Nr 2014/35/EU dated 26th February 2014.
- EN and IEC 60034-1, 60034-5 and 60034-22.
- ISO 8528-3 “Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets. Part
3. Alternating current generators for generating sets”.
These generators also comply with the ROHS Directive Nr 2011/65/EU dated 8th June 2011 and its Annex II
Nr 2015/863 dated 31st March 2015, as well as the EMC Directive Nr 2014/30/EU dated 26th February 2014.
Declaration of incorporation:
These generators are designed to meet the essential "Partly completed machinery" requirements of Machinery
Directive Nr 2006/42/EC, as well as Annex VII, part B of this directive and the aforementioned standards.
As a result, these "Partly completed machinery" are designed to be incorporated into Electrical Gen-Sets
complying with the Machinery Directive Nr 2006/42/EC dated 17th May 2006.
WARNING:
The here mentioned generators should not be commissioned until the corresponding Gen-Sets have been
declared in compliance with the Directives Nr 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU and 2015/863, as well as
with other relevant Directives.
Moteurs Leroy-Somer undertakes to transmit, in response to a reasoned request by the national authorities,
relevant information on the generator.
Technical Managers
J.P. CHARPENTIER – Y. MESSIN
Moteurs Leroy-Somer
Siege social : Boulevard Marcellin Leroy CS 10015 - 16915 Angoulême cedex 9 - France
4152 en - 2021.07 / u
SAS au capital de 38 679 664 € - RCS Angoulême 338 567 258
The contractual EC Declaration of compliance and incorporation can be obtained from your contact on
request.
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LSA 50.2
26
Service & Support
Our worldwide service network of over 80 facilities is at your service.

This local presence is our guarantee for fast and efficient repair, support and
maintenance services.
Trust your alternator maintenance and support to electric power generation experts.
Our field personnel are 100% qualified and fully trained to operate in all environments
and on all machine types.
We have a deep understanding of alternator operation, providing the best value
service to optimise your cost of ownership.
Where we can help:
Design
•Consulting & specification
•Maintenance
contracts
Life Extension
•Reconditioning Start-up
•System upgrade
•Commissioning
•Training
Optimisation
•Monitoring Operation
•System audit •Genuine spare parts
•Repair services
Contact us:
Americas: +1 (507) 625 4011
Europe & rest of the world: +33 238 609 908
Asia Pacific: +65 6250 8488
China: +86 591 88373036
India: +91 806 726 4867
Scan the code or go to:
service.epg@leroy-somer.com www.lrsm.co/support
www.emersonindustrial.com
www.leroy-somer.com/epg
Linkedin.com/company/leroy-somer
Twitter.com/Leroy_Somer_en
Facebook.com/LeroySomer.Nidec.en
YouTube.com/LeroySomerOfficiel
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Low Voltage Alternator - 4 pole

SAFETY MEASURES a) During operation, do not allow anyone

Warning symbol for general danger to

Disposal and recycling instructions

Model LSA Freq. Hz

NDE bearing 27°C

• AREP three-phase 6-wire

D350 Voltage reference

• PMG three-phase 6-wire

D350 Voltage reference

3.2 - Checks prior to first use

Under no circumstances should an

In case of reconnection, ensure that AVR voltage sensing is correct!

Current transformer connection Anti condensation heater Thermistor temperature (PTC)

Coupling D In/4 - Secondary 1 A - PH 1 Ph1

121 White 103 White 105 White 107 White

Electrical installations must comply with

- The alternator earth terminal inside the

4.4 - Mechanical defects

• Checking the diode bridge

During this procedure, make sure that 40

box to check that the connections are

• Screw tightening torque

Dowel • Dismantling the rotor assembly

- Fit the thrust bearing screws (78), remove

If using a double-bearing machine:

Resistances of auxiliary windings

Field excitation current i exc (A)

For 60 Hz machines, the “i exc” values are

To ensure that our products operate correctly

21 1 Lifting eye - - 100 1 Exciter armature (rotor) - -

30 1 Drive end (DE) shield M12 69 120 1 Terminal support - -

33 1 Air outlet grille M6 3 128 3 Phase busbar M12 35

Recyclable materials Our alternators have a specified lifetime of

Waste & hazardous materials

Angoulême, 1st July 2021

MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER MLS HOLICE STLO.SRO MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER

LEROY-SOMER ELECTRO- NIDEC INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION NIDEC INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

meet the requirements of the following standards and directives:

Our worldwide service network of over 80 facilities is at your service.

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