Nidec LEROY-SOMER TAL 049 User manual

TAL 049
Low Voltage Alternators - 4 pole
Installation and maintenance
Three-phase 6 and 12-wire

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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
Before using your machine for the rst time,
it is important to read the whole of this
installation and maintenance manual.
All necessary operations and interventions
on this machine must be performed by a
qualied technician.
Our technical support service will be pleased
to provide any additional information you
may require.
The various operations described in this
manual are accompanied by recommenda-
tions or symbols to alert the user to the po-
tential risk of accidents. It is vital that you
understand and take notice of the different
warning symbols used.
Warning symbol for an operation capable
of damaging or destroying the machine
or surrounding equipment.
Warning symbol for general danger to
personnel.
Warning symbol for electrical danger to
personnel.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
We wish to draw your attention to the
following 2 safety measures which must be
complied with:
a) During operation, do not allow anyone
to stand in front of the air outlet guards,
in case anything is ejected from them.
b) Do not allow children younger than 14
to go near the air outlet guards.
A set of self-adhesive stickers depicting the
various warning symbols is included with
this maintenance manual. They should be
positioned as shown in the drawing below
once the machine has been fully installed.
WARNING
The alternators must not be put into
service until the machines in which they
are to be incorporated have been
declared compliant with Directives EC
and plus any other directives that may be
applicable.
This manual is be given to the end user.
The range of electric alternators and
their derivatives, manufactured by us or
on our behalf, comply with the technical
requirements of the customs Union
directives (EAC).
© - We reserve the right to modify the
characteristics of its products at any time in
order to incorporate the latest technological
developments. The information contained in
this document may therefore be changed
without notice.
This document may not be reproduced in
any form without prior authorization.
All brands and models have been registered
and patents applied for.
WARNING

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CONTENTS
1 - RECEIPT ...........................................................................................................................4
1.1 - Standards and safety measures..................................................................................4
1.2 - Inspection....................................................................................................................4
1.3 - Identication................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 - Storage .......................................................................................................................4
1.5 - Applications.................................................................................................................4
1.6 - Contraindications to use..............................................................................................4
2 - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS...................................................................................5
2.1 - Electrical characteristics..............................................................................................5
2.2 - Mechanical characteristics..........................................................................................5
3 - INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................9
3.1 - Assembly.....................................................................................................................9
3.2 - Checks prior to rst use ...............................................................................................9
3.3 - Terminal connection diagrams...................................................................................10
3.4 - Commissioning .........................................................................................................13
3.5 - Setting up..................................................................................................................13
4 - SERVICING - MAINTENANCE........................................................................................14
4.1 - Safety measures .......................................................................................................14
4.2 - Routine maintenance ................................................................................................14
4.3 - Bearings....................................................................................................................15
4.4 - Mechanical defects ...................................................................................................15
4.5 - Electrical faults..........................................................................................................16
4.6 - Dismantling, reassembly ...........................................................................................18
4.7 - Installation & maintenance of the PMG......................................................................20
4.8 - Table of characteristics..............................................................................................20
5 - SPARE PARTS................................................................................................................21
5.1 - First maintenance parts.............................................................................................21
5.2 - Technical support service ..........................................................................................21
5.3 - Accessories...............................................................................................................21
5.4 - Exploded views, parts list and tightening torque........................................................22
Disposal and recycling instructions
EC declaration of incorporation

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LSA 000-1-006 e
Moteurs Leroy-Somer - Boulevard Marcellin Leroy,
CS 10015 - 16915 Angoulême Cedex 9 - France
IEC 60034 - 1 & 5. / ISO 8528 - 3. / NEMA MG1 - 32 & 33.
R
CUS Made in ............................
166631
IPLSA
N°:
Th.class.
A.V.R. Excit.
Excit. values full load : V / A
at no load : A
D.E. bearing
N.D.E. bearing
Altitude : m
kVA
kW
A
V
kVA
kW
A
Weight : kg
r.p.m.
P.F. :
Hz
RATINGS
Voltage
Phase
Conn.
Contin.
P.R.
B.R.
40°C.
Std by
27°C.
Date :
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1 - RECEIPT
1.1 - Standards and safety
measures
Our alternators comply with most
international standards.
See the EC Declaration of Incorporation on
the last page.
1.2 - Inspection
On receipt of your alternator, check that it
has not suffered any damage in transit. If
there are obvious signs of knocks, contact
the transporter (you may be able to claim
on their insurance) and after a visual
check, turn the machine by hand to detect
any malfunction.
1.3 - Identication
The alternator is identied by means of a
nameplate xed 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 ll in
its specications on the nameplate below.
1.4 - Storage
Prior to commissioning, machines should
be stored :
- away from humidity (< 90%); after a long
period of storage, check the machine
insulation. To prevent the bearings from
becoming marked, do not store in an
environment with signicant vibration.
1.5 - Application
These alternators are mainly designed to
produce electricity in the context of
applications involving the use of
generators.
1.6 - Usage restrictions
Use of the machine is restricted to operating
conditions (environment, speed, voltage,
power, etc) compatible with the characteri-
stics indicated on the nameplate.

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2 - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 - Electrical characteristics
This alternator is a machine without sliprings
or revolving armature brushes, wound as
“2/3 pitch”, 6 and 12-wire, with class H
insulation and a eld excitation system
available in either SHUNT, AREP or PMG
version.
• Electrical options
- Space heater
- Terminal box with mounting kit for protec-
tion or measurement C.T.
In order to conform to standard EN 61000-
6-3, EN 61000-6-2, EN 55011, the R791
interference suppression kit is needed.
2.2 - Mechanical characteristics
- Steel frame
- Cast iron end shields
- Protected ball bearings, greased for life
- Mounting arrangements: single bearing
with standard feet and SAE anges/coupling
discs
- Drip-proof machine, self-cooled
- Degree of protection: IP 23
• SHUNT three-phase 6-wire
+ -+ -
2K/2.5K (1W)
78
R2
Droop
50 Hz
V AC S UF SL UF OE
60 Hz
50/60 Hz LINK
R1
A1 A2
Q2 Q1 F2 F1 N
FUSE
W V
ST1 ST2
T1
U1
T4
U2
T3
W1
T6
W2
P2
S2
S1
8
7P1
TI04
T2
V1
T5
V2
R150 R791T
T1
YΔ
T2
T3
T1
3 PH
T2
T3
N
OPTIONAL
Black
Black
Black
Blue
Green/Yellow
Consult R150 manual
ref. 5384
EXCITER
MAIN FIELD
Armature
Exciter field
Varistor
Rotating rectifiers
optional
white
blue
STATOR : 6 wires (T1 to T6 identification)
yellow
green
blue
Star connection
Delta
connection
R1-R2 - External remote
voltage trimmer (remove ST1)
// CT (TI04)
TI04: In /4 / 5A (D) Y - Star only
Remove ST2
8 -> Q1
7 -> Q2 For anti-clockwise rotation

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• SHUNT three-phase 12-wire
+ -
(1 kohm)
ST4
T1
U1
T4
U2
T7
U5
T10
U6
T3
W1
T6
W2
T9
W5
T12
W6
T2
V1
T5
V2
T8
V5
T11
V6
3 PH
A - D - F
T8
T11
R250
R791T
T1
YΔ
T2
T3
T1
3 PH
T2
T3
N
EXCITER
MAIN FIELD
Armature
Exciter field
Varistor
Rotating rectifiers
STATOR : 12-wire (T1 to T12 identification)
black or blue
yellow
green
Consult R250 manual
ref. 4067
red or white
Black
Black
Black
Blue
Green/Yellow
OPTION
Option:
External remote voltage trimmer
(1 kohm) (remove ST4)

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• AREP three-phase 6 or 12-wire
X1
9 12
R180
Z2
E01
1 kOhm 1W mini
ST
*
6- 5+ 11 10 912 8 7
3
T3
T2
2
*
-+
*
R791T
T1
YΔ
T2
T3
T1
3 PH
T2
T3
N
P1
P2
T10
TI04
T4
T10
T4
8 -> Q1
7 -> Q2
EXCITER
MAIN FIELD
Armature
Exciter field
Rotating rectifiers
Varistor
STATOR: 12-wire (T1 to T12 identification)
black
yellow
green
red
Auxiliary windings
Deexcitation
Auxiliary windings
CONTACTS NOT SUPPLIED
OPEN E01
Green Black
Consult manual ref.5599
Detection according to voltage:
V/W for high voltage (380-480V)
L1/L2 for low voltage (190-240V)
red
red
or
black or blue
red or white
OPTIONAL
Black
Black
Black
Blue
Green/Yellow
External remote voltage trimmer
(remove ST)
For anti-clockwise rotation
// CT (TI04)
TI04: In/4 / 1A - (6-wire Star)
In/2 / 1A - (12-wire Series star)
or
Neutral or
STATOR: 6-wire
(T1 to T6 identification)
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• PMG three-phase 6 or 12-wire
X1
9 12
R180
Z2
E01
1 kOhm 1W mini
ST
*
6- 5+ 8 7
3
T3
T2
2
*
-+
*
R791T
T1
YΔ
T2
T3
T1
3 PH
T2
T3
N
P1
P2
T10
TI04
T4
T10
T4
8 -> Q1
7 -> Q2
PMG
14 15 16
EXCITER
MAIN FIELD
Armature
Exciter field
Rotating rectifiers
Varistor
STATOR: 12-wire (T1 to T12 identification)
Deexcitation
Auxiliary windings
CONTACTS NOT SUPPLIED
OPEN E01
Green Black
Consult manual ref.5599
Detection according to voltage:
V/W for high voltage (380-480V)
L1/L2 for low voltage (190-240V)
red
red
or
black or blue
red or white
OPTIONAL
Black
Black
Black
Blue
Green/Yellow
External remote voltage trimmer
(remove ST)
For anti-clockwise rotation
// CT (TI04)
TI04: In/4 / 1A - (6-wire Star)
In/2 / 1A - (12-wire Series star)
or
Neutral or
STATOR: 6-wire
(T1 to T6 identification)
TI04 on T4

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3.2 - Checks prior to rst 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.
3 - INSTALLATION
Personnel undertaking the various
operations indicated in this section must
wear personal protective equipment
appropriate for mechanical and electrical
hazards.
3.1 - Assembly
All mechanical handling operations
must be undertaken using suitable
equipment and the machine must be
horizontal. Check how much the machine
weighs before choosing the lifting tool.
During this operation, do not allow
anyone to stand under the load.
• Handling
The generously-sized lifting eyes are for
handling the alternator only. They must not
be used to lift the genset. The choice of
liftinghooksorhandlesshouldbedetermined
by the shape of the lifting eyes. Choose a
lifting system which respects the integrity
and the environment of the machine.
During this operation, do not allow
anyone to stand under the load.
• Double-bearing coupling
- Semi-exible coupling
Careful alignment of the machines is
recommended, checking that the lack of
concentricity and parallelism of both parts
of the coupling do not exceed 0.1 mm.
This alternator has been balanced with a
1/2 key.
• Location
The room where the alternator is placed
must be ventilated to ensure that the
ambient temperature cannot exceed the
data on the nameplate.
• Single-bearing coupling
Before coupling, check the compatibility
between the alternator and the engine by
performing:
- undertaking a torsional analysis of the
transmission (alternators data are available
on request),
- checking the dimensions of the ywheel
and its housing, the ange, coupling discs
and offset.
WARNING
When coupling the alternator to the
prime mover, do not use the fan to turn
the alternator or rotor.
The holes of the coupling discs should
be aligned with the ywheel holes by
cranking the engine.
Make sure the machine is securely
bedded in position during coupling.
Check that there is lateral play on the
crankshaft.

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There are 2 possible methods for restoring
the above minimum values.
a) Dry out the machine for 24 hours in a
drying oven at a temperature of 110 °C
(without the regulator).
b) Blow hot air into the air intake, having
made sure that the machine is rotating with
the exciter eld disconnected.
Note : Prolonged standstill
In order to avoid these problems, we
recommend the use of space heaters, as
well as turning over the machine from time
to time. Space heaters are only really
effective if they are working continuously
while the machine is stopped.
Ensure that the alternator has the degree
of protection matching the dened
environmental conditions.
• Mechanical checks
Before starting the machine for the rst time,
check that:
- all xing bolts are tight,
- the length of bolt and the tightening torque
are correct,
- the cooling air is drawn in freely,
- the protective grills 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).
WARNING
3.3 - Terminal connection diagrams
To modify the connection, change the
position of the stator cables on the terminals.
The winding code is specied on the
nameplate.
Any intervention on the alternator
terminals during reconnection or checks
should be performed with the machine
stopped.
In no case should the internal
connections in the terminal box be
subjected to stresses due to cables
connected by the user.

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• SHUNT three-phase 6-wire
T1
T4
T6
T3
T5
T2
L2(V)
L3(W)
L1(U)
T1
T4
T6
T3
T5 T2
R150
T3
T2
T1
T3
T2
T1
T3
T2
T1
T6 T4 T5T6 T4 T5
T6 T4 T5
T3
T2
T1
T6 T4 T5
N
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
D3PH
C3PH
Connection codes
Star
Delta
DE
NDE
DE
NDE
Factory connection
OUTPUTS TO THE LEFTOUTPUTS TO THE RIGHT
• AREP or PMG three-phase 6-wire
6 S
8 S
60 Hz50 Hz
220 - 240 220 - 240
220 - 240-
6 S
8 S
60 Hz50 Hz
380 - 415 380 - 480
- 380 - 416
F
1PH
3PH
T1
T4
T3
T6 T5
T2
L1(U)
L3(W) L2(V)
D
3PH
L1(U)
L3(W)
L L
T1
T4T3
T6
T5 T2
L2(V)
T1
T2
T3
T3
T2
T1
T6
T5T4T6T5T4T6
T5T4
T6 T5
T4
NN
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
(L)
(L)
(L)
(L)
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1 T2
T2
T3
T3
T1
T1
R180 (380V < U < 480V) :
V => T2, W => T3
R180 (220V < U < 240V) :
L1 => T2, L2 => T3
or
Connection codes Voltage / Detection Factory connection
Winding
In case of reconnection, ensure that AVR voltage detection is correct !
Winding
NDE
Star
Delta
DE
DE
NDE
OUTPUTS TO THE LEFTOUTPUTS TO THE RIGHT

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• SHUNT, AREP or PMG three-phase 12-wire
6
8
6
8
60 Hz50 Hz
220 - 240 220 - 277
220 - 240-
60 Hz50 Hz
220 - 240 220 - 277
220 - 240-
6
8
L1(U)
L3(W)
T1
T7
T12
T10
T4
T9
T3
T6
T11 T5 T2
T8
L2(V)
T1
T7
T12
T10
T4
T9
T3 T6
T11 T5
T2
T8
L1(U)
L3(W) L2(V)
60 Hz50 Hz
380 - 415 380 - 480
-
380 - 416
R250 : 0V => T8 / 110V => T11
R250 : 0V => T8 / 110V => T11
R250 : 0V => T8 / 110V => T11
D
3PH
F
L1(U)
N
L3(W)
T1 T7
T12
T10
T4
T9
T3
T6
T11
T5
T2
T8
L2(V)
A
3PH
60 Hz50 Hz
190 - 208 190 - 240
- 190 - 208
6
8
R250 : 0V => T8 / 110V => T11
L1(U)
M
L3(W)
T1
T7
T12
T10
T4
T9
T3
T6
T11 T5 T2
T8
L2(V)
T1
T2
T3
T4
T7
T5
T8
T6
T9
N
T10
T11
T12
N
T1
T2
T3
T4
T12
T5
T10
T6
T11
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
N
T9
T8
T7
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
W(3) L3
V(2) L2
U(1) L1
N
T1
T2
T3
T10
T11
T12
T6T4 T5
T9T7 T8
T1
T2
T6T4 T5
T10
T11
T12
T9T7 T8
M
T3
M
R180 (190V < U < 240V) :
L1 => T2, L2 => T3
R180 (380V < U < 480V) :
V => T2, W => T3
R180 (220V < U < 240V) :
L1 => T2, L2 => T3
R180 (220V < U < 240V) :
L1 => T2, L2 => T3
Connection codes Voltage / Detection
Connection codes Voltage / Detection Factory connection
Wind.
Wind.
In case of reconnection, ensure that AVR voltage detection is correct !
We can supply a set of flexible shunts and special connection links as an option for making these connections.
Wind.
DE
NDE
DE
NDE
Series Star
Series Delta
DE
NDE
Parallel Star
Wind.
DE
NDE
OUTPUTS TO THE LEFTOUTPUTS TO THE RIGHT
OPTIONAL: STANDARD:
Note: // alternator: CT -> L1 (In)
DELTA + MIDDLE POINT
DELTA EDISON

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• Connection checks
Electrical installations must comply with
the current legislation in force in the
country of use.
Check that:
- The residual circuit-breaker conforms to
legislation on protection of personnel, in
force in the country of use, and has been
correctly installed on the alternator power
output as close as possible to the alternator.
(In this case, disconnect the wire of the
interference suppression module linking the
neutral).
- Any protection devices in place have not
been tripped.
- If there is an external AVR, the connections
between the alternator and the cabinet are
made in accordance with the connection
diagram.
- There is no short-circuit phase-phase or
phase-neutral between the alternator output
terminals and the generator set control
cabinet (part of the circuit not protected by
circuitbreakers or relays in the cabinet).
- The machine should be connected with the
busbar separating the terminals as shown in
the terminal connection diagram.
- The alternator earth terminal inside the
terminal box is connected to the electrical
earth circuit
- The earth terminal is connected to the
frame.
The connections inside the terminal box
must never be subjected to stress due to
cables connected by the user.
3.4 - Commissioning
The machine can only be started up and
used if the installation is in accordance
with the regulations and instructions
dened in this manual.
The machine is tested and set up at the
factory. When rst used with no load, make
sure that the drive speed is correct and
stable (see the nameplate). With the
regreasable bearing option, we recommend
greasing the bearings at the time of
commissioning (see section 4.3).
On application of the load, the machine
should achieve its rated speed and voltage;
however, in the event of abnormal operation,
the machine setting can be altered (follow
the adjustment procedure in section 3.5). If
the machine still operates incorrectly, the
cause of the malfunction must be located
(see section 4.5).
3.5 - Setting up
The various adjustments during tests
must be made by a qualied engineer.
Ensure that the drive speed specied on
the nameplate is reached before
commencing adjustment.
After operational testing, replace all
access panels or covers.
TheAVR is used tomakeany adjustments
to the machine.

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4 - SERVICING - MAINTENANCE
4.1 - Safety measures
Servicing or troubleshooting must be
carried out strictly in accordance with
instructions so as to avoid the risk of
accidents and to maintain the machine in
its original state.
All such operations performed on the
alternator should be undertaken by
personnel trained in the commissioning,
servicing and maintenance of electrical
and mechanical components, who must
wear personal protective equipment
appropriate for mechanical and electrical
hazards.
Before any intervention on the machine,
ensure that it cannot be started by a manual
or automatic system and that you have
understood the operating principles of the
system.
Warning : During and after running, the
alternator will reach temperatures hot
enough to cause injury, such as burns.
4.2 - Routine maintenance
• Checks after start-up
After approximately 20 hours of operation,
check that all xing bolts on the machine are
still tight, plus the general state of the
machine and the various electrical
connections in the installation.
• Electrical servicing
Commercially-available volatile degreasing
agents can be used.
Do not use: trichlorethylene, perchlo-
rethylene, trichloroethane or any alkaline
products.
These operations must be performed at a
cleaning station, equipped with a
vacuum system that collects and ushes
out the products used.
The insulating components and the
impregnation system are not at risk of
damage from solvents. Avoid letting the
cleaning product run into the slots.
Apply the product with a brush, sponging
frequently to avoid accumulation in the
housing. Dry the winding with a dry cloth. Let
any traces evaporate before reassembling
the machine.
• Mechanical servicing
Cleaning the machine using water or a
highpressure washer is strictly prohi-
bited. Any problems arising from such
treatment are not covered by our
warranty.
Degreasing: Use a brush and detergent
(suitable for paintwork).
Dusting: Use an air gun.
If the machine is tted with air inlet and outlet
lters, the maintenance personnel should
clean them routinely at regular intervals. In
the case of dry dust, the lter can be cleaned
using compressed air and/or replaced if it is
clogged.
After cleaning the alternator, it is essential to
check the winding insulation (see sections
3.2 and 4.5).
WARNING
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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.
4.4 - Mechanical defects
Fault Action
Bearing
Excessive overheating of one or
both bearings
(bearing temperature 80°C above
the ambient temperature)
- If the bearing has turned blue or if the grease has turned
black, change the bearing.
- Bearing not fully locked (abnormal play in the bearing cage)
- End shields incorrectly aligned
Abnormal
temperature
Excessive overheating of
alternator frame (more than
40° C above the ambient
temperature)
- Air ow (inlet-outlet) partially clogged or hot air is being
recycled from the alternator or engine
- Alternator operating at too high a voltage (>105% of Un on
load)
- Alternator overloaded
Vibrations
Too much vibration
- Misalignment (coupling)
- Defective mounting or play in coupling
- Rotor balancing fault (Engine - Alternator)
Excessive vibration and humming
noise coming from the machine
- Phase imbalance
- Stator short-circuit
Abnormal
noise
Alternator damaged by a
signicant impact, followed by
humming and vibration
- System short-circuit
- Misparalleling
Possible consequences
- Broken or damaged coupling
- Broken or bent shaft end
- Shifting and short-circuit of main eld
- 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
No voltage
at no load on
start-up
Connect a new
battery of 4 to 12
volts to terminals
F1 and F2,
respecting the
polarity, for 2 to 3
seconds
The alternator builds up and
its voltage is still correct
when the battery is removed
- Lack of residual magnetism
The alternator builds up but
its voltage does not reach
the rated value when the
battery is removed
- Check the connection of the voltage reference
to the AVR
- Faulty diodes
- Armature short-circuit
The alternator builds up but
its voltage disappears when
the battery is removed
- Faulty AVR
- Field windings open circuit (check winding)
- Revolving eld coil open circuit (check the
resistance)
Voltage too
low
Check the drive
speed
Correct speed
Check the AVR connections (AVR may be
faulty)
- Field windings short-circuited
- Rotating diodes burnt out
- Revolving eld coil short-circuited (check the
resistance)
Speed too low
Increase the drive speed (do not touch the AVR
voltage pot. before running at the correct
speed)
Voltage too
high
Adjust AVR voltage
potentiometer Adjustment ineffective - Faulty AVR - 1 faulty diode
Voltage
oscillations
Adjust the
AVR stability
potentiometer
- Check the speed: possibility of cyclic
irregularity
- Loose connections
- Faulty AVR
- Speed too low when on load
Voltage
correct at no
load and too
low when on
load
Run at no load and
check the voltage
between F1 and F2
on the AVR
Voltage between F1 and F2
(DC)
SHUNT / AREP / PMG < 10V
- Check the speed
Voltage between F1 and F2
SHUNT / AREP / PMG > 15V
- Faulty rotating diodes
- Short-circuit in the revolving eld coil (check
the resistance)
- Faulty exciter armature (check the resistance)
Voltage
disappears
during
operation
Check the AVR, the
surge suppressor,
the rotating diodes,
and replace any
defective
components
The voltage does not return
to the rated value
- Exciter winding open circuit
- Faulty exciter armature
- Faulty AVR
- Revolving eld coil open circuit or short-
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• Checking the winding
You can check the winding insulation by
performing a high voltage test. In this case,
you must disconnect all AVR wires.
WARNING
Damage caused to the AVR in such
conditions is not covered by our
warranty.
• Checking the windings and rotating
diodes using separate excitation
During this procedure, make sure that
the alternator is disconnected from any
external load and inspect the terminal
box to check that the connections are
fully tightened.
1) Stop the unit, disconnect and isolate the
AVR wires.
2) There are two ways of creating an
assembly with separate excitation.
Assembly A: Connect a 12 V battery in
series with a rheostat of approximately
50 ohms - 300 W and a diode on both exciter
eld wires (5+) and (6-).
6 - 5 +
1A diode
12V battery
Rh. 50 -300W
-
+
A
SSEMBLY A
Field
Assembly B: Connect a “Variac” variable
power supply and a diode bridge on both
exciter eld wires (5+) and (6-).
Both these systems should have
characteristics which are compatible with
the eld excitation power of the machine
(see the nameplate).
3) Run the unit at its rated speed.
4) Gradually increase the exciter eld
current by adjusting the rheostat or the
variac and measure the output voltages on
L1 - L2 - L3, checking the excitation voltage
and current at no load (see the machine
nameplate or ask for the factory test report).
When the output voltage is at its rated value
and balanced within 1% for the rated
excitation level, the machine is in good
working order. The fault therefore comes
from the AVR or its associated wiring (ie.
sensing, auxiliary windings).
1A diode
-
+
6 - 5 +
Variac AC
220V
DC
12V
50
60
70
80
90
100
40
30
20
10
0
ASSEMBLY BField
• Checking the diode bridge
A diode in good working order should allow
the current to ow only in the anode-to-
cathode direction.
C
A
Anode Cathode
- -
+ +
~ ~ ~
C C C
A A A
C C C
A A A
~ ~ ~
-
C
A
+
-
C
A
+

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4.6 - Dismantling, reassembly
During the warranty period, this
operation should only be carried out in
an approved workshop or in our factory,
otherwise the warranty
may be invalidated.
Whilst being handled, the machine
should remain horizontal (rotor not
locked in position). Check how much the
machine weighs before choosing the
lifting method.
• Tools required
To fully dismantle the machine, we
recommend using the tools listed below:
- 1 ratchet spanner + extension
- 1 torque wrench
- 1 set of at spanners: 8 mm, 10 mm, 18 mm
- 1 socket set: 8, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, 24, 30 mm
- 1 puller (U35) / (U32/350)
• Screw tightening torque
See section 5.4.
• Access to diodes
- Open the air intake grille (51).
- Disconnect the diodes.
- Disconnect the diodes using an ohmmeter
or a battery lamp.
- Remove the surge suppressor (347) + 6
copper shunts.
- Remove the 6 “H” mounting nuts for the
diode bridges on the support.
- Change the tted caps, respecting the
polarity.
• Access to connections and the
regulation system
Access directly by removing the box lid (48).
• Replacing the NDE bearing
- Remove the air intake grille (51).
- Remove the box lid (48), the NDE panel
(365) and the side panels (367).
- Disconnect the exciter wires.
- Disconnect the stator connections T4 to
T6.
- Remove the neutral link (278).
- Remove the 4 screws of bearing thrust
(78).
- Remove the screws and take out the
bearing (36).
- Remove the ball bearing (70) using a puller
with a central screw (see g. below).
- Fit the new antifriction bearing onto the
shaft after heating it by induction to
approximately 80 °C.
- Mount the new preloading (wavy) washer
(79) + the new “O” ring seal (349) in the
shield (36).
- Screw a threaded rod into the thrust
bearing (78).
- Ret the end shield on the machine using
a dowel and nut in the shaft extension (see
drawing).
- Slide the threaded rod into the shield hole
to make it easier to assemble (see basic
diagram).
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Rotor
NDE shield
Dowel
Nut
Threaded rod
4 78 36
- Fit the thrust bearing screws (78), remove
the threaded rod, t the other screw and
tighten up the assembly.
- Tighten the bearing screws (37).
- Connect the stator connections and mount
the neutral link (278).
- 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.
• Dismantling the rotor assembly
- Remove the NDE shield (36).
- Remove the DE shield (30).
- 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.
WARNING
When dismantling the rotor involves
changing parts or rewinding, the rotor
must be rebalanced.
• 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, t the other screw and
tighten up the assembly.
- Tighten the bearing screws (37).
- Connect the stator connections and mount
the neutral link (278).
- Reconnect exciter wires E+, E-.
- Finish reassembling the cover.
- Ret the ange (30) on the stator (1).
- Tighten the shield screws.
- Finish reassembling the cover.
- Screw a threaded rod into the thrust
bearing.
- Ret the shield (30) on the machine.
- Slide the threaded rod into the shield hole
to make it easier to assemble (see basic
diagram).
- Fit the thrust bearing screws, remove the
threaded rod, t the other screw and tighten
up the assembly.
- Tighten the shield screws.
- Ret the air outlet grille (33).
- Check that the machine assembly is
correctly mounted and that all screws are
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4.7 - Installation and maintenance of
the PMG
The PMG reference is PMG 8.
See the PMG manual ref : 4211.
4.8 - Table of characteristics
Table of average values
Alternator - 4 poles - 50 Hz - Winding no. 6S
(6-wire) - no. 6 (12-wire)
(400V for the excitation values)
The voltage and current values are given for
no-load operation and operation at rated
load with separate eld excitation.
All values are given to within ± 10% and may
be changed without prior notication (for
exact values, consult the test report).
• Three-phase: 4-pole
SHUNT excitation 6 and 12-wire
Resistances at 20 °C (Ω)
Type Stator L/N Rotor Exciter
eld
Exciter
armature
B0.003 0.37 11.55 0.069
C 0.003 0.44 11.55 0.069
D 0.002 0.47 11.55 0.069
E0.002 0.49 11.55 0.069
Field excitation current i exc (A)
400V - 50 Hz
“i exc”: excitation current of the exciter eld
Type No load At rated load
B1.14 4.26
C 0.89 3.89
D 1.15 3.80
E1.01 3.92
For 60 Hz machines, the “i exc” values are
approximately 5 to 10 % lower.
• Three-phase: 4-pole
AREP excitation 6 and 12-wire
Resistances at 20 °C (Ω)
Type Stator L/N Rotor Exciter
eld
Exciter
armature
B 0.003 0.37 11.55 0.069
C 0.003 0.44 11.55 0.069
D 0.002 0.47 11.55 0.069
E 0.002 0.49 11.55 0.069
Resistance of auxiliary windings at
20 °C (Ω)
Type X1, X2 auxiliary
windings
Z1, Z2 auxiliary
windings
B 0.201 0.260
C 0.205 0.268
D 0.204 0.262
E 0.208 0.269
Field excitation current i exc (A)
400V - 50 Hz
“i exc”: excitation current of the exciter eld
Type No load At rated load
B 1.14 4.26
C 0.89 3.89
D 1.15 3.80
E 1.01 3.92
• Table of weights
(values given for information only)
Type Total weight (kg) Rotor (kg)
B 1574 602
C 1635 628
D 1788 684
E 1837 701
After operational testing, it is essential
to replace all access panels or covers.