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R230

A.V.R.

Installation and maintenance

75 m

Field

Armature

T6-

E+ E-0V110

R 230

F1Slow-blow fuse

250V 8 A

1 Voltage

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3973 en - 11.2006 / bLEROY-SOMER

SAFETY MEASURES

Before using your machine for the first time,

it is important to read the whole of thisinstallation and maintenance manual.

All necessary operations and interventionson this machine must be performed by aqualified technician.

Our technical support service will bepleased to provide any additional infor-mation you may require.

The various operations described in thismanual are accompanied by recommen-dations or symbols to alert the user topotential risks of accidents. It is vital thatyou understand and take notice of thefollowing warning symbols.

This A.V.R. can be incorporated in amachine marked C.E.

Warning symbol for an operationcapable of damaging or destroying themachine or surround-ing equipment.

Warning symbol for general danger topersonnel.

Warning symbol for electrical danger topersonnel.

Note: LEROY-SOMER reserves the right tomodify the characteristics of its products atany time in order to incorporate the latesttechnological developments. The informationcontained in this document may therefore bechanged without notice.

WARNINGRNIN

This manual concerns the alternator A.V.R. which you have just purchased.

We wish to draw your attention to the contents of this maintenance manual. By

following certain important points during installation, use and servicing of your A.V.R.,you can look forward to many years of trouble-free operation.


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CONTENTS

1 - SUPPLY .............................................................................................................................4

1.1 - SHUNT excitation system............................................................................................4

2 - R230 A.V.R. .......................................................................................................................5

2.1 - Characteristics .............................................................................................................52.2 - R230 AVR option .........................................................................................................5

3 - INSTALLATION - COMMISSIONING ................................................................................6

3.1 - Electrical checks on the AVR.......................................................................................63.2 - Settings........................................................................................................................6

3.3 - Electrical faults.............................................................................................................7

4 - SPARE PARTS ..................................................................................................................8

4.1 - Designation..................................................................................................................84.2 - Technical support service ............................................................................................8

All such operations performed on the A.V.R. should be undertaken by personnel trainedin the commissioning, servicing and maintenance of electrical and mechanicalcomponents.

Copyright 2005 : MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER

This document is the property of :MOTEURS LEROY-SOMERIt may not be reproduced in any form without prior authorization.All brands and models have been registered and patents applied for.
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1 - SUPPLY

1.1 - SHUNT excitation system

The alternator with Shunt excitation is self-excited with an R 230voltage regulator.

The regulator monitors the exciterexcitation current as a function of thealternator output voltage. Very simple indesign, the alternator with shunt excitationhas no sustaining short-circuit capacity.

4 x holes 5.8 x

50 x 75 mm

140mm

75 mm

SHUNT SYSTEM

Field

Armature

T1 T2 T3

T4 T5 T6

Varistor

5+ 6-

T7 T8 T9

T10 T11 T12

STATOR : 12 wires (marked T1 to T12)MAIN FIELD

Potentiometer for remote

voltage adjustment

ST4 Option

E+ E-0V110

R 230

F1Slow-blow fuse

250V 8 A

P1 Voltage

P3 Under-speed

P2 Stability

50Hz

60Hz

FrequencyST3


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2 - R230 A.V.R.

2.1 - Characteristics

- Voltage regulation: around 0.5%.- Voltage supply/sensing range 85 to 139 V(50/60 Hz)- Rapid response time (500 ms) for atransient voltage variation amplitude of 20%- Voltage setting P1- Stability setting P2.

- Power supply protected by 8 A fuse, slow-blow action (tolerates 10 A for 10 s)

- Frequency: 50 Hz with ST3jumper - 60 Hzwithout ST3 jumper- Factory-set underspeed protection P3.

2.2 - R230 AVR option

Potentiometer for remote voltageadjustment, 1000 / 0.5 W min:adjustment range 5%.- Remove the ST4jumper.


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3 - INSTALLATION -

COMMISSIONING

3.1 - Electrical checks on the AVR- Check that all connections have beenmade properly as shown in the attachedwiring diagram.- Check that the ST3 frequency selection

jumper is on the correct frequency setting.- Check whether the ST4 jumper or theremote adjustment potentiometer havebeen connected.

3.2 - Settings

The machine is tested and set at thefactory. When first used with no load,make sure that the drive speed iscorrect and stable (see the nameplate).After operational testing, replace allaccess panels or covers.The only possible adjustments to themachine should be made on the AVR.

3.2.1 - R 230 settings (shunt system)

Initial potentiometer settings- P1 potentiometer (AVR voltageadjustment): fully anti-clockwise.- Remote voltage adjustmentpotentiometer: centre position.Run the alternator at its rated speed. If the

voltage does not increase, the magneticcircuit should be remagnetized (see section2.3).- Turn the AVR voltage adjustmentpotentiometer P1 slowly until the outputvoltage rated value is obtained.- Adjust the stability setting using P2.- Sealed potentiometer P3is factory set at48 Hz for 50 Hz and 58 Hz for 60 Hz

3.2.2 - Special type of use

Excitation circuit E+, E- must not be leftopen when the machine is running :AVR damage will occur.

3.2.2.1 - R230 field weakening (SHUNT)

The exciter is switched off by disconnectingthe AVR power supply (1 wire - 0 or 110V).Contact rating : 16A - 250V alt.

3.2.2.2 - R230 field forcing

Battery must be isolated from the earth.

Exciter field may be at line potential.

WARNINGRNIN

E+

E-

0V

110

Battery (B Volt)

+-t

(400V - 10A)

Exciter field

Diode

E+

E-

0V

110


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3.3 - Electrical faults

Warning : after operational testing,replace all access panels or covers.

Fault Action Effect Check/Cause

No voltage atno load onstart-up

Connect a new batteryof 4 to 12 volts toterminals E- and E+,respecting the polarity,for 2 to 3 seconds

The alternator builds up and itsvoltage is still correct when thebattery is removed.

- Lack of residual magnetism

The alternator builds up but itsvoltage does not reach the ratedvalue when the battery isremoved.

- Check the connection of the voltagereference to the AVR- Faulty diodes- Armature short-circuit

The alternator builds up but itsvoltage disappears when thebattery is removed

- Faulty AVR- Field windings disconnected- Main field winding open circuit - check theresistance

Voltage toolow

Check the drive speedCorrect speed

Check the AVR connections (AVR may befaulty)- Field windings short-circuited- Rotating diodes burnt out- Main field winding short-circuited - Checkthe resistance

Speed too lowIncrease the drive speed(Do not touch the AVR voltage pot. (P2)before running at the correct speed.)

Voltage toohigh

Adjust AVR voltagepotentiometer

Adjustment ineffective Faulty AVR

Voltage

oscillations

Adjust AVR stability

potentiometer

If no effect : try normal / fast

recovery modes (ST2)

- Check the speed : possibility of cyclic

irregularity- Loose connections- Faulty AVR- Speed too low when on load (or U/F bendset too high)

Voltagecorrect at noload and toolow when onload (*)

Run at no load andcheck the voltagebetween E+ and E- onthe AVR

- Check the speed (or U/F bend set toohigh)

- Faulty rotating diodes- Short-circuit in the main field. Check theresistance- Faulty exciter armature.

(*) Caution :For single-phase operation, check that the sensing wires coming from the AVR are correctly connected tothe operating terminals

Voltagedisappearsduringoperation

Check the AVR, thesurge suppressor, therotating diodes, andreplace any defectivecomponents

The voltage does not return to therated value.

- Exciter winding open circuit- Faulty exciter armature- Faulty AVR- Main field open circuit or short-circuited


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4 - SPARE PARTS

4.1 - Designation

4.2 - Technical support service

Our technical support service will be happyto provide any information you require.

When ordering spare parts, you should in-dicate the complete machine type, its serialnumber and the information indicated onthe nameplate.

Part numbers should be identified fromthe exploded views and their descriptionin the parts list.Our extensive network of "service stations"can dispatch the necessary parts withoutdelay.

To ensure correct operation and the safetyof our machines, we recommend the use oforiginal manufacture spare parts.In the event of failure to comply with this ad-vice, the manufacturer cannot be held res-ponsible for any damage.

Description Type CodeA.V.R. R 230 AEM 110 RE 014
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