CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF BASLER ELECTRIC COMPANY, HIGHLAND, IL.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR Model: AVC63-4A

Part Number: 9 2858 00 100 HIGHLAND, IL 62249
diagram to protect wiring from faults before the regulator. A spare fuse is included with the AVC63-4A (internal fuse). It is mounted "piggyback" to the orginal fuse. Refer to the Outline Diagrams. NOTE Fuse must be installed per the interconnection diagrams to avoid interrupting the field current.

Publication: 9 2858 00 990 1997, Basler Electric Co., Highland, IL 62249 First Printing June 1994 Revision: D ECA: 16300 September 1997

BASLER ELECTRIC,
INTRODUCTION

BOX 269,

PHONE 618/654-2341

FAX 618/654-2351

The AVC63-4A Voltage Regulators are designed for use on 50/60 Hz brushless generators. The regulator includes frequency compensation, overexcitation shutdown, a solid-state build-up circuit, and EMI filtering. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dc Output Power: 4 Adc at 63 Vdc (252W) maximum continuous, 7 Adc at 100 Vdc (700W) forcing one minute (at 120 Vac input). 9 Adc at 134 Vdc (1206W) forcing for 10 seconds (at 153 Vac input). Exciter Field Dc Resistance: 15 ohms, minimum; 100 ohms maximum. Ac Power Input: Operating range: 95 Vac to 139 Vac, 10%, Single phase, 50/60 Hz, Burden: 450 VA. Sensing Input: 95-139 Vac, 10%, or 190-277 Vac, 10%, single phase, 50/60 Hz. Regulation Accuracy: Better than 1.0% no load to full load. Response Time: Less than 1.5 cycles for 5% change in sensing voltage. EMI Suppression: Internal electromagnetic interference filter (EMI filter). Overexcitation Shutdown: Field voltage shuts down after time delay if exciter field voltage exceeds 95 Vdc, 5% (See Overexcitation Shutdown for inverse time delay curve and description). Voltage Build-up: Internal provisions for automatic voltage build-up from generator residual voltages as low as 6 Vac. Power Dissipation: 15 Watts maximum. Terminations: 1/4 inch "Fast-On" terminals. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Temperature: -25 C (-13 F) to +60 C (+140 F). Storage Temperature: -40 C (-40 F) to +85 C (+185 F). Vibration: Withstands 1.2 Gs at 5 to 26 Hz; 0.036" double amplitude at 27 to 52 Hz; and 5 Gs at 53 to 1000 Hz. Shock: Withstands up to 20 Gs in each of three mutually perpendicular axes. Weight: 10 oz. (0.28 kg) Net. FUSES Although the AVC63-4A has an internal fuse, it is recommended that fuses with high interruption capability be installed per the interconnection

3. Adjust the generator frequency to the desired kneepoint frequency. 4. Slowly adjust the UF ADJ rheostat clockwise (CW) until the generator voltage just begins to decrease.S

Frequency Compensation Curves OVEREXCITATION SHUTDOWN

Overexcitation shutdown is included that removes the output power if the exciter field voltage exceeds 95 Vdc. If exciter field voltage exceeds 95 Vdc 5%, the regulator automatically removes field current, after a time delay. The time delay is inversely proportional to the magnitude of the detected overvoltage condition. At 134 Vdc, the field voltage is removed after approximately 10 seconds. Refer to the following figure.

AVC63-4A Outline Diagram (Top View)

Typical Time Delay Characteristic Curves After output power is removed, the regulator can be reset by decreasing the input voltage to less than 6 Vac for a minimum of 2 seconds; this may be accomplished by stopping the prime mover or by interrupting the regulator input with a reset switch.
STABILITY ADJUST RHEOSTAT (STAB)

AVC63-4A Outline Diagram (Side View)

V/HZ "CORNER FREQUENCY" SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT For 60 Hz systems, the regulator is preset at the factory for a 55 Hz "corner frequency". For 50 Hz systems, a 45 Hz "corner frequency" is achieved by connecting a jumper across terminals Hz1 and Hz2. The corner frequency can be adjusted by the UF ADJ rheostat on the AVR. Clockwise rotation results in raising the corner frequency (shifting the curve to the right). To set the UF rheostat: 1. Adjust the UF Rheostat fully CCW. 2. Start the generator and set at rated voltage.

An internal screwdriver adjustable potentiometer provides adjustment to the response rate of the generator output voltage to a change in load. Clockwise rotation of this adjustment provides an increase in the response time and therefore decreases the amount of voltage overshoot (increased stability). Counter-clockwise rotation of this adjustment provides a decrease in the response time (faster response time) and therefore increases the amount of voltage overshoot (decreased stability). OPERATION The following system operation procedures provide instructions for adjusting the AVC63-4A voltage regulator. Symptoms resulting from a

faulty regulator and certain generator system problems are included, together with suggested CAUTION Meggers and high potential test equipment must not be used. Incorrect use of such equipment could damage the semiconductors contained in the regulator. PRELIMINARY SET-UP 1. Verify that the voltage regulator specifications conform with the generator system requirements. 2. Ensure that the regulator wires are as follows: a) If the remote voltage adjust rheostat is not to be connected, ensure terminals 6 and 7 are shorted with a jumper. b) If a 55 Hz "corner frequency" for 60 Hz systems is desired, ensure that the Hz1 and Hz2 terminals are open. If a 45 Hz "corner frequency" for 50 Hz systems is desired, ensure that the Hz1 and Hz2 terminals are shorted together with a jumper. c) For 120 V nominal sensing, ensure that terminals V1 and V2 are not connected. For 240 V sensing, ensure that terminals V1 and V2 are connnected together. 3. Ensure the voltage regulator is correctly connected to the generator system. 4. Install the fuses as described in Fuses. 5. Set the regulator VAR and external VAR (if used) as follows: Switch Regulator VAR Remote VAR Initial Setting Fully CCW Centered

remedies. SYSTEM START-UP 1. Perform preliminary set-up as described in the above paragraphs. NOTE All voltage readings are to be taken with an average reading voltmeter. 2. Start prime mover and bring up to rated speed. RESULT: Voltage should build up. perform Field Flashing. If not,

Complete the following steps before proceeding with the system start-up. 2. Adjust the regulator VAR and/or remote VAR, and the STABILITY Adjust to maximum CCW. 3. Apply 120 V, 50/60 Hz power to the regulator. The light bulb should illuminate. 4. Slowly adjust the regulator VAR control CW. At the regulation point, the light bulb should extinquish. Small adjustments above and below this level should cause the light bulb to go off and on. Note that the light bulb goes on and off rapidly. 5. Rotate the STABILITY ADJ fully CW. Now adjust the regulator VAR above and below the regulation point. The light bulb should still go off and on, but the transition from off to on (and vice versa) should be much slower than in the paragraph above. The following notes () apply to the interconnection diagrams: 1. If external pot is not used, short terminals 6 and 7. 2. Short terminals Hz1 and Hz2 and leave open for 60 Hz. 3. Item not supplied by Basler Electric. 4. For 120 V Nominal sensing, make no connection to terminals V1 and V2. For 240 V Nominal sensing, short terminals V1 and V2 together. 5. Select fuses with high interrupting capacity.

3. Slowly adjust the regulator VAR CW until the generator output voltage reaches the nominal value. If used, adjust the remote VAR to set the generator voltage to the exact value desired. RESULT: Voltage should build up to rated value. If voltage does not build up to rated value, check generator for short or excessive load. 4. Check regulator under normal operating and loading conditions. RESULT: Voltage regulation should be better than 1.0% no-load to full-load. If regulation is not within this range, perform the following steps: 1. Voltage reduction under load may be due to speed change from no load to full load, causing the frequency compensation (V/Hz) circuit to reduce voltage at lower frequencies. 2.Replace voltage regulator. OPERATIONAL TEST 1. Connect the test setup as shown in the following figure, Operational Test. Do not apply power. Ensure that the light bulb is rated for 120 V and is less than 100 W.

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REMOTE VAR (IF USED)

EXTERNAL VOLT. ADJ. RHEOSTAT

120 V LIGHT BULB

120 V 5 A 1

EXC. FIELD

EXCITATION ON-OFF SWITCH (IF USED) 120V 7A

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IF GLASS TYPE FUSE IS USED, ENCLOSE FOR SAFETY.

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Operational Test

Interconnection Diagram, 277/480 V Nominal, 3-Phase, 4-Wire, Wye Connection

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EXTERNAL VOLT. ADJ. RHEOSTAT 10K 5

3 EXCITATION ON-OFF SWITCH (IF USED) 3 5 120V 7A 4 2

EXC. FIELD

EXTERNAL VOLT. ADJ. RHEOSTAT 10K 2W

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Interconnection Diagram, 120/240 V Nominal, 1-Phase, 3-Wire

Interconnection Diagram, 120/208 V Nominal, 3-Phase, 4-Wire, Wye Connection