VOLT POT 1K 110 0V E+ E-

R220
STAB OPEN FOR 60 Hz

R220

AVR
Installation and maintenance
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This manual concerns the alternator AVR 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 first time,

it is important to read the whole of this
installation and maintenance manual. All servicing or repair operations
performed on the AVR should be
All necessary operations and interventions undertaken by personnel trained in the
on this machine must be performed by a commissioning, servicing and
qualified technician. maintenance of electrical and
mechanical components.
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 When the generator is driven at a
recommendations or symbols to alert the frequency below 28 Hz for more than 30
user to potential risks of accidents. It is vital seconds with an analogue AVR, its AC
that you understand and take notice of the power supply must be disconnected.
following warning symbols.

WARNING
WARNING
Warning symbol for an operation capable This AVR can be incorporated in a EC-
of damaging or destroying the machine marked machine.
or surrounding equipment. This manual is to be given to the end
user.

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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.
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CONTENTS

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

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

2 - R220 AVR............................................................................................................................4

2.1 - Characteristics.............................................................................................................. 4
2.2 - AVR options................................................................................................................... 4

3 - INSTALLATION - COMMISSIONING..................................................................................5

3.1 - Electrical checks on the AVR.........................................................................................5

3.2 - Settings.........................................................................................................................5
3.3 - Electrical faults.............................................................................................................. 6

4 - SPARE PARTS.................................................................................................................... 7

4.1 - Designation................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 - Technical support service..............................................................................................7

Disposal and recycling instructions

WARNING
The R220 AVR cannot be used in dedicated single-phase 60 Hz.

The R220 is an IP00 product. It must be installed inside a unit so that this unit’s cover can
provide IP20 minimum total protection (it must only be installed on our alternators in the
appropriate location so that when viewed externally, it has a higher degree of protection than
IP20).

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1 - SUPPLY - Power supply protected by 8 A fuse, slow-
blow action (tolerates 10 A for 10 s)
1.1 - SHUNT excitation system The fuse is impregnated in the resin,
The alternator with Shunt excitation is self- therefore it can not be replaced.
excited with an R220 voltage regulator. - Frequency: 50 Hz with ST3 jumper - 60 Hz
The regulator monitors the exciter excitation without ST3 jumper.
current as a function of the alternator output - The size of the screwdriver tip used to
voltage. Very simple in design, the alternator adjust the potentiometer is 2.5 mm.
with shunt excitation has no sustaining
short-circuit capacity. 2.2 - AVR options
Potentiometer for remote voltage
2 - R220 AVR adjustment, 1000 Ω / 0.5 W min: adjustment
2.1 - Characteristics range ± 5%.
- Storage: -55°C ; +85°C - Remove the ST4 jumper.
- Operation: -40°C ; +65°C
- Voltage regulation: ± 0.5%
- Voltage supply/sensing range 85 to 139 V
(50/60 Hz) For wiring up the external potentiometer;
- Rapid response time (500 ms) for a the “earth” wires must be isolated as
transient voltage variation amplitude of ± well as the potentiometer terminals
20% (wires at the same voltage as the power).
- Voltage setting P1
- Stability setting P2

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

SHUNT SYSTEM
T1 T7 T2 T8 T3 T9
Varistor

Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T10 T5 T11 T6 T12
Field
2 x holes Ø 5.8 x 109 mm

VOLT POT 1K 110 0V E+ E-

P1 Voltage

ST4 Option
Potentiometer for remote
voltage adjustment

P2
R220

Stability
85 mm

ST3 Frequency
STAB OPEN FOR 60 Hz

50 Hz 60 Hz 124 mm

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3 - INSTALLATION - 3.2.2 - Special type of use
COMMISSIONING
WARNING
3.1 - Electrical checks on the AVR
- Check that all connections have been Excitation circuit E+, E- must not be left
made properly as shown in the attached open when the machine is running : AVR
wiring diagram. damage will occur.
- Check that the ST3 frequency selection
jumper is on the correct frequency setting. 3.2.2.1 - R220 field weakening (SHUNT)
- Check whether the ST4 jumper or the
remote adjustment potentiometer have
been connected.

3.2 - Settings VOLT POT 1K 110 0V E+ E-

The machine is tested and set at the The exciter is switched off by disconnecting
factory. When first used with no load, the AVR power supply.
make sure that the drive speed is correct Contact rating : 16A - 250V AC.
and stable (see the nameplate). After
operational testing, replace all access The power supply contactor must only be
panels or covers. closed when the alternator is not being
The only possible adjustments to the driven.
machine should be made on the AVR.
3.2.2.2 - R220 field forcing
3.2.1 - R220 setting (SHUNT system) (400V - 10A) Diode

Initial potentiometer settings - +

t
- P1 potentiometer (AVR voltage Battery (B Volt)
adjustment): fully anti‑clockwise.
- Remote voltage adjustment potentiometer:
centre position. Exciter field
110 0V E+ E-
Run the alternator at its rated speed. If the
voltage does not increase, the magnetic
circuit should be remagnetized (see section
3.3).
- Turn the AVR voltage adjustment
potentiometer P1 slowly until the output
voltage rated value is obtained.
- Adjust the stability setting using P2. Battery must be isolated from the earth.
Clockwise: increase the rapidity.
Anti-clockwise: decrease the rapidity.

Exciter field may be at line potential.

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3.3 - Electrical faults

Fault Action Effect Check/Cause
The alternator builds up and its
voltage is still correct when the - Lack of residual magnetism
battery is removed
Connect a new battery The alternator builds up but its - Check the connection of the voltage
No voltage at
of 4 to 12 volts to voltage does not reach the rated reference to the AVR
no load on
terminals E- and E+, value when the battery is - Faulty diodes
start-up
respecting the polarity, removed - Armature short-circuit
for 2 to 3 seconds - Faulty AVR
The alternator builds up but its
- Field windings disconnected
voltage disappears when the
- Main field winding open circuit
battery is removed
- Check the resistance
Check the AVR connections (AVR may be
faulty)
- Field windings short-circuited
Correct speed
- Rotating diodes burnt out
Voltage too - Main field winding short-circuited
Check the drive speed
low - Check the resistance
Increase the drive speed
Speed too low (Do not touch the AVR voltage pot. (P2)
before running at the correct speed)
Voltage too Adjust AVR voltage - Faulty AVR
Adjustment ineffective
high potentiometer - 1 faulty diode
- Check the speed : possibility of cyclic
irregularity
Voltage Adjust AVR stability - Loose connections
oscillations potentiometer - Faulty AVR
- Speed too low when on load (or U/F bend
set too high)
- Check the speed (or U/F bend set too
Voltage high)
correct at no Run at no load and
load and too check the voltage - Faulty rotating diodes
low when on between E+ and E- on - Short-circuit in the main field
load (*) the AVR - Check the resistance
- Faulty exciter armature
(*) Caution : For single-phase operation, check that the sensing wires coming from the AVR are correctly connected to
the operating terminals.
Check the AVR, the
Voltage - Exciter winding open circuit
surge suppressor, the
disappears The voltage does not return to the - Faulty exciter armature
rotating diodes and
during rated value - Faulty AVR
replace any defective
operation - Main field open circuit or short-circuited
components

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

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4 - SPARE PARTS
4.1 - Designation
Description Type Code
AVR R220 AEM 110 RE 028

4.2 - Technical support service

Our technical support service will be
pleased to provide any additional
information you may require.

For all spare parts orders or technical

support requests, send your request to
service.epg@leroy-somer.com or your
nearest contact, whom you will find at
www.lrsm.co/support indicating the type
and the code number of the AVR.

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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Disposal and recycling instructions All materials listed above need special
We are committed limiting the treatment to separate waste from
environmental impact of our activity. We reclaimable materials and should be
continuously monitor our production entrusted to specialist recycling companies.
processes, material sourcing and products
design to improve recyclability and minimise
our environmental footprint.
These instructions are for information
purposes only. It is the user’s responsibility
to comply with local legislation regarding
product disposal and recycling.

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.
These components are usually marked with
information concerning the type of plastic.

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 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

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