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REGULATOR (AVR)
SPECIFICATION, INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
TD_SX421.GB_09.02_02
DESIGN DETAIL
Over Over -
Voltage voltage
Stator Sensing
Voltage Detector
Generator
Sensing Low Hz
Detection
Droop Potential & Dip Synchronising
Divider & Circuit
Hand Rectifier Circuit Breaker
Trimmer
Reference Power
Analogue DC Voltage supply
Input Mixer
Level Power
Ramp Detector & Control
Amp
Generator Driver Devices
Stability
Circuit
Exciter
Field
The main functions of the AVR are: The Low Hz Detector measures the period of each
electrical cycle and causes the reference voltage to be
Potential Divider and Rectifier takes a proportion of the reduced approximately linearly with speed below a
generator output voltage and attenuates it. The potential presettable threshold. The Dip circuit provides
divider is adjustable by the AVR Volts potentiometer and adjustment for greater voltage roll off. A Light Emitting
external hand trimmer (when fitted). The output from the Diode gives indication of underspeed running.
droop CT is also added to this signal. A rectifier converts
the a.c. input signal into a d.c. signal representing The Synchronising circuit is used to keep the Ramp
generator voltage. Generator and Low Hz Detector locked to the
Generator waveform period.
The DC Mixer adds the Analogue input signal the
generator voltage signal. Power Control Devices vary the amount of exciter field
current in response to the error signal produced by the
The Amplifier (Amp) compares the generator voltage Amplifier.
signal to the Reference Voltage and amplifies the
difference (error) to provide a controlling signal for the The Circuit Breaker provides circuit isolation of the
power devices. The Ramp Generator and Level Detector control system in the event of an over voltage
and Driver infinitely control the conduction period of the condition.
Power Control Devices and hence provides the excitation
system with the required power to maintain the generator The Over Voltage Detector continuously monitors the
voltage within specified limits. generator stator voltage and sends a trip signal to the
Circuit Breaker if this rises above the reference level,
The Stability Circuit provides adjustable negative ac for greater than the stated time period.
feedback to ensure good steady state and transient
performance of the control system.
TD_SX421.GB_09.02_02
FITTING AND OPERATING (Refer to generator wiring diagram for connection details)
K2 K1 P2 P3 P4 XX X 6 7 8 1 2
Volts
60Hz
UFRO 50Hz
Indicator Frequency
50 C 60
LED Selection
SX421
Dip
Rms
Stability
Stability
Selection > 550kW
90-550kW
40-90kW
Over V < 40kW Droop Trim
E0 E1 B0 B1 DCBA S1 S2 A1 A2
TD_SX421.GB_09.02_02
FITTING AND OPERATING (Refer to generator wiring diagram for connection details)
STABILITY ADJUSTMENT TRIM ADJUSTMENT
The AVR includes a stability or damping circuit to provide An analogue input (A1 A2) is provided to connect to the
good steady state and transient performance of the Newage Power Factor Controller or other devices. It is
generator. designed to accept dc signals up to +/- 5 volts.
A jumper link selector is provided to optimise the
response of the stability circuit to various size generators. CAUTION Any devices connected to this input must be
The link should be positioned as shown in the diagram fully floating and galvanically isolated from ground, with an
according to the kW rating of the generator. insulation capability of 500 Vac. Failure to observe this
The correct setting of the Stability adjustment can be could result in equipment damage.
found by running the generator at no load and slowly
turning the stability control anti-clockwise until the The dc signal applied to this input adds to the AVR sensing
generator voltage starts to become unstable. The circuit. A1 is connected to the AVR 0 volts. Positive on A2
optimum or critically damped position is slightly clockwise increases excitation. Negative on A2 decreases excitation.
from this point (i.e. where the machine volts are stable The TRIM control allows the user to adjust the sensitivity of
but close to the unstable region). the input. With TRIM fully anti-clockwise the externally
applied signal has no effect. Clockwise it has maximum
UNDER FREQUENCY ROLL OFF (UFRO) effect.
ADJUSTMENT Normal setting is fully clockwise when used with a Newage
The AVR incorporates an underspeed protection circuit Power Factor Controller.
which gives a volts / Hz characteristic when the generator
speed falls below a presettable threshold known as the DIP ADJUSTMENT
"knee" point. The red Light Emitting Diode (LED) gives This feature is mostly used when the generator is coupled
indication that the UFRO circuit is operating. to turbo charged engines with limited block load
The UFRO adjustment is preset and sealed and only acceptance. The feature works by increasing the V/Hz
requires the selection of 50 or 60Hz and 4 pole or 6 pole, slope to give greater voltage roll off in proportion to speed.
using the jumper link as shown in the diagram. With the DIP control fully anti-clockwise, the generator
For optimum setting, the LED should illuminate as the voltage will follow the normal V/Hz line as the speed falls
frequency falls just below nominal, i.e. 47Hz on a 50Hz below nominal. Turning the DIP control clockwise provides
system or 57Hz on a 60Hz system. greater voltage roll off aiding engine recovery.