CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Publication:

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
of Basler Electric, Highland, IL. It is loaned for 9 1687 00 991
confidential use, subject to return on request, and FOR © 1997-2000, Basler Electric, Highland, IL 62249
with the mutual understanding that it will not be VOLTAGE REGULATOR First Printing November 1986
used in any manner detrimental to the interest of
Revision E June 2000
Basler Electric. Model: APR 63-5 ECO: 9609

BASLER ELECTRIC, BOX 269, HIGHLAND, IL 62249 PHONE 618/654-2341 FAX 618/654-2351

INTRODUCTION 500
60 400
HZ
300
The Basler APR 63-5 Voltage Regulator is a Basler Electric
Highland, Illinois
COM
R 200
CSA/UL approved unit contained in an encap- SOLID-STATE 50
HZ
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
sulated plastic case. The regulator controls Sensing: 240, 480 Vac
Power: 190-277 Vac CB-
100
650VA
the dc exciter field power of conventional, 50 80

TIME DELAY (SECONDS)

Output: 63 Vdc 5A CB+
Oper. Freq. 50/60 Hz
60
or 60 hertz brushless generators that have a 4.75
(121)
R

F- 50
5.66
Model: APR 63-5 40
63 Vdc field to regulate the output voltage. (144) F+
30
FREQ
4
20
Regulation is provided by sensing the genera- 6

tor output voltage, converting it to a dc signal STAB

7 10
and comparing the signal to a reference volt- 3
8
VOLT 6
age signal. An error signal is developed and 240
5
4
used to control the dc field power in order to 480 3
D2717-07 0.45
maintain a constant generator output. 11-18-97
(12)
2
1.35 1.58 0.90
SPECIFICATIONS (34) (40) (23)
1
1.68 (43) 3.16 (80)
70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS)
Certification: UL Listed, CSA Certified D2717-06
11-18-97 FIELD VOLTS (dc)
135 5+-

APR 63-5 Outline Diagram Typical Inverse Time

DC Output Power: 5.0 Adc @ 63 Vdc (315 Delay Characteristic Curves
W) maximum continuous, 8.5 Adc @ 105 Vdc
(893 W) one minute forcing. 0.625 0.625 REGULATOR CONTROLS
(15.88) (15.88) 0.53
(13.49)
Exciter Field DC Resistance: 12.6 ohms mini- 0.25 FREQ CONTROL
(6.35)
mum, 100 ohms maximum.
1.094 This control prevents generator and regulator
AC Input Power: 190 to 277 Vac ±10%, single- (27.78)
damage by dropping the generator output volt-
phase, 50/60 Hz. Burden: 650 VA. 0.375 0.125
0.81 age when the generator frequency drops.
(9.53) (3.18)
(20.64)
AC Sensing Input: 190 to 240 Vac (240 V a. Set generator RPM to desired frequency
tap), 380 to 480 Vac (480 V tap), single-phase, D2717-08.vsd
06-06-00 roll-off.
NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS)
50/60 Hz. Burden: 5 VA maximum.
External Voltage Adjust Potentiometer b. Adjust FREQ control until voltage starts
Voltage Adjust Range (Internal):170 to 264 (Optional), Basler P/N 17727 to drop off.
Vac (240 V tap) or 340 to 528 Vac (480 V tap).
c. Speed up generator to rated speed. Volt-
External Voltage Adjust Rheostat: 1,000 120 "CORNER FREQUENCY" age should be at nominal.
ohms, 2 W (supplied as an optional item).
GENERATOR OUTPUT

100 STAB CONTROL

(% FROM NOMINAL)

Voltage Build-Up: Internal and automatic from 50

generator residual voltage (6 Vac minimum).
Overexcitation Shutdown: Output power re-
moved under the following conditions: Exciter
field voltage exceeds 100 ±5 Vdc for a time
inversely proportional to voltage magnitude,
or instantaneously if voltage exceeds 135 ±5
Vdc.
Operating Temperature: –40°C (–40°F) to
+60°C (+140°F).
Storage Temperature: –65°C (–85°F) to
+85°C (+185°F)
FUSES
Install 5 A, 250 V, high interrupting capacity,
fast-blowing fuses in lines 3 and 4. See inter-
connection diagrams.
MOUNTING
The regulator may be mounted in any position.
Refer to the outline drawing for dimensions.
The regulator may be mounted directly on the
generator set using ¼” hardware. Select the
proper hardware to withstand any expected
shipping or transportation conditions.
80
60
40
20
0 response time. If rotated too far, genera-
0 10
D2717-05
11-18-97 FREQUENCY (HZ.)
Frequency Compensation Curves
OVEREXCITATION SHUTDOWN
If the exciter field voltage exceeds 100 ±5 Vdc,
the regulator automatically removes the field
current after a time delay. The time delay is
inversely proportional to the magnitude of the
detected overvoltage condition. At approxi-
mately 135 ±5 Vdc, the field voltage is removed
instantaneously. Refer to the following figure.
Upon detection of overexcitation and the re-
sulting field voltage shutdown, the regulator
will not reset or return to an operational condi-
tion until the generator output drops to less
than 6 Vac for 10 seconds minimum.
HZ This control allows the generator response
time (and thus voltage stability) to be adjusted.
Use an oscilloscope or other voltage record-
60
ing device to set this control.
HZ
a. Rotation of STAB control CW will slow
voltage response time.
b. Rotation of STAB control CCW will speed
20 30 40 50 60 tor voltage will hunt (oscillate).
c. Rotate STAB control CW just past point
where voltage oscillation occurs.
VOLT CONTROL
Rotation of VOLT control CW will increase gen-
erator output voltage.
Removing jumper (terminals 6 and 7) and con-
necting external potentiometer (1,000 ohms,
2 watts) allows a ±10% adjustment of voltage
range with nominal set by VOLT control.
INTERCONNECTION
Refer to the following interconnection dia-
grams.
a. Connect the jumper from COM to either
the 50 Hz or 60 Hz terminal depending
upon the generator frequency.
b. Remove the jumper and connect termi- A
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
nals CB– and CB+ to the CBS 305 inputs GEN B

(if used). If the CBS 305 is not being used, C

Power Isolation Transformer - BE 18674 001
leave the jumper in place. FIELD Parallel Compensation - APM2000 and Cur-
2 2

ISOLATION rent Transformer

c. If an external voltage adjust control is TRANSFORMER

being used, connect the potentiometer to 3 4 Manual Voltage Control - MVC-300

E1
terminals 6 and 7 as shown. If not, con- SHUTDOWN
Current Boost System - CBS305 and Current
nect a jumper between terminals 6 and 7. SWITCH
Transformer
EXTERNAL
VOLTAGE
d. Connect the exciter field to terminals F+ ADJUST OPERATIONAL TEST
and F–. Be sure to observe polarity. 1 TO CBS 305
(OPTIONAL)
CW a. Connect the test setup as shown below

}
e. Connect the input power to the genera- 4 and apply 240 Vac as shown.
3
tor stator to provide power to terminals 3
and 4. Fuse both leads. Install the op- 60 50
b. Adjust the VOLT control fully CCW. Ob-
COM CB- CB+ F- F+ 4 6 7 3 240 480
tional shutdown switch, if desired.
HZ HZ serve that the lamp is not lit.
APR 63-5
VOLTAGE REGULATOR D2717-11
11-18-97 c. Adjust the VOLT control fully CW. Ob-
f. Connect the sensing input to either 240 1 JUMPER FOR 60HZ 2 250V, 5A, FAST BLOW, HIGH serve that the lamp is lit.
OR 50HZ. INTERRUPTING CAPACITY FUSES.
or 480 depending on voltage. The sens-
ing should be connected line-to-line. 3 REMOVE JUMPER IF CBS 4 IF EXTERNAL ADJUST RHEOSTAT d. Adjust the VOLT control until the lamp
305 IS USED. IS NOT BEING USED, JUMPER
TERMINAL 6 TO TERMINAL 7. just goes out.
Isolation Transformer Interconnection Diagram
A OPERATION 60
HZ
J1
GEN B Basler Electric
Highland, Illinois
COM
R

C The following system operation procedures SOLID-STATE

VOLTAGE REGULATOR
50
HZ

FIELD provide instructions for adjusting the APR 63- Sensing: 240, 480 Vac
Power: 190-277 Vac CB-
650VA J3
5 Voltage Regulator. Output: 63 Vdc 5A
Oper. Freq. 50/60 Hz
CB+

10 OHMS
R

2 2 F-
Model: APR 63-5 100 W
CAUTION F+
10 W LIGHT BULB
FREQ
SHUTDOWN
SWITCH
Meggers and high potential test equipment 4

must not be used. Incorrect use of such STAB

6

J2 240 VAC
equipment could damage the semiconduc- 7

EXTERNAL
VOLTAGE tors contained in the regulator. VOLT 3

ADJUST 240

480
1 TO CBS 305 D2717-12
11-18-97
(OPTIONAL)
CW
PRELIMINARY SETUP
}

4 Operational Test Setup

3
To prevent damage to the regulator, complete
60
HZ
COM
50
HZ
CB- CB+ F- F+ 4 6 7 3 240 480 the following steps before proceeding with FIELD FLASHING
system startup.
APR 63-5 When the regulator is operated with the gen-
VOLTAGE REGULATOR D2717-09
11-18-97 a. Verify that the voltage regulator specifi- erator for the first time, the polarity of residual
1 JUMPER FOR 60HZ
OR 50HZ.
2 250V, 5A, FAST BLOWING,
HIGH INTERRUPTING
cation conforms with the generator sys- magnetism may not be correct or the magni-
CAPACITY FUSES. tem requirements. tude may not be enough. If the generator does
3 REMOVE JUMPER IF 4 IF EXTERNAL ADJUST RHEOSTAT
CBS 305 IS USED. IS NOT BEING USED, JUMPER b. Ensure that the regulator is correctly not build up, shut down the prime mover and
TERMINAL 6 TO TERMINAL 7.
connected to the generator. See inter- proceed as follows.
240 Vac, 1-Phase Interconnection Diagram connection diagram.
a. With the prime mover at rest, apply a dc
c. Install fuses per FUSES paragraph. source (not grounded) of not more than
During periods of prime mover idling, use the 48 Vdc to terminals F+ and F– in series
A excitation shutdown switch. with a limiting resistor. Use 1 ohm of re-
480V B sistance for each volt from the dc source
GEN
C
SYSTEM STARTUP with a power rating of at least 1 watt per
N volt.
FIELD a. Start the prime mover and bring it up to
rated speed. Voltage should build up. If a b. Allow approximately 30 seconds before
2 2
minimum residual of 6 Vac is not present, removing the dc source.
perform field flashing.
SHUTDOWN
SWITCH
c. Start the prime mover and measure the
voltage at the regulator leads 3 and 4. If
b. Slowly adjust VOLT control until voltage
the voltage is greater than 6 Vac, voltage
reaches nominal value. If used, adjust
EXTERNAL
VOLTAGE
buildup should occur. Repeat flashing if
remote voltage adjust to set generator
ADJUST
less than 6 Vac residual is measured.
1 TO CBS 305
output to exact value desired.
(OPTIONAL)
CW
}

3
4
c. Apply and remove load to check stability.
Adjust per STAB CONTROL paragraph
60
HZ
COM
50
HZ
CB- CB+ F- F+ 4 6 7 3 240 480 if voltge is unstable.
APR 63-5 d. Reduce generator frequency (speed) to
VOLTAGE REGULATOR D2717-10
11-18-97 55 Hz (on 60 Hz systems) or 45 Hz (on
1 JUMPER FOR 60HZ
OR 50HZ.
2 250V, 5A, FAST BLOWING,
HIGH INTERRUPTING
50Hz systems). Check that generator
CAPACITY FUSES. output decreases from this point. If it does
3 REMOVE JUMPER IF 4 IF EXTERNAL ADJUST RHEOSTAT not, adjust per FREQ CONTROL para-
CBS 305 IS USED. IS NOT BEING USED, JUMPER
TERMINAL 6 TO TERMINAL 7. graph.
480 Vac Interconnection Diagram