Alternator Static Field Exciter (AFSE) Trouble Shooting Guide For 17FM466 and 17FM689

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Alternator
GUIA
Static Field
TROUBLESHOOTING
Exciter
EXCITADOR ESTÁTICO DEL CAMPO
DE
(AFSE)
DEL Trouble Shooting
ALTERNADOR Guide
(AFSE), MODELOS
for 17FM466
17FM689 and 17FM689
Y 17FM466
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Alternator Static Field Exciter (AFSE) Trouble Shooting Guide for 17FM466 and 17FM689
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1. GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2. RELATED PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.1. AFSE GENERAL FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.2. AFSE FUNCTION IN SYSTEM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. AFSE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1. GENERAL ALTERNATOR EXCITATION TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2. BATTERY BOOST PROCESS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.3. SCR AND DIODE TEST PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4. CAPACITOR TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1. DIODE OR SCR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6. SUMMARY DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. INTRODUCTION
This publication is a general troubleshooting guide for the 17FM466 (Figure 1) and 17FM689 (Figure 2) Alternator
Static Field Exciter (AFSE) panels as used on GE OHV AC drive system for electric drive haul trucks. Figure 7 (in section
6., SUMMARY DATA) shows a 17FM689 AFSE panel external and internal components. NO todas
Not all las posibles
possible AFSE situations
are covered within this guide. situaciones con el AFSE
están cubiertas en esta
guía.
1.2. RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Select the publications that apply to the haul truck configuration. Always use the highest letter revision of the publi-
cation for the most current information. Check with the GE Representative or GE website for the latest version of the
publication.
Table 1. Related Publications
Publication Number Publication Name

GEK-91689 17KG498 (Single GTO Phase Module) Control Group for GE320AC OHV Drive System
GEK-91708 17KG527 (Single IGBT Phase Module) Control Group for 150 Ton AC OHV Drive
System
GEK-91711 17KG526 (Single GTO Phase Module) Control Group for GE320AC OHV Electrical
Drive System
GEK-91733 17KG535 (Dual IGBT Phase Module) Control Group for GE240AC, GE320AC, GE 360AC
Ton AC Drive System
GEK-91734 17KG537 (Dual IGBT Phase Module) Control Group for GE200AC Ton AC Drive System
GEK-91756 GE OHV AC Control System Events and Historical Counters and Profiles for 17KG535
and 17KG537 Control Groups, L1 (DuaI GBT Phase Modules)
GEK-91758 GE OHV AC Control System Events, Counters, and Profiles for 17KG498, 17KG526,
17KG527, and 17KG531 Control Groups, L1 (Single IGBT or GTO Phase Modules)
GEK-91712 OHV wPTU™ Toolbox User’s Guide, L3
GEK-91758 OHV wPTU™ Toolbox User’s Guide, L1
1.3. SAFETY INFORMATION
Warnings and Cautions appear throughout the instructions. The following WARNING messages should be read prior
to working on this drive system.
Indicates the potential for personal injury.

WARNING
Indicates the potential for equipment damage.

CAUTION
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Hazardous voltages are present in this equipment. Ensure that the Control Power
WARNING Switch (CPS) is in the OFF position and that the Generator Field Contactor (GFCO)
switch is in the CUTOUT position before attempting any work control components.
Check that Capacitor Charge Lights (CCL1 and CCL2) are not illuminated. Use a VOM to
VERIFY that no voltage is present before touching any terminal. Failure to observe
these precautions may result in death or serious personal injury.
2. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Many of the Event codes displayed on the Diagnostic Information Display (DID) panel may involve the AFSE or AFSE
support components. Refer to the appropriate haul truck system configuration SYSTEM EVENTS, COUNTERS, AND
PROFILES publication listed in section 2. RELATED PUBLICATIONS for any Event displayed on the DID panel. Follow
troubleshooting procedures in the following section to address related Event listings.
3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
3.1. AFSE GENERAL FUNCTION
The Alternator Field Static Exciter (AFSE) panel provides DC excitation power to the alternator rotor coils through the
collector rings. Power is provided by truck batteries when initialization of power occurs or from the traction alterna-
tor AC single phase tertiary winding after power initialization. The AC tertiary power is converted to DC within the
AFSE and used for excitation power.
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DC+
FIRING PULSES GFM CM AF
FROM PSC K1 A
+2 BLK
AFVLT B TERTIARY
ANALOG CARD G1
(SLOT 6) -1 WHT CROW
R1≈
GND +25 AC1 SCR1 D1 BAR ROTOR 0.4Ω
SCR4 ALT
FROM PSC COILS
K2
DIGITAL I/O GFR
AC2
CARD (SLOT 5) PULSE G2 GF
GFM +
BATTERY
TRANS
TERM SCR2 D2 CMT
CONN
FDP TH1 -
TEMP SENSOR TO
PSC ANALOG CARD DC-
(SLOT 6) TS
SCR3
TB1
BATT
CT BOOST
2K Ω
TB1 F E H G K A
ASYN
F B
FROM PSC +25 C
DIGITAL I/O D
GND E
TO PSC ANALOG CARD (SLOT 5) GFM
CARD (SLOT 6) TERM CROW BAR/BATT BOOST TERTIARY
CONN
CROW BAR/BATT BOOST

BATT
BST AC2
R1 R2
A G K B C D E F H
A B C D E F
DC- DC+
PULSE
TRANS
+2
K1 G1 -1
AC1
GND TB1
K2 G2
+25
R4 R3
T1 LED
GFM
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Figure 1. 17FM466 Component Arrangement and Circuit Representation

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PLUG 1 2 PULSE
PINS TRANS
CM AF DC+ VAM1
+25 GND T1A
5 VH1
A A VH3
+2 BLK VAM4 VH2
VH4 TERTIARY
FIRING PULSES -1 WHT CROW
9 B B BAR R1≈
FROM PSC GFM1 AC1 SCR1 D1 ROTOR 0.4Ω
SCR4 ALT
ANALOG CARD 3 GFM2 COILS
(SLOT 6) A A
+2 BLK GFR
AC2
-1 WHT GF
BATTERY
7 B B
+25 GND T1B SCR2 D2
PLUG PULSE CMT
2 TH1
PINS 1 TRANS
15 DC-
TEMP SENSOR TO TS SCR3
PSC ANALOG
CARD (SLOT 6) 16 BATT
BOOST
14 SCR3CMD G K A
F B
FROM PSC DIGITAL 1 +25
I/O CARD (SLOT 5) C D
2 GND
E CBBA CROW BAR/BATT BOOST
PLUG
PINS
2 1
6 5 4 3
CROW BAR/BATT BOOST
BATT 10 9 8 7
BST AC2
R1 R2 14 13 12 11
16 15
A G K BC D E F H AFSE PLUG (MALE PINS)

DC- DC+
AFSE 1 2
T1A T1B PLUG 3 4 5 6
+2
-1 7 8 9 10
AC1
GND 11 12 13 14
+25
15 16
R4 R3
T1 GFM1 GFM GMF2 FROM CONTROL PLUG

LED1 LED2 TOP BOTTOM (FEMALE PINS)
PLUG VIEWED
LOOKING AT PINS
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Figure 2. 17FM689 Component Arrangement and Circuit Representation

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3.2. AFSE FUNCTION IN SYSTEM OPERATION
3.2.1. System Function Overview
The AFSE works in conjunction with other control components to provide alternator excitation and monitor the exci-
tation voltage and amperage. The 17FM466 AFSE panel (Figure 1) and the 17FM689 AFSE panel (Figure 2) function in
similar fashion for alternator excitation. The enhanced 17FM689 AFSE panel contains a dual SCR firing circuitry for
increased reliability and a control wire plug for ease in removal and replacement. The 17FM689 AFSE panel also
operates with enhanced control systems containing fewer support components.
Prior to the AFSE function in the system operation, understanding alternator operation basics is necessary. An alter-
nator's function is to convert mechanical engine power into electrical power. As an alternator converts more of the
engine mechanical power into electrical power, the engine is loaded and requires more fuel to maintain the same
RPM. Without additional fuel to the engine, an alternator can stall the engine unless the alternator demand is con-
trolled. The AFSE acts as part of the control system to control the horsepower demand on the engine at any engine
RPM.
The alternator consists of two main components, the rotating part called the rotor and the stationary part called the
stator. The rotor contains coils or fields (wraps of copper wire around an iron core) bolted onto the rotor shaft assem-
bly. Typically, eight coils bolted to the rotor shaft assembly making it an eight-pole rotor. The eight rotor coils are
electrically connected in series and receive power through the collector rings. The stator contains the main three
phase output windings and an extra single phase output winding called the tertiary winding. The stator three phase
windings output is used in the traction motor portion of the drive system and the single phase tertiary is used for
alternator excitation through the AFSE panel replacing the truck batteries after initial power up of the alternator
excitation.
To create power output on the alternator stator three phase and single phase tertiary windings, the rotor must be
powered for excitation. Rotor excitation will create a static magnetic field around the rotor. The diesel engine rotates
the rotor causing the magnetic field to pass through the stator windings. Electrical power is produced as the rotor
magnetic field passes though the stator windings. Without excitation power to the rotor, no electrical power will be
produced.
The AFSE panel controls the excitation power to the rotor. Higher power levels into the rotor excitation coils produces
higher output on the stator output windings. On initial power up of the alternator excitation power, truck batteries
are used to as excitation power to create low level outputs on the stator windings. The stator single phase tertiary is
used for excitation power to replace the truck batteries. The battery power is replaced by the tertiary power to con-
tinue higher level excitation.
The tertiary winding output is AC and must be rectified to DC before being used for alternator excitation. The AFSE
panel contains a full wave rectifier to convert the tertiary winding AC output to DC. The full wave bridge rectifier
within the AFSE panel has two SCR's allowing variable voltage control of the amount of tertiary AC power converted
to DC. The AFSE, with the tertiary power, can input more excitation power into the alternator rotor allowing higher
levels of power out of the stator windings.
3.2.2.SECUENCIA
3.2.2. System Function Sequence
DE FUNCIONAMIENTO DEL SISTEMA.
AUna secuencia
sequence de pasos
of steps debe ocurrir
must occur paraalternator
to achieve alcanzar power
la energía de salida.
output. Estosoccur
These steps pasosinocurren en
approximately three to
five seconds. The following is the sequence of events occurring when starting the truck and powering se
aproximadamente 3 a 5 segundos. A continuación, la secuencia de eventos que ocurren cuando up arranca
the alter-
el camión y se energiza el alternador:
nator:
1.-
1. Siguiendo las medidas
Following local de seguridad
safety practices local,
and truck encienda
start el motorstart
up procedures, del camión.
the truck engine.
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2.- Si
2. el equipo
If the truck istiene switch
equipped "Rest",
with posicione
a dash mountedelREST
switch en leplace
switch, posición "Activo",
the REST switchesinto
decir
theenergice la barra.
Active position.
3.- LA EXCITACIÓN DEL ALTERNADOR comienza cuando se libera el freno de estacionamiento. Libere el
3. The alternator excitation begins when the park brake is released. Release the park brake. The control system
freno de estacionamiento. El sistema de control energiza la barra Link DC para proveer energía de
energizes the DC Link to provide power for propulsion.
propulsión.
NOTE: The
NOTA: truck battery
La batería system
debe estar must be
cargada fully charged and
completamente paraoperational to allow
la excitación inicialinitial alternatorBajo
del alternador. excitation.
voltaje Low
de
voltageprovocará
batería batteries will result
en una in weak or
excitación no alternator
pobre excitation
o no excitación and power youtput.
del alternador energía de salida.
4.- La señal de +25v DC desde la tarjeta digital del PSC es aplicada al AFSE para comenzar la excitación.
4.
Los The +25
+25v DCvolt DC signal
están from the
conectados control
a un systemen
solo punto Propulsion
el AFSE System
y luego Controller (PSC) Digital
de so conectados I/O card
a varios is applied
puntos en el to
the AFSE panel to begin excitation. The +25 VDC is connected to a single point on
AFSE mediante puentes. VEA figura 1 y 2 para ver dónde se conectan los +25v DC en el AFSE. the AFSE panel and then con-
nected to various points on AFSE by jumper wiring. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 to note where the +25 VDC is
connected
5.- El at various
PSC cierra pointsGF
el contactor on ythe
el AFSE panel.El relé GFR aplica energía de la batería (v positivo) a la
relé GFR.
excitación de las bobinas del rotor de alternador y el contactor GF conecta el lado negativo de la energía DC
5. Contactor
desde le AFSEGFdespués
and relay queGFR are turned
comienza ON (closed position)
la generación by the
de energía. VeaPSC. Relay1GFR
la fiura y 2 applies truck
par anotar losbattery power
circuitos del
(positive side of battery) to the alternator rotor excitation coils and contactor GF connects
GF y el GFR. GF y GFR se muestran en la posición abiertos (OFF) en figura 1 y 2. El devanado a la salida del the negative side of
DC power from the AFSE panel after power generation begins. Refer to
circulo alternador representado son las bobinas del rotor (que rotan dentro del alternador). Figure 1 and Figure 2 to note the GF and
GFR circuits. GF and GFR are shown in the open position (OFF) in Figure 1 and Figure 2. The winding outside the
6.- Sin ninguna
alternator salida
circle de energía are
representation desde the el alternador,
rotor el circuito
coils (which del battery
are rotating boost
inside the energiza el SCR3
alternator).
(contenido en el AFSE), lo cual permite que el lado negativo de la batería se conecte al circuito de excitación
de las
6. bobinas
Without anydel rotoroutput
power del alternador.
from the En el AFSEthe
alternator, modelo 17FM466,
battery el SCR3
boost circuitry es disparado
energizes por una señal
SCR3 (contained within
generada por la tarjeta CROWBAR/ BATT BOOST montado externamente en el panel
AFSE), which allows the truck battery negative to be connected to the alternator rotor coil excitation AFSE. En los circuit.
modelos In
17FM689, el SCR3
the 17FM466 AFSEespanel
disparado
system,porSCR3
una is
señal
turneddelon
PSC
by a(SCR3CMD) y recibido
signal generated by thepor la tarjeta CROWBAR/
CROWBAR/BATT BOOST card
BATT BOOST
mounted para encender
externally el SCR3.
on the panel. el Relé
In the 17FM689GFRAFSE
se ha cerrado
system, (paso
SCR3 5) y entrega
is turned on by avoltaje
signal positivo
(SCR3CMD)de la
from
batería, a través de la resistencia R1, para ser conectada al circuito de excitación de
PSC and received by the CROWBAR/BATT BOOST card to turn SCR3 ON. Relay GFR has closed (Step 5) and pro- las bobinas del rotor. R1
es de aprox. 0.4 ohms y la corriente a través del circuito de excitación del rotor es 40 amperes.
vides truck battery positive power, through resistor R1, to be connected to the alternator rotor coil excitation cir- Vea figura 1y
2 para ver el circuito de energía de la batería al alternador.
cuit. R1 is approximately 0.4 ohms and typically the current through the rotor excitation circuit is 40 amperes.
Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 to note the battery power circuit to the alternator.
7.- Con la energía de excitación desde baterías aplicadas a la excitación de las bobinas del rotor a través del
7. With
anillo battery
colector del excitation
alternador,power applied
la energía ACtoesthe rotor excitation
generada coils through
en el devanado they alternator
terciario collectortrifásica
la salida principal ring, AC
del alternador en el estator. En la figura 1 y 2, el devanado terciario se muestra como el devanado dentroFigure
power is generated in the tertiary winding and the main three phase alternator output from the stator. In y
1 and Figure
las bobinas 2, the tertiary
de excitacion winding
del rotor soniselshown as thefuera
devanado winding inside and
del circulo quethe rotor excitation
representa coils are the winding
el alternador.
outside the alternator circle representation.
8.- La salida el devanado terciario se aplica a los terminales AC1 y AC2 en el AFSE, vea figura 1 y 2 para ver
el8.camino
The tertiary windingdle
del cableado output is applied
devanado to theaAC1
terciario and AC2 connection
los terminales AC1 y AC2 lugsenon
el the AFSE panel Refer to Figure 1
AFSE.
and Figure 2 to follow the wiring path from the tertiary winding to the AC1 and AC2 lugs of the AFSE panel.
9.-
9. ElPSC
PSC genera pulsos
generates de disparo
firing pulses in timeal with
tiempo
thecon la energía
AC power fromAC thedesde
tertiaryelwinding.
devanado terciario.
In the 17FM466En los
AFSEmodelos
system,
17FM466, el transformador sincrónico (ASYN), conectado al circuito AC1 y AC2, entrega señal
the synchronize transformer (ASYN), connected to the AC1 and AC2 circuit, provides an AC signal to the AC al control
control
para for
el tiempo dethe
timing of los firing
pulsos de disparo.
pulses. En los modelos
In the 17FM689 17FM689,
AFSE system, el VAM1
Voltage está conectado
Attenuation al circuito
Module 1 (VAM1) AC1 y
is connected
AC2 toy provee
the AC1aland
PSCAC2 con una and
circuit señal AC para
provides PSCelwith
tiempo designal
an AC los pulsos de disparo.
for timing of the firing pulses.
10.- Los pulsos de disparo del PSC son suministrados por los módulos de disparo de puerta, GFM para los
10. Firing
modelos pulses from
17FM466 PSC are
y GFM1 supplied
y GFM2 to the
para Gate Firing
los modelos Module(s),Las
17FM689. GFMseñales
for 17FM466 AFSEde
de pulsos systems and
disparo sonGFM1 and
etiquetados como +2 y +1. Las figuras 1 y 2 muestran la conexión de las señales de pulso de disparo show
GFM2 for 17FM689 AFSE systems. The firing pulse signals are labeled +2 and -1. Figure 1 and Figure 2 al the
firing
módulo GFM. pulse signals +2 and -1 connection to the GFM modules.
11.- GFM condiciona la señal de pulso de disparo y conecta al transformador de pulso. El led rojo destellando
11. The GFM(s) condition the firing pulse signals and connect to the pulse transformers. The flashing red LED only
solo indica que el pulso de disparo se ha generado por el PSC, pasó a través del GFM, y ha alcanzado el
indicates the firing pulses have been generated by PSC, passed through the GFM, and reached the pulse trans-
transformador de pulso. Figura 1y 2 representa el LED de los modelos 17FM466 o los dos LEDs del cirucito
formers. Figure 1 and Figure 2 depict the single LED of the 17FM466 AFSE system or the two LED's of the
de disparo doble SCR de los modelos 17FM689.
17FM689 twin SCR firing circuits.
12.- Las salidas de los pulsos de disparo desde el transformador de pulso enciende SCR1 y SCR2 a tiempo
12. laThe
con firing pulses
frecuencia output from
de energía AC del theterciario
pulse transformers
entregada. turn
Estos onSCRs
SCR1 son
and parte
SCR2 indeltime withrectificador
puente the frequency
delof the
onda
completatertiary provided
formada porAC power.SCR2,
SCR1, These Diodo1
SCR's are party of
(D1) a full wave
Diodo2 (D2). bridge rectifier
El puente consisting
de onda of SCR1,
completa SCR2,enrgía
entrega Diode 1
(D1) and Diode
DC consistente para2 la
(D2). The full wave
excitación bridge provides consistent DC for alternator excitation.
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a.- Si
a. cualquier
Should alto transciente
any high (peak de
transients (voltage voltaje
spikes positivo
positive o negativo)
or negative) o ruido eléctrico
or electrical entra
noise enter al DC
the suministro
excitation
de excitación DC, durante la fase del battery boost o la energía del terciario DC entregada,
supply, during battery boost phase or tertiary provided DC, an Event will be generated by PSC se generará
and shut
un evento en el PSCexcitation
down alternator y apagará la excitación
power. del alternador.
In the 17FM466 En losamodelos
AFSE system, 17FM466,
transformer una tarjeta
and detection card within
transformadora
the FDP panel y de deteccióncalled
(sometimes en elthe
panel FDPDiode
Failed (panel de falla
panel de diodo
or Fault o panel
Detection de registers
Panel) detecciónthe
detransients
falla)
registra los transientes y señala al control apagarse. En los modelos 17FM689, el VAM4
and signals the control to shutdown. In the 17FM689 AFSE system, VAM4 will monitor voltage level and monitorea el any
nivelhigh
de transients
voltaje y cualquier alto transciente
in the DC excitation power. en la energía DC e excitación.
b.- Para proteger al AFSE de peaks de alto voltaje (sobre 1200 volts), un circuito "crowbar" es instalado a
b. Tode
través protect AFSE from
la excitación delhigh voltage
campo spikes (overEl
del alternador. 1200 VDC)de
circuito a "crowbar" circuit is de
crowbar consiste installed acrossSCR4
un circuito the excita-
en la
tion field of the alternator. The crowbar circuit consists of SCR4 and circuitry on
tarjeta CROW BAR/ BATT BOOST. SCR4 se conecta directamente a través del lado positivo y negativo the CROW BAR/BATT BOOST
de lacard. SCR4 connects
excitación del campodirectly across the Las
del alternador. positive and negative
entradas A y K enside
la of the alternator
tarjeta CROWBAR/BATTexcitation BOOST
field. Inputs
se A
and K on the CROW BAR/BATT BOOST card are connected across the alternator
conectan a través de la excitación de campo del alternador al monitor de voltaje. Cuando el circuitoexcitation field to monitor
voltage.
detecta sobreWhen the circuitry
1200VDC detects over
en la excitación del1200
campoVDCdel
on alternador,
the alternator
SCR4excitation field, SCR4
se enciende is turned
(ON), y cortaON la and
shorts the excitation field reducing excitation power to zero
excitación el campo reduciendo la energia de excitación a cero volts. volts.
c. Otro
c.- Another protective
dispositivo device is located
de protección in the
se ubica en alternator
el circuito excitation circuit
de excitación delisalternador
the thyritees
(TH1). TH1 protects
el Tiristor (TH1).the
(TH1)alternator excitation field from high voltage spikes by conducting or shorting the spikes above 270 volts.
protege la excitación del campo del alternador de peaks de altos voltajes conduciendo o cortando
This device
los peaks sobreoperates automatically
270 volts. and without
Este dispositivo operan any control interface.
automáticamente y sin interfase de control.
13.- El rectificador de onda completa (SCR1, SCR2, D1 y D2) cambia la energía del terciario AC a DC,emite
13. The fullDC
la energía waveen rectifier (SCR1, SCR2,
los terminales AFSED1, DC+andy D2)
DC-,change
y aplicathelaAC tertiaryDC
energía power to DC,
a través deloutput the DC
contactor GFathacia
the AFSE
la
DC+ and DC- lugs, and apply the DC through the GF contactor to the alternator excitation
excitación del campo del alternador. El nivel de excitación se incrementará desde la excitacion del alternador field. The level of exci-
tation willhasta
por baterías increase from the por
la excitación battery poweredEn
el terciario. alternator
los modelosexcitation
17FM466,to theeltertiary
amperaje powered
en el excitation.
campo del In the
17FM466 AFSE system, amperage in the tertiary field is monitored by
terciario es monitoreado por el sensor CMAF mientras el voltaje y amperaje de la excitación del current sensor CMAF while the voltage
campo del
and
alternador amperage
es of the
monitoreado alternator
por el excitation
sensor de field is
corriente monitored
CMT y by
el current
sensor desensor
voltajeCMT and
AFVLT. voltage
En lossensor
modelos AFVLT. In
14.-the
Cuando
17FM689existe un system,
AFSE suficiente nivel de in
amperage energía en la field
the tertiary energía AC entregada
is monitored de Terciario,
by current sensor CMAFel battery
and boost in
voltage
17FM698,
apaga el el amperaje
SCR3 y la en el campo
excitación DC esdel terciario
suministrada es desde
monitoreado
la por el
energía AC sensor
del de corriente
terciario a travésCMAF
del y el
puentevoltaje
de
ne the
el tertiary
campo field
del is monitored
terciario es by VAM1. The
monitoreado por voltage
el VAM1. and
El amperage
voltaje y of the alternator
amperaje de la excitation del
excitación fieldcampo
is monitored
del
ondabycompleta
current del AFSE. En los modelos FM466, el nivel de energía del terciario es monitoreado por el
alternador sonsensor
sensor de corriente
CMT andpor
monitoreados voltage
CT ysuministra
sensorde
enasensor VAM4.
corriente CMT y el BOOST
la tarjeta CROWBAR/BATT lsensor de convoltaje VAM4.
una señal que apaga el SCR3.
14. When a sufficient level of power exists in the tertiary provided AC power, the battery boostson
En los modelos FM689, el nivel de voltaje y amperaje (monitoreados por VAM4 y CMAF) usados
circuitry para
turns SCR3
determinar cuando el PSC apague la señal del battery boost SCR3CMD (cuando el voltaje
(battery boost SCR) OFF and DC excitation power is supplied from tertiary AC power through the full wave bridge del alternador
alcanza
of the300
AFSEvolts).
panel. In the 17FM466 AFSE system, tertiary power level is monitored by current sensor CT and sup-
plies the CROWBAR/BATT BOOST card with a signal which will turn OFF SCR3. In the 17FM689 AFSE system, volt-
El alternador producirálevels
age and amperage la energía necesaria
(monitored para
by VAM4 operar
and CMAF)elare
camión.
used toLadetermine
inicialización
whende energización
PSC desde
turns OFF the battery
battery boost hasta la completa excitación desde el terciario ocurrirá en
boost signal SCR3CMD (when alternator voltage output reaches 300 volts). aprox. 3 a 5 segundos.
Si laalternator
The generación willdeproduce
energíathe
delpower
alternador no está
required ocurriendo
to operate como The
the truck. se describió, proceda
entire power con el siguiente
initialization from battery
troubleshooting.
boost to full tertiary excitation power will occur in approximately three to five seconds.
If alternator power generation is not occurring as described, proceed to the following section for troubleshooting
guidance.
4. AFSE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The following sections describe troubleshooting guides when the AFSE panel does not appear to be functioning
properly.
Troubleshooting test equipment required for tests and checks are:
1. A Portable Test Unit (PTU) with GE OHV Toolbox™ software loaded (wPTU) and an RS232 communication cable
(9-pin).
2. Analog Multimeter and Digital Multimeter with frequency counter, Category 4 types (IEC-1010-1 - CAT III/1000 V
meter).

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4.1. GENERAL ALTERNATOR EXCITATION TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Before extensive technical troubleshooting on AFSE components, check to ensure components are working cor-
rectly. Many checks are made through the Portable Test Unit (PTU) wPTU™ Toolbox. For detailed wPTU™ Toolbox
software operation, refer to the OHV wPTU™ TOOLBOX USER'S GUIDE publication listed in section 1.2., RELATED
PUBLICATIONS in this publication. Verify the following functions using the wPTU™ Toolbox:
Hazardous votages are present in this equipment. Ensure the Control Power switch
WARNING (CPS) is in the OFF position and the Generator Field Contactor (GFCO) switch is in the
CUTOUT position before attempting any work on control components. Check that
Capacitor Charge Lights (CCL1 and CCL2) are not illuminated. Use a VOM to verify that
no voltage is present before touching any terminal. Failure to observe these precau-
tions may result in personal injury or death.
1.- Chequee en Real Time del PSC, el voltaje de baterías. Debe estar en 24 volts.
1. Check battery volts on the PSC Real Time screen or PSC Analog Input screen. Ensure battery voltage is above 24
volts.
2. Chequee
2.- Check AFSE temperature del
la temperatura on PSC
AFSETemperatures
en wPTU. Una screen. Extremely high
temperatura or extremely
de AFSE muy altalowo AFSE temperatures
muy baja indica unindi-
cate
sensor an open
(TS) abiertoor oshorted temperature
en cortocircuito. El sensor
valor del (TS)TS
ones
thede AFSE. Sensor
aprox TS value
100.000 is typically
(100K) ohms. Con100,000 (100K)
todas las ohms.
With yallCCL1
energías powery off
CCL2and en
CCL1
OFF,andse
CCL2
puedeoff, medir
the value of TSde
el valor canTS.
be En
measured. On 17FM466
los modelos AFSE panel
FM466 (figura (Figure
1), mida la 1),
use an ohmmeter
resistencia de TS en TB1 to measure TS on
terminales B Terminal
y D después Board de1 desconectar
(TB1) terminalTCpoints B and D de
del circuito after disconnecting
control. TC from
En modelos
FM689the (figura2),
control circuit. On 17FM689
desconecte AFSE panel
el enchufe del AFSE(Figure 2), disconnect
y mida theen
resistencia AFSE plug
pines 15and use an ohmmeter to mea-
y 16.
sure pins 15 and 16.
3.- Verifique que el contactor GF y relé GFR están operando correctamente. Realice prueba manual del wPTU
para cerrar y abrir el GF y GFR. Si operan correctamente , chequee los tips de GR y GRF buscando desgaste,
3. Verify contactor GF and relay GFR are operating correctly. Use wPTU™ Toolbox Manual Test screen to turn GF
daño, o cualquier razón para que los tips no hagan contacto.
and GFR on and off. Feedback signals (GFFB and GFRFB) are displayed on the screen. If operating properly, check
the contact tips of GF and GFR for wear, damage, or any reason the tips are not making contact.
4.-
4. Los camposrotor
Alternator del rotor
fieldsdel
arealternador
connected están conectados
in circuit. en circuito.
The alternator Los campos
rotor fields del rotor
receive power fromdel alternador
AFSE DC+ and DC-
reciben
through the collector rings. Verify the wiring and the brushes on the collector ring allow power tocableado
energía desde DC+ y DC- del AFSE a través de los anillos colectores. Verifique que el y
the rotor fields.
carbones en el colector permiten energizar los campos del rotor. Verifique que las bobinas del rotor no están
Verify the brushes are not short and able to slide in the brush boxes without hitting on the brush shunt (pigtail).
abiertas.
VerifyMida las resistencias
the alternator de las
rotor coils arebobinasremoviendo
not open. Measure the los carbones y midiendobyunremoving
rotor coil resistance corte conthe
unbrushes
ohmetro. and
measuring a virtual short with a typical ohmmeter.
4.2. BATTERY BOOST PROCESS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
4.2.1. VERIFICACION
Battery Boost DEL
Process Verification
BATTERY BOOST
Verification of the battery boost portion of the alternator excitation may be check by the following procedure.
Only trained personnel should perform control tests. Attempting to perform control
WARNING tests without training may result in injury or death.
Follow all local safety procedures, mine procedures, verify personnel are clear of the
WARNING truck, and truck components are prepared for egine start and Self Load (Loadlox). Fail-
ure to do so may result in injury, death, and truck or drive system component damage.

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This procedure MUST be performed exactly as written. Failure to do so may result in

WARNING injury or death. The contactors in the contactor cabinet may be energized while the
engine is running. The available potential even at engine idle is 700 volts at 180,000
amps.
1. The truck
Motor shouldkey
detenido, be parked on level
switch ON, parkground with wheels
brake aplicado y enchocked, Selector Switch in neutral, and the engine
estado REST.
shutdown. The park brake applied and, if equipped, the Rest switch in REST position which places the propulsion
system in REST mode. Verify the System Mode is REST on the DID panel
2. All foreign material, tools, and loose parts must be removed from the control cabinets and the retarder assem-
bly. Remove any material around the retarder assembly that may be drawn into the assembly during Self Load
Test (Loadbox).
3. Place theswitch
Deje el GF Cutout
GF enswitch in (hacia
cutout the CUTOUT
abajo)position (down). The GF switch is located in the low voltage potion of
the control cabinet.
4. Verify the Capacitor Charge Indicating Lights (CCL1 and CCL2) are off.
5.- Conecte
5. Connect un voltímetro(IEC-1010-1
a voltmeter a través de- la
CATresistencia
III/1000 VR1 del battery
meter) across boost.
batteryPara
boostGrupos de Control
R1 resistor. 17KG535
For 17KG535 andy
17KG537, refiera a figura 3 para ver la disposición típica para R1, GF, GFE, vAM4, y TH1 en el gabinete
17KG537 Control Groups, refer to Figure 3 for typical arrangement of R1, GF, GFR, VAM4, and TH1 in the contac- de
contactores. Para otros
tor compartment grupos
on the dethe
side of control refiérase
control cabinet.a For
la publicación adecuada
other control en la
groups, refer tolista en la sección
the appropriate 1.2.,.
CONTROL
Conecte el cable negativo del multímetro a RI con el cable F101 conectado.
GROUP publication listed in section 1.2., RELATED PUBLICATIONS in this publication. Connect the voltmeter neg-
NOTA:ativePuede
lead toser util setear
RI resistor el multímetro
terminal with wireen max
F101 voltaje en la opción max/min para ser capaz de ver el voltaje
connected.
durante el breve tiempo del battery boost.
NOTE: It maybe helpful to set the digital mulimeter to max voltage on the max/min setting to be able to see the
voltage during the
8.- Después
Asegúrese brief time ofde
battery boost.
6.- deque el sistema
conectar control
el voltímetro, está las
cierre energizado
puertas del(motor detenido).
gabinete.
6.9, 10,
After connecting
11.- COnéctesetheavoltmeter, secure
wPTU y elija theTime
Real cabinet
en access
PSC. door closed without cutting the voltmeter wires.
7.- Monitoree por wPTU.
7. Connect the RS232 communications cable to the PTU serial port and the truck PSC port.
8. Ensure the truck control power for the drive system is ON (engine not running).
9. Start the wPTU™ Toolbox software on the PTU following path START -> PROGRAMS -> GE-wPTU 5.01 - Release 23
-> wPTU - 5.01. The wPTU™ Toolbox login screen will be displayed.
10. From the wPTU™ Toolbox Login screen, select NORMAL, PSC, enter a password, and click on LOGIN TO wPTU
TOOLBOX. Select a truck model from the model selection window and click OK to proceed to PSC screens.
11. From the PSC screens window browser, follow folder path PTU SCREENS -> PSC -> NORMAL_OPERATION ->
REAL_TIME -> PSC REAL TIME DATA. After clicking on PSC REAL TIME DATA, the PSC Real Time Data window will
open in the activity portion of the screen

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RI
GFR
GF
TH1
VAM4
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Figure 3. Typical Battery Boost Component Location for 17KG535 and 17KG537 Control Groups
The truck should not move during engine start. To protect personnel and equipment
WARNING from a malfunction during initial start up, ensure all personnel and equipment are
clear in front of and behind the truck. Failure to do so may result in injury, death, or
equipment damage.
12.- COn todas

12. When las medidas
personnel, de seguridad,
equipment, and foreignencienda
material el motor
are cleardiésel.
of the La palanca
truck, selectora
start the diesel debe estar
engine. The en
Selector
neutro.
Switch must be in neutral to allow the engine start sequence.
13.- Posicione
13. Place the GFelCutout
switchswitch
GF cutout en la
into the posición
NORMAL normal
position (hacia arriba).
(up).
14.- Aplique freno de carga o descarga y saque de "rest" el switch de Rest y libere el parking brake mientras se
14. Apply the Load Brake (Dump Brake), if equipped, move the Rest switch to OPERATE position, and release the Park
monitorea el voltímetro conectado a R1. Cuando se libera el park brake, el sistema de control cambia de REST
Brake while monitoring the voltmeter connected to R1. When the Park Brake is released, the control system
a READY. La excitación del alternador comienza cuando el modo cambia a READY.
changes from REST mode to READY mode. Alternator excitation begins when the mode changes to READY
mode.
a.- La habilitación de la excitación +25VDC es aplicado al AFSE. Esto puede ser chequeado en el punto
de +25VDC
a. The enable identificado
excitation en
+25laVDC
figura 1 (FM466)
is applied to they AFSE
figurapanel.
2(FM689).
This can be checked at the +25 VDC points iden-
tified in Figure 1 (17FM466) and Figure 2 (17FM689).
b.- SCR3 (SCR battery boost) comenzará a conducir para permitir a la corriente pasar a ravés de R1 y la
excitación del campo
b. SCR3 (battery boostdel alternador
SCR) will start para la función
conducting del battery
to allow current boost.
to passEN los modelos
through R1 and theFM466 (figuraexcita-
alternator 1),
punto E y F en TB1 (también puntos F y H en el Crow Bar / Batt Boost) será de feedback de
tion field for battery boost function. On the 17FM466 (Figure 1) AFSE system, terminal point E and F on TB1 0 volts
desde el terminal
(also CT indicando
pointsque
F andla salida de Crow
H on the AC noBar/Batt
es´ta presente desde
Boost card) willelbedevanado terciario
at zero volts del alternador.
feedback from the CT
En FM689, la señal SCRCMD en el punto F de crow bar / batt boost irá a0 volts indicando
indicating AC output is not present from the tertiary winding of the alternator. On the 17FM689, que la salida
signal
AC no está presente
SCR3CMD desde
on terminal el devanado
point terciario
F on the Crow del alternador.
Bar/Batt Boost card will go to zero volts indicating AC output is
not present from the tertiary winding of the alternator

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c.-
c. Cuando el devanado
As the tertiary windingterciario comienza
begins AC a enviar
output, timing AC,AC
of the el frequency
tiempo deisfrecuencia AC
detected by es detectado
ASYN transformerpor
onelthe
transformador ASYN en FM466 y el VAM1 en FM689. La frecuencia es usada por el control para
17FM466 and by VAM1 on the 17FM689. The frequency is used by the control to make firing pulses for SCR1 realizar
pulsos
andde disparo
SCR2 in thepar
fullaSCR1 y SCR2
wave bridge en el puente rectificador de onda completa.
rectifier.
15.- El voltímetro leerá aproximadamente 18v momentáneamente y caerá a 0v durante la fase de battery
15. The voltmeter will read approximately 18 volts momentarily and drop to zero (0) volts during the battery boost
boost en la excitación del alternador. El Real Time del PSC mostrara la iniciación del sistema con
portion of alternator excitation. The PTU PSC Real Time data screen will show system initiation with PSCMODE
PSCMODE cambiando de Rest a Ready, SUBSTATE cambiando de LINOFF a LINKON, y LINKV
changing from REST to READY, SUBSTATE changing from LINKOFF to LINKON, and LINKV will display the voltage
desplegará el nivel de voltaje en la barra link.
level on the DC Link.
NOTE: Puede ser útil setear el multímetro en max en la opción max/min para permitir ver el voltaje durante el
NOTE: It may be helpful to set the digital multimeter to max voltage on the max/min setting to be able to see the
breve tiempo del battery boost.
voltage during the brief time of battery boost.
a.- Si el voltímetro lee aprox 18v, continúe con el procedimiento.
a. If the voltmeter reading is approximately 18 volts, continue to completion of this procedure.
b.- Si el voltímetreo lee algo significantemente diferente de 18v, analice posible falla del battery boost
b. If the voltmeter reading is significantly different (higher or lower) from 18 volts, troubleshoot the battery
incluyendo el voltaje de las baterías, cableado, conexiones de R1, etc hasta que el problema se resuelva.
boost circuit including battery volts, wiring, R1 connections, etc. until problem is resolved. Repeat the check
Repita el chequeo despues de que el problema haya sido identificado.
after the problem has been addressed.
16.- Aplique el freno de estacionamiento, seleccione REST en el switch, lo que cambiará el PSCMODE de
16. Apply
READY a the
REST Parky Brake, and ifde
el sistema equipped, place
control se the Rest switch in the REST position which will change the PSCMODE
desenergizará.
from READY to REST and the control system will power down.
17.- Apague el motor. El sistema de control puede dejarse energizado mientras se apaga el motor diésel. Si
17.sistema
el Shutdown the engine.
de control The control
también system may
se desenergiza be left
salga delpowered
wPTU. while just shutting down the engine. If the control
system is powered down also, shutdown the PTU by closing the PSC Real Time Data screen (click on the X in the
18.- upper rightel
Posicione inswitch
the window)
del GFandenclicking
posiciónoncutout
the X in the upper right of the PSC screens window.
(abajo).
18. Place
19.- the GF
Verifique queCutout
CCL1switch intoestán
y CCL2 the CUTOUT position
apagado. (down). un corto intervalo de tiempo para permitir que
Se requiere
los capacitores descarguen energía a un nivel seguro.
19. Verify the Capacitor Charge Indicating Lights (CCL1 and CCL2) are off. A short time interval may be required to
allow the capacitor charge level to bleed down to a safe level
20.
20.-When the se
Cuando Capacitor
apaguenCharge
CCL1Indicating
y CCL2, Lights (CCL1 and
desconecte CCL2) arede
el voltímetro off,R1
disconnect thepuerta
y cierre la voltmeter from R1 resistor
del gabinete.
and close the cabinet access door.
ESTO CONCLUYE LA VERIFICACIÓN DEL PROCESO DE BATTERY BOOST.
This concludes the battery boost process verification.
TROUBLESHOOTING
4.2.2. Battery DEL PROCESOProcess
Boost and Self-Excitation DE BATTERY BOOST Y AUTOEXCITACIÓN
Troubleshooting
The followingproceso
El siguiente process isesused to check
usado portions ofporciones
para chequear the battery
delboost circuit
circuito delduring alternator
battery power el
boost durante upencendido
and self-exci-
del
tation tertiary
alternador y lapower replacing battery
autoexcitación power.
del terciario enTroubleshooting
reemplazo de la while power
energía desystems areEl
la batería. active must be done cau-
troubleshooting
tiously
mientras dueeltosistema
high alternator power output
está energizado debelevels are high
realizarse conwhen
todaspower generation
las medidas de occurs. Follow
seguridad. theelbattery
Siga boost
procesode
verification
verificaciónprocess when
de battery checking
boost circuit
cuando duringeltroubleshooting.
chequee circuito durante el troubleshooting.
The alternator
El chequeo delexcitation process
circuito de circuit
proceso de checks are listed
excitación in the same
del alternador order
están as the steps
enlistados in normal
en el mismo alternator
orden de los opera-
tion
pasoslisted
en in section 3.2.,
operación AFSEdel
normal FUNCTION IN SYSTEM
alternador enlistadoOPERATION in this
en la sección publication.
3.2, Check the
Funcionamiento decircuits
AFSE en for operación
alternator
excitation process as follows:
en esta publicación. CHEQUEE EL CIRCUITO PARA EL PROCESO DE EXCITACIÓN DEL ALTERNADOR
COMO SIGUE:

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1. Verifique
1.- Verify +25queVDC enablede
la señal signal from PSC
activación de has reached
+25VDC the el
desde AFSE
PSCpanel. On the 17FM466
ha alcanzado el AFSE.AFSEEnPanel (Figure 1), the
los modelos
FM466+25(figura
VDC is1),
measured across
los +25VDC esthe GFM post
medida labeled
a través de +25
GFM and ground, and
etiquetado +25on y the Crow
tierra, Bar/Batt
y en Boost
la tarjeta card termi-
crowbar/batt
boostnal
enboard C and E terminal
los terminales C y E. points. The +25de
La activación VDCla enable signal originates
señal +25VDC from
se origina PSC Digital
desde I/O digital
la tarjeta Card (slot5).
del PSC.
2. GF
2.- GFy and
GFRGFR are checked
se chequean as described
como in section
se describe 4.1., GENERAL
en la sección 4.1, en ALTERNATOR EXCITATION TROUBLESHOOTING
esta publicación.
TIPS in this publication.
3. SCR3 turn on for battery power to the alternator excitation field. Check SCR3 control inputs to the Crow Bar/Batt
Boost card at terminal F and H on both 17FM466 and 17FM689. The input is zero to turn on SCR3. When battery
power has been successfully applied to the alternator excitation field, the input changes to more than 5 volts.
Set the digital mulitimeter to AC low voltage setting to measure the voltage.
4. SCR3 gate power is measured on the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card at terminal B and D. During SCR3 turn on for bat-
tery power, measure approximately 24 volts on the terminals. When zero volts are present, SCR3 is off. SCR3 is
shut off when approximately 300 volts AC is present on the tertiary winding.
5. If battery power is applied to the alternator excitation field without resulting in tertiary output, the SCR4 "crow-
bar" circuit may be energized. Normally the crowbar circuit activates when very high voltage spikes (above 1200
volts) are present on the alternator excitation field. Without power on the alternator excitation field there
wouldn't be high voltage spikes. To determine if the crowbar circuit has shorted the excitation field, measure the
output of the crowbar circuit on the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card. With control power off and CCL1 and CCL2 off,
disconnect wires from terminal connections A and G on the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card. Measure the ohms across
card terminals A and G and then reverse the ohmmeter leads on the terminals. If the ohm reading is zero
(shorted) then the SCR4 driver circuit on the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card has failed.
6. After battery boost, AC power is present in the tertiary winding. The frequency of the AC power is dependent on
the diesel engine RPM. The frequency feedback to PSC through PSC Analog Card (slot 6) is necessary for timing of
the firing pulses. On the 17FM466 AFSE panel systems, ASYN transformer supplies PSC with AC frequency. On
the 17FM689 AFSE panel systems, VAM1 supplies PSC with AC frequency. The feedback can be observed with
the PTU wPTU™ Toolbox on screen PSC Analog Inputs as ALTFVOLTS. If the screen voltage remains zero when the
tertiary has power, the feedback circuit or the PSC Analog Card (slot 6) is not functioning properly. Verify ASYN
operation and PSC Analog Card (slot 6) function on 17FM466 AFSE panel system. Verify VAM1 and PSC Analog
Card (slot 6) operation for 17FM689 AFSE panel.
7. PSC Analog Card (slot 6) creates firing pulses based on AC tertiary frequency. The firing pulses are connected to
Gate Firing Module (GFM) +2 and -1 on the AFSE panel. A flashing red LED on the pulse transformer indicates the
PSC Analog Card produced the firing pulses and the GFM conditioned the firing pulses. The red LED is at the
input to the pulse transformer. If the red LED is not flashing, an AC voltmeter connected to +2 and -1 terminals
on GFM will measure approximately 2 volts peak-to-peak signal from the PSC Analog Card. GFM output (black
and white wire) will read approximately 20 volts peak-to-peak.
8. The pulse transformer's output is approximately equal to the input.

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4.3. SCR AND DIODE TEST PROCEDURES
4.3.1. SCR and Diode Ohmmeter Test
An ohmmeter may be used to check an SCR (SCR1, SCR2, SCR3, or SCR4) or diode (D1 or D2) as shown in Figure 4. This
test does not verify any power device operation at high voltage but will quickly determine if an SCR or diode is
shorted or a diode is open. For more extensive testing of power devices, the test procedures in the following sections
will better determine power device operation at high voltage
OHMMETER OHMMETER
+ - + -
BLACK
BLACK
RED
RED
GATE CATHODE
ANODE
DIODE SCR
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Figure 4. Typcial Diode and SCR Ohmmeter Test
To test power devices with an ohmmeter:
1. Shutdown the truck and the GE control system following local procedures and safety practices.
2. Verify Capacitor Charge Lights (CCL1 and CCL2) are OFF.
3. Open the control cabinet access doors containing the AFSE panel. Verify with a voltmeter that voltage is not
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4. Mark and disconnect power and control wires from the AFSE panel connection lugs (DC+, DC-, AC1, AC2, and
Batt Boost). Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 to aid in identifying AFSE connection lugs.
5. Mark and disconnect wires attached to one end of resistors R1, R2, R3, and R4. Refer to Figure 1 or Figure 2 to
identify the resistors mounted on the front of the AFSE panel.
6. Mark and disconnect the SCR1 and SCR2 gate connection wires from the pulse transformer connection points.
Refer to Figure 1 or Figure 2 for connection points of the SCR gates on the pulse transformer.
a. For the 17FM466 AFSE panel, disconnect SCR1 gate connection wire (typically white) from G1 SCR2 gate
connection wire (typically white) from G2 terminal connection points on the pulse transformer.
b. For the 17FM689 AFSE panel, disconnect SCR1 gate connection wire (typically white) from the B terminal
connection on pulse transformer A (T1A). Disconnect SCR2 gate connection wire (typically white) from the B
terminal connection on pulse transformer B (T1B).
7. Mark and disconnect SCR3 gate and cathode wires. SCR3 gate connection wire is at terminal point B and cath-
ode connection wire is at terminal point D on the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card. Refer to Figure 1 or Figure 2 to iden-
tify the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card on the front of the AFSE panel.
8. Mark and disconnect SCR4 gate and cathode wires. SCR4 gate connection wire is at terminal point G and the
cathode connection wire is at terminal point K on the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card. Refer to Figure 1 or Figure 2 to
identify the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card on the front of the AFSE panel.
9. Check SCR1 on the 17FM466 AFSE panel with an ohmmeter. For 17FM689 AFSE panel, proceed to Step 11.
a. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from G1 terminal connection point on
the pulse transformer. Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to pulse transformer K1 terminal con-
nection point. The ohmmeter will read continuity approaching zero ohms (shorted). Reverse the ohmmeter
leads on the connections and the ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit.
b. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from G1 terminal connection point on
the pulse transformer. Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the AC1 connection lug on the AFSE
panel. The ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit. Reverse the ohmmeter leads and the
ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit.
c. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the DC+ connection lug on the AFSE panel and the negative
(black) ohmmeter lead to the AC1 connection lug on the AFSE panel. The ohmmeter will read open (infinity
or overload, OL) circuit. Reverse the ohmmeter leads and the ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload,
OL) circuit.
10. Check SCR2 on the 17FM466 AFSE panel with an ohmmeter. For 17FM689 AFSE panel, proceed to Step 11.
a. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from G2 terminal connection point on
the pulse transformer. Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the AC1 connection lug on the AFSE
panel. The ohmmeter will read continuity approaching zero ohms (shorted). Reverse the ohmmeter leads on
the connections and the ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit.
b. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from G2 terminal connection point on
the pulse transformer. Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the DC- connection lug on the AFSE
panel. The ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit. Reverse the ohmmeter leads and the
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c. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the AC1 connection lug on the AFSE panel and the negative
(black) ohmmeter lead to the DC- connection lug on the AFSE panel. The ohmmeter will read open (infinity or
overload, OL) circuit. Reverse the ohmmeter leads and the ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL)
circuit.
11. Check SCR1 on the 17FM689 AFSE panel with an ohmmeter.
a. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from terminal connection point B on
pulse transformer A (T1A). Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to terminal point A on pulse trans-
former A (T1A). The ohmmeter will read continuity approaching zero ohms (shorted). Reverse the ohmmeter
b. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from terminal connection point B on
pulse transformer A (T1A). Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the AC1 connection lug on the
AFSE panel. The ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit. Reverse the ohmmeter leads and
the ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit.
c. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the DC+ connection lug on the AFSE panel and the negative
(black) ohmmeter lead to the AC1 connection lug on the AFSE panel. The ohmmeter will read open (infinity
or overload, OL) circuit. Reverse the ohmmeter leads and the ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload,
OL) circuit.
12. Check SCR2 on the 17FM689 AFSE panel with an ohmmeter.
a. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from the B terminal connection point on
pulse transformer B (T1B). Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the A terminal connection point
on pulse transformer B (T1B). The ohmmeter will read continuity approaching zero ohms (shorted). Reverse
the ohmmeter leads on the connections and the ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit.
b. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from the B terminal connection point on
pulse transformer B (T1B). Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the DC- connection lug on the
c. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the AC1 connection log on the AFSE panel and the negative
(black) ohmmeter lead to the DC- connection log on the AFSE panel. The ohmmeter will read open (infinity or
overload, OL) circuit. Reverse the ohmmeter leads and the ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL)
circuit.
13. Check D1 diode with an ohmmeter. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the AFSE panel AC1 connection
lug and the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the AFSE panel DC+ connection lug. The ohmmeter will read con-
tinuity approaching zero ohms (shorted). Reverse the ohmmeter leads on the connections and the ohmmeter
will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit.
14. Check D2 diode with an ohmmeter. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the AFSE panel DC- connection
lug and the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the AFSE panel AC2 connection lug. The ohmmeter will read con-
tinuity approaching zero ohms (shorted). Reverse the ohmmeter leads on the connections and the ohmmeter
will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit.
15. Check SCR3 (battery boost SCR) with an ohmmeter.

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a. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from the B terminal connection point on
the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card. Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the BATT BOOST connection
lug on the AFSE panel. The ohmmeter will read continuity approaching zero ohms (shorted). Reverse the
ohmmeter leads on the connections and the ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit.
b. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from the B terminal connection point on
the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card. Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the DC- connection lug on the
c. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the DC- connection lug on the AFSE panel and the Connect the
negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the BATT BOOST connection lug on the AFSE panel. The ohmmeter will
read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit. Reverse the ohmmeter leads and the ohmmeter will read open
(infinity or overload, OL) circuit.
16. Check SCR4 (crow bar SCR) with an ohmmeter.
a. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from the G terminal connection point on
the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card. Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the DC- connection lug on the
AFSE panel. The ohmmeter will read continuity approaching zero ohms (shorted). Reverse the ohmmeter
b. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the wire disconnected from the G terminal connection point on
the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card. Connect the negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the DC+ connection lug on
the AFSE panel. The ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit. Reverse the ohmmeter leads
and the ohmmeter will read open (infinity or overload, OL) circuit.
c. Connect the positive (red) ohmmeter lead to the DC+ connection lug on the AFSE panel and connect the
negative (black) ohmmeter lead to the DC- connection lug on the AFSE panel. The ohmmeter will read open
(infinity or overload, OL) circuit. The meter leads cannot be reversed on these connections points due to the
diodes (D1 and D2) causing the meter to read continuity approaching zero ohms (shorted).
17. Connect SCR4 gate and cathode connection wires. SCR4 gate connection wire connects to terminal point G and
the cathode connections wire connects to terminal point K on the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card.
18. Connect SCR3 gate and cathode connection wires. SCR3 gate connection wire connects to terminal point B and
the cathode connections wire connects to terminal point D on the Crow Bar/Batt Boost card.
19. Connect SCR1 and SCR2 gate and cathode connection wires.
a. For the 17FM466 AFSE panel, SCR1 gate connection wire connects to terminal point G1 on the pulse trans-
former. SCR2 gate connection wire connects to terminal point G2 on the pulse transformer.
b. For the 17FM689 AFSE panel, SCR1 gate connections wire connects to terminal point B on pulse transformer
A (T1A). SCR2 gate connection wire connects to terminal B on pulse transformer B (T1B).
20. Connect wires to the end of resistors R1, R2, R3, and R4 on the front of the AFSE panel.
21. Connect all power and control wires to AFSE connection lugs DC+, DC-, AC1, AC2, and Batt Boost. Refer to Figure
1 or Figure 2 to identify AFSE connection lugs.

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4.3.2. DC High Voltage SCR and Diode Test
High voltage may be applied to the cathodes and anodes of the AFSE panel SCR's and diodes for test purposes. A
calibrated High Potential (Hi-pot) instrument or calibrated high voltage power supply is used for this test. The hi-pot
device limits the current output while allowing high voltage to be applied to the test circuit. High voltages should not
be applied to low voltage components in the circuit due to possible damage to insulation resulting in a failed compo-
nent.
To Hi-pot test power devices in the AFSE panel:
All High Potential testing is considered hazardous. Strict safety precautions must be
WARNING taken to protect personnel from fatal or serious injury.
Observe polarities when making electrical checks and measurements. Polarity errors
WARNING may cause incorrect readings and damage components.
Do not Hi-pot low voltage components. Damage may occur to the electrical devices or
WARNING insulation causing failure.
1. Shutdown the truck and the GE control system following local procedures and safety practices.
2. Verify Capacitor Charge Lights (CCL1 and CCL2) are OFF.
3. Open the control cabinet access doors containing the AFSE panel. Verify with a voltmeter that voltage is not
present on AFSE panel power connections and any other exposed electrical devices or connection.
4. Mark and disconnect power and control wires from the AFSE panel connection lugs (DC+, DC-, AC1, AC2, and
Batt Boost). Refer to Figure 1 or Figure 2 to aid in identifying AFSE connection lugs.
5. The High-pot instrument or power supply must be connected to the AFSE connection lugs in the correct polarity
as described in Table 2. Connect the test device to the AFSE panel lugs connections listed in Table 2, apply the
voltage level listed in Table 2, and verify the maximum current leakage listed.
6. Remove the test device from the control when all tests are completed.
7. Connect power and control wires to the AFSE panel connection lugs (DC+, DC-, AC1, AC2, and Batt Boost). Refer
to Figure 1 or Figure 2 to aid in identifying AFSE connection lugs

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Table 2. DC High Voltage SCR and Diode Test Criteria
Power Suppy Connections
Device Under Test (+) Side (-) Side Test Volts Max Current (MA)
D1 DC+ AC2 1600 +/- 50 2.5
D2 AC2 DC- 1600 +/- 50 2.5
SCR1 DC+ AC1 1600 +/- 50 2.0
SCR1 AC1 DC+ 1600 +/- 50 40
SCR2 AC1 DC- 1600 +/- 50 2.0
SCR2 DC- AC1 1600 +/- 50 4.0
SCR3 DC- BATT BOOST 1600 +/- 50 4.0
SCR3 BATT BOOST DC- 1600 +/- 50 2.0
SCR4 DC+ DC- 1600 +/- 50 4.0
4.4. CAPACITOR TEST
There is a capacitor/resistor circuit across the semiconductors SCR1, SCR2, D1, and D2. These capacitors may be
check for open or short circuit with a capacitor analyzer. The capacitor analyzer should have ohms scale ranges 0 to
10,000, 0 to 100,00, 0 to 1 meg, and 0 to 10 meg.
The capacitors C1, C2, C3, and C4 are located on the inside cover of the AFSE panel as shown in Figure 7 (section
6., SUMMARY DATA). The capacitors, as viewed in Figure 7, are C1 in the upper right, C2 in the upper left, C3 in the
lower left, and C4 in the lower right.
To check the capacitors:
1. Before testing the capacitors, discharge the capacitors through a 1000 ohm resistor across the terminals. Do
not touch the terminals or the resistor leads when connecting the resistor across each capacitor.
2. Complete the capacitor discharge by connecting a heavy wire across each of the capacitors terminals.
3. Disconnect one lead of each capacitor.
4. Set the capacitor analyzer to the highest resistance range.
5. Connect the probes of the analyzer to each of the capacitors. One of three indications will occur:
a. An OPEN capacitor will cause the analyzer to indication infinite resistance. The analyzer will not show any
deflection when connected to the capacitor.
b. A SHORTED capacitor will cause the analyzer to read zero resistance immediately. The analyzer will con-
tinue to short zero ohms until the test probes are removed from the capacitor terminals.
c. A GOOD capacitor will cause the analyzer to read toward or near zero and then deflect towards infinity as
the capacitor charges.
6. If initial tests are inconclusive, repeat the process from Step 1.

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5. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
5.1. DIODE OR SCR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
The replacement procedure for a diode or SCR (also called a PressPak* - Product of the General Electric Co.) is similar
except for the gate and auxiliary cathode leads. After disconnecting the gate and auxiliary cathode leads of an SCR,
the process is the same for replacement of both Presspaks.
Identification of failed a diode or SCR must be done while the semiconductor device is under mounting pressure.
Checking a device not mounted may result in failure testing. To identify failed Presspaks, refer to section 4.3., SCR
AND DIODE TEST PROCEDURES in this publication.
Once failed Presspaks are identified, the flange should be punctured on failed units as shown in Figure 5. Do not
remove or handle failed Presspaks until flange has been punctured. The flange may be punctured by a sharp punch
or the edge of a chisel tapped by a hammer.
The Presspaks (diode or SCR) must be replaced off the truck in an area that is clean. Contamination by oil, grease
(except specified grease), water, dust, or other debris during assembly may cause the repaired unit to fail soon after
replacement.
To replace a failed diode or SCR Presspak:
Some types of Presspaks (diode or SCR) failures cause gas to be generated internally
WARNING and pressurize the device. Puncture the Presspak flange prior to removing or handling
the Presspak to relieve internal pressure. Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
Replacement procedure must be followed for diode or SCR replacement. Failure to this
CAUTION procedure may result in repeat failure and secondary damage shortly after the equip-
ment begins operation.
NOTE: for replacement part numbers of Presspaks, refer to the parts catalogue. Part numbers are not provided
in maintenance publications.
1. Pierce the flange of the failed Presspak (diode or SCR) being replaced. Use a sharp punch or chisel edge tapped
by a hammer to pierce the flange (Figure 5).
2. If an SCR is being replaced, disconnect the gate and auxiliary cathode wires shown in Figure 5.
3. Loosen and remove the Presspak assembly hardware.
The heat sinks of the Presspaks are matched sets. Do not intercharge heat sinks
CAUTION between Presspaks. Presspaks must be assembled with matched heat sinks. Failure to
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4. Carefully remove the failed device and discard all components that are contained in the replacement Presspak.
5. Wipe the mating surfaces with link free paper or cloth to remove any debris.
6. Ensure the mating surfaces are free of burrs or marred corners. To smooth burrs or irregular surfaces, carefully
use 400 to 600 grit sandpaper on mating surfaces. After fine sanding, clean mating surfaces with link free paper
or cloth to remove any debris.
7. Apply three to five drops of GE-SF1154 thermal oil or GE G322L silicone grease and spread across the mounting
mating surfaces including the replacement Presspak. Do not use thermal oil containing metal fillers in the mix.
8. Center the replacement device assembly on the roll pins. If an SCR unit is being installed, orient SCR unit leads
correctly.
Presspak units have an integral spring clamp (diamond shaped steel) that must be
CAUTION compressed evenly to a specific value. Even specific pressure allows the proper con-
ductivity without damage. Uneven or incorrect mounting pressure may cause repeat
failure of the unit shortly after replacement.
9. Tighten mounting bolts evenly to the integral spring clamp (Figure 6) by hand.
10. Alternately tighten mounting bolts ½ turn (180°) with a wrench for approximately 1 ½ turns.
11. With a straight edge or equivalent measurement gauge, check the compression across the integral spring
clamp a shown in Figure 6.
12. Alternately tighten the mounting bolts to achieve the correct compression measurement across the spring
shown in Figure 6.
13. The integral spring clamp should be parallel to the top of the plastic enclosure with less than 0.012 inches
(0.3048 mm) as shown in Figure 6.

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RELIEVE INTERNAL PRESSURE

BY PUNCTURING FLANGE
AUX CATHODE CERAMIC AUX CATHODE CERAMIC
GATE GATE
PELLET COPPER PELLET COPPER

SUB-ASSEMBLY SLUGS SUB-ASSEMBLY SLUGS
NORMAL FAILED - FLANGE BULGING
E-28715
Figure 5. Typical Presspak Arrangement Depicting SCR Connections and Failed Presspak
STRAIGHT EDGE
B A
PLASTIC
ENCLOSURE
SPRING 0.000 - 0.005 IN

(DIAMOND SHAPE) (0.000 - 0.127 MM)
NOTE: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A AND B DIMENSIONS MUST NOT EXCEED 0.012 IN (0.0348 MM)
E-28428B
Figure 6. Presspak Installation Dimensional Checks

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6. SUMMARY DATA
BATTERY BOOST
SELF GATED CARD
SCR
AFSE
CONNECTOR
BATTERY
BOOST
(TRUCK BATTERY
OR GROUND) GATE FIRING
MODULES
DC-
PULSE
TRANSFOMERS
AC
D2 D1
SCR3 DC+
SCR4
SCR2 AC
SCR1
TEMPERATURE SENSOR TS1

(MOUNTED ON HEATSINK)
E-52479A
Figure 7. Typcial AFSE Connections and Components

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Table 1. Related Publications

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1.3. SAFETY INFORMATION

Indicates the potential for personal injury.

Indicates the potential for equipment damage.

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2. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

3.1. AFSE GENERAL FUNCTION

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CROW BAR/BATT BOOST

Figure 1. 17FM466 Component Arrangement and Circuit Representation

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A G K BC D E F H AFSE PLUG (MALE PINS)

T1 GFM1 GFM GMF2 FROM CONTROL PLUG

Figure 2. 17FM689 Component Arrangement and Circuit Representation

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3.2. AFSE FUNCTION IN SYSTEM OPERATION

3.2.1. System Function Overview

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4. AFSE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Troubleshooting test equipment required for tests and checks are:

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4.1. GENERAL ALTERNATOR EXCITATION TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

4.2. BATTERY BOOST PROCESS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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This procedure MUST be performed exactly as written. Failure to do so may result in

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12.- COn todas

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8. The pulse transformer's output is approximately equal to the input.

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4.3. SCR AND DIODE TEST PROCEDURES

4.3.1. SCR and Diode Ohmmeter Test

Figure 4. Typcial Diode and SCR Ohmmeter Test

To test power devices with an ohmmeter:

2. Verify Capacitor Charge Lights (CCL1 and CCL2) are OFF.

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11. Check SCR1 on the 17FM689 AFSE panel with an ohmmeter.

12. Check SCR2 on the 17FM689 AFSE panel with an ohmmeter.

15. Check SCR3 (battery boost SCR) with an ohmmeter.

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16. Check SCR4 (crow bar SCR) with an ohmmeter.

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4.3.2. DC High Voltage SCR and Diode Test

To Hi-pot test power devices in the AFSE panel:

2. Verify Capacitor Charge Lights (CCL1 and CCL2) are OFF.

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Table 2. DC High Voltage SCR and Diode Test Criteria

Power Suppy Connections

4.4. CAPACITOR TEST

To check the capacitors:

3. Disconnect one lead of each capacitor.

4. Set the capacitor analyzer to the highest resistance range.

6. If initial tests are inconclusive, repeat the process from Step 1.

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