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MX321
MX321
REGULATOR (AVR)
SPECIFICATION, INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
Level Power
Amp Ramp Detector & Control
Generator Driver Devices
Current
Limit 3 Phase
Rectifier Over
Input Stability Excitation
Circuit Detector
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 and Dwell circuits
divider is adjustable by the AVR Volts potentiometer and provide adjustments for greater voltage roll off and
external hand trimmer (when fitted). The output from the recovery time. A Light Emitting Diode gives indication
droop CT is also added to this signal. A rectifier converts of underspeed running.
the a.c. input signal into a d.c. signal representing
generator voltage. The Synchronising circuit is used to keep the Ramp
Generator and Low Hz Detector locked to the
The DC Mixer adds the Analogue input signal the Permanent Magnet Generator waveform period.
generator voltage signal.
Power Control Devices vary the amount of exciter field
The 3 Phase Rectifier converts the output of the current current in response to the error signal produced by the
limit CT’s into a dc signal representing generator current. Amplifier.
The Amplifier (Amp) compares the generator voltage or The Circuit Breaker provides circuit isolation of the
current signals to the Reference Voltage and amplifies the control system in the event of an over excitation or over
difference (error) to provide a controlling signal for the voltage condition.
power devices. The Ramp Generator and Level Detector
and Driver infinitely control the conduction period of the The Over Excitation Detector continuously monitors the
Power Control Devices and hence provides the excitation exciter field voltage and turns off the power device if
system with the required power to maintain the generator this rises above the reference leve,l for greater than the
voltage within specified limits. stated time period. An external signal is also provided
to trip the Circuit Breaker
The Stability Circuit provides adjustable negative ac
feedback to ensure good steady state and transient The Over Voltage Detector continuously monitors the
performance of the control system. generator stator voltage and turns off the power device
if this rises above the reference level, for greater than
The Power Supply provides the required voltages for the the stated time period. An external signal is also
AVR circuitry. provided to trip the Circuit Breaker
FITTING AND OPERATING (Refer to generator wiring diagram for connection details)
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