AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR

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AVR SG120-5TA

The PCB (Printed Circuit Board) of SG120-5TA AVR is sealed up in

insulated plastic case where all electronic parts are mounted. The
AVR can controls exciting strength of brush-less generators for 50Hz
and 60 Hz that regulating excitation field voltage up to 125Vdc.

The AVR derives output voltage and convert it to DC voltage. The

AVR is operated by comparing the actual converted output DC
voltage to reference voltage to control voltage. In response to the
difference between voltages, AVR controls power fed to the exciter
field and regulates machine output voltage within specified limits.

◈ CAUTION
1. Please read this manual carefully before you install and operate your unit
2. Avoid to install and operate by non-professional
3. Disconnect wires to AVR in advance, and do not test high voltage to AVR directly. Any problem caused by not to
following these guidelines is not warranted
4. Do not connect wires, check and maintain the unit when input power is provided. It may cause electrical shock
and damage the AVR
5. Do not touch radiator plate while AVR is being operated. It may cause electrical shock and produce a burn

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
◆ Voltage Regulation : ±0.5%
CONTENTS
◆ Under frequency compensation (roll off)
1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
◆ Over-excitation protection
2. ADJUSTMENT OF AVR CONTROL
◆ Used in both 50 and 60Hz
3. CONNECTIONS
◆ Resin molding for the electronics
4. DIMENSION AND INSTALLATION
◆ Resistant to humidity, vibration and salinity
5. AVR STATIC TEST
◆ Full bridge type for output control
◆ Fast response to the load
◆ Possible to control within 6 cycle(Hz) after initial excitation
◆ Excellent noise properties with snubber circuit
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1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION WEIGHT: Approx. 1.3 [kg]

INPUT POWER OVER EXCITATION PROTECTION

Voltage: 190∼260 Vac, 1 Phase The voltage regulator will perform its regulation function
Frequency: 50/60 [㎐] ±10% which stops to generate field voltage by cutting off
Power Dissipation: 27 [W] exciter field current if generator exciter field is induced
over excitation,
SENSING INPUT
Not required separate sensing input power. AVR can be Over excitation protection will be activated when output
used for each voltage. Sensing voltages are provide voltage exceeds AVR rated voltage. Delay time become
each individual terminals for 220Vac, 380Vac and shorter for high output voltage and is in inverse
440Vac, 50/60Hz ±10%, 1 phase.. proportion to output voltage. [Figure 2]

[CAUTION] When over excitation protection is activated, AVR will

If input power exceeds rated voltage, it may cause stop generator completely and reset after 5 seconds
damage to AVR unit. delay.

OUTPUT
Maximum Maximum UNDER FREQUENCY COMPENSATION
Rated Voltage Rated Current
Voltage Current
If the generator engine is rotating under the synchronous
125Vdc 5.0Adc 170Vdc 7.5Adc speed, AVR requires more exciting current rather than at
rated speed to keep consistent voltage. Under this
EXCITER RESISTENANCE: 10 ~100 [Ω] situation, the generator and AVR could be damaged.

NO-LOAD RESIDUAL VOLTAGE: If no-load residual
voltage over 3.5Vac, AVR be self-excited and establish
out voltage.
RESPONSE TIME: 1/2 Cycle
For this reason, AVR reduce output voltage
approximately linearly with speed and protect generator
and AVR damage at under frequency run. [Figure 1]
Especially this method restrains instantaneous over shut
when the generator starts up or stops.

※ Possible to follow-up control within 8.3 [ms] for 60[Hz]

but it is under optimum adjustment of STAB VR.

VOLTAGE REGULATION: Within ±0.5% of set voltage.

However the generator is running on constant speed,
constant power factor, and generator body temperature
is constant.

VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT RANGE

Using internal voltage adjustment: 170 ~ 264 Vac
Using external trimmer: ±5% of internal voltage setup
External variable resister: 1[㏀], 1/2W

OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 ~ 60℃

STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 ~ 70℃ [FIGURE 1] Frequency Compensation Curve


Delay Time (SEC)
Field Voltage (DC)
[FIGURE 2] Over Excitation Shutdown Characteristics Curves
2. ADJUSTMENT OF AVR CONTROLS
VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT (VOLT)
The VR controls output voltage for generator. Rotate VR
control in clockwise (CW) will increase output voltage
and rotate in counter-clockwise (CCW) will decrease
output voltage. Output voltage can be controlled ±5% of
internal voltage adjustment if remote volts trimmer(1 ㏀)
is installed.
The control range is set by external volts trimmer. If you
need more wide range control range, use 1 ~ 2 [㏀],
1/2[W] variable resister.
[CAUTION]
Before you adjust output voltage, make sure that there is
no-load of this unit.
UNDER FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF (U / F)
ADJUSTMENT
Using U/F VR you can adjust under frequency
compensation range. If you rotate in counter-clockwise
low frequency range will be shifted to lower.
The under frequency roll-off function will drop 2 [V]
average of input voltage from generator to AVR when
generator frequency is between 54.5 and 55.5 Hz (60 Hz
input). For 50Hz input, it is set between 44Hz and 46Hz.
WORLD A.T.
Change Under Frequency Roll-Off range
1. Adjust engine speed (RPM) to desired speed that
requires under frequency compensation (corner
frequency roll-off).
2. Rotate U/F VR until output voltage is starting to
decrease.
3. The output voltage should be return to set point if
you increase engine speed to rated speed.
U/F LED Display
If under frequency compensation is activated, red LED
illuminates.
VOLTAGE STABILITY ADJUSTMENT (STAB)
1. Rotate STAB VR in clockwise (CW) to set slow
response time. Rotate in counter clockwise (CCW)
to set fast response time of voltage regulation. If you
rotate CCW too much, generate voltage will be
hunting.
2. The correct setting can be found by running
generator at no-load and slowly turning STAB VR in
CCW until the generator output voltage starts to
become hunting. Then, rotate STAB back in CW until
output voltage become stable. The optimum position
is slightly CW from thin point.
◈ If you need more stability and fast response
characteristics of generator output voltage, use precision
instruments and recorders.
3. CONNECTIONS
1. Check the polarity of exciter and connect to F+ and
F- terminals properly.
2. Connect two wires from generator outputs for AVR
input power and connect to U2 and V2 terminals
through fuses as below diagram.
3. Connect voltage detect wires to 0 and 220, 0 and
380,or 0 and 440 terminals depends on generator
voltage.
4. If you use external trimmer, connect the trimmer to
VR1 and VR2 terminals as below diagram. If you do
not use external trimmer, connect a jumper between
VR1 and VR2 terminals.
5. If input frequency is 50Hz, connect a jumper
between 50 and COM. Remove jumper and keep
open for 60Hz input.
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◈ If terminal connection is incorrect, it will cause serious

damage for the unit.
Ø 5.5 - 4

VOLTAGE REGULATOR
MODEL : SG120-5TA VOLT U/F STAB

100
120
75
F+ F- U2 V2 0 220 380 440 VR1 VR2 50 COM

2
1 1
170
180
L1(U)

L1
L2(V) L2
L3

65
L3(W) 1 FUSE : 250V , 5A
F+ F- U2 V2 0 220 380 440 VR1 VR2 50HZ COM

25
EXCITER 2 EXTERNAL VOLTAGE ADJUST 1㏀
FIELD
3 JUMPER 50Hz / OPEN 60HZ
[FIGURE 6] Dimension and Appearance
[FIGURE 3] 208 / 240 Vac Connection Diagram
INSTALLATION
The unit can be installed in any place of control panel
VOLTAGE REGULATOR and generator set. Refer to Appearance and install the
MODEL : SG120-5TA
unit to a panel or generator horizontally or vertically
F+ F- U2 V2 0 220 380 440 VR1 VR2 50 COM using appropriate installation tools.
4 5
3

1 1 2 5. AVR STATIC TEST

L1
L1(U) L2
L3
AVR test will be performed by connecting to generator
L2(V)
N
directly in general. Instead of using actual generator,
L3(W) 1 FUSE : 250V , 5A connecting to lamps can be used for AVR test-called
2 EXTERNAL VOLTAGE ADJUST 1㏀
EXCITER 3 JUMPER 50Hz / OPEN 60HZ simple test or static test. The static test is to review
FIELD
4
5
INPUT SENSING 380VAC
INPUT SENSING 440VAC simple AVR function but cannot perform full functions of
generator unit.
[FIGURE4] 380/480 Vac Connection Diagram If AVR doesn’t work correctly through static test, you can
assume that AVR is out of order.

4. DIMENSION AND INSTALLATION
SG120-5TA AVR gives you accurate and reliable
regulation function under the severe environmental
conditions. The internal electronic parts and components
are sealed in resin molding within insulated plastic case
which has good mechanical characteristics.
All of our AVRs are completed test with generator during
the inspection before supplying.
Static Test Procedure
Be sure to use fuse 1[A] for AC input. It is recommended
to use variable transformer (Slidacs) to supply power
and use a lamp, 100[W] AC 220[V] for a load.
It is not recommended to connect AC 220 [V] directly.

[CAUTION]
DIMENSION AND APPEARANCE If the connection is incorrect, AVR will be damaged
(Unit: mm) immediately.
1. Connect AVR and Lamp as figure 7.
2. Rotate VOLT VR in CCW completely
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3. Set Slidacs voltage to minimum and provide input [CAUTION]

power. If you increase gradually Slidacs voltage,
the Lamp will be turn on. If you keep increase
input voltage, the lamp will be dimmed out
gradually. Then adjust slidacs voltage to 220[V].
4. Rotate VOLT VR in CW slightly, the lamp will be
lighting.
5. After the lamp is lighting, rotate VOLT VR in CCW.
The lamp will be light out.
If the lamp is keep lighting continuously or light out
continuously, or brightness is not changed, AVR is
out of order. When the lamp is starting to glow, this
Set U/F VR to original position after complete
adjustment. The light of lamp will be changed
during the test.
7. Voltage Stability Test cannot be confirmed with
static test. But you will realize when the Lamp is
turned on and off.
8. After you complete the test, reduce Slidacs
voltage to minimum and turn off input power.
SG120-5TA
VOLT U/F STAB

is the set point of VOLT VR.

There will be case the lamp is turned off from F+ F- U2 V2 0 220 380 440 VR1 VR2 50 COM

bright suddenly during the test. When it happens,

Over Excitation Protection of AVR is activated. OPEN : 60HZ
JUMPER : 50HZ
6. It is recommended to test Under Frequency when
it is required only.
◼ Adjust VOLT VR when the lamp starts
lighting.
◼ If you rotate U/F VR in CCR gradually, the V
light of lamp should be dropped in a sudden. MAIN SUPPLY
220Vac 50/60HZ
◼ When you return U/F VR to original position, VM : 300Vdc LAMP
the lamp light will be returned to original
brightness. [FIGURE 7] Static (Simple) Test Connections
Do not adjust U/F VR if possible.