troubleshooting (VOLTAGE REGULATOR)
Troubleshooting (Voltage Regulator)
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| Residual Voltage at regulator power input | Check wiring diagram for proper connections. | |
| Flash generator speed. Refer to field flashing section | ||
| wires 3 and 4 below 10 VAC? | in generator manual. | |
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| Reduce acceleration time. | |
| Accelerated time to rated speed too long? | Interrupt power input to regulator after achieving rated | |
Residual Voltage - No output |
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Field leads F1, F2 not connected? | Connect field leads F1, F2. | ||
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| Power input leads not connected? | Connect power input leads 3, 4. | |
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| Blown or missing fuse? | Replace fuse. | |
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| Defective regulator? | Replace regulator. | |
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| Defective generator? | Consult generator manual. | |
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| Incorrect connections? | Check wiring diagram for proper connections. | |
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| Voltage Adjust turned down? | Rotate Voltage Adjust clockwise until the desired | |
| voltage is reached. | ||
Output Voltage Low |
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Remote Voltage Adjust is turned down? | Rotate remote Voltage Adjust clockwise until the | ||
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| Defective regulator?‑ | Replace regulator. | |
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| Voltage Adjust turned too high? | Rotate Voltage Adjust counterclockwise until the | |
| desired voltage is reached. | ||
Output Voltage High |
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Remote Voltage Adjust is turned too high? | Rotate remote Voltage Adjust counterclockwise until | ||
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Output Voltage High - No | Defective regulator? | Replace regulator. | |
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Remote Voltage Adjust | Voltage adjust wire connected backwards? | Reverse the wiring of the remote Voltage Adjust. | |
Operates Backwards |
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Generator Output Voltage | Stability Adjust not set properly? | Rotate the Stability Adjust clockwise until hunting stops. | |
Hunting |
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Poor regulation | Defective regulator? | Replace regulator. |
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