Guardian Technologies 4451 & 4986, 4582 & 4987, 4583, 5308 Measuring Current, Measuring Resistance

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Section 2

MEASURING ELECTRICITY

engine speed governor. For models rated 60 Hertz, the governor is generally set to maintain a no-load fre- quency of about 62 Hertz with a corresponding output voltage of about 124 volts AC line-to-neutral. Engine speed and frequency at no-load are set slightly high to prevent excessive rpm and frequency droop under heavy electrical loading.

Measuring Current

Clamp-on:

To read the current flow, in AMPERES, a clamp-on ammeter may be used. This type of meter indicates current flow through a conductor by measuring the strength of the magnetic field around that conductor. The meter consists essentially of a current trans- former with a split core and a rectifier type instrument connected to the secondary. The primary of the cur- rent transformer is the conductor through which the current to be measured flows. The split core allows the instrument to be clamped around the conductor without disconnecting it.

Current flowing through a conductor may be mea- sured safely and easily. A line-splitter can be used to measure current in a cord without separating the conductors.

Figure 2-2. – Clamp-On Ammeter

Figure 2-3. – A Line-Splitter

NOTE: If the physical size of the conductor or ammeter capacity does not permit all lines to be measured simultaneously, measure current flow in each individual line. Then, add the individual readings.

In-Line:

Alternatively, to read the current flow in AMPERES, an in-line ammeter may be used. Most Digital Volt Ohm Meters (VOM) will have the capability to mea- sure amperes.

This usually requires the positive meter test lead to be connected to the correct amperes plug, and the meter to be set to the amperes position. Once the meter is properly set up to measure amperes the circuit being measured must be physically broken. The meter will be in-line or in series with the component being mea- sured.

In Figure 2-4 the control wire to a relay has been removed. The meter is used to connect and supply voltage to the relay to energize it and measure the amperes going to it.

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Figure 2-4. – A VOM as an In-line meter

Measuring Resistance

The volt-ohm-milliammeter may be used to measure the resistance in a circuit. Resistance values can be very valuable when testing coils or windings, such as the Stator and Rotor windings.

When testing Stator windings, keep in mind that the resistance of these windings is very low. Some meters are not capable of reading such a low resistance and will simply read CONTINUITY.

If proper procedures are used, the following condi- tions can be detected using a VOM:

•A “short-to-ground” condition in any Stator or Rotor winding.

•Shorting together of any two parallel Stator wind- ings.

•Shorting together of any two isolated Stator wind- ings.

•An open condition in any Stator or Rotor winding.

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Contents Diagnostic Repair Manual Replacement Parts SafetyTable of Contents Section Disassembly and Exploded Views 66-71 Magnetism Electromagnetic FieldsElectromagnetic Induction STATORs AC power windings Simple AC GeneratorMore Sophisticated AC Generator Generator Operating Diagram Measuring AC Voltage MetersVOM Measuring DC VoltageMeasuring Resistance Measuring CurrentOhms Law Electrical UnitsRotor Assembly Introduction AC GeneratorEngine-Generator Drive System Brush Holder and Brushes Stator AssemblyOther AC Generator Components Excitation Circuit BreakerUnderfrequency Adjust 162Voltage Regulator Rotor Residual Magnetism Field Boost CircuitOperation Insulation Resistance MegohmmeterStator Insulation Resistance Test Test Between Windings Testing ALL Stator Windings to GroundCleaning the Generator Rotor Insulation Resistance TestDrying the Generator Recommended Battery BatteryPrinted Circuit Board Circuit Board ConnectionsENGINE DC CONTROL Control Panel Component IdentificationC1 Female Side C1 Male Side C2 Female Side C2 Male SideTerminal Block Terminal BLOCKTB2 TB1 Page Circuit Condition Rest = 12 VDC Control Circuit Condition Start IM1 SP1 IM2 SP2 RED Black Battery Circuit Condition RUN = Idle Control Transformer Output CIRcUIT Condition Stop Fault Shutdown If Problem Involves AC Output Problem 1 Voltage & Frequency Are Both High or LowIntroduction Or Replace If BAD Load Watts Problem 5 No 10A Battery Charge Output Problem 4 No Battery Charge OutputProblem 6 Engine Will Not Crank Problem 7 Engine Cranks But Will Not Start Problem 9 Engine Starts Then Shuts Down Problem 8 Engine Starts Hard and Runs RoughProblem 10 10 Amp Fuse F1 Blowing Problem 11 Unit Overspeeds Problem 12 Idle Control RPM Does Not DecreaseProblem 14 Engine Hunts / Erratic Idle Test 1 Check No-Load Voltage Frequency ProcedureTest 2 Check Main Circuit Breaker ResultsTest 4 Fixed Excitation Test Rotor AMP Draw If circuit breaker is good, go on to TestSet voltmeter to measure AC voltage Refer to Test 4 Results chart AC Voltage across Wires 11S and 44S=Set a voltmeter to measure resistance Remove air cleaner cover to access stepper motorTest 7 Check Field Boost Test 6 Wire ContinuityTest 8 DIODE/RESISTOR Disconnect both wires from the Resistor R1Set volt meter to the diode test range Set volt meter to measure resistanceTest 9 Test Stator From the 50 Amp receptacle disconnect WireTest 10 Sensing Leads Unplug the six pin connector at the Voltage RegulatorGain access to the brushes and slip rings Test 11 Excitation WiringTest 12 Check Brush Leads Test 13 Check Brushes & Slip RingsTest 15 Check Load Voltage Frequency Test 14 Check Rotor AssemblyTest 16 Check Load Watts & Amperage If the unit is overloaded, reduce the loadTest 17 Check Battery Charge Output Test 19 Check Battery Charge Rectifier BCR2Disconnect all wires from the Battery Charge Rectifier Test 22- Check Battery & Cables Test 21- Check 10 Amp FuseBCR1BCR2 Test 23 Check Voltage at Starter Contactor SC Refer back to flow chartTest 24 Check Starter Contactor SC Test 25 Check Starter MotorTools for Starter Performance Test Checking the PinionSet voltmeter to measure DC voltage Test 26 Test Starter Contactor Relay SCRTest 28 Check Start-Run-Stop Switch SW1 Wiring Test 27 Check Start-Run-Stop Switch SW1Reconnect all wires to the switch Procedure Set voltmeter to measure resistanceRefer back to the Flow Chart Test 29 Check Ignition SparkTest 30 Check Spark Plugs Refer to Flow Chart Test 31 Remove Wire 18 / Shutdown LeadSSR and the Battery Charge Rectifier 2 BCR2 Test 32 Test Start Stop Relay SSRRUN Test 33 Test WireTest 34 Test Start Stop Relay Wiring Test 35 Check and Adjust IgnitionMagnetos Test 37 Test Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Voltage Test 36 Test Fuel Shutoff Solenoid FSSTest 38 Check Fuel Pump MagnetoTest 40 Valve Adjustment Adjusting Valve ClearanceTest 39 Check Carburetion 52 Tightening the Jam Nut Adjust the regulated pressure on the gauge to 80 psiTest 43 Check Start Stop Relay SSR Test 42 Check Oil Pressure Switch WireTest 46 Check Wire 14 Circuit Test 45 Check Wire 15 CircuitTest 44 Test Starter Contactor Relay SCR Test 47 Check Fuel Shutoff SolenoidTest 49 Check Wire 15B Test 50 Check WireTest 51 Check Wires 11S & 44S Test 48 Check HourmeterTest 53 Check Idle Control Wiring Test 52 Check Idle Control SwitchSW2 TB2Test 54 Check Idle Control Transformers ICT Test 55 Check TR1 & TR2 WiringContinuity should be measured Test 56 Choke TestRemove air deflector Figure B, Item #45 from cross member Major DisassemblySupport Alternator 3317 3026 20 22 25 QTY Description Detail of Battery Tray QTY. Description ELECTRICAL DATA RED Battery Charge Winding BA Brush Assembly Governor Actuator 167 229 15B Power Winding DPE Winding SCR Wiring Diagram 17.5 kW Drawing No G0731 Stator Closest to Bearing Electrical Schematic 17.5 kW Drawing No G0733 Circuit 11 ORG Circuit 13 DRK BLU Circuit 15 PNK ELECTRICAL DATA Page Rated Max DC Load Amperes Current @ 12 Volts Load %Frequency Hz 238-242 59-61 100 Trim Torque Specifications Torque SpecificationsPO BOX 297 WHITEWATER, WI

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