Guardian Technologies 4390, 4456 Test 10 Test Rotor Assembly, Test 11 Check AC Output Frequency

SECTION 2.4

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

PART 2

AC GENERATORS

14.Connect one meter test lead to Pin 10 (wire 4) of the C2 connector (male side). Connect the other meter test lead to Wire 4 removed from the Voltage regulator. CONTINUITY should be measured. If INFINITY is measured repair or replace wire 4 between the C2 connector and the voltage regulator.

RESULTS:

1.Repair, replace or reconnect wires as necessary.

2.Replace any damaged slip rings or brush holder.

3.Clean and polish slip rings as required.

TEST 10 - TEST ROTOR ASSEMBLY

DISCUSSION:

A rotor having completely open windings will cause loss of excitation current flow and, as a result, generator AC output voltage will drop to "residual" voltage. A "shorted" rotor winding can result in a low voltage condition.

PROCEDURE:

I.Disconnect the brush wires or remove the brush holder, to prevent interaction.

2.Set a VOM to its "R x 1" scale and zero the meter.

3.Connect the positive (+) VOM test lead to the positive

(+)rotor slip ring (nearest the rotor bearing); and the common (-) test lead to the negative (-) slip ring. The meter should read approximately 10-20 ohms. Compare to “Specifications,” Page 1.

4.Now, set the VOM to a high resistance scale (such as "R x 10,000" or "R x 1K"). Again, zero the meter.

5.Connect the positive (+) VOM test lead to the positive

(+)slip ring and the common (-) test lead to a clean frame ground. The meter should indicate INFINITY.

RESULTS:

1.Replace rotor assembly if it is open or shorted.

2.If rotor tests good, perform “Insulation Resistance Test” on Page 1.4-6.

NOTE: Be sure to read Section 1.4, "Testing, Cleaning and Drying", carefully. If the rotor tests good, try performing an insulation resistance test. Clean and dry the rotor if it fails that test. Then, repeat the test. If the rotor fails the second insulation resistance test, it should be replaced.

Figure 8. The Rotor Assembly

TEST 11 - CHECK AC OUTPUT FREQUENCY

DISCUSSION:

The generator AC frequency is proportional to the operating speed of the rotor. The 2-pole rotor will supply a 60 Hertz AC frequency at 3600 rpm. The unit's AC output voltage is proportional to the AC frequency. For example, a unit rated

240volts (line-to-line) will supply that rated voltage (plus or minus 2 percent) at a frequency of 60 Hertz. If, for any reason, the frequency should drop to 30 Hertz, the line-to- line voltage will drop to a matching voltage of 120 volts AC. Thus, if the AC voltage output is high or low and the AC frequency is correspondingly high or low, the engine speed governor may require adjustment.

PROCEDURE:

1.Connect an accurate AC frequency meter across the Wires 11 and 44 terminals of the generator main line circuit breaker (see Figure 1, Page 2.4-1).

2.Start the engine, let it stabilize and warm up at no-load.

3.When engine has stabilized, read the frequency meter. The no-load frequency should be about 61-63 Hertz.

RESULTS:

1.If the AC frequency is high or low, go on to Test 12.

2.If frequency is good, but voltage is high or low, go to Test 13.

3.If frequency and voltage are both good, tests may be discontinued.

TEST 12 - CHECK AND ADJUST ENGINE

GOVERNOR

DISCUSSION:

The generator AC frequency output is directly proportional to the speed of the rotor. A two-pole rotor (having a single north and a single south magnetic pole) will produce an AC frequency of 60 hertz at 3600 RPM.

The generator is equipped with a "voltage over frequency" type AC voltage regulator. The units AC output voltage is

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