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Leroy Somer R438
Leroy Somer R438
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140 mm
ST5
P1
AREP
50Hz 60Hz ST9
R 438
PMG
ST10 T.I. S2 P2
LAM
R438
13 % 25 %
S1 Ph.1
P1
P5
ST4
ST11
A.V.R.
ST2 ST1 P2
R731
P3
R438
A.V.R.
This manual concerns the alternator A.V.R. which you have just purchased.
We wish to draw your attention to the contents of this maintenance manual. By following
certain important points during installation, use and servicing of your A.V.R., you can
look forward to many years of trouble-free operation.
SAFETY MEASURES
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CONTENTS
1 - SUPPLY...............................................................................................................................4
1.1 - AREP excitation system................................................................................................4
1.2 - PMG excitation system..................................................................................................5
1.3 - SHUNT or separate excitation system...........................................................................5
2 - R438 A.V.R.......................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 - Characteristics.............................................................................................................. 6
2.2 - Frequency compared with voltage (without LAM)..........................................................6
2.3 - LAM (Load Acceptance Module) characteristics...........................................................6
2.4 - Typical effects of the LAM with a diesel engine with or without a LAM (U/F only)........... 7
2.5 - R438 A.V.R. options......................................................................................................7
3 - INSTALLATION - COMMISSIONING..................................................................................8
3.1 - Electrical checks on the AVR.........................................................................................8
3.2 - Settings.........................................................................................................................8
3.3 - Electrical faults............................................................................................................ 11
4 - SPARE PARTS.................................................................................................................. 12
4.1 - Designation................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 - Technical support service............................................................................................12
All such operations performed on the A.V.R. should be undertaken by personnel trained
in the commissioning, servicing and maintenance of electrical and mechanical
components.
The R438 is an IP00 product. It must be installed inside a unit so that this units cover can
provide IP20 minimum total protection (it must only be installed on LS alternators in the appro-
priate location so that when viewed externally, it has a higher degree of protection than IP20).
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Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T10 T5 T11 T6 T12
Field
10 Yellow
11 Red
12 Black
9 Green
according voltage
140 mm
175 x 115 mm
250V 8 A
ST5
P1
with LAM without LAM Quad
droop
ST3 AREP
Frequency 50Hz 60Hz ST9
R 438
PMG
ST10 T.I. S2 P2
LAM 13 % 25 %
Option
S1 Ph.1
P1
Excitation
P5 ceiling
ST4 Option
ST11 open
knee-point: 65 Hz
External potentiometer
for adjusting the voltage
ST2 Response
time
normal
fast ST1 P2 Option
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Varistor
PMG
Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T10 T5 T11 T6 T12
Field
according voltage
14 15 16
140 mm
ST5
Quad
with LAM without LAM
P1 droop
ST3 AREP
Frequency 50Hz 60Hz ST9 PMG
R 438
ST10 T.I. S2 P2
LAM 13 % 25 %
Option
Ph.1
S1
P1
Excitation
P5 ceiling
ST4 Option
ST11 open
knee-point: 65 Hz
External potentiometer
for adjusting the voltage
normal
ST2 Response
time fast ST1 P2 Option
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- LAM : action eliminated by cutting the ST5 2.4 - Typical effects of the LAM with
jumper. a diesel engine with or without a
Voltage LAM (U/F only)
Underspeed and LAM
ST5 disconnected
UN Voltage 2.4.1 - Voltage
P2
Transient voltage drop
U/f UN
0.85 UN LAM
0,9
(U/f)
48 or 57.5 Hz 50 or 60 Hz with without LAM
0 0,8
ST3 fC fN LAM
Time
0 1s 2s 3s
LAM
U
Load on the
Drop N 46 Hz
shaft (kW)
Time
0 1s 2s 3s
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3.2 - Settings
Stability adjustments in standalone
operation
b) Install a D.C. analogue voltmeter (needle
dial) cal. 50V on terminals E+, E- and an
A.C. voltmeter cal 300 - 500 or 1000V on the
The machine is tested and set at the fac- alternator output terminals.
tory. When first used with no load, make
sure that the drive speed is correct and c) Make sure that the ST3 jumper is positio-
stable (see the nameplate). After opera- ned on the desired frequency (50 or 60 Hz).
tional testing, replace all access panels
or covers. d) Voltage potentiometer P2 at minimum,
The only possible adjustments to the fully anti-clockwise.
machine should be made on the AVR.
e) Stability potentiometer P3 to around 1/3
of the anti-clockwise limit.
3.2.1 - R438 settings (AREP or PMG
system) f) Start the engine and set its speed to a
frequency of 48 Hz for 50 Hz, or 58 for 60 Hz.
WARNING g) Set the output voltage to the desired va-
lue using P2.
Before any intervention on the A.V.R.,
- Rated voltage UN for solo operation (eg.
make sure that the ST9 jumper is closed 400 V)
with AREP excitation and disconnected - Or UN + 2 to 4% for parallel operation with
with PMG or SHUNT or separate excita- C.T. (eg. 410 V)
tion. If the voltage oscillates, use P3 to make
adjustments (try both directions) observing
the voltage between E+ and E- (approx. 10V
D.C.).
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The best response times are obtained at the 3.2.2 - Max. excitation setting (excitation
limit of the instability. If no stable position ceiling)
can be obtained, try disconnecting or repla-
Depending on
cing the ST2 jumper (normal/fast). Max. excitation the mains frequency
Main
(50/60 Hz supply)
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X2 Forced excitation
Z1 B Volt
X1 t
Z2 Time
E+
E-
Applications B volts Time t
The exciter is switched off by disconnecting
the AVR power supply (1 wire - X1 or X2). Guaranteed voltage build-up 12 (1A) 1-2 s
Contact rating 16 A - 250V A.C. Parallel operation, de-energized 12 (1A) 1-2 s
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4 - SPARE PARTS
4.1 - Designation
Description Type Code
A.V.R. R 438 AEM 110 RE 017
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NOTES
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