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a. The following is a partial list of accessories that are available for use with the SR4A and SR8A
Voltage Regulators.

(1)

Underfrequency protection.

(2)

Excitation support systems.

(3)

EMI suppression filters.

(4)

Low and medium voltage power isolation transformers.

(5)

Paralleling current transformers.

(6)

Manual Voltage control modules.

(7)

Volts per hertz sensing modules.

(8)

DC sensing modules.

(9)

400 hertz regulator.

(10)

Voltage regulators operating from 60 hertz power on 400 hertz generators

(11)

Wide range voltage adjust circuit components.

(12)

VAR/Power Factor Controller.

(13)

Overvoltage protection.

(14)

Control switches.

(15)

Motor operated controls.

(16)

Line drop compensators.

(17)

Voltage transient suppression filters.

b. Information covering these accessories may be obtained by consulting the applicable instruction
manual and product bulletin, or by contacting your nearest Basler Electric Sales Representative or
the factory.

c. An external voltage adjust rheostat may be obtained from a source other than Basler Electric. 
This rheostat must be a minimum of 2 watts in size.  The nominal required resistance is 175 ohms.
Although any value from 150 ohms to 250 ohms may be used, a slight change in the voltage adjust
range will occur.

The model number of the voltage regulator is a combination of letters and numbers indicating the
features which are included in the regulator.  An example of a model number, showing the manner in
which the various features are designated, is shown in Figure 1-1.  A complete list of various
features and their description is given in Table 1-3.   

1-4. ACCESSORIES

1-5. MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AND SELECTION

Summary of Contents for SR4A

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR Model SR4A SR8A Part Number 9 0177 00 XXX Publication Number 9 0177 00 990 Revision R 09 97...

Page 2: ...ided Specifications Functional Description Installation Information Operation Maintenance REV L M N P R ECA 15609 15959 16057 16195 16334 WARNING TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE ONLY QUAL...

Page 3: ...and design of all features and options are subject to modification without notice Should further information be required contact Basler Electric Company Highland Illinois BASLER ELECTRIC BOX 269 HIGHL...

Page 4: ...P N 03469 3 2 Brush Type Rotary Exciter Interconnection 3 5 Brushless Type Rotary Exciter or Static Exciter Interconnection 3 6 3 3 Parallel Compensation 3 6 3 4 Reactive Droop Compensation Droop 3 7...

Page 5: ...Continued SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Continued SR8A Replacement Parts 5 3 Wiring Diagram 5 4 5 4 Warranty and Repair Service 5 5 5 5 Troubleshooting 5 5 Troubleshootin...

Page 6: ...n and shock Table 1 1 provides the electrical specifications of the SR4A and SR8A while Table 1 2 provides the physical specifications Table 1 1 Electrical Specifications Input Power SR4A SR8A 95 139...

Page 7: ...mounted directly to an engine generator set It is strongly recommended that the voltage regulator be mounted vertically for optimum cooling Overall Dimensions Height Width Depth 11 5 inches 292 mm 8...

Page 8: ...formation covering these accessories may be obtained by consulting the applicable instruction manual and product bulletin or by contacting your nearest Basler Electric Sales Representative or the fact...

Page 9: ...tage Adjust Rheostat supplied separately with regulator A For use on all brush type and most brushless exciters on generators rated over 150 kW E For use with brushless exciters primarily on generator...

Page 10: ...cally sealed relay 15 Selectable 1 phase sensing 16 Selectable 3 phase sensing w Faston connectors B Cover 2 Voltage adjust rheostat internally installed 3 Voltage adjust rheostat supplied separately...

Page 11: ...he field power is taken from the generator output voltage A heavy load such as a large motor can cause the generator voltage to decrease substantially at the first few cycles after load applications A...

Page 12: ...ard The ac voltage applied to the sensing rectifier bridge is the vector sum of the stepped down sensing voltage terminals E1 and E3 and the parallel CT signal supplied through T3 terminals 1 and 2 Th...

Page 13: ...ss current 1 Reactive differential compensation allows two or more paralleled generators to share inductive reactive loads with no decrease or droop in the generator system output voltage This is acco...

Page 14: ...ounted in any location where the ambient temperature does not exceed its ambient operational limits Due to its rugged construction the regulator can be mounted directly on the generator The overall an...

Page 15: ...eter P N 03456 Figure 3 3 Paralleling Potentiometer P N 03469 3 2 INTERCONNECTION CAUTION Meggers and high potential test equipment must not be used Incorrect use of such equipment could damage the se...

Page 16: ...drop in leads that may occur at points other than where the regulator sensing leads are connected The leads that supply regulator sensing should not be used to supply power to any other equipment or t...

Page 17: ...into the system The voltage regulator could be damaged if interconnection is attempted before this data is known 2 When manual voltage control is desired on brush type exciter applications a MANUAL OF...

Page 18: ...able 1 2 a power transformer must be used to match the generator voltage to the regulator input If excessive voltage is applied to the regulator input terminals 3 and 4 the regulator may be damaged CA...

Page 19: ...lator provisions a 25 VA current transformer CT is required See Figure 3 4 and 3 5 This CT is connected in a generator line and should deliver from 3 to 5 A secondary current at rated load b The phase...

Page 20: ...voltage droop will be introduced into the system This is due to the unloaded generator parallel CT not supplying its compensating signal but allowing a voltage drop to occur across it Lack of this sho...

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Page 22: ...3 9 Figure 3 7 Top View of Voltage Regulator...

Page 23: ...d at reduced speed See Figure 3 3 If this switch is not used it is recommended it be temporarily installed for initial operation b If the A terminal is used a double pole switch must be used for volta...

Page 24: ...s obtained Maximum generator voltage is obtained with minimum resistance CW c Nominal Voltage Range Set Adjust R3 This adjustment is provided to vary the limits of R1 Normally R3 is set to provide R1...

Page 25: ...these steps see paragraph 3 2c 3 Tighten lock nut on R4 d To adjust the voltage range for 10 verify R1 is adjusted to the center of its travel and perform the following steps 1 Loosen the locking nut...

Page 26: ...AR load 2 The speed governing system must make the generators share the total kW load a Preliminary Instructions 1 It is recommended before proceeding that the operation of the components in and exter...

Page 27: ...be attempted only when the speeds frequencies are equal and at the instant when the generator voltages are equal That is they have the same phase sequence of voltage and the voltages are in phase d Me...

Page 28: ...ed when both sets are supplying the same percent of rated current the kW or power factor readings are equal or the sum of the ammeter currents of the two sets is minimum 3 Upon closing the circuit bre...

Page 29: ...7 NOTE Sometimes a stability problem or fighting of these two high gain control systems governor and voltage regulator causes paralleling problems that cannot be isolated using manual voltage control...

Page 30: ...efer to Figure 5 1 a Move the wire on the sensing transformer T1 to the terminal listed below SR4A Move to 120 V tap SR8A Move to 240 V tap b Adjust the voltage stability potentiometer R4 fully counte...

Page 31: ...al a stability problem however rotating the stability adjustment R4 should affect the light s turn on turn off time i Before reinstalling the voltage regulator into the system reconnect the sensing tr...

Page 32: ...7 R1 R1 R1 03456 02629 04768 Rheostat Ext 175 10 25 W Rheostat Ext 150 10 5 W Rheostat Ext 150 10 4 W Table 5 2 SR8A Replacement Parts Figure 5 1 Legend No Reference Designation Basler Part Number Des...

Page 33: ...5 4 Figure 5 3 Wiring Diagram...

Page 34: ...d troubles Pre arrangement with either the nearest Basler Sales Office or the Factory will assure the fastest possible turn around time b Out of warranty units should also be returned freight prepaid...

Page 35: ...rated speed proceed to step 4 Step 4 Incorrect or missing voltage at regulator power input terminals 3 4 If this condition exists repair wiring If this condition does not exist proceed to step 5 Step...

Page 36: ...nal voltage Step 11 If the above steps fail to correct the malfunction replace or repair the voltage regula tor 2 VOLTAGE BUILDS UP UNTIL RELAY ACTUATES THEN DECAYS Step 1 Check for a defective Voltag...

Page 37: ...orted proceed to step 4 Step 4 Verify that the sensing transformer is set to the proper tap If transformer tap is improperly selected reconnect to proper tap If transformer tap is properly selected pr...

Page 38: ...s proceed to step 6 If single phase sensing is applied reconnect for three phase sensing If three phase sensing is applied proceed to step 6 Step 6 Verify the accuracy and connection of the voltmeter...

Page 39: ...ter is defective replace voltmeter If voltmeter is connected properly and not defective proceed to step 6 Step 6 If the above steps fail to correct the malfunction replace or repair the voltage regula...

Page 40: ...ve replace switch If the switch is set to the proper position proceed to step 6 Step 6 Check that load is not unbalanced as regulator averages all three phases together Three Phase Sensing ONLY All ot...

Page 41: ...setting If R4 is not maladjusted proceed to step 5 Step 5 Verify that the no load field voltage is at rated If the no load field voltage is below rated refer to paragraph 3 2c If the no load field vo...

Page 42: ...NED FOR PARALLEL GENERA TORS Step 1 Verify that the tap on R25 is not set to the minimum position If the tap is set to the minimum position adjust R25 to obtain the required droop If the tap is set pr...

Page 43: ...uired 3 to 5 A secondary current proceed to step 3 Step 3 Verify that the paralleling CT s polarity is correct If the CT s polarity is incorrect reverse the CT secondary leads If the CT s polarity is...

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