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TG0048A

Section 1: Wiring Diagram

CEN C520 Alternator Description and 

Operation

C520

 14 V 300 A 3-phase alternator is internally 

rectified. All windings and current-conducting compo-

nents are non-moving, so there are no brushes or slip 
rings to wear out. 
After engine is running, regulator receives energize 
signal. Regulator monitors alternator rotation and 
provides field current only when it detects alternator 

shaft rotating at or above idle speed.
After regulator detects alternator rotation, it gradually 

applies field current, preventing an abrupt mechani-
cal load on accessory drive system. The soft start may 
take up to 20 seconds.

A2-215

 regulator used with some of these units is flat 

temperature compensated. A 15.5 V regulator setpoint 
is available for battery isolator applications.

A2-326

 regulator used with some of these units in-

cludes measurement of battery current, voltage, and 
temperature for adjustment of regulator setpoint.

Figure 3 — C520 Alternator with Regulator

Figure 1 — C520 Alternator/A2-215 Regulator Features

B+ 

terminal

T

IGN terminal

B– terminal

T

T

Figure 2 — A2-326 Remote-Mounted Regulator Features

T

LED

LED

T

T

IGN terminal

T

Regulator receptacle

T

J1939 receptacle

R

Section 1: Wiring Diagram

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TG48B

Summary of Contents for C520

Page 1: ...ing obtained Be sure the meter leads touch source area only Prevent short circuit damage to test leads or source by not allowing meter leads to touch other pins or exposed wires in test area Be sure t...

Page 2: ...es field current preventing an abrupt mechani cal load on accessory drive system The soft start may take up to 20 seconds A2 215 regulator used with some of these units is flat temperature compensated...

Page 3: ...4 J1939 Connector Pins Regulator Readout Expected Reading TABLE 2 A2 326 Regulator J1939 Readout Diagnostics seeTable 3 Alternator Output Voltage 28 V System Alternator Speed Regulator Temperature Alt...

Page 4: ...s to normalize operating temperature 6 Observe charge volts and amps Charge voltage should increase and charge amps should decrease If charge voltage does not in crease within ten minutes continue to...

Page 5: ...for system voltage at IGN terminal on regulator If OK replace regulator If not OK check vehicle wiring and ignition circuit Energize signal present alternator not rotat ing or alternator speed too low...

Page 6: ...ective T T Alternator is defective T T With key off engine off Does battery voltage exist at alternator B terminal Yes No Repair vehicle harness circuit to B terminal on alterna tor T T Momentarily 1...

Page 7: ...f these test procedures or if you need to locate a Factory Authorized Service Distributor please contact us at C E Niehoff Co 2021 Lee Street Evanston IL 60202 USA TEL 800 643 4633 USA and Canada TEL...

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