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TG0017B

Section 1: Wiring Diagram

CEN N1505-1, N1237-1, and N1225-1  

Dual Voltage Alternators Description  

and Operation

N1505-1

 28 V 100 A and 

N1237-1/N1225-1

 28 V 

200 A alternators all with optional 28 V/14 V (50 A 

maximum on 14 V) are internally rectified. All wind-
ings and current-transmitting components are non-

moving, so there are no brushes or slip rings to wear 
out. 

After engine is running, 

N3135

 regulator receives 

energize signal. Regulator monitors alternator rotation 

and provides field current only when it detects alerna-
tor shaft rotating at suitable 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 10 seconds at full electrical load.

N3135

 regulator used with these units also

•  is negative temperature compensated. Setpoints 

are 28.0 ± 0.2 V and 14.0 ± 0.2 V at 75° F.

•  provides overvoltage cutout (OVCO). Regulator will 

trip OVCO when system voltage rises above 32 V 
in a 28 V system (16 V in a 14 V system) for longer 

than 2 seconds. OVCO feature detects high volt-
age and reacts by signaling relay in F– alternator 
circuit to open, turning off alternator. Restarting 

engine resets OVCO circuit. 

•  maintains alternator output voltage at regulated 

settings as vehicle electrical loads are switched  
on and off.  

B– terminal

Figure 2 — N1505-1/N1237-1/N1225-1 Alternators with N3135 Regulator Wiring Diagram

Figure 1 — N1505-1/N1237-1/N1225-1 Alternators and  

N3135 Regulator Terminals

14 V B+ 

terminal

28 V B+ 

terminal

14 V

AC

IGN

AC terminal

IGN terminal

•  can be used in single or dual voltage with these 

alternators. 

 

—  Allows single-voltage operation (28 V only).  
 

14 V is not available as a single voltage appli- 

 

cation with this regulator.

 

—  Provides optional 28 V/14 V output only  from  

 

the regulator when phase cable from  alterna- 

 

tor is connected to regulator. 

R

Section 1: Wiring Diagram

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TG17C

Summary of Contents for N1225

Page 1: ...ed 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 to use CEN tools designed especially for trou bleshooting CEN alternators when available Resistance ohm testing Set meter to proper scale Be sure to zero the meter scale or identify the meter burden by touching ...

Page 2: ...nsated Setpoints are 28 0 0 2 V and 14 0 0 2 V at 75 F provides overvoltage cutout OVCO Regulator will trip OVCO when system voltage rises above 32 V in a 28 V system 16 V in a 14 V system for longer than 2 seconds OVCO feature detects high volt age and reacts by signaling relay in F alternator circuit to open turning off alternator Restarting engine resets OVCO circuit maintains alternator output...

Page 3: ...running 4 Connect meters to alternator Connect red lead of DMM to alternator 28 V B terminal and black lead to alternator B termi nal Clamp inductive ammeter on 28 V B cable 5 Operate vehicle Observe charge voltage at batteries with engine running nom 27 28 V or 13 5 14 0 V If charge voltage is above 32V for 28V system or 16V for 14V system immediately shut down system Electrical system damage may...

Page 4: ...nd restart engine Does alternator function normally after restart Yes No Regulator responded to overvoltage condition Go to Chart 3 on page 6 to troubleshoot OVCO Figure 3 Alternator to Regulator 4 Socket Harness Plug SOCKET CONNECTIONS A F B Phase Signal AC C B D 28V B With key on engine running Test for battery voltage between IGN terminal on regulator and alternator B terminal Does 28 V battery...

Page 5: ... voltage exist Yes No Repair vehicle wiring as necessary Yes Set DMM to diode tester Connect red lead of DMM to socket C of regulator harness plug and black lead to each phase pin in phase harness plug Meter should show voltage drop value Then reverse meter lead connections Meter should show OL blocking No Alternator is defective Regulator is defective Figure 4 Alternator to Regulator 4 Socket Har...

Page 6: ...limits Alternator is defective Chart 3 OVCO Trip Determine 28 V or 14 V Yes No 28 V side tripped OVCO circuit Go to Chart 3b With meter red lead on 28 V B at battery and black lead on chassis ground start engine Watch meter dial Does meter read charge voltage above 29 V 14 V side tripped OVCO circuit Go to Chart 3a Figure 6 Alternator to Regulator 4 Socket Harness Plug SOCKET CONNECTIONS A F B Pha...

Page 7: ...of 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 847 866 6030 outside USA and Canada FAX 847 492 1242 E mail us at service CENiehoff com ...

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