background image

 

___________________________________________________________________________________________ 

EA230

 

SECTION 2 : WIRING 

2.1 

Operation 

The  following  system  operation  procedures  provide 
instructions  for  adjusting  the  EA230  voltage  regulator. 
Symptoms resulting from a faulty regulator and certain 
generator system problems are included, together with 
suggested remedies. 
 

2.2 

Wiring (Refer to Figure 2, 3) 

2.2.1  Connect E+1, E- to DC output port. 
 
2.2.2  Connect the sensing port at 100V, 0V 
 
2.2.3  External voltage regulator is as Figure 2, 3 
 
Complete  the  following  steps  before  proceeding  with 
the system start-up. 
 

ATTENTION 

Meggers and high potential test equipment must 
not  be  used.  Incorrect  use  of  such  equipment 
could  damage  the  semiconductors  contained  in 
the regulator. 

 
2.3 

Preliminary SET-UP 

2.3.1  Verify  that  the  voltage  regulator  specifications 

conform with the generator system requirements. 

 
2.3.2  Ensure  the  voltage  regulator  is  correctly 

connected to the generator system. 

 
2.3.3  Install  the  correct  fuse  (8A  /  250V)  to  prevent 

damage caused from short circuit. 

 
2.3.4  Set the regulator 

VOLT

  and external 

VOLT 

ADJ

  ( if used ) as follows: 

 
 

Regulator 

VOLT

  : Fully CCW 

 

Remote 

VOLT

  : Centered 

 
2.3.5  Adjust the front panel STAB control that controls 

the  system  stability.  Rotation  of  the  front  panel 
STAB  control  in  the  counter-clockwise  (CCW) 
direction will speed up response time and if over 
rotated  in  CCW  direction,  the  generator  voltage 
may oscillate (hunt). 

 
2.3.6  Rotated  the  front  panel  STAB  control  CCW  until 

the  system  start  oscillating  and  then  rotate  CW 
just past the point where oscillation occurred. 

 
 
 

2.4 

System START-UP 

2.4.1  Perform  preliminary  set-up  as  described  in  the 

above paragraphs. 

 

ATTENTION 

The  AVR  reading  AC  voltage  are  all  average 
value. 

 
2.4.2  Start prime mover and bring up to rated speed. 
 

RESULT :   

Voltage should build up. If not, perform Field Flashing. 
 
2.4.3  Slowly adjust the regulator 

VOLT

  CW until the 

generator  output  voltage  reaches  the  nominal 
value. If used, adjust the remote 

VOLT

  to set 

the generator voltage to the exact value desired. 

 

RESULT : 

Voltage should build up to rated value. If voltage does 
not  build  up  to  the  rated  value,  check  generator  for 
short or excessive load. 
 
2.4.4  Check  regulator  under  normal  operating  and 

loading conditions. 

 

RESULT : 

Voltage  regulation  should  be  better  than  +/-  1.0% 
no-load to full-load. If regulation is not within this range, 
perform the following steps : 
 
(1)  Voltage reduction under load may be due to speed 

change  from  no  load  to  full  load.  causing  the 
frequency  compensation  (V/Hz)  circuit  to  reduce 
voltage at lower frequencies. 

(2)  Replace voltage regulator. 

 
2.5 

Operational Test 

2.5.1  Connect the test setup as shown in the following 

figure,  Operational  Test.  Do  not  apply  power. 
Ensure that the light bulb is rated for 120V and is 
less than 100W. 

 
2.5.2  Adjust the regulator 

VOLT

  or remote 

VOLT

 

to maximum CW. 

 
2.5.3  Apply 120V, 50/60 Hz power to the regulator. The 

light bulb should illuminate 

 
2.5.4  Slowly  adjust  the  regulator 

VOLT

  control 

CCW.  At  the  regulation  point,  the  light  bulb 
should extinguish. 

 

Summary of Contents for EA230

Page 1: ...anfu St Qianzhen Dist Kaohsiung City 80664 Taiwan EA230 Generator Automatic Voltage Regulator Operation Manual Self Excited Automatic Voltage Regulator Compatible with Leroy Somer R230 All manufacturer names and numbers are used for reference purpose only and do not imply that any part is the product of these manufacturer ...

Page 2: ...00 Hz Voltage Regulation Less than 1 with 4 engine governing Dimensions 140 0 L x 75 0 W x 51 0 H mm Build Up Voltage 6 Vac residual volts at power input terminal Weight 310 g 2 EMI Suppression Internal electromagnetic interference filtering ATTENTION 1 AVR can be mounted directly on the engine genset switchgear control panel or any position that will not affects operation For dimension reference ...

Page 3: ...age may oscillate hunt 2 3 6 Rotated the front panel STAB control CCW until the system start oscillating and then rotate CW just past the point where oscillation occurred 2 4 System START UP 2 4 1 Perform preliminary set up as described in the above paragraphs ATTENTION The AVR reading AC voltage are all average value 2 4 2 Start prime mover and bring up to rated speed RESULT Voltage should build ...

Page 4: ...Please make sure you have read and understand the contents of the instruction manual prior to installation Incorrect wiring connection may result in irreversible damage to the product and other equipments This Automatic Voltage Regulator is not equipped with loss Sensing Protection function Over Excitation Protection An additional Over Voltage Protection device for load may be required to avoid po...

Reviews: