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Determining Which Hookup Configuration to Use
STOP!
DO NOT use this product in combination with add-on products
designed for UVR and XR series voltage regulators! Immediate voltage
runaway and potentially life-threatening conditions may occur!!!
The XC4 Automatic Voltage Regulator is suitable for 2 different output ranges suitable for use
on most brushless generators available on the market from past and present. It is necessary to
choose the proper mode of operation for your generator in order to get the best regulation and
fastest response time possible.
To determine the proper connection for your generator you need to know any two of the
following 3 specifications from the rating plate of your generator:
1: Exciter Field Voltage (in DC Volts)
[Generally given in full load Voltage on nameplates]
2: Exciter Field Resistance (in Ohms)
[See Note Below]
3: Exciter Field Amperage (in DC Amps)
[Generally given in full load Amps on nameplates]
Using the specifications obtained from your generator exciter, select
120V or 240V Hookup from the list below:
•
Exciter Field Resistance
≥16Ω
& Exciter Full-Load Voltage
≤63VDC
Use 240V Hookup Connection
(See Page 8)
•
Exciter Field Resistance
≥8Ω
& Exciter Full-Load Voltage
≤32VDC
Use 120V Hookup Connection
(See Page 10)
Note about Field Resistance:
•
When measuring field resistance on a brushless generator, simply measure the
resistance of the exciter field through your field leads with a multimeter.
•
When measuring field resistance on a brush-type generator, measure the resistance
through both the field leads as well as directly on the slip rings themselves.
The
readings you obtain should ideally be the same, but
no more than 1% difference.
If you show more than 1% difference in reading your generator has brush and ring
contact problems and will need cleaning or maintenance before installing the XC4.
Failure to correct brush and ring contact problems will result in severe damage to
the voltage regulator as well as possible PERMANENT damage to the slip rings
themselves!
NEVER
use emery cloth, carborundum stones, “comm sticks”, or
Tuner cleaner to dress or clean slip rings
. They will make a bad problem much,
much worse! Only use Garnet or Flint sandpaper and clean with a clean rag soaked
with Acetone for best results!
