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Introduction and Functional Description 

 

Caution:

  

Read This Installation 

Manual Carefully and Entirely!

   

 

Warning:

  

Do not use digital equipment to read voltage, Hz, or amperage 

during this installation.  Use only Analog sensing equipment!  Failure to do so 
may result in damage to equipment or in personal injury!

   

 

ALWAYS

 perform all setup procedures off-line   

ALWAYS

 wear eye protection 

ALWAYS

 strip wire insulation properly or use insulated connectors 

ALWAYS

 use analog metering equipment when setting up the exciter 

ALWAYS

 ensure the exciter receives ample airflow 

ALWAYS

 use adequate fusing 

NEVER

 hold the regulator in your hand when energized 

NEVER

 install the exciter in a place it can get wet or is exposed to the elements 

NEVER

 mount the exciter over a screw, bolt, rivet, welding seam, or other fastener 

NEVER

 insert a screwdriver or other object into any part of the SEM100A 

NEVER

 touch any exposed part of the SEM100A during operation 

NEVER

 install a switch in the DC portion of the exciter’s wiring 

NEVER USE A DIGITAL FREQUENCY METER

 (It 

can give a false reading

!) 

 

Functional Description 

 

The SEM100A Static Exciter Module has a proven track record of over 20 years of 
extreme reliability and robustness.  It offers an inexpensive and unique way to upgrade 
a standard voltage regulator to a reduced size static exciter with a minimum of 
connections and a minimum of installation space. 
 
The SEM100A is designed to work with Power-Tronics UVR and XR series voltage 
regulators and UVR, XR, and PC series phase controllers.  Coupled with one of these 
products, the SEM100A allows field excitation of 105VDC at 90ADC continuous. 
 
Regulation accuracy depends on the voltage regulator the SEM100A is used with.  If 
used with the XR500D series Universal Voltage Regulator, the voltage regulation will be 
/-.25%.  Other voltage regulators will regulate within their printed specifications. 

 

The SEM100A does not contain internal fusing and must be fused externally.   

Always use 100A 250VAC fast-blow fuses (such as JJN or Type J fuses) with the 

SEM100A Static Exciter Module!  Failure to fuse the SEM100A properly will void 

your warranty! 

 

 

Содержание SEM100A

Страница 1: ...ns with space restrictions The SEM100A is a very robust design and is intended to operate for a lifetime However should repair ever be necessary the SEM100A is extremely simple to repair minimizing downtime The SEM100A Static Exciter is compatible with all Power Tronics UVR XR and certain older VR series voltage regulators as well as the Power Tronics PC500X UVR500PC and XR500PC phase controllers ...

Страница 2: ...ription 3 Determining Application Sizing 4 Hookup Diagram 6 Parallel Hookup Diagram 7 Initial Setup and Commissioning 8 Optional Power Tronics Add On Modules 9 Application Troubleshooting 10 Bench Check Procedures 11 Installation Warranty Form 12 Product Warranty Certificate 13 ...

Страница 3: ...stall a switch in the DC portion of the exciter s wiring NEVER USE A DIGITAL FREQUENCY METER It can give a false reading Functional Description The SEM100A Static Exciter Module has a proven track record of over 20 years of extreme reliability and robustness It offers an inexpensive and unique way to upgrade a standard voltage regulator to a reduced size static exciter with a minimum of connection...

Страница 4: ...e SEM100A is the correct product for your application To determine if the SEM100A is the correct product 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 Gene...

Страница 5: ... trying to determine your exciter specs please see the section below for instructions on measuring and calculating your exciter specifications Measure your exciter field resistance using a multimeter on your field leads Record this value If you have a brush type generator also take a resistance reading on your slip rings the value you obtain on the slip rings should be no more than 1 difference fr...

Страница 6: ...either connect the SEM100A to the winding center taps T7 and T8 or use a 480 240V step down transformer Connecting the input of the SEM100A to 2 different legs of the generator as shown in the diagram below will result in greater regulation accuracy than when connecting line neutral NOTE It is not necessary to jumper terminals 7 and 8 if not using the Remote Voltage Adjustment XR or UVR Series Vol...

Страница 7: ...re final adjustment later If the droop is excessive when load testing reduce the resistance a bit at a time until satisfactory droop is achieved CT should be sized at 25VA or larger capacity SEM100A AC1 AC2 F F Gray White Red Fuse Inputs at no more than 100ADC XR or UVR Series Voltage Regulator or UVR XR or PC series Phase Controller NOTE It is not necessary to jumper terminals 7 and 8 if not usin...

Страница 8: ...ut by turning the adjustment screw clockwise right Note that the voltage adjustment is a 25 turn pot 8 Place the generator on line and observe the frequency and voltage 9 If the generator is being paralleled measure the droop during loading and adjust the droop resistor as necessary Reducing droop resistor resistance will reduce droop NOTE Loading the generator with a purely resistive load bank ma...

Страница 9: ...ations with low residual or requiring guaranteed buildup UIC200 Optical Interface Module Allows the XR500D to be controlled externally by virtually any digital load sharing controller VAR controller genset controller or digital governor controller MP12 MP24 Motorized Potentiometer Allows the XR500D to be externally controlled by older automated controllers using pulsed signals or dry contacts for ...

Страница 10: ...ear load or defective connection in exciter field 5 Open diode in exciter or shorted rotor in generator 6 Loose component in voltage regulator 7 Loose wiring connections 8 Input voltage to regulator is too low 9 Exciter field is grounded 10 Non linear load or wrong selection for regulator hookup 11 Exciter fields are reversed 12 Wrong selection of regulator wiring configuration 13 Defective voltag...

Страница 11: ...the 1000Ω resistor connected to the red wire to the gray wire terminal The test light should light to HALF Brightness 6 Disconnect the 1000Ω resistor and red wire from the gray wire terminal The test light should be OFF 7 Turn off power and disconnect the SEM100A from your power source Inspect all electronic components on the SEM100A to ensure they are isolated from touching any part of the SEM100...

Страница 12: ...ation will result in a cancellation of your warranty coverage Filling out this form takes only minutes but will save hours or days later on if your product should require service Product Other options Serial Number Date of Installation Type of Generator Model Brush type Brushless AC Stator Information Wired for Volts Phase Hz Generator Configuration Lead Exciter Rotor Information Exciter field res...

Страница 13: ... the defective part A repair request form must be sent in with the product before repairs will begin You can obtain this form by contacting Power Tronics Inc Send repairs to Power Tronics Inc 2802 Cobbler Ln Kerrville Texas USA 78028 Send in repairs only by UPS or FedEx USPS will NOT deliver to our facility Any one of the following conditions will void the warranty Overheating of the power supply ...

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