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Smart Power Systems
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A. C. MODULAR GENERATOR SYSTEM
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Electrical Problems
1.
No Output Voltage:
a. No output voltage may be caused by excessive current draw opening the circuit
breakers. (The circuit breakers can be found mounted on the generator wiring
enclosure.) Remove all electrical loads from the generator and reset breaker(s).
Re-engage electrical load in increments. If possible, monitor current draw with
the Command & Control Center to determine which portion of the load is
causing the breaker to open.
b. The PTO is faulty. Verify that the drive shaft that links the pump to the hydraulic
pump is spinning when the PTO is engaged. If the shaft is not turning, the
probable cause of the failure is a non-functional PTO. Contact the PTO
manufacture or qualified representative for further information.
c.
The generator’s system controller has lost power (reference
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ource not found.
). The Command & Control Center would stay dark even after
the mode and/or on/off switch is pressed. Verify that the vehicle +12V supply
has both +12 volts and ground. If 12 volts is not available check the vehicle for
a blown fuse or a loose/open electrical connection.
d. The stator field may be shorted or open. Disconnect wires 2 and 3 from the
terminal strip located in the generator wiring enclosure. Remove black and
green jumper wires from terminal 3 of terminal strip. Remove Breaker and wires
1 and 4 from the Line Side of the breaker. Make resistance measurement. The
resistance between wires 1 and 2, and wires 3 and 4 should be between
essentially 0 ohms. Resistance between wires 1 and 4 should be infinite.
Contact Smart Power Systems
®
at (231) 832-5525 if any problems are found.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to measure stator field resistance while the system is operating.
Electrical shock may occur.
e. The exciter field may be shorted or open. With a flashlight, check the generator
windings visible through the ventilation slots. If the windings appear burnt in any
area, the generator must be replaced. If the windings are not burnt, disconnect
the exciter field from the field capacitor. Measure the resistance of the exciter
field using an ohmmeter. The resistance of the exciter field should be between
.5 ohms and 1.2 ohms. Contact Smart Power Systems
®
at (231) 832-5525 if the
resistance is outside this range.