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75 mm

110 0V E+ E- R 250

140 mm
n to
give
t o be r
Slow fuse
F1 250V 8 A
i s
FREQ. & L.A.M. CONFIG.

ual e
m a n e e nd us
This th P1 Voltage
STAB VOLT

KNEE

47.5Hz 50Hz LAM

LAM OFF 9
o OFF
1 13%
SPECIAL
8 901 2 25%
Freq
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KNEE 456 3 OFF

65Hz 7

P2 Stability LAM OFF

KNEE

57Hz
6
5
60Hz
4 13%
25%
LAM
/ 60
and
LAM OFF

ST4 Option
External potentiometrer
for voltage adjusting

R250
A.V.R.
Installation and maintenance
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R250
A.V.R.

This manual concerns the alternator A.V.R. which you have just purchased.

We wish to draw your attention to the contents of this maintenance manual. By

following certain important points during installation, use and servicing of your A.V.R.,
you can look forward to many years of trouble-free operation.

SAFETY MEASURES

Before using your machine for the first time,

it is important to read the whole of this WARNING
installation and maintenance manual.

All necessary operations and interventions Warning symbol for an operation

on this machine must be performed by a capable of damaging or destroying the
qualified technician. machine or surrounding equipment.

Our technical support service will be

pleased to provide any additional
information you may require.

The various operations described in this

manual are accompanied by Warning symbol for general danger to
recommendations or symbols to alert the personnel.
user to potential risks of accidents. It is vital
that you understand and take notice of the
following warning symbols.

Warning symbol for electrical danger to

personnel.

Note : LEROY-SOMER reserves the right

to modify the characteristics of its products
at any time in order to incorporate the latest
technological developments.
The information contained in this document
may therefore be changed without notice.

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SUMMARY

1 - SUPPLY .............................................................................................................................4
1.1 - SHUNT excitation system............................................................................................4

2 - R250 A.V.R. .......................................................................................................................5

2.1 - Characteristics .............................................................................................................5
2.2 - U/F fonction and LAM ..................................................................................................5
2.3 - R250 A.V.R. option ......................................................................................................5
2.4 - LAM Characteristics ....................................................................................................6
2.5 - Typical effects of the LAM ...........................................................................................7

3 - INSTALLATION - COMMISIONING ..................................................................................8

3.1 - Electrical checks on the AVR.......................................................................................8
3.2 - Settings........................................................................................................................8
3.3 - Electrical faults.............................................................................................................9

4 - SPARE PARTS ................................................................................................................10

4.1 - Designation................................................................................................................10
4.2 - Technical support service. .........................................................................................10

Any maintenance or breakdown operations on the A.V.R. are to be done by personnel

trained on commisioning, servicing and maintenance for the electrical and mechanical
elements.

Copyright 2005: MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER

This document is the property of:
MOTEURS LEROY SOMER.
It may not be reproduced in any form without prior authorization
All brands and models have been registered and patents applied for.

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1 - SUPPLY The regulator controls the excitation

1.1 - SHUNT excitation system current according to the alternator’s output
voltage. With a very simple conception, the
The SHUNT excitation alternator is auto- SHUNT excitation alternator does not have
excited with a R 250 voltage regulator. a short circuit capacity.

MAIN FIELD STATOR : 12 wires (marking T1 to T12)

SHUNT SYSTEM
T1 T7 T2 T8 T3 T9

Varistor

Induced
5+ 6-
T4 T10 T5 T11 T6 T12
Field

75 mm

110 0V E+ E- R 250
4 x holes Ø 5.8 x
140 mm

50 x 115 mm

Slow fuse
F1 250V 8 A
FREQ. & L.A.M. CONFIG.

P1 Voltage
STAB VOLT

KNEE

47.5Hz 50Hz LAM

LAM OFF 9
o OFF
1 13%
SPECIAL
8 901 2 25%
Frequency selector 50 Hz
23
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KNEE 456 3 OFF

65Hz 7

P2 Stability LAM OFF

57Hz
KNEE 6
5
60Hz
4 13%
25%
LAM
/ 60 Hz for U/F fonction
and LAM adjustement
LAM OFF

ST4 Option
External potentiometrer
for voltage adjusting

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2 - R250 A.V.R. Operating at 50 Hz: (U/F gradient)

2.1 - Characteristics
0: threshold at 48 Hz without LAM for
- Voltage regulation: around ± 0,5 %. impacts between 30 and 40% of the rated
- Supply range/voltage detection 85 to 139 V load.
(50/60Hz).
- Rapid response time (500 ms) for a 1: threshold at 48 Hz with LAM 13% for
transient voltage variation amplitude of impacts between 40 and 70% of the rated
± 20 %. load.
- Voltage setting P1.
- Stability setting P2. 2: threshold at 48 Hz with LAM 25% for
- Supply protected with an 8 A fuse, slow impacts > 70% of the rated load.
action (supports 10 A for 10 s).
Operating at 60 Hz: (U/F gradient)
2.2 - U/F Fonction and LAM
The threshold position (50 Hz - 60 Hz) to 3: threshold at 58 Hz without LAM for
action the U/F fonction as well as the LAM impacts between 30 and 40% of the rated
setting type is selected using the load.
potentionmeter.
4: threshold at 58Hz with LAM 13% for
impacts 40 and 70% of the rated load.
KNEE
50Hz LAM
47.5Hz o OFF
5: threshold at 58Hz with LAM 25% for
LAM OFF 9 impacts > 70% of the rated load.
1 13%
SPECIAL
8 901 2 25% Specific operating
23
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KNEE
7
456 3 OFF
65Hz 13%
6: threshold at 57Hz without LAM for speed
LAM OFF 4
KNEE 6 variations at a steady state > 2 Hz
5 25%
57Hz 60Hz LAM
LAM OFF 7: threshold at 65Hz without LAM for
variable speed and tractelec / gearlec (U/F
gradient).

8: special: the factory setting 48Hz 2U/F

gradient ; a special programme is possible
on request. This programme must be
specified before ordering, during the
WARNING: The jumper settings must project study.
correspond to the rated operating
frequency (see the nameplate on the 9: threshold at 47.5 Hz without LAM for
alternator). speed variations at a steady state > 2 Hz
Risk of destruction for the alternator.
2.3 - R250 A.V.R. option
The threshhold position and LAM fonction
settings are done with the jumper. Wireless potentiometer for voltage setting,
1000 Ω / 0,5 W min: setting range ± 5 %.
- Remove the ST4 jumper.

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2.4 - LAM characteristics (Load 2.4.2 - Gradual voltage return function

Acceptance Module) During load impacts, the function helps the
2.4.1 - Voltage drop genset to return to its rated speed faster
thanks to a gradual increase in voltage
The LAM system is integrated in the A.V.R. according to the following principles:
It is active as standard. It can be adjusted
to 13% or 25%. - if the speed drops between 46 Hz and 50 Hz,
the rated voltage follows a fast gradient as
- Role of the «LAM» (Load Adjustment it is restored.
Module):
- if the speed drops below 46 Hz, since the
On application of a load, the rotation speed engine needs more help, the voltage
of the generator set decreases. When it follows a slow gradient as it returns to the
passes below the preset frequency reference value.
threshold, the LAM causes the voltage to
drop by approximately 13% or 25% and
consequently the amount of active load
applied is reduced by approximately 25%
to 50%, until the speed reaches its rated U
value again.
Drop N < 46 Hz
Hence the "LAM" can be used either to
reduce the speed variation (frequency) and Drop N > 46 Hz
its duration for a given applied load, or to Time
increase the applied load possible for one 0
speed variation (turbo-charged engines).
To avoid voltage oscillations, the trip
threshold for the "LAM" function should be
set approximately 2 Hz below the lowest
frequency in steady state.

It is advised to use the "LAM" at 25% for

load impacts > at 70% of the genset rated
power.

Voltage

Voltage
UN

U/f
0,85 UN LAM

48 or 57,5 Hz 50 or 60 Hz
0 fC
ST3 fN

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2.5 - Typical effects of the LAM with

a diesel engine or without a LAM (U/
F only)
2.5.1 - Voltage
Transient voltage drop
UN

0,9
(U/f)
with without LAM
0,8
LAM
Time

0 1s 2s 3s

2.5.2 - Frequency
Max speed drop with
fN LAM

0,9
without
LAM
0,8 Time

0 1s 2s 3s

2.5.3 - Power

LAM
shaft (kW)
Load on

Load variation

Shedding due to "LAM"

Time
0 1s 2s 3s

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3 - INSTALLATION - 3.2.2 - Special type of use

COMMISSIONING
3.1 - Electrical checks on the AVR WARNING
- Check that all connections have been
Excitation circuit E+, E- must not be left
made properly as shown in the attached
open when the machine is running:
wiring diagram.
A.V.R. damage will occur.
- Check that the position of the jumper
corresponds to the operating frequency.
3.2.2.1 - R250 field weakening (SHUNT)
- Check whether the ST4 jumper or the
remote adjustment potentiometer have
been connected.

3.2 - Settings

E+
0V
110

E-
The different settings made during the
trial are to be done by qualified The exciter is switched off by disconnecting
personnel. Respecting the load speed the A.V.R. power supply (1 wire - 0 or 110V).
specified on the nameplate is vital in Contact rating: 16A - 250V AC
order to start a settings procedure. After
operational testing, replace all access 3.2.2.2 - R250 field forcing
panels or covers. (400V - 10A) Diode
The only possible settings on the
machine are to be done with the A.V.R.
t - +
Battery (B Volt)
3.2.1 - R250 settings (SHUNT system)
Initial potentiometer positions
- voltage setting potentiometer P1 for the Excitation Inducer
E+
0V
110

E-

A.V.R.: full left

- remote voltage setting potentiometer: in
the middle.
Operate the alternator at its rated speed: if
the voltage does not rise it is necessary to
re-magnatise the magnetic circuit.
- slowly adjust the voltage potentiometer of
the A.V.R. P1 until the output voltage The battery must be isolated from the
reaches its rated value. mass.
- Stability setting with P2.

Exciter field may be at line potential.

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3.3 - Electrical faults

Fault Action Effect Check/cause
The alternator starts up and its - Lack of residual magnetism
voltage is still correct when the
battery is removed.
No voltage at Connect a new battery The alternator starts up but its - Check the connection of the voltage
no load on of 4 to 12 volts to voltage does not reach the rated reference to the A.V.R.
start-up terminals E- and E+ value when the battery is - Faulty diodes
respecting the polarity removed. - Induced short circuit
for 2 to 3 seconds
The alternator starts up but its - Faulty A.V.R.
voltage disappears when the - Exciter field short-circuited
battery is removed - Short-circuit in the main field. Check the
resistance
Check the A.V.R. connections (A.V.R. may
be faulty)
Correct speed - Field windings short-circuited
Voltage too Check the drive speed - Rotating diodes burnt out
low - Main field winding short-circuited
- Check the resistance
Increase the drive speed
Speed too low (Do not touch the A.V.R. pot (P1) before
returning to the correct speed.)
Voltage too Adjust A.V.R. Adjustment ineffective - Faulty A.V.R.
high potentiometer - 1 faulty diode
Voltage Adjust A.V.R. stability - Check the speed: possibility of cyclic
oscillations potentiometer irregularity
- Loose terminals
- Faulty A.V.R.
- Speed too low on load
(or U/F gradient set too high)
Voltage Run at no load and - Check the speed (or U/F gradient set too
correct at no check the voltage high)
load and too between E+ and E- on - Faulty rotating diodes
low when on the A.V.R. - Short-circuit in the main field. Check the
load (*) resistance
- Faulty induced excitaion
(*) Warning: For single-phase operation, check that the sensing wires coming from the A.V.R. are correctly connected to
the operating terminals (see the alternator manual).
Voltage Check the A.V.R., the The voltage does not return to the - Exciter winding open circuit
disappears surge suppressor, the rated value. - Faulty induced excitation
during rotating diodes and - Faulty A.V.R.
operation replace any defective - Main field open circuit or short-circuited
components

Warning: after setting-up or trouble-

shooting, replace all access panels or
covers.

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4 - SPARE PARTS
4.1 - Designation
Description Type Code
A.V.R. R 250 AEM 110 RE 019

4.2 - Technical support service

Our technical support service will be
pleased to help you with any information
needed.

For replacement part orders, it is necessary

to indicate the type and the code number of
the A.V.R.

Please contact your usual correspondant.

An extensive network of service centres is

available to rapidly supply any necessary
parts.
In order to ensure the correct operation and
safety of our machines, we strongly
recommend that original manufacturer’s
spare parts are used.
Failure to do so, will discharge the
manufacturer from liabilty in the case of
damage.

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