Perator'S & Arts Anual
Perator'S & Arts Anual
Perator'S & Arts Anual
& PARTS
MANUAL
PX-300K1 SERIES A.C. GENERATORS
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PART NO.: OPX300K1 03/15
*Note: 03/2015 revisions: covers. No internal information altered.
OPERATORS &
PARTS MANUAL
PX-300K1 SERIES A.C. GENERATORS
For Generator Models:
Table of Contents
Voltage Adjustment......................................................7
Running........................................................................7
Stopping.......................................................................7
Introduction.......................................................................2
Safety Rules......................................................................2
Models and Serial Numbers ............................................3
Mechanical Construction..................................................4
MAINTENANCE
Bearing Inspection.......................................................9
Insulation Resistance Measurement Method...............9
Rotating Rectifier Assembly .......................................9
Parts Replacement Method..................................9 - 10
Automatic Voltage Regulator Maintenance...............11
SPECIFICATIONS
Generator Specifications................................... 12 - 13
Specifications: DST-51-DFK.................................... 14
WIRING DIAGRAM
AVR DST-51-DFK ................................................... 28
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 15
PARTS LIST ...................................................... 16 - 27
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Introduction
Insulation Resistance and Dielectric: When
measuring insulation resistance and dielectric, be
sure to disconnect the AVR and rectifier.
Safety Rules
To insure years of trouble-free operation, the
specified maintenance is important and should be
performed.
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Mechanical Construction
STATOR
The stator frame is fabricated from rolled steel. The
round construction provides rigidity and strength to
resist excessive mechanical shocks. The stator core is
made of high quality silicon steel plates coated with
insulating film for prevention of eddy currents. The
core is positioned along the internal surface of the
frame. The exciter field core is made of special steel
plates capable of retaining a high degree of residual
magnetism.
BEARINGS
The long-life ball bearings are sealed to prevent grease
from escaping and to keep dirt out.
ROTOR
The rotor shaft is made of high quality carbon steel,
and is designed and manufactured to be mechanically
durable. The rotor is a salient revolving field type
with the main field core made from special steel plates
having superior magnetic characteristics. The field core
elements, exciter rotor, rotary rectifier and cooling fan
are integral parts of the same shaft.
VENTILATION
Cooling is provided by the cooling fan of the rotor
through suction ports and exhausted through outlet
ports. Every machine conforms to the cooling code
ICO1 of BS.
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Exciter
Si:
Rotating Rectifier
Figure 3: For 50 Hz
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Characteristics
VOLTAGE REGULATION
Generator terminal voltage regulation is within 1% of the
rated voltage in lagging power factor. 1.0 to 0.8, when the
load is varied gradually from no load to full load. This value
includes the temperature drift and rotating variation.
SHORT CIRCUIT
PX-300K Series AC generators can provide over 300% of
the rated current for a short period of time, with an
excitation support system (optional).
PHASE ROTATION
Phase sequence is T1-T2-T3 (U-V-W, A-B-C) with a
counterclockwise rotation of generator viewed from the
anti-coupling side.
RESPONSE
After supplying a load instantaneously, the generator voltage
should be restored to the steady condition in accordance with
BS4999 Part 40, grade VR2.11 to VR2.23.
VOLTAGE STABILITY
In constant load and engine speed, voltage stability remains
0.25% of the rated voltage.
MOTOR STARTING
The generator is capable of enduring up to 300% of the rated
current for 10 seconds at power factor of 0.
1 Phase
Frequency
Voltages
60 Hz
480/277
460/266
440/254
50 Hz
415/240
400/231
380/219
60 Hz
240/139
230/133
220/127
50 Hz
208/120
200/115
190/110
60 Hz
120/240
60 Hz
120
50 Hz
100/200
110/220
115/230
50 Hz
110
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416/240
208/120
120/240
STOPPING
After putting the running generator in a no-load condition
by removing the generator load, stop the engine in
accordance with the Engine Manual.
STARTING
Before starting generator, check the following:
1. Make sure that the wiring is correct.
2. Be sure that nothing is blocking the air inlet/ outlet.
3. Make sure that the inside of the generator is clean.
4. Be sure the main line circuit breaker is switched
OFF.
After checking each of the above, start the genertor in the
following procedure:
1. Start engine in accordance with instructions in the
Operators Manual. Be sure there is no abnormal
sound or vibration.
2. The voltage will rise due to the increase in generator
speed. After making sure that each interphase voltage
is balanced, set the voltage and frequency to the rated
level. Be sure the CPR switch is ON. The voltage
will not rise with CPR OFF.
3. After running the generator without load, switch the
circuit breaker ON to start the load operation.
VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT
The generator has been adjusted to obtain optimum
voltage at the factory. If the voltage is different, adjust
the voltage with the Voltage Adjust provided on the
AVR.
RUNNING
Check the following while operating the generator:
1. Abnormal vibration and/or sound
2. Load
3. Environment:
Keep the air inlet/outlet clean and clear for optimum
cooling. Insufficient cooling causes overheating of the
generator.
Note: When a 3-phase generator is used at single phase
load, each phase current should be balanced and should
not exceed 50% of the rated current. In addition,
allowable unbalanced load is listed on the Data Sheet.
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2. Voltage Adjustment:
If the voltage output is low, increase the voltage by
turning the Voltage Adjust (VR1) slowly clockwise.
3. Stability:
If the voltage output is unstable, increase the voltage by
turning the Stability Adjust (VR2) clockwise.
4. Voltage and Frequency:
Voltage and Frequency (Hz) have been preset at the
factory.
ADJUSTMENT
Each component of the AVR is adjusted at the factory
to obtain optimum voltage. If readjustment is
necessary, make sure the voltage, frequency, load, etc.
are functioning properly after readjustment.
1. Initial Excitation: For initial excitation use a
DC12V or DC24V battery.
a. Stop the generator.
b. Remove the AVR connectors.
c. Connect the field terminal F(+) with the
polarity (+) of battery and the terminal F (-)
with the polarity (-) and excite AVR field for 2
or 3 seconds.
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Maintenance
BEARING INSPECTION
For bearing inspection, make sure that there is no
abnormal sound during normal running and no
overheating. Greasing is not necessary for generators
using the double seal type ball bearings, but these will
need to be replaced after every 10,000 hours of operation
(see PARTS REPLACEMENT METHOD).
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Maintenance
2. Replacement of Rotary Rectifier Parts:
a. Rotary rectifier parts are all located at the rear
of Exciter rotor. For parts replacement, remove the
bearing shield.
b. To test the rotating rectifier diodes, disconnect
the lead to the diode element and measure the
resistance between the anode and cathode on each
diode (see Figure 8).
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MAIN
STATOR:
MAIN
ROTOR:
EXCITER
STATOR:
Model
Number
4 Wire - 1 Phase
U1 V1
U2V2
PX-308K1
PX-309K1
PX-310K1
PX-312K1
PX-316K1
PX-320K1
PX-325K1
PX-332K1
0.3685 ohms
0.3685 ohms
0.2480 ohms
0.1735 ohms
0.1075 ohms
0.0776 ohms
0.0843 ohms
0.055 ohms
Model
Number
PX-308K1
PX-309K1
PX-310K1
PX-312K1
PX-316K1
PX-320K1
PX-325K1
PX-332K1
12 Wire - 3 Phase
0.3685 ohms
0.3685 ohms
0.2480 ohms
0.1735 ohms
0.1075 ohms
0.0780 ohms
0.0981 ohms
0.055 ohms
Model
Number
Ohms, 1 Phase
Ohms, 3 Phase
PX-308K1
& PX-309K1
PX-310K1
PX-312K1
PX-316K1
PX-320K1
PX-325K1
PX-332K1
35.74 ohms
47.19 ohms
35.74 ohms
35.74 ohms
37.89 ohms
37.89 ohms
37.90 ohms
42.19 ohms
47.19 ohms
47.19 ohms
50.03 ohms
50.03 ohms
42.1 ohms
55.71 ohms
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0.599 ohms
0.409 ohms
0.293 ohms
0.180 ohms
0.124 ohms
0.0621 ohms
FULL LOAD
EXCITATION:
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U - V
0.493 ohms
0.493 ohms
0.493 ohms
0.527 ohms
0.532 ohms
0.573 ohms
0.311 ohms
4 Wire 1 Phase
29.0 volts
27.3 volts
27.9 volts
25.4 volts
26.4 volts
25.4 volts
27.56 volts
Sensing Output
Frequency
50 Hz
60 Hz
100V
120V
200V
240V
Phase:
Single Phase
Single Phase
Power Input
Voltage:
100V
139V
(4 3)
Frequency:
50 Hz /
60 Hz
Phase:
Single Phase
Single Phase
Sensing Output
Max. Voltage:
(F+) (F-)
Max. Current:
Voltage Regulation
1% Root Mean Square Voltage from No Load to Full Load at P.F.: 0.8 to 1.0
including 5% of Engine Speed Regulation
Response Time
Frequency Characteristic
Voltage Build-Up
EMI Remedy
Initial Drift
Within 1.0%
Temperature Drift
Within 0.025%
Working Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
Within 95%
Within 4 G
Outside Dimension
Weight
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Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Flash field.
Defective AVR
Low speed
Overload
Defective AVR
Change diode.
Defective AVR
Tighten leads.
External noise
Foundation uneven
Poor mounting
Misaligned coupling
Defective bearing
Voltage is LOW
Voltage DIPS
when on load
Voltage is HIGH
Voltage FLUCTUATES
Abnormal SOUND
or VIBRATION
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No Description
1
PX-308K1/PX309K1
WKC-00011-ST
PX-310K1
WKC-00012-ST
PX-312K1
PX-316K1
WKC-00013-ST
WKC-00014-ST
PX-320K1
WKC-00015-ST
WKC-00016-ST
WKC-00017-ST
WKC-00018-ST
WKC-00019-ST
WKC-00020-ST
Rotor Assembly
WKC-00011-RT
WKC-00012-RT
WKC-00013-RT
WKC-00014-RT
WKC-00015-RT
WKC-00031-ST
WKC-00031-ST
WKC-00031-ST
WKC-00032-ST
WKC-00032-ST
WKC-00033-ST
WKC-00033-ST
WKC-00033-ST
WKC-00034-ST
WKC-00034-ST
Rectifier Assembly
3T201-084-3*
3T201-084-3*
3T201-084-3*
3T201-084-3*
3T201-084-3*
Bearing Shield
3T301-253-3
3T301-253-3
3T301-253-3
3T301-253-3
3T301-253-3
O-Ring
1BG70
1BG70
1BG70
1BG70
1BG70
Ball Bearing
6306ZZ
6306ZZ
6306ZZ
6306ZZ
6306ZZ
8
9
3T301-329
3T301-331
3T301-331
3T301-331
3T301-331
3T301-330
3T301-332
3T301-332
3T301-332
3T301-332
3T301-168-2
3T301-168-2
3T301-168-2
3T301-168-2
3T301-168-2
3T302-637-1
3T302-637-1
3T302-637-1
3T302-637-1
3T302-637-1
3T301-214-4
3T301-214-4
3T301-214-4
3T301-214-4
3T301-214-4
10
4T301-108
4T301-108
4T301-108
4T301-108
4T301-108
11
4T301-109
4T301-109
4T301-109
4T301-109
4T301-109
12
Flexible Mount
33-40007
33-40007
33-40007
33-40007
33-40007
13
22-42037
22-42037
22-42037
22-42037
22-42037
14
22-42053
22-42053
22-42053
22-42053
22-42053
15
22-42043
22-42043
22-42043
22-42043
22-42043
16
Terminal (Control)
22-42242
22-42242
22-42242
22-42242
22-42242
Diode Element
SKN26/12**
SKN26/12**
SKN26/12**
SKN26/12**
SKN26/12**
Diode Element
SKR26/12***
SKR26/12***
SKR26/12***
SKR26/12***
SKR26/12***
17
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No Description
17
18
PX-308K1/PX-309K1 PX-310K1
PX-312K1
PX-316K1
PX-320K1
3T301-267-2 R
3T301-268-2 R
3T301-268-2 R
3T301-269-2 R
3T301-269-2 R
3T301-267-2 L
3T301-268-2 L
3T301-268-2 L
3T301-269-2 L
3T301-269-2 L
4T301-309
3T301-309
3T301-309
3T301-309
3T301-309
4T301-310
3T301-310
3T301-310
3T301-310
3T301-310
19
AC Terminal
22-42036
22-42036
22-42036
22-42036
22-42036
20
Relay (12VDC)
22-42047
22-42047
22-42047
22-42047
22-42047
Relay (24VDC)
22-40085
22-40085
22-40085
22-40085
22-40085
21
Relay Base
22-41032
22-41032
22-41032
22-41032
22-41032
22
Grommet
GM406467
GM406467
GM406467
GM406467
GM406467
23
Grommet
NG-R
NG-R
NG-R
NG-R
NG-R
4T601-011
4T601-011
4T601-011
4T601-011
4T601-011
GE43037
GE43037
GE43037
GE43037
GE43037
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No
Description
PX-320C
WKC-00020-1-ST
Stator Assembly
Rotor Assembly
WKC-00020-1-RT
WKC-00034-ST
Rectifier Assembly
3T201-084
Bearing Shield
3T301-253-3
O-Ring
1BG70
Ball Bearing
6306ZZ
Ventilation Cover
3T302-896
Terminal Box
3T302-637-1
10
4T301-108
11
4T301-109
12
Rubber Damper
33-40007
13
22-42037
14
22-42053
15
22-42043
16
Terminal (Auxiliary)
22-42242
17
18
Terminal (Output)
UKT60-3J
19
Terminal (Output)
TE-K22-4
23
4T302-897
24
4T302-898
SID 01-09
ERD 51-09
(M Type)
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Notes
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No
Description
PX-325K1 1 Phase
WKC-00077-ST
Rotor Assembly
WKC-00077-RT
WKC-00032-ST
Rectifier Assembly
3T201-084
Bearing Shield
3T301-253-3
O-Ring
1BG70
Ball Bearing
6306ZZ
Ventilation Cover
3T301-331
Terminal Box
3T301-168-2
10
4T301-108
11
4T301-109
12
22-42037
13
Relay
22-42047
14
22-42043
15
22-42053
16
Terminal (Output)
UKT80-4J
17
Terminal (Auxiliary)
TS-212P-6
18
Rubber Mount
33-40002
19
3T301-269-2R
3T301-269-2L
20
4T301-309
Left
4T301-310
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No
Description
PX-325K 3 Phase
WKC-00078-ST
Rotor Assembly
WKC-00078-RT
WKC-00034-ST
Rectifier Assembly
3T201-084
Bearing Shield
3T301-253-3
O-Ring
1BG70
Ball Bearing
6306ZZ
Ventilation Cover
3T301-331
Terminal Box
3T302-637
10
4T302-144
11
4T302-145
12
22-42037
13
Relay
22-42047
14
22-42043
15
22-42053
16
Terminal (Output)
17
Terminal (Auxiliary)
TS-212P-6
18
Rubber Mount
33-40002
19
3T301-269-2R
3T301-269-2L
20
4T301-309
Left
4T301-310
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Key
Description
Part Number
WKC-00039-ST
WKC-00040-ST
Rotor Assembly
WKC-00039-RT
WKC-00060-ST
WKC-00061-ST
Rectifier Assembly
3T201-084
Bearing Shield
3T301-349-2
O-Ring
1BG90
Ball Bearing
6308ZZ
Ventilation Cover
3T301-389
Terminal Box
3T301-222-2
10
4T301-108
11
4T301-109
12
Rubber Damper
33-40002
13
22-42037
14
22-42053
15
22-42043
16
Terminal (Output)
22-45413
Diode Element
SID 51-09
Diode Element
ERD 51-09
Surge Suppressor
ENC471D-2DA
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Key
Description
Part Number
No.
4T301-496-2
Junction Box
3T301-222-2
10
4T301-108
11
4T301-109
13
AVR
22-42037
14
22-42053
15
22-42043
16
TS-212-6P
17
23-65413
NL984K
23-68501
NL498K
18
4T-301-390
19
22-45413
20
Relays
22-42047
12 VDC
22-40085
24 VDC
21
Relay Base
22-41032
22
Grommet
GM406467
23
Grommet
NG-R
24
Grommet
4N911-018
25
Mount, Rubber
33-40002
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Key
Description
Part Number
WKC-00039-ST
WKC-00040-ST
Rotor Assembly
WKC-00039-RT
WKC-00060-ST
WKC-00061-ST
Rectifier Assembly
3T201-084
Bearing Shield
3T301-349-2
O-Ring
1BG90
Ball Bearing
6308ZZ
Ventilation Cover
3T301-389
Junction Box
10
11
12
Terminal (Output)
22-45413
13
22-42037
14
22-42053
15
22-42043
16
TS-212-6P
Diode Element
SID 01-09
Diode Element
ERD 51-09
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Key
Description
Part Number
No.
39-65417
Junction Box
3T302-142
10
4T302-144
11
4T302-145
12
Terminal (Output)
22-45413
13
22-42037
14
22-42053
15
22-42043
16
TS-212-6P
17
23-65413
NL984K
23-68501
NL498K
18
3T302-143
20
Relays
22-42047
12 VDC
22-40085
24 VDC
21
Relay Base
22-41032
22
Grommet
GM406467
23
Grommet
NG-R
24
Grommet
4N911-018
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Key
Description
Part Number
39-65418
Junction Box
3T302-858-1
10
4T302-144
11
4T302-859
12
Terminal (Output)
TE-K60-4
13
22-42037
14
22-42053
15
22-42043
16
TS-212P-6
18
3T302-782 L
3T302-782 R
19
UKT100-3J
22
Grommet
GM406467
23
Grommet
NG-79-R
24
Grommet
4N911-018
25
Rubber Mount
33-40007
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No.
Key
Description
Part Number
No.
39-65419
Junction Box
3T302-784-2
10
4T302-144
11
4T302-859
12
Terminal (Output)
TE-K60-4
13
22-42037
14
22-42053
15
22-42043
16
TS-212P-6
18
3T302-782 L
3T302-782 R
19
UKT100-3J
22
Grommet
GM406467
23
Grommet
NG-79-R
24
Grommet
4N911-018
25
Rubber Mount
33-40007
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