VR341

Generator Automatic Voltage

Regulator Operation Manual

Automatic Voltage Regulator

Replaces Cummins Onan 305-0846 Newage MX341
Part # E000-23410*
*Use for reference purposes only - not an OEM product.
 1. INTRODUCTION
Sensing Input Analogue Input
Voltage 190 ~ 264 VAC Max, 1 phase, 2 wire Max. Input ± 5 VDC
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz, nominal Sensitivity 1V for 5% generator volts
Input Resistance 1K ohm
Power Input (PMG)
Voltage 140 ~ 220 VAC Max, 3 phase 3 wire Droop Input
Current 3A phase Burden 10 ohm
Frequency 100 ~ 120 Hz, nominal Max. sensitivity 0.07 A for 5% droop (PF=0)
Max. input 0.33 A
Output
Voltage Max. 120 VDC Over Voltage Detector Input
Current Continuous 2.7A Set point 300V. Time delay 1 Sec (fixed)
Intermittent 6A for 10 sec CB trip coil volts 10 ~ 30 VDC
Resistance Min. 15 ohm CB trip coil resistance 20 ~ 60 ohms

Voltage Regulation Over Excitation Protection

< ± 1% ( with 4% engine governing ) Set point 75 VDC
Time delay 10 sec (fixed)
Voltage Build-up
Residual voltage at AVR terminal > 5 VAC Typical System Response
AVR response 10 ms
Thermal Drift Filed current to 90% 80 ms
0.03% per °C change in AVR ambient Machine Volts to 97% 300 ms
External Volts Adjustment Environmental
± 10% with 1K ohm 1 watt trimmer 100Hz ~ 2kHz 3.3g
Unit Power Dissipation Relative Humidity
Max. 12 watt 0~70 °C 95% (see note 6)
Under Frequency Protection (Factory Setting) Operating temperature
Set point 95% Hz -40 to +70 °C
Slope 170% down to 30 Hz
Storage temperature
Current Limit Input -55 to +80 °C
10 ohms burden
Sensitivity range 0.5 ~ 1A Dimensions
150mm L * 135mm W * 40mm H
Soft Start Ramp Time
3 sec. Weight
394g ± 2%

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
● VR341 is a two phase sensed Automatic Voltage from the effects of nonlinear loads and to reduce
Regulator and forms part of the excitation system radio frequency interference on the generator
for a brush-less generator. Excitation power is de- terminals. Sustained generator short circuit current
rived from a three-phase permanent magnet gen- is another feature of the PMG system.
erator (PMG), to isolate the AVR control circuits

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● The AVR senses the voltage in the main ● An analogue input is provided allowing
generator winding and controls the power fed to connection to a controller or other external
the exciter stator and hence the main rotor to devices with compatible output.
maintain the generator output voltage within the
● The AVR has the facility for droop CT connection,
specified limits, compensating for load, speed,
to allow parallel running with other similarly
temperature and power factor of the generator.
equipped generators.
● Soft start circuitry is included to provide a smooth
controlled build up of generator output voltage. NOTE :

● A frequency measuring circuit continually 1. Derate linearly from 3.7A at 50 °C to 2.7A at 70 °C.
monitors the shaft speed of the generator and
2. The stated voltage regulation may not be
provides under-speed protection of the excitation
maintained in the presence of certain transmitted
system by reducing the generator output voltage
radio signals. Any change in regulation will fall
proportionally with speed below a pre-settable
within the limits in Criteria B of S.EN.61000-6-2 :
threshold. A further enhancement of this feature
2001.
is an adjustable volts per Hertz slope to improve
engine recovery time on turbo charged engines. 3. After 10 minutes.
Soft start circuitry is included to provide a smooth
4. Applies to Mod status E onwards. Generator
controlled build up of generator output voltage.
de-rate may apply. Check with factory. Factory
● Uncontrolled excitation is limited to a safe period set, semi-sealed, jumper selectable.
by internal shutdown of the AVR output device.
5. Any device connected to the analogue input must
This condition remains latched until the generator
be fully looting (galvanically isolated from
has stopped.
ground), with an insulation strength of 500Vac.
● Provision is made for the connection of a remote
6. Non condensing.
voltage trimmer, allowing the user fine control of
the generator’s output.

3. SUMMARY OF AVR CONTROLS

CONTROL FUNCTION DIRECTION
VOLTS To adjust generator output voltage Clockwise increases output voltage
STABILITY To prevent voltage hunting Clockwise increase the damping effect
UFRO To set the UFRO knee point Clockwise reduces the knee point frequency
DROOP To set the generator droop to 5% at 0pf Clockwise increases the droop
TRIM To optimize analogue input sensitivity Clockwise increases the gain or sensitivity
EXC To set the over excitation cut off level Clockwise increase the cut off level
DIP To set the frequency related voltage dip Clockwise increases the voltage dip

4. ADJUSTMENT OF AVR CONTROLS

4.1 Voltage Adjustment WARNING
The generator output voltage is set at the factory, Do not increase the voltage above the rated
but can be altered by careful adjustment of the generator voltage. If in doubt, refer to the
VOLTS control on the AVR board, or by the external rating plate mounted on the generator case.
hand trimmer if fitted.
Do not ground any of the hand trimmer
Terminals 1 and 2 on the AVR will be fitted with a terminals, as these could be above earth
shorting link if no hand trimmer is required. potential. Failure to observe this could cause
equipment damage.

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If a replacement AVR has been fitted or re-setting of The UFRO adjustment is preset and sealed and
the VOLTS adjustment is required, proceed as only requires the selection of 50 or 60Hz and 4 pole
follows : or 6 pole, using the jumper link as shown in the
diagram. For optimum setting, the LED should
1. Before running the generator, turn the VOLTS illuminate as the frequency falls just below nominal,
control fully counter-clockwise. i.e. 47Hz on a 50Hz system or 57Hz on a 60Hz
system.
2. Turn remote voltage rheostat (if fitted) to
midway position.
4.4 DROOP Adjustment
3. Turn STABILITY control to midway position.
Generators intended for parallel operation are fitted
4. Connect a suitable voltmeter (0~300V ac) across
with a quadrature droop C.T. which provides a
line to neutral of the generator.
power factor dependent signal for the AVR. The
5. Start generator set, and run on no load C.T. is connected to S1, S2 on the AVR, (see
at nominal frequency e.g. 50~53Hz or 60~63Hz. generator wiring diagram for details). The DROOP
adjustment is normally preset in the works to give
6. If the red Light Emitting Diode (LED) is
5% voltage droop at full load zero power
illuminated, refer to the Under Frequency Roll Off
factors. Clockwise increases the amount of C.T.
(UFRO) adjustment.
signal injected into the AVR and increases the
7. Carefully turn VOLTS control clockwise until droop with lagging power factor (cos Ø). With the
rated voltage is reached. control fully anti-clockwise there is no droop.
8. If instability is present at rated voltage, refer to
stability adjustment, then re-adjust voltage if 4.5 Trim Adjustment
necessary. ● An analogue input (A1 A2) is provided to connect
9. Voltage adjustment is now completed. to the controller or other devices. It is designed to
accept dc signals up to ±5 volts.
4.2 Stability Adjustment ● The dc signal applied to this input adds to the
AVR sensing circuit. A1 is connected to the AVR
● The AVR includes stability or damping circuit to
0 volts. Positive on A2 increases excitation.
provide good steady state and transient
Negative on A2 decreases excitation.
performance of the generator.
● The TRIM control allows the user to adjust the
● A jumper link selector is provided to optimize the
sensitivity of the input. With TRIM fully
response of the stability circuit to various size
anti-clockwise the externally applied signal has
generators.
no effect. Clockwise it has maximum effect.
● The link should be positioned as shown in the
● Normal setting is fully clockwise when used
diagram according to the kW rating of the
with a controller.
generator. The correct setting of the Stability
adjustment can be found by running the WARNING
generator at no load and slowly turning the
stability control anti-clockwise until the generator Any devices connected to this input must be
voltage starts to become unstable. The optimum fully floating and galvanically isolated from
or critically damped position is slightly clockwise ground, with an insulation capability of 500V
from this point (i.e. where the machine volts are ac. Failure to observe this could result in
stable but close to the unstable region). equipment damage.

4.3 Under Frequency Roll Off (UFRO)

Adjustment
The AVR incorporates an under-speed protection
circuit which gives a volts/Hz characteristic when
the generator speed falls below a presentable
threshold known as the “knee” point. The red Light
Emitting Diode (LED) gives indication that the
UFRO circuit is operating.

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4.6 Er Excitation (EXC) Adjustment 4.7 DIP Adjustment
This adjustment is set and factory sealed and This feature is mostly used when the generator is
should not be tampered with. An over excitation coupled to turbo charged engines with limited block
condition is indicated by the illumination of the red load acceptance. The feature works by increasing
LED which also indicates under-speed running and the V/Hz slope to give greater voltage roll off in
over-voltage. proportion to speed.

The generator must be stopped to reset an With the DIP control fully anti-clockwise, the
over-excitation trip. generator voltage will follow the normal V/Hz line as
the speed falls below nominal. Turning the DIP
control clockwise provides greater voltage roll-off
aiding engine recovery.

5. FITTING AND OPERATING (Refer to generator wiring diagram for connection

details)

VR341

Outline Drawing
Figure 1

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 k1-k2 linked for
normal operation.

K2 K1 P2 P3 P4 XX X 3 2 2 1

TRIM A1
A2
DROOP S1
S2

SENSING SELECTION
1
VR341 VOLTS 2
3
4
5
6
7
8

DIP EXC TRIP

FREQUENCY
SELECTION

UFRO STABILITY SELECTION

3 2 1 CBA

C-B 90KW~500KW
INDICATOR 3-1 4P/60HZ B-A OVER 550KW
LED 3-2 4P/50HZ
2-1 6P/50HZ
NO LINK 6P/50HZ

Figure 2 Drawing

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Generator 220V
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G S
~ C.T
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外外外整 1KΩ
For external adjusted
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P2 P3 P4 XX X 2 1 2 3 S1 S2

VR341

Figure 3 Wiring Drawing

Note : When the system voltage is over 250VAC, a transformer is necessary at sensing input terminals.
On 12 lead machines, you can sense of the center of the wye if preferred.

※ If the step above does not correct the problem, please contact us.
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ISSUE 5

AVR CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONSON

Fitting Kit 45-0053
For Use With MX341 AVR Part No. E000-23410
Permanent Magnet Generators ONLY
Fitting kit 45-0053 comprises the following:- The MX341 AVR is fully interchangeable with the following:-

1 - Adjustment & Identity Label E00-13418 Series 3 4 Pole 450-11700

Series 3 3 Phase Sensing 450-11800**
1 - MX341 Instruction Sheet NP7-006:5513
Series 3 VAr, AVR E000-23010
Series 3 VAr, AVR (3 Phase Sensing) E000-23015**
Series 3 Special Slope AVR E000-23000
Series 3 LA32 E000-23020
Series 3 LA33 E000-23030

** For 3 phase sensing unit see final section on 3 phase sensing unit.
Figure 1 : New MX341 AVR - E000-23410 Figure 2 : Old Series 3 - 450-11700
5
1

2
3

DO NOT CONNECT AS SHOWN FOR 3

PHASE SENSING UNLESS THE GENERATOR
IS ALREADY FITTED WITH A 3 PHASE
Warning ! SENSING UNIT.

INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to figure 1 and 2 (above) the following instructions refer to items 1-5 respectively on above diagrams.
Refer to figure 3 and 4 (overleaf) for instruction 6 and AVR and auxiliary terminal position.

1. Connect AVR wires to terminals with identical markings. Cut off and insulate lead P1 if fitted.
2. Select correct frequency tapping 50Hz or 60Hz, 4 and 6 pole machines.
3. Select correct link on C, B, A, for size of generator.
4. Links will be connected as shown on AVR, DO NOT MOVE THESE LINKS unless your old AVR (figure 2) is type 450-11800
with separate 3 phase sensing unit. See section overleaf on 3 phase sensing unit.
5. DO NOT REMOVE LINK MARKED K1-K2 on AVR terminals, unless a protection trip was fitted across K1-K2 on previous AVR.
Refer to figure 3,4,5 and 6 overleaf.
6. Remove generator terminal box lid, link together auxiliary terminals marked 1 and 2 or short wires 1 and 2 together on the
same terminal.
 Generator Types - AVR and Auxiliary Terminal Position
Auxiliary Terminals
AVR Position Auxiliary Terminals
6
6
PMG
AVR Position
Assembly

Figure 4 : SC and HC Range Generator with AVR

Figure 3 : C Range Generator with AVR Mounted on Frame Mounted on the Terminal Box

AUXILIARY TERMINALS SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS

If a remote voltage trimmer is not required, short circuit auxiliary Refer to MX341 instruction sheet (Publication No.
terminal 1 and 2, as shown in figures 5 and 6. NP7-006:5513), for adjustment of voltage and stability controls.
MACHINES MANUFACTURED AFTER FEB 87 If the generator is NOT required for parallel operation or for
For machines manufactured after February 1987 a new Push- use with VAr/PF controller, adjust AVR controls marked
on auxiliary terminal arrangement is within the terminal box "DROOP" AND "TRIM" fully ANTICLOCKWISE.
(See figure 5 below). Pull-off wire marked 1 and push-on to
auxiliary terminal marked 2. For parallel operation the MX341 AVR is fully compatible with
existing droop equipment in the generator.
Remove cable marked 1
to terminal marked 2
REMOTE HAND TRIMMER : 1K W Part No. 071-01649

If a remote hand trimmer is required, it is connected to the

auxiliary terminal block at terminals 1 and 2 in the generator
terminal box. If a 4.7K W trimmer (Part No. 071-01037) is
already fitted, then the effective control will be "all at one
end". If this is unsatisfactory for fine voltage adjustment
then the new 1K W hand trimmer should be fitted.

Figure 5 : Auxiliary Terminals after February 1987 3 PHASE SENSING UNIT

The MX341 will operate in conjunction with the existing 3
MACHINES MANUFACTURED BEFORE FEB 87 phase sensing unit (Part No. 450-11000). The correct
connection links must be made on the AVR for 3 phase
For machines manufactured before February 1987 a Stud
sensing. Refer to the MX341 instruction sheet (Publication
arrangement is within the terminal box (See figure 6 below).
No. NP7-006:5513).
Unscrew stud holding wire marked 1 remove all washers and
place onto auxiliary terminal marked 2.
Should the 3 phase sensing unit be faulty, a direct replace-
ment is available from our Parts Department.
Remove cable marked 1
to terminal marked 2
IMPORTANT ! SEE ITEM 4 OVERLEAF.
DO NOT CONNECT AVR IN THE 3 PHASE SENSING MODE
UNLESS A SEPERATE 3 PHASE SENSING UNIT IS ALREADY
FITTED OR HAS BEEN PURCHASED FOR FITTING WITH THE
MX341 AVR.

Figure 6 : Auxiliary Terminals before February 1987

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