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This manual concerns the alternator which We wish to draw your attention to the contents
you have just purchased. of this maintenance manual. By following
certain important points during installation,
The latest addition to a whole new generation use and servicing of your alternator, you can
of alternators, this range benefits from the look forward to many years of trouble-free
experience of the world’s leading operation.
manufacturer, using advanced technology
and incorporating strict quality control.
WARNING SYMBOLS
SAFETY MEASURES
A set of self-adhesive stickers depicting the various warning
symbols is included with this maintenance manual. They
Before using your machine for the first time, it is important to
should be positioned as shown in the drawing below once the
read the whole of this installation and maintenance manual.
machine has been fully installed.
All necessary operations and work on this machine must be
performed by a qualified technician.
WARNING
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Note : LEROY-SOMER reserves the right to modify the Copyright 2000 : MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER
characteristics of its products at any time in order to This document is the property of :
incorporate the latest technological developments. The MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER
information contained in this document may therefore be It may not be reproduced in any form without prior
changed without notice. authorization.
All brands and models have been registered and patents
applied for.
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CONTENTS
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ALTERNATEURS ALTERNATORS
LSA Date PUISSANCE / RATING
Made by Leroy Somer - 1 024 647 Y
Tension
N° 5700 125897 A15 Hz Voltage
V
Min-1/R.P.M. 1500 Protection Ph.
Cos Ø /P.F. 0,8 Cl. ther. / Th.class Connex.
Régulateur/A.V.R. R 438 B
kVA
Altit. ≤ m Masse / Weight Continue
Continuous kW
Rlt AV/D.E bearing 6302 2 RS C3
40°C A
Rlt AR/N.D.E bearing 6303 2 RS C3
Graisse / Grease 45g / 3600 h Secours kVA
Std by
Valeurs excit / Excit. values kW
en charge / full load 27°C A
à vide / at no load (*) Tension maxi. / maximum voltage
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2 - TECHNICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 - Electrical characteristics
LSA 46.2/47.1 alternators are machines without sliprings or
revolving field brushes, wound as « 2/3 pitch»; 6 or 12-wire,
with class H insulation and a field excitation system available
in either AREP or "PMG" version (see diagrams).
Surge suppressor
Armature
AREP system
with R 448
Field
5+ 6-
T4 T10 T5 T11 T6 T12
Armature
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5+ 6-
ST5 With LAM W/o LAM Field
Response time
ST2 normal fast
Pwr supply
(see 2.3.2)
LAM 15%
200 x 140 mm
ST10 LAM 25% 4 x Ø5.8 x 175 x 115
R448
short-circuit current capacity of 3 IN for 10 s, and good Under- L3
0V (W)
immunity to distortions generated by the load. speed
110
220
With PMG excitation, a permanent magnet generator (PMG) P3 380
is added to the alternator. This is fitted at the rear of the Stability
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PMG excitation
R448 14 Voltage
X2
15
Z1 PMG
Transient voltage drop
X1 16 UN
Z2
5+ 6-
E+
0.9
E-
(U/f)
2.3.3 - Frequency compared with voltage
0.8 LAM
(without LAM)
Frequency
Voltage Bend 57.5 Hz
U/UN 48 Hz Max. speed drop
LAM
100 % fN
50 Hz
60 Hz
0.9
Frequency 0.8
50 Hz 60 Hz Hz
Power
LAM
2.3.4 - LAM characteristics
Load on the
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WARNING
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This alternator has been balanced with a 1/2 key.
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FF
Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz LSA 46.2 - 12-WIRE ( )
1 phase
6 220 - 240 220 - 240 T12 T6 T9
T3 *
T2 T6 T8 T12 7 240 - 254 -
T11
T2
T5
T3
T9
8 - 220 - 240 T5 T8
T11
T10 T1
T1 T4 T7 T10 T7
L T4 L1(U)
M L
M
R 448 voltage detection : L2(V)
Voltage LM = 1/2 voltage LL NDE
0 => (T10) / 220 V => (T1)
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7S 440 - T4 T2
- L2(V)
T4 N 8S - 380 - 416
T6 T1
T5 R 448 voltage detection : L1(U)
T6 0 => (T3) / 380 V => (T2)
T3 T2
9S 600 N
NDE
L3(W) L2(V) Winding 9 : R 448 voltage detection + transformer (See specific diagram)
L1(U)
Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz
F
1 phase or 3-phase 6S 220 - 240 220 - 277 T5 T3
L3(W)
T6 T1
7S 240 - 254 - T4
T2 L2(V)
8S - 220 - 240
T3 T4 T6
T1 L1(U)
R 448 voltage detection :
T5 T2 0 => (T3) / 220 V => (T2)
L3(W) L2(V) Operating phases : L2 (V), L3 (W) single phase NDE ( )
*
In case of reconnection, ensure that the AVR voltage detection is correct !
(*) The factory can supply a set of flexible shunts and special The standard alternator is fitted with 3 starting ranges, 6
connection links as an option for making these connections. connection links and one neutral link.
R 791 T interference suppression kit (standard for CE marking) Remote voltage potentiometer
Connections A D F F/F
Black T1 T1 T1 T1
Black T2 T2 T2 T9
ST4
Black T3 T3 T3 T3 Voltage adjustment
Blue N N via remote potentiometer
.
White
P1 P1 P1 Neutral P1
Neutral Neutral Neutral
T4 link
link link link T10
LSA 46.2 - 6-wire LSA 46.2 - 12-wire LSA 47.1 - 6-wire LSA 47.1 - 12-wire
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WARNING
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3.3.5 - Electrical checks on the AVR
Take care that the drive speed specified on the
- Check that all connections have been made properly as
shown in the attached connection diagram. nameplate is reached before commencing
adjustment
- Check that the frequency selection strap “ST3” is on the
correct frequency setting. 1500 min-1/ 50Hz or 1800 min-1 / 60 Hz.
- Check whether strap ST4 or the remote adjustment
potentiometer have been connected. Do not try to set the voltage if the frequency or
- Optional operating modes speed is not correct (risk of irreparable rotor
• Strap ST1 : cut to connect the R 731 3-phase detection
damage).
module.
• Strap ST2 : cut for rapid response time
The AVR should be used to make any adjustments to the
• Strap ST5 : cut to suppress the LAM function.
machine.
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3.5.1 - R 448 settings h) Set the output voltage to the desired value using P2.
- Rated voltage UN for solo operation
(eg. 400 V)
- Or UN + 2 to 4% for parallel operation with C.T. (eg. 410 V)
If the voltage oscillates, use P3 to make adjustments (try both
directions) observing the voltage between E+ and E- (approx.
10V D.C.). The best response times are obtained at the limit
of the instability. If no stable position can be obtained, try
cutting or replacing strap ST2 (normal/fast).
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- Field forcing
Adjustment of the current limit
via potentiometer P5 (fuse rating : 8A-10 seconds). (400V - 10A) Diode
The maximum factory setting corresponds to that of the
X2
excitation current required to obtain a 3-phase short-circuit
R 448
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WARNING
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Do not use : trichlorethylene, perchlorethylene,
All such operations performed on the alternator trichloroethane or any alkaline products.
should be undertaken by personnel trained in the
commissioning, servicing and maintenance of Certain strictly defined pure volatile degreasing products can
electrical and mechanical components. be used, such as :
- Normal petrol (without additives)
Before any intervention on the machine, ensure that it cannot - Toluene (slightly toxic); inflammable
be started by a manual or automatic system and that you - Benzene (or benzine, toxic); inflammable
understand how the operating system works. - Ciclohexare (non toxic); inflammable
4.2 - Regular maintenance Cleaning of the stator, rotor, exciter and diode bridge
The insulating components and the impregnation system are
4.2.1 - Checks after start-up not at risk of damage from solvents (see the above list of
After approximately 20 hours of operation, check that all fixing authorised products).
screws on the machine are still tight, plus the general Avoid letting the cleaning product run into the slots. Apply the
condition of the machine and the various electrical product with a brush, sponging frequently to avoid
connections in the installation. accumulation in the housing. Dry the winding with a dry cloth.
Let any traces evaporate before reassembling the machine.
4.2.2 - Cooling circuit
4.2.5 - Mechanical servicing
It is advisable to check that circulation of air is not reduced by
partial blocking of the air intake and outlet grilles : mud, fibre, WARNING
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grease, etc.
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Fault Action
Excessive overheating of one or both - If the bearing has turned blue or if the grease has turned black,
Bearing bearings (bearing temperature 80°C change the bearing.
above the ambient temperature) - Bearing not fully locked (abnormal play in the bearing cage).
(With or without abnormal bearing - End shields incorrectly aligned.
noise)
- Air flow (inlet-outlet) partially clogged or hot air is being recycled from
Excessive overheating of alternator the alternator or engine
Abnormal frame (more than 40 kelvin above the - Alternator operating at too high a voltage (> 105% of Un on load)
temperature ambient temperature) - Alternator overloaded
- Misalignment (coupling)
Too much vibration - Defective mounting or play in coupling
Vibrations - Rotor balancing fault (Engine - Alternator)
Excessive vibration and humming - Phase imbalance
noise coming from the machine - Stator short-circuit
- System short-circuit
- Mis-paralleling
Alternator damaged by a significant Possible consequences
Abnormal noise impact, followed by humming and - Broken or damaged coupling
vibration - Broken or bent shaft end.
- Shifting and short-circuit of main field
- Fan fractured or coming loose on shaft
- Irreparable damage to rotating diodes or AVR.
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Voltage Check the AVR, the The voltage does not return to the - Exciter winding open circuit
disappears surge suppressor, the rated value. - Faulty exciter armature
during rotating diodes, and - Faulty AVR
operation replace any defective - Main field open circuit or short-circuited
components
Anode
A diode in good
Cathode
WARNING
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allow the current
C to flow from the anode
to the cathode only.
Damage caused to the AVR in such conditions is
not covered by our warranty.
- +
C C C A C
A A A
+ ~ ~ ~ +
- ~ ~ ~ - - +
A
C
C C C
After operational testing, replace all access panels
or covers.
A A A
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+
-
12V battery
4.6.1 - Tools required
Assembly B : Connect a “Variac” variable power supply and To fully dismantle the machine, we recommend using the
a diode bridge on both exciter field wires (5+) and (6-). tools listed below :
- 1 ratchet spanner + extension,
Both these systems should have characteristics which are - 1 torque wrench,
compatible with the machine field excitation power (see the - 1 set of flat spanners : 8 mm, 10 mm, 18 mm,
nameplate). - 1 socket set : 8, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, 24, 30 mm
3) Run the unit at its rated speed. - 1 socket with male ferrule : 5 mm,
4) Gradually increase the exciter field current by adjusting the - 1 puller.
rheostat or the variac and measure the output voltages on L1
- L2 - L3, checking the excitation voltage and current at no 4.6.2 - Screw tightening torque
load and on load (see the machine nameplate or ask for the
factory test report). IDENTIFICATION Screw Ø Torque N.m
When the output voltage is at its rated value and balanced Exciter screw M6 10
within < 1 % for the rated excitation level, the machine is in Star diode bridge M6 10
good working order. The fault therefore comes from the AVR
Diode nut M6 4
or its associated wiring (ie. sensing, auxiliary windings).
Flange / Frame screw (46.2 S, M 14 80
M)
ASSEMBLY B Variac 6 - Exciter field 5+ Flange / Frame screw (46.2 L, M 14 190
VL)
40
50 60 + Flange / Frame screw (47.1) M 16 190
30
70
80
90
0 100
Earth screw M 10 20
- DC Grille screws M6 5
AC 12V
220V Cover screws M6 5
Terminal block nut M 12 35
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When dismantling the machine, always change the 4.6.9 - Reassembling the rotor
bearings. On single bearing machines :
- Mount the rotor (4) in the stator (1) (see drawing below)
4.6.6 - Replacing the DE bearing on - Check that the machine is correctly assembled and that all
two-bearing machines screws are tightened.
On two-bearing machines :
- Remove the screws (31) and (62). - Mount the rotor (4) in the stator (1).
- Remove the shield (30). - Position shield (30) on the stator (1).
- Remove the circlips (284). - Tighten screws (31).
- Remove the ball bearing (60) using a puller with a central - Mount the inner bearing retainer (68) using the screws (62).
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Threaded rod
4.7.1 - Mechanical characteristics
The components are :
- an adaptation shaft (to position the rotor on the alternator
shaft).
- an M16 tie rod and nut for assembling the rotor on the shaft.
- a rotor with 16 magnets.
Rotor
- A housing + wound stator + plastic connection sleeve
assembly + plastic ferrules.
- the housing cover (4 CBLXS M5 screws).
- 4 HM6 screws (mounting housing on the NDE shield).
- Mount the circlips (284) If mounting in kit form, follow the instructions below.
- Check that the machine is correctly assembled and that all 1 - Remove the PMG cover [297] and the seal (71) on the
screws are tightened. alternator NDE shield.
2 - Mount the PMG housing assembly [290] on the shield
using the 4 HM6 screws.
ATTENTION
TTENTION 3 - Put adhesive on the tie rod [295] and screw it fully into the
tapped hole in the alternator shaft extension.
4 - Mount the magnetised rotor on the adaptation shaft, then
When removal of the rotor involves changing parts using 2 M10 threaded rods screwed into the rotor slide the
or rewinding, the rotor must be rebalanced. assembly onto the tie rod.
5 - Once the rotor is in position, remove the 2 M10 rods.
4.6.10 - Dismantling and reassembly of the 6 - Fit the cable gland washer [296].
7 - Tighten the assembly with the M16 nut.
filters
8 - Close the PMG with the cover [297].
- Remove the grille (417) then take out the filter (418) . 9 - Remove the plastic plug on the NDE panel and fit the
Change the filter, if necessary, please refer to section 4.2.5 plastic sleeve and its ferrule.
for cleaning the filter. To replace follow instructions in reverse 10 - Connect the PMG to the AVR (section 4.7.2.).
order.
4.7.2 - Electrical connection
- Connect the 3 PMG wires (14/15/16), the 2 exciter wires
(5/6) and the 2 previously mentioned voltage detection wires
(2/3) in accordance with the connection diagram (see section
2.3.2).
Mounting the PMG on an AREP machine
- Connect the 3 PMG wires (14/15/16), to terminals X1,X2,Z2
on the AVR. The 4 auxiliary winding wires X1.X2.Z1.Z2
should be isolated using the domino fitting supplied with the
51 kit. Both exciter field wires (5/6) and the voltage sensing wires
(2/3) remain in place.
418 Electrical characteristics of the PMG 2
Stator phase/phase resistance 20°C : 2.1 Ω
No-load A.C. voltage between phases at 1500 rpm : 125 V.
417
ATTENTION
TTENTION
With the PMG, check that strap ST9 has been
disconnected.
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- 12-wire machines
Requirements for coupling (A) :
5.2 - Technical support service - 6 links
Our technical support service will be pleased to provide any - 1 link for the neutral
additional information you may require.
Requirements for coupling (F.F) :
When ordering spare parts, you should indicate the complete - 4 flexible shunts
machine type, its serial number and the information given on - 2 flexible shunts
the nameplate. - 1 link for the central point
- 1 additional starting range
Address your enquiry to your usual contact. - 1 additional terminal
Part numbers should be identified from the exploded views Requirements for coupling (F) :
and their description from the parts list. - 3 flexible shunts
Our extensive network of service centres can dispatch the - 1 link for the central point
necessary parts without delay.
To ensure correct operation and the safety of our machines,
we recommend the use of original manufacturer spare parts.
In the event of failure to comply with this advice, the
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage.
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