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Testing and Adjusting


SR5 Electric Power Generation
Media Number -KENR5284-04 Publication Date -01/05/2014 Date Updated -07/05/2014

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Insulation - Test
SMCS - 4453-081; 4454-081; 4457-081; 4470-081
Illustration 1 g01388839
PMPE Generator Wiring Diagram

(CR1-C6) Diodes

(CR7) Varistor

(L1) Exciter Stator

(L2) Exciter Rotor

(L3) Main Rotor

(L4) Main Stator

(L5) PMG Stator

(PM) Permanent Magnet


(RFA) Rotating Field Assembly

(CT1) Optional Voltage Droop Transformer

(T0, T1, T2, T3, T7, T8, T9) Generator terminals

Table 1
TOOLS NEEDED

Quantity Part Number Description

142-5055 Insulation Tester


1
Megohmmeter

Personal injury or death can result from electrocution.

The megohmmeter is applying a high voltage to the circuit.

To avoid electrocution, do not touch the instrument leads


without first discharging them. When finished testing also
discharge the generator windings.

The following materials will cause the winding insulation to deteriorate:

Moisture (water)

Dust

Grease

Other foreign matter within the generator

This deterioration reduces the resistance of the insulation. This test will measure the
resistance of the winding insulation.

The insulation tester (megohmmeter) produces a high potential voltage between the test
leads. During the test, a small current flows. The tester converts this current to a resistance
reading.

The insulation test is performed as part of periodic maintenance in order to detect the
deterioration of the winding insulation. When there is a rapid decrease in the insulation
resistance in a short amount of time, the generator needs to be cleaned.

Note: For information on generator cleaning, refer to Special Instruction, SEHS9124.

When generators have not been used for a period of time, moisture can accumulate.
Therefore, the insulation test should be performed on generators that have been idle. If
moisture is known to exist, the windings must be dried prior to testing. Refer to the Testing
and Adjusting, "Generator - Dry" section of this publication.

The winding needs to be reconditioned or the winding needs to be replaced in the following
cases:
The measured insulation resistance falls below the specified amount. The cleanup
procedure does not correct the discrepancy.

The measured insulation resistance falls below the specified amount. The drying
procedure does not correct the discrepancy.

The specified insulation resistance is an approximate value. It can be possible to operate the
generator with less than the specified value. However, a generator that has a low winding
insulation resistance will be more likely to have a failure.

Personal injury or death can result from improper


troubleshooting and repair procedures.

The following troubleshooting and repair procedures should


only be performed by qualified personnel familiar with this
equipment.

The insulation test gives accurate results only when the generator windings are free of
moisture and the generator windings are at room temperature.

Each winding must have a minimum insulation resistance of one megohm.

Main Stator L4
1. Remove the load from the generator by either opening the line circuit breaker or the
load connections to (T1), (T2), (T3), and (T0). Prevent these wires from coming into
contact with each other and prevent these wires from contacting ground.

2. Isolate main stator (L4) from the voltage regulator by disconnecting wires 20, 22, and
24. If generator lead (T0) is connected to the generator frame or ground, open the
connection.

3. Connect one test lead of the insulation tester (megohmmeter) to the generator
enclosure (ground).

4. Connect the other test lead of the insulation tester (megohmmeter) to generator lead
(T0) .

5. The insulation resistance must be one megohm or more.

Exciter Stator L1
1. Isolate the exciter stator (L1) from the voltage regulator by disconnecting wires F1 and
F2. Prevent these wires from coming into contact with each other and prevent these
wires from contacting ground.

2. Connect one test lead of the insulation tester (megohmmeter) to the generator
enclosure (ground).

3. Connect one test lead of the insulation tester (megohmmeter) to exciter field lead (F1
or F2).
4. Measure the resistance of the exciter field winding insulation to ground. The
insulation resistance must be a minimum of 0.25 megohm (250000 ohms).

Exciter Rotor L2
1. Isolate the exciter rotor (L2) from the rectifier circuit. Disconnect the three wires of the
exciter armature from the rectifier blocks.

2. Connect one test lead of the insulation tester (megohmmeter) to the rotor shaft.

3. Connect one test lead of the insulation tester (megohmmeter) to any one exciter field
lead.

4. The insulation resistance must be a minimum of 0.25 megohm (250000 ohms).

PMG Exciter Stator L5


1. Isolate the PMG exciter stator (L5) from the voltage regulator. Disconnect wires 26, 28,
and 30 of the pilot exciter from the termination points. These wires are usually fused.
These wires connect to a terminal strip or these wires connect to the voltage regulator.

2. Connect one test lead of the insulation tester (megohmmeter) to the generator
enclosure (ground).

3. Connect the other test lead of the insulation tester (megohmmeter) to any one lead of
the PMG exciter stator.

4. The insulation resistance must be a minimum of 0.25 megohm (250000 ohms).

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