AC Generator Systems.ppt

A/C Generator Systems What is the function of the charging system? Provide power for all electrical loads Recharge the starting battery What happens if the charging systems puts out too much power? ? Voltage goes UP ? What happens if the charging system puts out too little power? ? Voltage goes DOWN ? What is the proper system voltage? 13.8 - 14.8 volts  27.4 – 28.4 volts What controls the system voltage? Voltage regulator How many volts in a fully charged battery? 12.6 volts 25.2 volts After removing surface charge How do you check for an Over-charging alternator? Insure battery is fully charged Run the engine Turn Off electrical loads System voltage below… …14.8 Volts or 28.4 volts When less than 8 amps enter battery What can cause the charging system to Over-charge? Defective Voltage Regulator Volt Drop in Voltage Sensing Wire Volt Drop in regulator ground Having regulator inside generator eliminates volt drop as a cause for Over-Charging How do you check for an Under-charging alternator? Insure battery is fully charged Run ALL electrical loads Run engine at 1,500 RPM System voltage above… …13.8 Volts or 27.4 volts How else do you check for an undercharging alternator? Run engine at 1,500 RPM  Load battery with carbon pile to 13 volts (26 volts) Measure amps leaving generator Should be at least 90% of rated capacity What can cause the charging system to under-charge? Loose fan belt Low engine RPM Excessive load requirements (add on accessories) What can cause the charging system to under-charge? Short driving trips Defective generator Defective voltage regulator Defective wiring Understand the A/C Generator(Alternator) Identify the following components Rotor Stator Slip rings Brushes Diodes or Rectifier Rotor (Field) What does the Rotor do? Creates a spinning magnetic field inside the A/C generator How do you test the rotor? Slip rings must be clean and smooth Field windings must not be open circuit Field windings must not