FIELD FLASHING

INSTALLATION WARNINGS When a new regulator is installed

for the first time, the polarity of residual
Model: MTS 634-AB Only qualified personal should
install & service this AVR. magnetism may be incorrect or the
VOLTAGE REGULATOR The resistance of the exciter magnitude low. If the generator does not
build-up voltage after startup, shut down the
must be from 15 to 100 Ohms.
Do not use Meggers engine and do the following:
GENERAL INFORMATION
The MTS634 Voltage Regulator is they damage the AVR. a. With the engine STOPED, apply a dc
voltage of not more than 12Vdc,
built for use on 50/60 Hz brushless
for 3 sec. to terminals F- & F+
alternators. This AVR includes frequency OVER EXCITATION SHUTDOWN in series with a current limiting resistor
compensation, over voltage shutdown,
If the exciter field voltage exceeds 100 of 3-5 ohms100 Watts on the fields.
an automatic exciter circuit, and an EMI filter.
Vdc, the regulator removes the field current c. Start the engine and measure voltage
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS after a time delay. At 135 Vdc, the at regulator leads 3 and 4 if is greater
Dc Output Power: field voltage is totally removed within 0.2 than 6 volts, voltage build-up should
4 Adc at 63 Vdc continuous, seconds. be successful. Repeat procedure
7 Adc at 100 Vdc (700W) forcing one minute After shutdown, reset the regulator by if less than 6 Volts is measured.
(at 240 Vac input). stopping and restarting the engine.
d. If repeating steps 1 and 2 does not result
Exciter Field Dc Resistance: VOLTAGE ADJUST RHEOSTAT (VAR) in generator voltage build-up, replace the
15 to 100 Ohms Adjust with a screwdriver potentiometer on AVR voltage regulator.
to change generator output voltage.
Sensing Input: moving rheostat CW increases generator voltage.
220v Position190-240 Vac, Single phase, 50/60 Hz 5%,
When using remote voltage adjust rheostat
110v Position100-120 Vac, Single phase, 50/60 Hz 5%, (VAR), the VAR wire on the regulator should
Voltage Adjust Range: be cut and the rheostat connected to wire
ends. A 1 k ohm 1/2 watt rheostat is
220v Position170-265Vac
adequate for most applications.
120v Position 90-132 Vac. See connection Diagrams
Regulation Accuracy: Volt
Better than 1.0% no load to full load. PRELIMINARY SET-UP selector
Response Time: Switch
To prevent damage to the regulator, complete
Less than 1.5 cycles for 5% change in
the following steps before proceeding with Stab.
sensing voltage.
system start-up: Adjust
EMI Suppression:
a. Verify that the voltage regulator
Internal EMI filter conforms with the generator system
Overexcitation Shutdown: requirements. Voltage
Power to fields STOPS when Adjust
b. Ensure that the regulator is correctly
exciter voltage greater then100 Vdc connected to the generator.
Voltage Build-up: See connection Diagrams
Fuse
Automatic voltage build-up with 5 Vac minimum
c. Set the regulator VAR fully CCW before
residual starting
Operating Temperature: SYSTEM START-UP
-40 C to + 80C
a. Start the prime mover and bring up to
F+
3

4
VAR
VAR
HZ
HZ

F-
MOUNTING rated speed. Voltage should buildup. If a
The regulator may be mounted in any minimum of 5 Vac residual is not
position. Use the Voltage Regulator itself as a template present, you must flash the fields.

Weight: b. Adjust internal VAR rheostat on AVR

15 oz. (0.45 kg) Net. for normal generator output voltage.
FUSE
The fuse is part of the Voltage regulator
Use Bussman Model T5AH250
L1
EXCITER FIELD POWER CIRCUIT (regulator L1
wires F+ & F-). Generator 120 V
Connect the regulator wire F+ to the Generator L2
exciter field F+ terminal, and regulator wire F- to L2

exciter field F- terminal.

L3
POWER & SENSING INPUT (regulator wires 3 15 to 100 Ohms

15 to 100 Ohms
& 4)
Connect as shown in side diagrams. HZ HZ F+ F- 3 4 VAR VAR
Power for the exciter field and regulator Input Voltage 1 K Ohm 1/2 W HZ HZ F+ F- 3 4 VAR VAR
circuitry is taken from the generator output. 120 VOLTS external VAR
Input Voltage 1 K Ohm 1/2 W
on 120 v Position If Used
200 to 277 volts external VAR
Hz & Hz Together For If Used
FREQUENCY ROLL OFF 50 HZ USE
Hz & Hz Together For
At 60 Hz ROLL OFF FREQUENCY starts 55 Hz. 50 HZ USE

At 50 Hz ROLL OFF FREQUENCY starts 45 Hz.

The Regulator comes factory set for 60 Hz use.
Short wires marked Hz. for 50 Hz use.
Be sure to insulate the connection.