Low Voltage - Troubleshoot

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Product: GENERATOR SET


Model: G3520C GENERATOR SET GZM
Configuration: G3520C Generator Set GZM00001-UP

Testing and Adjusting


Caterpillar Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR)
Media Number -RENR7941-06 Publication Date -07/01/2010 Date Updated -07/07/2010

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Low Voltage - Troubleshoot


SMCS - 4467-035

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The Cat Digital Voltage Regulator presents an electrical


shock/electrocution hazard. This hazard will cause serious injury or
death.

Service by trained personnel only.

The terminals and heat sinks are live at hazardous voltages when power
is applied and for up to 8 minutes after power is removed.

1. Verify that the voltage adjustment is not set too low.

OK - If the voltage adjustment is correct, go to step 2.

OT OK - If the voltage adjustment is too low, adjust the voltage to the correct setpoint.

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STOP.

2. Verify that the underfrequency setpoint (knee frequency) is not greater than the generator
frequency.

OK - If the underfrequency setpoint is correct, go to step 3.

OT OK - If the underfrequency setpoint is too high, adjust the setpoint below the rated
generator frequency.

STOP.

3. Verify that the generator is running at rated speed.

OK - If the generator is running at rated speed, go to step 5.

OT OK - If the generator is not at rated speed, increase the generator speed to the rated
level.

STOP.

4. PMG power or Shunt powered regulator

PMG power - Proceed to step 5.

Shunt powered - Proceed to step 6.

5. Check for the correct input power to the voltage regulator. Refer to Specification, "Electrical"
for input power requirements.

OK - If the voltage is at the required level, go to step 7.

OT OK - If the voltage regulator input voltage is low, refer to the generator manual for
PMG repair.

STOP.

6. Verify that the potential transformer (if used) has the correct turns ratio and is supplying the
correct voltage to the power input.

OK - If the turns ratio of the power potential transformer is correct, go to step 7.

OT OK - If the turns ratio of the potential transformer is incorrect, is sized too small, or the
transformer is not supplying the correct power, replace the potential transformer.

STOP.

7. Verify that the sensing potential transformer (if used) has the correct turns ratio and is
operating correctly.

OK - If the sensing potential transformer is operating correctly, go to step 8.

OT OK - If the turns ratio of the sensing potential transformer is incorrect, replace the
sensing potential transformer.

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STOP.

8. Low generator output voltage may occur when operating in droop mode with an inductive
load. If the low voltage condition is not caused by the droop function, go to step 9.

9. Replace the voltage regulator.

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