Description & Operation

The generator has a built-in regulator with diagnostic functions and voltage regulating functions, such as the following:

• Voltage regulation: The On-Off operation of transistor TR₁ connects and disconnects the field current circuit which provides a constant output voltage level. See Fig 1 .
• Diagnosis warning is when any of the following problems occur the charge lamp illuminates:
  1. No voltage generation: Brush wear exceeds specified wear limits, field coil circuit is broken, etc.
  2. Excessive output: Output voltage is greater than 16 volts (approximately.)
  3. Terminal B disconnection: Harness is disconnected from alternator terminal B.
  4. Terminal S disconnection: Harness is disconnected from alternator terminal S. In this case, voltage is slightly greater than specified regulated voltage; however, voltage regulation is still controlled and the battery is prevented from overcharging.

Fig 1: Generator Circuit Diagram

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