TAL 044

Low Voltage Alternators - 4 pole

Installation and maintenance
Three-phase 6 or 12-wire
Dedicated single-phase 4-wire
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This manual concerns the alternator which you have just purchased.
We wish to draw your attention to the contents of this maintenance manual.

SAFETY MEASURES a) During operation, do not allow anyone

Before using your machine for the first time, to stand in front of the air outlet guards,
it is important to read the whole of this in case anything is ejected from them.
installation and maintenance manual. b) Do not allow children younger than 14
to go near the air outlet guards.
All necessary operations and interventions
on this machine must be performed by a A set of self-adhesive stickers depicting the
qualified technician. various warning symbols is included with
this maintenance manual. They should be
Our technical support service will be pleased positioned as shown in the drawing below
to provide any additional information you once the machine has been fully installed.
may require.
The various operations described in this
manual are accompanied by recom- WARNING
mendations or symbols to alert the user to The alternators must not be put into
potential risks of accidents. It is vital that service until the machines in which they
you understand and take notice of the are to be incorporated have been
following warning symbols. declared compliant with Directives EC
and plus any other directives that may be
WARNING applicable.
This manual is to be given to the end
Warning symbol for an operation capable user.
of damaging or destroying the machine The range of electric alternators and
or surrounding equipment. their derivatives, manufactured by us or
on our behalf, comply with the technical
requirements of the customs Union
directives (EAC).

Warning symbol for general danger to

personnel. © - We reserve the right to modify the
characteristics of this product at any time in
order to incorporate the latest technological
developments. The information contained in
this document may therefore be changed
without notice.
Warning symbol for electrical danger to
personnel. This document may not be reproduced in
any form without prior authorisation.
All brands and models have been registered
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and patents applied for.
We wish to draw your attention to the
following 2 safety measures which must be
complied with:

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CONTENTS

1 - RECEIPT............................................................................................................................4
1.1 - Standards and safety measures...................................................................................4
1.2 - Inspection.....................................................................................................................4
1.3 - Identification................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 - Storage........................................................................................................................4
1.5 - Applications.................................................................................................................. 4
1.6 - Usage restrictions........................................................................................................ 4

2 - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS....................................................................................5
2.1 - Electrical characteristics...............................................................................................5
2.2 - Mechanical characteristics...........................................................................................5

3 - INSTALLATION................................................................................................................ 10
3.1 - Assembly....................................................................................................................10
3.2 - Checks prior to first use.............................................................................................. 11
3.3 - Terminal connection diagrams.................................................................................... 11
3.4 - Commissioning.......................................................................................................... 14
3.5 - Setting up...................................................................................................................14

4 - SERVICING - MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................15
4.1 - Safety measures........................................................................................................ 15
4.2 - Routine maintenance.................................................................................................15
4.3 - Bearings.....................................................................................................................16
4.4 - Mechanical defects....................................................................................................16
4.5 - Electrical faults........................................................................................................... 17
4.6 - Dismantling, reassembly............................................................................................19
4.7 - Installation & maintenance of the PMG......................................................................20
4.8 - Table of characteristics...............................................................................................21

5 - SPARE PARTS................................................................................................................. 23
5.1 - First maintenance parts..............................................................................................23
5.2 - Technical support service...........................................................................................23
5.3 - Accessories................................................................................................................ 23
5.4 - Exploded view, parts list and tightening torque...........................................................24

Disposal and recycling instructions

Declaration of EC compliance and incorporation

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1 - RECEIPT 1.4 - Storage
1.1 - Standards and safety Prior to commissioning, machines should
measures be stored :
- away from humidity (< 90%); after a long
Our alternators comply with most period of storage, check the machine
international standards. insulation. To prevent the bearings from
See the EC Declaration of Incorporation on becoming marked, do not store in an
the last page. environment with significant vibration.
1.2 - Inspection 1.5 - Application
On receipt of your alternator, check that it These alternators are mainly designed to
has not suffered any damage in transit. If produce electricity in the context of
there are obvious signs of knocks, contact applications involving the use of
the transporter (you may be able to claim generators.
on their insurance) and after a visual
check, turn the machine by hand to detect 1.6 - Usage restrictions
any malfunction. Use of the machine is restricted to operating
conditions (environment, speed, voltage,
1.3 - Identification power, etc) compatible with the characteri-
The alternator is identified by means of a stics indicated on the nameplate.
nameplate fixed on the machine (see
drawing).
Make sure that the nameplate on the
machine conforms to your order.
So that you can identify your alternator
quickly and accurately, we suggest you fill in
its specifications on the nameplate below.

LSA
TAL IP RATINGS
N°: Date : Voltage V
r.p.m. Hz Weight : kg Phase
LSA 000-1-006 e

Th.class. Altitude : m Conn.

P.F. :
A.V.R. Excit. Contin. kVA
Excit. values full load : V/ A B.R. kW
at no load : A 40°C. A
D.E. bearing Std by kVA
N.D.E. bearing P.R. kW
R

27°C. A
C US
166631 Made in ............................

IEC 60034 - 1 & 5. / ISO 8528 - 3. / NEMA MG1 - 32 & 33. Moteurs Leroy-Somer - Boulevard Marcellin Leroy,
CS 10015 - 16915 Angoulême Cedex 9 - France

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2 - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2.2 - Mechanical characteristics
2.1 - Electrical characteristics - Steel frame
This machine is an alternator without - End shields in aluminum
sliprings and revolving field brushes, wound - Greasable ball bearings
as “2/3 pitch”; 4, 6 or 12-wire, with class H - Mounting arrangement: single bearing with
insulation and a field excitation system standard feet and SAE flanges/coupling
available in either SHUNT, AREP or PMG discs
version. - Drip-proof machine, self-cooled
• Electrical options
- Space heaters
In order to conform to standard EN 61000-
6-3, EN 61000-6-2, EN 55011, the R791
interference suppression kit is needed.

• SHUNT dedicated single-phase 4-wire

STATOR: 4-wire (T1 to T4 identification)

MAIN FIELD
T1 T3
EXCITER U1 U5

Armature
Varistor

T2 T4
Exciter field
U2 U6
- + Rotating rectifiers

yellow
black

red

blue

2 kOhms
HR / CW

F2 F1 N U R2 R1

OPTIONAL
External remote voltage trimmer
Remove link R1-R2 if use
potentiometer

R791T Series
Black T1
Black T4
Black N.C.
Blue
Green/Yellow
UF 0E UF S V

Consult R121 manual ref.5657

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• SHUNT three-phase 6-wire

STATOR: 6-wire (T1 to T6 identification)

MAIN FIELD
T1 T2 T3
EXCITER U1 V1 W1

* not connected in delta connection

Armature Varistor

T4 T5 T6
Exciter field
U2 V2 W2
+ - Rotating rectifiers
black
red

connection
yellow

green * Delta

Star
blue connection
* * For delta connection (1PH – 3PH):
use terminals N and U, connect N and N1.
F2 F1 N U N1 V

OPTIONAL

R791T 3 PH 1 PH
FUSE

Y Δ Δ
Black T1 T1 T1
Black T2 T2 T2
Black T3 T3 N.C.
Blue N
OPEN FOR 60Hz
Green/Yellow
SL UF 0E UF S V

Consult R120 manual ref.5243

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• SHUNT three-phase 12-wire

MAIN FIELD STATOR: 12-wire (T1 to T12 identification)

EXCITER

T3-W1

T9-W5
T7-U5
T1-U1

T2-V1

T8-V5
Armature

Exciter field Varistor

- + Rotating rectifiers

T11-V6

T12-W6
T6-W2
T5-V2
T4-U2

T10-U6
black

red

3 PH 1 PH
D A F FF G
blue
T10 T3 T2 T10 T2
yellow
T1 T1 T1 T1 T3
white
N.C. T2 N.C. N.C. N.C.
green
T2 N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C.
*
F2 F1 N U N1 V * For F, FF and G connection,
link N and N1

OPTIONAL

R791T 3 PH 1 PH
FUSE

Y Δ
Black T1 T1 L
Black T2 T2 L
Black T3 T3 M
Blue N
OPEN FOR 60Hz
Green/Yellow
SL UF 0E UF S V

Consult R120 manual ref.5243

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• AREP three-phase 6 or 12-wire
STATOR: 12-wire (T1 to T12 identification)

Auxiliary windings

T3-W1

T9-W5
T7-U5
T1-U1

T2-V1

T8-V5
MAIN FIELD

EXCITER
Varistor
Armature

Exciter field

T11-V6

T6-W2

T12-W6
T5-V2
T4-U2

T10-U6
Rotating rectifiers
- +
yellow
green

black
white
red

blue Option: // CT
for TAL 044 only
6- 5+ 11 10 9 12 8 7
1 kOhm 1W mini
STATOR: 6-wire
ST (T1 to T6 identification)
TI04 on T4

3 PH 1 PH
A–D–F FF G
red 3 T3 T10 T3
*
or

* red 2 T2 T1 T2

Note: connection A, FF and G

possible with 12-wire only

OPTIONAL
// CT for TAL 044
TI04: In / 1A - (D) Star only

* Detection according to voltage:

V/W for high voltage (380-480V)
T10
T4
or
TI04 P2
L1/L2 for low voltage (190-240V) P1
Neutral
Consult manual ref.5599
8 -> Q1
Deexcitation For anti-clockwise rotation
7 -> Q2
Auxiliary windings External remote voltage trimmer
9 12 (remove ST)
Green Black
R791T 3 PH 1 PH
Y Δ
OPEN E01 Black T1 T1 L
R180 E01 Black T2 T2 L
X1 Black T3 T3 M
Z2 Blue N
Green/Yellow
CONTACTS NOT SUPPLIED

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• PMG three-phase 6 or 12-wire
STATOR: 12-wire (T1 to T12 identification)

T3-W1

T9-W5
T7-U5
T1-U1

T2-V1

T8-V5
MAIN FIELD
PMG
EXCITER

Varistor
Armature

Exciter field

T11-V6

T6-W2

T12-W6
T5-V2
T4-U2

T10-U6
Rotating rectifiers
- +

white

blue Option: // CT
for TAL 044 only
6- 5+ 14 15 16 8 7
1 kOhm 1W mini
STATOR: 6-wire
ST (T1 to T6 identification)
TI04 on T4

3 PH 1 PH
A–D–F FF G
red 3 T3 T10 T3
*
or

* red 2 T2 T1 T2

Note: connection A, FF and G

possible with 12-wire only

OPTIONAL
// CT for TAL 044
TI04: In / 1A - (D) Star only

* Detection according to voltage:

V/W for high voltage (380-480V)
T10
T4
or
TI04 P2
L1/L2 for low voltage (190-240V) P1
Neutral
Consult manual ref.5599
8 -> Q1
Deexcitation For anti-clockwise rotation
7 -> Q2
Auxiliary windings External remote voltage trimmer
9 12 (remove ST)
Green Black
R791T 3 PH 1 PH
Y Δ
OPEN E01 Black T1 T1 L
R180 E01 Black T2 T2 L
X1 Black T3 T3 M
Z2 Blue N
Green/Yellow
CONTACTS NOT SUPPLIED

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3 - INSTALLATION The TAL 044 is equipped with two air
Personnel undertaking the various deflectors that prevent access to the upper
operations indicated in this section must and lower holes of the flange. Coupling for
wear personal protective equipment this machine should be done with bolts in
appropriate for mechanical and electrical the eight accessible holes, disregarding the
hazards. ones that cannot be accessed because of
the deflectors.
3.1 - Assembly

All mechanical handling operations

must be undertaken using suitable
equipment and the machine must be
horizontal. Check how much the machine
weighs before choosing the lifting tool.
During this operation, do not allow
anyone to stand under the load.
Accessible holes
• Handling
The generously-sized lifting eyes are for • Single-bearing coupling
handling the alternator only. They must not Before coupling, check the compatibility
be used to lift the genset. The choice of between the alternator and the engine by
lifting hooks or handles should be performing:
determined by the shape of the lifting eyes. - undertaking a torsional analysis of the
Choose a lifting system which respects the transmission (alternators data are available
integrity and the environment of the on request),
machine. - checking the dimensions of the flywheel
and its housing, the flange, coupling discs
and offset.
During this operation, do not allow
anyone to stand under the load. WARNING
When coupling the alternator to the
prime mover, do not use the fan to turn
the alternator or rotor.
• Double-bearing coupling
The holes of the coupling discs should
- Semi-flexible
be aligned withcoupling
the flywheel holes by
Careful
crankingalignment
the engine.of the machines is
recommended,
Make sure thecheckingmachinethatisthesecurely
lack of
concentricity
bedded and parallelism
in position of both parts
during coupling.
of the coupling do not exceed 0.1 mm.
Check that there is lateral play on the
This alternator has been balanced with a
crankshaft.
1/2 key.
• Location
The room where the alternator is placed
must be ventilated to ensure that the
ambient temperature cannot exceed the
data on the nameplate.

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3.2 - Checks prior to first use position of the stator cables on the terminals.
The winding code is specified on the
• Electrical checks nameplate.

Under no circumstances should an Any intervention on the alternator

alternator, new or otherwise, be operated terminals during reconnection or checks
if the insulation is less than 1 megohm should be performed with the machine
for the stator and 100,000 ohms for the stopped. In no case should the internal
other windings. connections in the terminal box be
There are 2 possible methods for restoring subjected to stresses due to cables
the above minimum values. connected by the user.
a) Dry out the machine for 24 hours in a
drying oven at a temperature of 110 °C
(without the regulator).
b) Blow hot air into the air intake, having
made sure that the machine is rotating with
the exciter field disconnected. • SHUNT dedicated single-phase 4-wire
Note : Prolonged standstill
In order to avoid these problems, we Connection
recommend the use of space heaters, as
well as turning over the machine from time Series connection
to time. Space heaters are only really T1 T2 T3 T4
effective if they are working continuously
while the machine is stopped.
DE

WARNING T2
T3
Ensure that the alternator has the degree blue
T4
L
of protection matching the defined
R121
to

environmental conditions. L
yellow
T1 NDE
• Mechanical checks
Before starting the machine for the first time,
check that:
- all fixing bolts are tight,
- the length of bolt and the tightening torque
are correct,
- the cooling air is drawn in freely,
- the protective grills and housing are cor-
rectly in place,
- the standard direction of rotation is clock-
wise as seen from the drive end (phase
rotation in order 1 - 2 - 3).
For anti-clockwise rotation, swap 2 and 3.
- the winding connection corresponds to the
site operating voltage (see section 3.3).

3.3 - Terminal connection diagrams

To modify the connection, change the
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• SHUNT three-phase 6-wire

Connection
OUTPUTS TO THE RIGHT OUTPUTS TO THE LEFT
EARTH EARTH
D Star 3PH
T6 T6
T5
DE DE T5
N L1 (U) N
T4 T1 T4

R120
W(3)-L3 W(3)-L3

to
R120
T3 to T4 T3
T6 T5
V(2)-L2 V(2)-L2
T2 T3 T2 T2
U(1)-L1 U(1)-L1
L3 (W) L2 (V) T1
T1 NDE NDE

DE DE

T5 F Delta 3PH (1PH)

T5
W(3)-L3 W(3)-L3
T3 T6 T1 T3
T4 T4
(L) V(2)-L2 R120 V(2)-L2 (L)
R120

T2 T3 T4 T2
to
to

(L) U(1)-L1 U(1)-L1 (L)

T5 T2 T1
T1 T6 NDE NDE
T6

• AREP or PMG three-phase 6-wire

Connection codes Voltage / Detection Factory connection

Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz OUTPUTS TO THE RIGHT OUTPUTS TO THE LEFT
D 3PH L1(U)
EARTH EARTH
Star T1 6S 380 - 415 380 - 480 DE

T6 T6
8S - 380 - 416
T5 T5
T4 N N
T4 T4
W(3)-L3 W(3)-L3
to R180

T6 T5
AREP / PMG : R180 T3 T3
380V < U < 480V V(2)-L2 V(2)-L2
T3 T2
V => T2 / W => T3 T2 T2
U(1)-L1 U(1)-L1
L3(W) L2(V) T1 T1
NDE

Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz
F 1PH EARTH DE EARTH
or
Delta L1(U)
3PH
6S 220 - 240 220 - 240
T6 T1 8S - 220 - 240 (1ph) 3ph 3ph (1ph)
T5 T5
(L) W(3)-L3 W(3)-L3(L)
to R180

T3 T3
T3 T4 T4 T4
AREP / PMG : R180 (L) V(2)-L2 V(2)-L2 (L)
220V < U < 240V T2 T2
L3(W) L2(V)
U(1)-L1 U(1)-L1
L T5 T2 L L1 => T2 / L2 => T3 T1
T1 T6 T6
NDE

In case of reconnection, ensure that AVR voltage detection is correct !

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• SHUNT, AREP or PMG three-phase 12-wire
Connection codes Voltage / Detection Factory connection

A 3PH L1(U) Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz DE

T12
Parallel Star
T1 T7
6 190 - 208 190 - 240 T11 *
T6
8 - 190 - 208 T5 T10
T4
T4
T10
T12 T5 SHUNT : R120
N
U => T1 / N1 => T2 / N => T3 / V => n.c.
T9 T2
T11
T6
AREP / PMG : R180
L1 => T2 / L2 => T3
L3(W) T3 T8 L2(V) NDE

D 3PH T1 L1(U) Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz DE

T12
Series Star T4
6 380 - 415 380 - 480 T11 *
T7
8 - 380 - 416 T10

T10
T12 SHUNT : R120
T9 U => T1 / V => T2 / N => T10 / N1 => n.c.
T11 T5

T3 T6 T8 T2 AREP / PMG : R180

V => T2 / W => T3
L3(W) L2(V) NDE

F L1(U) 1PH Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz DE

or
Series Delta
T12 T1
3PH
6 220 - 240 220 - 240
T11 *
T9 T4 8 - 220 - 240 T3
T6 T7 (L)
T10

T3 T10
SHUNT : R120 (L)

L2(V)
U => T1 / N1 => T2 / N => T3 / V => n.c.
L3(W)
T11 T8 T5 T2
L L AREP / PMG : R180 NDE
M
Voltage LM = 1/2 voltage LL L1 => T2 / L2 => T3 * If counter clockwise, L2 and L3 inverted

FF 1PH
Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz DE
T11
T2 T6 T8 T12 6 220 - 240 220 - 240
T3
T4

T3
8 - 220 - 240 T10
T5 T11 T9
SHUNT : R120 T2
T1 T4 T7 T10 T12 T6
L U => T10 / N => T1 / N => N1 / V => n.c.
L
M
AREP / PMG : R180
Voltage LM = 1/2 voltage LL L1 => T1 / L2 => T10 T5 NDE

G 1PH Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz T5 T11 DE

T4
T6 T1 6 220 - 240 220 - 240
T10
T12 T7
8 - 220 - 240
T3 T4
T5 T2 SHUNT : R120
T9 T10
T11 T8 N => T2 / U => T3 / N1 => n.c. / V => n.c.
L M L
AREP / PMG : R180
Voltage LM = 1/2 voltage LL L1 => T2 / L2 => T3 NDE

In case of reconnection, ensure that AVR voltage detection is correct !

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• Connection checks 3.4 - Commissioning

Electrical installations must comply with

the current legislation in force in the The machine can only be started up and
country of use. used if the installation is in accordance
Check that: with the regulations and instructions
- The residual circuit-breaker conforms to
legislation on protection of personnel, in defined in this manual.
force in the country of use, and has been The machine is tested and set up at the
correctly installed on the alternator power factory. When first used with no load, make
output as close as possible to the alternator. sure that the drive speed is correct and
(In this case, disconnect the wire of the stable (see the nameplate). With the
interference suppression module linking the
neutral). regreasable bearing option, we recommend
- Any protection devices in place have not greasing the bearings at the time of
been tripped. commissioning (see section 4.3).
- If there is an external AVR, the connections On application of the load, the machine
between the alternator and the cabinet are should achieve its rated speed and voltage;
made in accordance with the connection however, in the event of abnormal operation,
diagram. the machine setting can be altered (follow
- There is no short-circuit phase-phase or the adjustment procedure in section 3.5). If
phase-neutral between the alternator output the machine still operates incorrectly, the
terminals and the generator set control
cabinet (part of the circuit not protected by cause of the malfunction must be located
circuitbreakers or relays in the cabinet). (see section 4.5).
- The machine should be connected with the
busbar separating the terminals as shown in 3.5 - Setting up
the terminal connection diagram.

- The alternator earth terminal inside the

terminal box is connected to the electrical
earth circuit The various adjustments during tests
- The earth terminal is connected to the must be made by a qualified engineer.
frame. Ensure that the drive speed specified on
The connections inside the terminal box
must never be subjected to stress due to the nameplate is reached before
cables connected by the user. commencing adjustment.
After operational testing, replace all
access panels or covers.
The AVR is used to make any adjustments
to the machine.
Diameter M6 M8 M10 M12
Torque 4 Nm 10 Nm 20 Nm 35 Nm
Tolerance ± 15%

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4 - SERVICING - MAINTENANCE WARNING
4.1 - Safety measures Do not use: trichlorethylene, perchlo-
Servicing or troubleshooting must be
rethylene, trichloroethane or any alkaline
carried out strictly in accordance with
products.
instructions so as to avoid the risk of
accidents and to maintain the machine in
its original state.
These operations must be performed at a
cleaning station, equipped with a vacuum
system that collects and flushes out the
All such operations performed on the products used.
alternator should be undertaken by
The insulating components and the
personnel trained in the commissioning,
impregnation system are not at risk of
servicing and maintenance of electrical
damage from solvents. Avoid letting the
and mechanical components, who must
wear personal protective equipment cleaning product run into the slots.
appropriate for mechanical and electrical Apply the product with a brush, sponging
hazards. frequently to avoid accumulation in the
housing. Dry the winding with a dry cloth. Let
Before any intervention on the machine,
ensure that it cannot be started by a manual any traces evaporate before reassembling
or automatic system and that you have the machine.
understood the operating principles of the • Mechanical servicing
system.
WARNING
Cleaning the machine using water or a
highpressure washer is strictly prohi-
Warning : During and after running, the
bited. Any problems arising from such
alternator will reach temperatures hot
treatment are not covered by our
enough to cause injury, such as burns.
warranty.
Degreasing: Use a brush and detergent
4.2 - Routine maintenance (suitable for paintwork).
Dusting: Use an air gun.
• Checks after start-up
If the machine is fitted with air inlet and outlet
After approximately 20 hours of operation,
filters, the maintenance personnel should
check that all fixing bolts on the machine are
clean them routinely at regular intervals. In
still tight, plus the general state of the
machine and the various electrical the case of dry dust, the filter can be cleaned
connections in the installation. using compressed air and/or replaced if it is
clogged.
• Electrical servicing After cleaning the alternator, it is essential to
Commercially-available volatile degreasing check the winding insulation (see sections
agents can be used. 3.2 and 4.5).

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4.3 - Bearings
The bearings are permanently greased Approximate life of the grease (depending on use) = 20,000
hours or 3 years.

4.4 - Mechanical defects

Fault Action
Excessive overheating of one or - If the bearing has turned blue or if the grease has turned
both bearings black, change the bearing.
Bearing (bearing temperature 80°C above - Bearing not fully locked (abnormal play in the bearing cage)
the ambient temperature) - End shields incorrectly aligned
- Air flow (inlet-outlet) partially clogged or hot air is being
Excessive overheating of recycled from the alternator or engine
Abnormal alternator frame (more than - Alternator operating at too high a voltage (>105% of Un on
temperature 40° C above the ambient load)
temperature) - Alternator overloaded
- Misalignment (coupling)
Too much vibration - Defective mounting or play in coupling
Vibrations - Rotor balancing fault (Engine - Alternator)
Excessive vibration and humming - Phase imbalance
noise coming from the machine - Stator short-circuit

- System short-circuit
- Misparalleling
Alternator damaged by a Possible consequences
Abnormal - Broken or damaged coupling
significant impact, followed by
noise - Broken or bent shaft end
humming and vibration
- Shifting and short-circuit of main field
- Fan fractured or coming loose on shaft
- Irreparable damage to rotating diodes/AVR, surge suppressor

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4.5 - Electrical faults
Fault Action Effect Check/Cause
The alternator builds up and
its voltage is still correct - Lack of residual magnetism
when the battery is removed
Connect a new
No volt- battery of 4 to 12 The alternator builds up but - Check the connection of the voltage reference
age at no volts to termi- its voltage does not reach to the AVR
load on nals F1 and F2, the rated value when the - Faulty diode
start-up polarity, forthe
respecting battery is removed - Armature short-circuit
2 to 3
The alternator builds up but -- Faulty
seconds AVR
its voltage disappears when - Field windings open circuit (check winding)
Main field winding open circuit (check the
the battery is removed resistance)
Check the AVR connections (possible AVR failure)
- Field windings short-circuited
Correct speed - Rotating diodes burnt out
Voltage Check the drive - Main field winding short-circuited (check the
too low speed resistance)
Increase the drive speed (do not touch the AVR
Speed too low voltage pot. before running at the correct speed)
Voltage Adjust AVR volt- Adjustment ineffective Faulty AVR
too high age potentiometer
- Check the speed : possibility of cyclic irregularity
Voltage
oscilla- Adjust AVR stabil- - Loose connections
ity potentiometer - Faulty AVR
tions - Speed too low when on load
Voltage between F1 and F2
Voltage (DC)
correct Run at no load - Check the speed
SHUNT < 20V
at no load and check the AREP/PMG < 10V
and too voltage between
low when F1 et F2 on the - Faulty rotating diodes
Voltage between F1 and F2
on load AVR - Short-circuit in the main field (check the
SHUNT > 30V
(*) resistance)
AREP/PMG > 15V - Faulty exciter armature (check the resistance)
(*) Warning : During single-phase operation, check that the sensing wires from the AVR are connected to the
correct output terminals.
Check the AVR.
Voltage the surge - Exciter winding open circuit
disap- suppressor, the The voltage does not return - Faulty exciter armature
pears rotating diodes, to the rated value - Faulty AVR
during and replace any - Main field open circuit or short-circuited
operation defective
components
(**) Warning : The AVR internal protection may cut in (overload, lost connection, short circuit).

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• Checking the winding Assembly A: Connect a 12 V battery in
You can check the winding insulation by series with a rheostat of approximately
performing a high voltage test. In this case, 50 ohms - 300 W and a diode on both exciter
you must disconnect all AVR wires. field wires (5+) and (6-).
ASSEMBLY A
WARNING 6 - Field 5+
Damage caused to the AVR in such Rh. 50 -300W
1A diode
conditions is not covered by our
warranty.
+
• Checking the diode bridge -
A diode in good working order should allow
the current to flow only in the anode-to-
12V battery
cathode direction.
+ -
Anode Cathode Assembly B: Connect a “Variac” variable
+ -
+ - power supply and a diode bridge on both
exciter field wires (5+) and (6-).
Both these systems should have
A C
A C characteristics which are compatible with
the field excitation power of the machine
(see the nameplate).
3) Run the unit at its rated speed.
4) Gradually increase the exciter field
current by adjusting the rheostat or the
variac and measure the output voltages on
L1 - L2 - L3, checking the excitation voltage
and current at no load (see the machine
nameplate or ask for the factory test report).
When the output voltage is at its rated value
and balanced within 1% for the rated
excitation level, the machine is in good
• Checking the windings and rotating working order. The fault therefore comes
from the AVR or its associated wiring (ie.
diodes using separate excitation
sensing, auxiliary windings).

ASSEMBLY B
6 - Field 5+

40
50 60 +
During this procedure, make sure that
30

70

1A diode
the alternator is disconnected from any
20

80

external load and inspect the terminal

10

90

0 100

box to check that the connections are DC

-
fully tightened. Variac AC 12V
220V
1) Stop the unit, disconnect and isolate the
AVR wires.
2) There are two ways of creating an
assembly with separate excitation.

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4.6 - Dismantling, reassembly - Refit the modules.
- Refit the air intake grille [51].
WARNING
• Access to connections and the
During the warranty period, this operation regulation system
should only be carried out in an approved The terminals are accessed directly by
workshop or in our factory, otherwise the removing the terminal box lid [48].
warranty may be invalidated.
Whilst being handled, the machine • Replacing the NDE bearing on single
should remain horizontal (rotor not bearing machines
locked when moved). Check how much Dismantling
the machine weighs before choosing the - Remove the terminal box lid [48].
lifting method. - Unscrew the fixing clamps on the power
output cables, remove the connector from
the exciter.
- Remove the 4 nuts on the tie rods.
- Remove the NDE shield [36] using a puller:
eg. U.32 - 350 (FACOM).
- Remove the antifriction bearing [70] using
a bolt puller.

• Tools required Reassembly

To fully dismantle the machine, we - Heat the inner slipring of a new bearing by
recommend using the tools listed below: induction or in a drying oven at 80°C (do not
- 1 ratchet spanner + extension use an oil-bath) and fit it to the machine.
- 1 torque wrench - Place the preloading wavy washer [79] in
- 1 set of flat spanners: 7, 8, 10, 12 mm the shield and fit a new O ring seal [349].
- 1 socket set: 8, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, 22, Refit the NDE shield and pass the bundle of
24 mm wires between the top bars of the shield.
- 1 Allen key: size 5 (eg. Facom: ET5), size 6 - Refit the fixing clamps on the cables and
(ET6), size 10 (ET10), size 14 (ET14) the exciter connector.
- 1 T20 and T30 TORX bit
- 1 puller (U35)/(U32/350)
• Bolt tightening torque
See section 5.4.
• Access to diodes
- Remove the air intake grille [51].
- Check all 3 modules using an ohmmeter or
a battery lamp.

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- Replace the terminal box lid [48] and also Reassembling the revolving field coil
the earth continuity bolt [29]. - Follow the dismantling procedure in reverse
order.
NDE shield Take care not to knock the windings when
refitting the rotor in the stator.
Rotor - Refit the fan with its fixing bolts on the hub.
Threaded rod Follow the procedure for refitting the
bearings.

4.7 - Installation and maintenance of

the PMG
The PMG reference is PMG 7.
See the PMG manual ref : 4211.

WARNING
When dismantling the shields, you will
need to change the antifriction bearings,
the “O” ring seal, the preloading (wavy)
washer and adhesive paste.

• Accessing the main field and stator

Dismantling
Follow the procedure for dismantling the
bearings.
- Remove the coupling disc (single bearing
alternator) and insert a tube of the
corresponding diameter on the shaft end.
- Rest the rotor on one of its poles, then slide
it out. Use the tube as a lever arm to assist
dismantling.
- After extraction of the rotor, be careful not
to damage the fan or dismantle it.
- Remove the revolving field coil (rotor) and
place on special V-shaped supports.

NOTE: If intervention is required on the

revolving field coil (rewinding,
replacement of components), the rotor
assembly must be rebalanced.

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4.8 - Table of characteristics Field excitation current i exc (A)
Table of average values: 240V - 60 Hz
Alternator - 4 pole - 50 Hz - Winding no. M/ “i exc”: excitation current of the exciter field
M1 (4-wire) - no. 6S (6-wire) - no. 6 (12-wire) Type No load At rated load
The voltage and current values are given for C 0.91 1.82
no-load operation and operation at rated D1 1.05 2.06
load with separate field excitation. All values
are given at ± 10% (for exact values, consult E 0.59 1.7
the test report) and are subject to change K 0.66 1.48
without prior warning.

• Three-phase: 4-pole
• Dedicated single-phase M: 4-pole SHUNT excitation 6 and 12-wire
SHUNT excitation 4-wire
Resistances at 20 °C (Ω)
Resistances at 20 °C (Ω) - Series
connection Type L/N stator Rotor Field coil Armature
A 0.067 2.07 11.65 0.790
Type L/L stator Rotor Field coil Armature
B 0.067 2.07 11.65 0.790
C 0.024 2.35 11.65 0.790 C 0.050 2.35 11.65 0.790
D1 0.019 2.64 12.94 0.920 D 0.050 2.35 11.65 0.790
J 0.014 3.15 12.94 0.920 E 0.034 2.89 12.94 0.920
Field excitation current i exc (A) H 0.034 2.89 12.94 0.920
230V - 50 Hz J 0.029 3.15 12.94 0.920
“i exc”: excitation current of the exciter field K 0.024 3.43 12.94 0.920
Type No load At rated load L 0.019 4.04 7.88 1.051
M 0.019 4.04 7.88 1.051
C 0.74 1.49
D1 0.71 1.47
Field excitation current i exc (A)
J 0.62 1.33 400V - 50 Hz
“i exc”: excitation current of the exciter field
Type No load At rated load
• Dedicated single-phase M1: 4-pole
SHUNT excitation 4 wire A 0.84 2.6
B 0.84 2.95
Resistances at 20 °C (Ω) - Series
connection C 0.8 2.75
D 0.8 3.08
Type L/L stator Rotor Field coil Armature E 0.67 2.57
C 0.017 2.35 11.65 0.790 H 0.67 2.78
D1 0.012 2.64 12.94 0.920 J 0.66 2.79
E 0.013 2.89 12.94 0.920 K 0.68 2.82
K 0.008 3.43 12.94 0.920 L 0.64 2.69
M 0.64 3.01

For 60 Hz machines, the “i exc” values are

approximately 5 to 10 % lower.

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• Three-phase: 4-pole • Table of weights
AREP excitation 6 and 12-wire (values given for information only)
Resistances at 20 °C (Ω) Dedicated single-phase M: SHUNT 4-wire
Type L/N stator Rotor Field coil Armature Type Total weight (kg) Rotor (kg)
A 0.067 2.07 7.26 0.790
C 289 121
B 0.067 2.07 7.26 0.790
D1 332 139
C 0.050 2.35 7.26 0.790
D 0.050 2.35 7.26 0.790 J 391 166
E 0.034 2.89 8.07 0.920
H 0.034 2.89 8.07 0.920 Dedicated single-phase M1: SHUNT 4-wire
J 0.029 3.15 8.07 0.920 Type Total weight (kg) Rotor (kg)
K 0.024 3.43 8.07 0.920
C 289 121
L 0.019 4.04 4.82 1.051
D1 332 139
M 0.019 4.04 4.82 1.051
E 361 154
Resistance of auxiliary windings at K 425 181
20 °C (Ω)
X1, X2 auxiliary Z1, Z2 auxiliary Three-phase: SHUNT/AREP 6 and 12-wire
Type
windings windings
Type Total weight (kg) Rotor (kg)
A 0.450 0.657
A 262 114
B 0.450 0.657
C 0.436 0.627 B 262 114
D 0.436 0.627 C 295 127
E 0.365 0.575 D 295 127
H 0.365 0.575 E 368 160
J 0.308 0.480 H 368 160
K 0.417 0.611 J 398 172
L - 0.546 K 433 187
M - 0.546 L 554 227
M 554 227
Field excitation current i exc (A)
400V - 50 Hz
“i exc”: excitation current of the exciter field
Type No load At rated load
A 1.08 3.35
B 1.08 3.8
C 1.03 3.54
D 1.03 3.96
E 0.87 3.31 After operational testing, it is essential to
H 0.87 3.59 replace all access panels or covers. Don’t
J 0.85 3.6 forget the bolt (29) earth continuity.
K 0.88 3.63
L 0.82 3.46
M 0.82 3.88
For 60 Hz machines, the “i exc” values are
approximately 5 to 10 % lower.

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5 - SPARE PARTS
5.1 - First maintenance parts
Emergency repair kits are available as an
option. After operational testing, it is essential to
They contain the following items: replace all access panels or covers.
Emergency kit SHUNT 4941330
AVR R120 (6 and 12-wire) - 5.3 - Accessories
Diode bridge assembly - • Space heater for use when stopped
Emergency kit AREP/PMG 5080206 The space heater must run as soon as the
AVR R180 (6 and 12-wire) - alternator stops. It is installed at the rear of
Diode bridge assembly - the machine. Its standard power is 100W
with 220V or 100W with 110V on request.
Single bearing kit 4879454
Non drive end bearing -
«O» ring -
Preloading (wavy) washer -

Warning: the power supply is present

5.2 - Technical support service when the machine has stopped.
Our technical support service will be
pleased to provide any additional
information you may require.

For all spare parts orders or technical

support requests, send your request to
[email protected] or your
closest contact, whom you will find at
www.lrsm.co/support indicating the comp-
lete type of machine, its number and the
information indicated on the nameplate.

Part numbers should be identified from the

exploded views and their description from
the parts list.

To ensure that our products operate correctly

and safely, we recommend the use of
original manufacturer spare parts.
In the event of failure to comply with this
advice, the manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for any damage.

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5.4 - Exploded view, parts list and tightening torque
• Single bearing, SHUNT or AREP

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Bolt Torque Bolt Torque

Ref. Qty Description Ref. Qty Description
Ø N.m Ø N.m
Non drive end (NDE)
1 1 Stator assembly - - 70 1 bearing - -
Preloading (wavy)
4 1 Rotor assembly - - 79 1 - -
washer
15 1 Fan - - 90 1 Exciter field (stator) - -

16 6 Fixing bolts M6 5 91 4 Fixing bolts M6 10

Lifting eye (only with Exciter armature
21 1 M10 40 100 1 - -
TAL 044 L and M) (rotor)
28 1 Earth terminal M6* 10** 107 1 Diode support ring M5 6

29 1 Earth continuity bolts M6 10 124 1 Terminal block M6 5

30 1 Drive end (DE) shield - - 144 1 Terminal box - -

Voltage regulator
31 8 Fixing bolts M12 69 198 1 M5 3.6
(AVR)
Interference
32 1 S.A.E. adaptor ring - - 199 1 suppression module M5 6
(RFI kit)
33 2 Protective guard M6 5 320 1 Coupling sleeve - -
Non drive end (NDE)
36 1 - - 322 2 Coupling discs - -
shield
37 4 Tie rod M14 90*** 323 8 Fixing bolts M16 320
Plastic cover (except
40 2 - - 325 - Spacer shims - -
with TAL 044 L and M)
Diode bridge
48 1 Terminal box lid - - 343 3 M5 3
assembly
Surge suppressor
49 10 Terminal box bolts M5 5 347 1 M6 4
(+ PCB)
51 2 Air intake guard M5 3.6 349 1 O ring seal - -

* M12 (only with TAL 044 L and M)

** 69 N.m (only with TAL 044 L and M)
***130 N.m (only with TAL 044 L and M)

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Disposal and recycling instructions The oil and grease from the lubrication
We are committed to limiting the system should be treated as hazardous
environmental impact of our activity. We waste and must be treated in accordance
continuously monitor our production with local legislation.
processes, material sourcing and product
design to improve recyclability and minimise
our environmental footprint.
These instructions are for information
purposes only. It is the user’s responsibility
to comply with local legislation regarding
product disposal and recycling.

Recyclable materials
Our alternators are mainly constructed from
iron, steel and copper materials, which can
be reclaimed for recycling purposes.
These materials can be reclaimed through a
combination of manual dismantling,
mechanical separation and melting
processes. Our technical support depart-
ment can provide detailed directions on how
to dismantle products on request.

Waste & hazardous materials

The following components and materials
require special treatment and must be
separated from the alternator before the
recycling process:
- electronic materials found in the terminal
box, including the automatic voltage
regulator (198), current transformers (176),
interference suppression module (199) and
other semi-conductors.
- diode bridge (343) and surge suppressor
(347), found on the alternator rotor.
- major plastic components, such as the
terminal box structure on some products.
These components are usually marked with
information concerning the type of plastic.
All materials listed above need special
treatment to separate waste from
reclaimable materials and should be
entrusted to specialist recycling companies.

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Declaration of EC compliance and incorporation

This Declaration applies to the generators designed to be incorporated into machines complying with the
Machinery Directive Nr 2006/42/EC dated 17 May 2006.

MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER MLS HOLICE STLO.SRO MOTEURS LEROY-SOMER DIVISION LEROY-SOMER

Boulevard Marcellin Leroy SLADKOVSKEHO 43 1, rue de la Burelle STREET EMERSON
16015 ANGOULEME 772 04 OLOMOUC Boite Postale 1517 Nr4 Parcul Industrial Tetarom 2
FRANCE CZECH REPUBLIC 45800 ST JEAN DE BRAYE 4000641 CLUJ NAPOCA
FRANCE ROMANIA

Declares hereby that the electric generators of the types:

LSA40, LSA42.3, LSA44.2, LSA44.3, LSA46.2, LSA46.3, LSA47.2, LSA49.1, LSA49.3, LSA50.1, LSA50.2,
LSA51.2, LSA52.2, LSA52.3, LSA53.1, LSA53, LSA53.2, LSA54, LSA54.2, TAL040, TAL042, TAL044,
TAL046, TAL047, TAL049, as well as their derivatives, manufactured by Leroy-Somer or on Leroy-Somer's
behalf, comply with the following International Standards and Directive:

- EN and IEC 60034-1, 60034-5 and 60034-22

- ISO 8528-3 “Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets.
Part 3. Alternating current generators for generating sets”
- Low Voltage Directive Nr 2014/35/UE dated 26 February 2014

Furthermore, these generators, designed in compliance with the Machine Directive Nr 2006/42, are therefore
able to be incorporated into Electrical Gen-Sets complying with the following International Directives:

- Machinery Directive Nr 2006/42/EC dated 17 May 2006

- EMC Directive Nr 2014/30/UE dated 26 February 2014, as intrinsic levels of emissions and immunity
are concerned

WARNING:

The here mentioned generators should not be commissioned until the corresponding Gen-Sets have been
declared in compliance with the Directives Nr 2006/42/EC and 2014/30/UE, as well as with the other relevant
Directives.

Leroy-Somer undertakes to transmit, in response to a reasoned request by the national authorities, relevant
information on the generator.

Technical Managers
J.P. CHARPENTIER Y. MESSIN

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The contractual EC Declaration of Conformity and Incorporation can be obtained from your contact on
Moteurs Leroy-Somer
request.
Siege social : Boulevard Marcellin Leroy CS 10015 - 16915 Angoulême cedex 9 - France
SAS au capital de 65 800 512 € - RCS Angoulême 338 567 258

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This local presence is our guarantee for fast and efficient repair, support and
maintenance services.
Trust your alternator maintenance and support to electric power generation experts.
Our field personnel are 100% qualified and fully trained to operate in all environments
and on all machine types.
We have a deep understanding of alternator operation, providing the best value
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