Low Voltage Alternators - 4 pole

LSA 44.3
Installation and maintenance
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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.
: This manual is be given to the end user.

SAFETY MEASURES WARNING SYMBOLS

Before using your machine for the first time, We wish to draw your attention to the
it is important to read the whole of this following 2 safety measures which must be
installation and maintenance manual. complied with:

All necessary operations and interventions a) During operation, do not allow anyone
on this machine must be performed by a to stand in front of the air outlet guards,
qualified technician. in case anything is ejected from them.

Our technical support service will be pleased b) Do not allow children younger than 14
to provide any additional information you to go near the air outlet guards.
may require.
A set of self-adhesive stickers depicting the
The various operations described in this various warning symbols is included with
manual are accompanied by recommenda- this maintenance manual. They should be
tions or symbols to alert the user to the po- positioned as shown in the drawing below
tential risk of accidents. It is vital that you once the machine has been fully installed.
understand and take notice of the different
warning symbols used.
WARNING
WARNING The alternators must not be put into
service until the machines in which they
are to be incorporated have been
Warning symbol for an operation capable declared compliant with Directives EC
of damaging or destroying the machine and plus any other directives that may be
or surrounding equipment. applicable.

© - We reserve the right to modify the

characteristics of its products at any time in
order to incorporate the latest technological
developments. The informa-tion contained
Warning symbol for general danger to in this document may therefore be changed
personnel. without notice.

This document may not be reproduced in

any form without prior authorization.
All brands and models have been registered
and patents applied for.

Warning symbol for electrical danger to

personnel.

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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 - Contraindications to use............................................................................................ 4

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

3 - INSTALLATION................................................................................................... 6
3.1 - Assembly................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 - Checks prior to first use............................................................................................. 6
3.3 - Terminal connection diagrams................................................................................... 7
3.4 - Commissioning........................................................................................................ 10
3.5 - Setting up................................................................................................................ 10

4 - SERVICING - MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 11
4.1 - Safety measures.......................................................................................................11
4.2 - Routine maintenance................................................................................................11
4.3 - Bearings.................................................................................................................. 12
4.4 - Mechanical defects.................................................................................................. 12
4.5 - Electrical faults........................................................................................................ 13
4.6 - Dismantling, reassembly......................................................................................... 15
4.7 - Installation & maintenance of the PMG................................................................... 17
4.8 - Table of characteristics....................................................................................... 17-18

5 - SPARE PARTS.................................................................................................. 19
5.1 - First maintenance parts........................................................................................... 19
5.2 - Technical support service........................................................................................ 19
5.3 - Accessories ............................................................................................................ 19
5.4 - Exploded views, parts list and tightening torque..................................................... 20

EC declaration of 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 - Contraindications to use
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.

ALTERNATORS

LSA IP RATINGS
N°: Date : Voltage V
r.p.m. Hz Weight : kg Phase

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 ISO 8528-3 Made in ............................

IEC 60034-1 & 5 NEMA MG1-32 & 33 www.leroy-somer.com 1.025.002 a

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2 - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2.2 - Mechanical characteristics
2.1 - Electrical characteristics - Steel frame
- Cast iron end shields
This alternator is a machine without
- Protected ball bearings, greased for life
sliprings or revolving armature brushes,
- Mounting arrangements:
wound as “2/3 pitch”, 12-wire, with class H
IM 1201 (MD 35) foot and flange mounted,
insulation and a field excitation system
single-bearing with SAE coupling disc.
available in either SHUNT, AREP or
IM 1001 (B 34) double-bearing with SAE
«PMG» version (see diagrams and AVR
flange and standard cylindrical shaft
manuals).
extension.
• Electrical options - Drip-proof machine, self-cooled
- Stator temperature detection sensors - Degree of protection: IP 23
- Space heater
Interference suppression conforms to • Mechanical options
standard EN 55011, group 1, class B - Air inlet filter
(Europe). - IP 44 protection

MAIN FIELD STATOR : 12-wire (marking T1 to T 12)

SHUNT SYSTEM
T1 T7 T2 T8 T3 T9
EXCITER
Varistor

Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T10 T5 T11 T6 T12
Field

R 250 Power supply / Detection

MAIN FIELD STATOR : 12-wire (marking T1 to T 12)

AREP SYSTEM Aux. windings
T1 T7 T2 T8 T3 T9
EXCITER
Varistor

Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T10 T5 T11 T6 T12
Field

R 438 Voltage reference

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

PMG SYSTEM
T1 T7 T2 T8 T3 T9
EXCITER
Varistor

PMG

Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T10 T5 T11 T6 T12
Field

R 438 Voltage reference

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3 - INSTALLATION • Single-bearing coupling
Personnel undertaking the various Before coupling the machines, check that
operations indicated in this section must they are compatible by:
wear personal protective equipment - undertaking a torsional analysis of the
appropriate for mechanical and electrical transmission,
hazards. - checking the dimensions of the flywheel
and its housing, the flange, coupling discs
3.1 - Assembly and offset.
WARNING
When coupling the alternator to the
prime mover, do not use the fan to turn
All mechanical handling operations the alternator or rotor.
must be undertaken using suitable The holes of the coupling discs should
equipment and the machine must be be aligned with the flywheel holes by
horizontal. Check how much the machine cranking the engine.
weighs (see 4.8) before choosing the Make sure the machine is securely
lifting tool. bedded in position during coupling.
During this operation, do not allow Check that there is lateral play on the
anyone to stand under the load. crankshaft.
• Double-bearing coupling
• Handling
- Semi-flexible coupling
The generously-sized lifting rings are for Careful alignment of the machines is
handling the alternator alone. They must not recommended, checking that the lack of
be used to lift the genset. The choice of concentricity and parallelism of both parts
lifting hooks or handles should be determined of the coupling do not exceed 0.1 mm.
by the shape of these rings. Choose a lifting This alternator has been balanced with a
system which respects the integrity and the 1/2 key.
environment of the machine.
• Location
The room where the alternator is placed
During this operation, do not allow must be ventilated to ensure that the
anyone to stand under the load. ambient temperature cannot exceed the
data on the nameplate.

3.2 - Checks prior to first use

• Electrical checks

Under no circumstances should an

alternator, new or otherwise, be operated
if the insulation is less than 1 megohm
for the stator and 100,000 ohms for the
other windings.

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There are 2 possible methods for restoring - the protective grilles and housing are cor-
the above minimum values. rectly in place,
a) Dry out the machine for 24 hours in a - the standard direction of rotation is clock-
drying oven at a temperature of 110 °C wise as seen from the shaft end (phase
(without the regulator). rotation in order 1 - 2 - 3).
b) Blow hot air into the air intake, having For anti-clockwise rotation, swap 2 and 3.
made sure that the machine is rotating with - the winding connection corresponds to the
the exciter field disconnected. site operating voltage (see section 3.3).
Note : Prolonged standstill
In order to avoid these problems, we 3.3 - Terminal connection diagrams
recommend the use of space heaters, as To modify the connection, change the
well as turning over the machine from time position of the stator cables on the terminals.
to time. Space heaters are only really The winding code is specified on the
effective if they are working continuously nameplate.
while the machine is stopped.

WARNING
Ensure that the alternator has the
degree of protection matching the Any intervention on the alternator
defined environmental conditions. terminals during reconnection or checks
should be performed with the machine
• Mechanical checks stopped.
In no case should the internal
Before starting the machine for the first time, connections in the terminal box be
check that: subjected to stresses due to cables
- all fixing bolts and screws are tight, connected by the user.
- the cooling air is drawn in freely,

Connection codes L.L. voltage Factory connection

T12
A
L1(U) Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz T6 T11
T5 N
3 phases
T1 T7
6 190 - 208 190 - 240
T4 T10
7 220 - 230 - T9 L3(W)
T4 T10 N
T3
T12 T5
8 - 190 - 208 T8 L2(V)
T9 T2
T11 R 250 voltage sensing: T2
T6 0 => (T8) / 110 V => (T11) T7 L1(U)
R 438 voltage sensing:
L3(W) T3 T8 L2(V)
0 => (T3) / 110 V => (T2) T1 NDE
T12
D T1 L1(U) Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz T11

6 N
3 phases T4 380 - 415 380 - 480
T10
T7
7 440 - 460 - T9 L3(W)
N T6
T10 T3
T12 8 - 380 - 416 T8 L2(V)
T9
T11 T5 R 250 voltage sensing: T5 T2
T3 T6 T8 T2 0 => (T8) / 110 V => (T11) T7 L1(U)
R 438 voltage sensing:
L3(W) L2(V) 0 => (T3) / 380 V => (T2) T4 T1 NDE

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Connection codes L.L. voltage Factory connection

FF Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz T4 T11
T7 M
1 phase 6 220 - 240 220 - 240
T3
T2 T6 T8 T12
7 250 - 260 - T9 L
T3 T10
T5 T11 T9
8 200 220 - 240 T8 T6
T1 T4 T7 T10
L L R 250 voltage sensing: T12 T2
M
0 => (T1) / 110 V => (T4) T5 L
R 438 voltage sensing:
LM voltage = 1/2 LL voltage T1
0 => (T10) / 220 V => (T1) NDE

L1(U)
Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz
F
1 phase T12 T1 6 220 - 240 220 - 240 T6 T3
or
3 phases T9 L
T4
T7 7 250 - 260 - T9 T11 L3(W)
T6
T5
L
T3 T10 8 200 220 - 240 T8 T10 L2(V)
L3(W) L2(V) R 250 voltage sensing: T4 T2
T11 T8 T5 T2
L L 0 => (T8) / 110 V => (T11)
M T7 T12 L1(U)
R 438 voltage sensing:
LM voltage = 1/2 LL voltage T1
0 => (T3) / 220 V => (T2) NDE

Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz T5 T11
G
6 T4 M
1 phase 220 - 240 220 - 240
M T10
T6 T1
T12
T7 7 250 - 260 - T9 L
T4 T3
T3
T10
T2 8 200 220 - 240 T8 L
T5
T9 L
R 250 voltage sensing: T12 T2
L T11 T8 0 => (T8) / 110 V => (T11) T7 T6
R 438 voltage sensing:
LM voltage = 1/2 LL voltage 0 => (T3) / 220 V => (T2) T1
NDE

When coupling alternators in parallel with connected neutral,

it may be necessary to use a reactance (please contact us).

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SINGLE-PHASE 4-WIRE - type M or M1 DEDICATED WINDING

SERIAL CONNECTION Voltage 50/60Hz Output

T2 T3
L-L L-M Link L L M
T1 T4
220 110
230 115 T2 - T3 T1 T4 T2 - T3
M 240 120
L L
R 250 voltage sensing: 0 => (T1) / 110 V => (T2)

Warning: parallel connection not possible.

• Option connection diagram

R 791 T interference suppression kit (standard for CE marking) Voltage potentiometer
A D F B F/F G

Black T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T2
Black T2 T2 T2 T2 T9 T3 ST4
Black T3 T3 T3 T3 NC NC Voltage adjustment
Blue N N by remote potentiometer
White

Anti condensation heater Thermistor (PTC) temperature

130°C
103 Blue wire
Ph1
101 150°C
Ph2 Black wire
102
Ph3 180°C
104 Red/white wire

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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 The various adjustments during tests
terminal box is connected to the electrical must be made by a qualified engineer.
earth circuit Ensure that the drive speed specified on
- The earth terminal (ref 28) is connected to the nameplate is reached before
the frame. commencing adjustment.
The connections inside the terminal box
must never be subjected to stress due to After operational testing, replace all
cables connected by the user. access panels or covers.
The AVR is used to make any adjustments
to the machine.

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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
All such operations performed on the out 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).
• Checks after start-up Dusting: Use an air gun.
After approximately 20 hours of operation, If the machine is fitted with air inlet and outlet
check that all fixing screws on the machine filters, the maintenance personnel should
are still tight, plus the general state of the clean them routinely at regular intervals. In
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 4.7).

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4.3 - Bearings
The bearings are permanently Approximate life of the grease (depending on use)
greased = 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 (bearing tempera- black, change the bearing.
Bearing ture 80°C above the ambient tem- - Bearing not fully locked (abnormal play in the bearing cage)
perature) (With or without abnor- - End shields incorrectly aligned
mal bearing noise)
- 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
battery of 4 to 12 The alternator builds up but
No voltage volts to terminals its voltage - Check the connection of the voltage reference
at no load on E- and E+, does not reach the rated to the AVR
start-up respecting the value when - Faulty diodes
polarity, for 2 to 3 the battery is removed - Armature short-circuit
seconds
The alternator builds up but -- Field
Faulty AVR
windings open circuit (check winding)
its voltage disappears when - Revolving field coil open circuit (check the
the battery is removed resistance)
Check the AVR connections (AVR may be faulty)
- Field windings short-circuited
Correct speed - Rotating diodes burnt out
Voltage too Check the drive - Revolving field coil short-circuited
low speed - Check the resistance
Increase the drive speed (do not touch the AVR
Speed too low voltage pot. (P2) before running at the correct
speed)
Voltage too Adjust AVR voltage Adjustment ineffective Faulty AVR
high potentiometer
- Check the speed: possibility of cyclic
Adjust the If no effect: try normal or fast irregularity
Voltage AVR stability stability - Loose connections
oscillations potentiometer modes (ST2) - Faulty AVR
- Speed too low when on load (or AVR LAM set
too high)
Voltage between E+ and E-
(DC)
Voltage SHUNT < 20V - AREP / PMG - Check the speed (or AVR LAM set too high)
correct at no Run at no load and < 10V
load and too check the voltage
low when on between E+ and
E- on the AVR Voltage between E+ and E- -- Faulty rotating diodes
load SHUNT > 30V - AREP / PMG Short-circuit in the revolving field coil. Check
the resistance.
> 15V - Faulty exciter armature. Check the resistance.
Check the AVR,
the - Exciter winding open circuit
Voltage surge suppressor, - Faulty exciter armature
disappears the rotating The voltage does not return - Faulty AVR
during diodes, and to the rated value - Revolving field coil open circuit or short-
operation replace any circuited
defective
components

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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.
+
4.5.2 - 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
diodes using separate excitation from the AVR or its associated wiring (ie.
sensing, auxiliary windings).

ASSEMBLY B
6 - Field 5+

During this procedure, make sure that 40

50 60 +
the alternator is disconnected from any
30

70

1A diode
20

80

external load and inspect the terminal

10

90

box to check that the connections are

0 100

fully tightened. - DC
Variac AC 12V
1) Stop the unit, disconnect and isolate the 220V
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]. To access
warranty may be invalidated. the AVR adjustment potentiometers, the
Whilst being handled, the machine side plate [59] should be removed.
should remain horizontal (rotor not
locked when moved). Check how much • Replacing the NDE bearing on single-
the machine weighs before choosing the bearing machines
lifting method. - Dismantling
- Remove the terminal box lid [48].
- Unscrew the fixing clamps on the power
output cables, remove the connector from
the exciter and the R 791 module.
- 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 screw puller.

• Tools required
To fully dismantle the machine, we
recommend using the tools listed below: - Reassembly
- 1 ratchet spanner + extension - Heat the inner slipring of a new bearing by
- 1 torque wrench induction or in a drying oven at 80°C (do not
- 1 set of flat spanners: 7, 8, 10, 12 mm use an oil-bath) and fit it to the machine.
- 1 socket set: 8, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, 22, - Place the preloading wavy washer [79] in
24 mm the shield and fit a new O ring seal [349].
- 1 Allen key: size 5 (eg. Facom: ET5), size 6 Refit the NDE shield and pass the bundle of
(ET6), size 10 (ET10, size 14 (ET14) wires between the top bars of the shield.
- 1 T20 and T30 TORX bit - Refit the fixing clamps on the cables, the
- 1 puller (U35)/(U32/350) R 791 module and the exciter connector.
- Replace the terminal box lid [48] and also
• Screw tightening torque the earth continuity screw [29].
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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• Accessing the main field and stator
- Dismantling
NDE shield Follow the procedure for dismantling the
Rotor bearings (see section 4.6).
Screw rod - Remove the coupling disc (single-bearing
alternator) or the DE shield (twin-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,
WARNING replacement of components), the rotor
assembly must be rebalanced.
When dismantling the shields, you will
need to change the antifriction bearings,
- Reassembling the revolving field coil
the “O” ring seal, the preloading (wavy)
washer and adhesive paste. - Follow the dismantling procedure in reverse
order.
Take care not to knock the windings when
• Replacing the DE bearing
refitting the rotor in the stator.
- Dismantling - Refit the fan with its fixing screws on the
- Uncouple the alternator from the prime hub.
mover.
- Remove the 8 assembly screws. Follow the procedure for refitting the
bearings (see section 4.6).
- Remove the DE shield [32].
- Remove the NDE shield.
- Remove both antifriction bearings [60] and 4.7 - Installation and maintenance of
[70] using a puller with a central screw. the PMG
- Reassembly The PMG reference is PMG 7. See the PMG
- Heat the new bearings by induction or in a maintenance manual, ref: 4211.
drying oven at 80°C (do not use an oil-bath)
and fit them to the machine.
- Check that both the preloading wavy washer
[79] and the new O ring seal [349] have been
fitted on the NDE shield [36].
Refit the NDE shield and pass the bundle of After operational testing, it is essential to
wires between the top bars of the shield. replace all access panels or covers. Don’t
- Refit the DE shield [32] and tighten the forget the screw [29) earth continuity.
8 fixing screws.
- Check that the alternator assembly is
correctly mounted and that all screws are
tightened.

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4.8 - Table of characteristics • AREP resistances at 20°C (Ω)
Table of average values:
Alternator - 2 and 4 poles - 50 Hz/60 Hz - Exciter
Type L/N stator Rotor Armature
Winding n° 6 and M or M1 connected in field
dedicated single-phase. (400 V for the S2 0.0503 2.354 7.262 0.422
excitation values). S3 0.0503 2.354 7.262 0.422
The voltage and current values are given for S4 0.039 2.578 8.068 0.459
no-load operation and operation at rated S5 0.039 2.578 8.068 0.459
load with separate field excitation. All values M6 0.0335 2.805 8.068 0.459
are given at ± 10% (for exact values, consult M8 0.0287 3.032 8.068 0.459
the test report) and are subject to change L10 0.0236 3.291 8.068 0.459
without prior warning. For 60 Hz machines,
the resistance values are the same and the
• AREP resistances at 20°C (Ω) on the
excitation current «i exc» is approximately 5
auxiliary windings
to 10% weaker.

• SHUNT resistances at 20°C (Ω) Type Winding X1, X2 Winding Z1, Z2

Exciter S2 0.341 0.627
Type L/N stator Rotor Armature
field S3 0.341 0.627
S2 0.0503 2.354 11.647 0.422 S4 0.304 0.571
S3 0.0503 2.354 11.647 0.422 S5 0.304 0.571
S4 0.039 2.578 12.941 0.459 M6 0.288 0.575
S5 0.039 2.578 12.941 0.459 M8 0.271 0.559
M6 0.0335 2.805 12.941 0.459 L10 0.247 0.524
M8 0.0287 3.032 12.941 0.459
L10 0.0236 3.291 12.941 0.459
• AREP excitation current - 400 V - 50 Hz
• excitation current SHUNT - 400 V - 50 Hz “i exc”: excitation current of the exciter field.
“i exc”: excitation current of the exciter field Type At no load On load
Type At no load On load S2 0.96 2.61
S2 0.74 2.03 S3 0.96 2.92
S3 0.74 2.27 S4 0.92 2.65
S4 0.71 2.06 S5 0.92 2.89
S5 0.71 2.24 M6 0.83 3.08
M6 0.65 2.39 M8 0.8 2.97
M8 0.62 2.30 L10 0.85 3.05
L10 0.66 2.36
• Voltage on the auxiliary windings

Type Winding X1, X2 Winding Z1, Z2

50 Hz 55 ... 59 11 ... 16
60 Hz 66 ... 71 14 ... 19

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• 4P dedicated single-phase LSA 44.3 • Table of weights
(values given for information only)
- Winding M SHUNT excitation (50 Hz)
Type Total weight (kg) Rotor (kg)
Resistances at 20°C (Ω) S2 301 120
S3 301 120
Exciter
Type L/N stator Rotor Armature S4 338 136
field
S5 338 136
S2 0.012 2.354 11.647 0.422
M6 374 150
S3 0.012 2.354 11.647 0.422
M8 404 162
S4 0.0093 2.578 12.941 0.459
L10 439 178
S5 0.0093 2.578 12.941 0.459
M8 0.0068 3.032 12.941 0.459

i exc excitation current (A) - 240 V - 60 Hz

“i exc”: excitation current of the exciter field.
Type At no load On load
S2 0.7 1.3
S3 0.7 1.5
S4 0.7 1.3 After operational testing, it is essential
S5 0.7 1.5 to replace all access panels or covers.
M8 0.6 1.3

• 4P dedicated single-phase LSA 44.3 -

Winding M1 SHUNT excitation (60 Hz)
Resistances at 20°C (Ω)
Exciter
Type L/N stator Rotor Armature
field
S2 0.0084 2.354 11.647 0.422
S3 0.0084 2.354 11.647 0.422
S4 0.0059 2.578 12.941 0.459
S5 0.0059 2.578 12.941 0.459
M6 0.0053 2.805 12.941 0.459
L10 0.0042 3.291 12.941 0.459

i exc excitation current (A) - 240 V - 60 Hz

“i exc”: excitation current of the exciter field.
Type At no load On load
S2 0.8 1.7
S3 0.9 1.8
S4 1 1.9
S5 1 2
M6 0.6 1.7
L10 0.7 1.5

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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
They contain the following items: to replace all access panels or covers.
SHUNT repair kit ALT 44.3 KS 001
R 250 voltage regulator -
Diode set assembly -
- 5.3 - Accessories
AREP repair kit ALT 44.3 KS 002 • Space heater for use when stopped
R 450 voltage regulator -
Diode set assembly - The space heater must run as soon as the
- alternator stops. It is installed at the rear of
the machine. Its standard power is 250W
Single-bearing kit ALT 44.3 KB 001
with 220V or 250W with 110V on request.
NDE bearing -
‘O' ring seal -
Preloading wavy washer -
Twin bearing kit ALT 44.3 KB 002
NDE bearing -
DE bearing - Warning: the power supply is present
‘O' ring seal - when the machine has stopped.
Preloading wavy washer -
• Temperature sensors with thermistors
(PTC)
5.2 - Technical support service These are thermistor triplets with a positive
Our technical support service will be pleased temperature coefficient installed in the
to provide any additional information you stator winding (1 per phase). There can be a
may require. maximum of 2 triplets in the winding (at 2
levels: warning and trip) and 1 or 2
When ordering spare parts, you should thermistors in the shields.
indicate the complete machine type, its These sensors must be linked to adapted
serial number and the information given on sensing relays (supplied optionally).
the nameplate. Cold resistance of cold thermistor sensors:
100 to 250 Ω per sensor.
Address your enquiry to your usual contact.
Part numbers should be identified from the
exploded views and their description from
the parts list.
Our extensive network of service centres
can dispatch the necessary parts without
delay.
To ensure correct operation and the safety
of our machines, 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

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• Double-bearing

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Screw Torque Screw Torque

Ref. Qty Description Ref. Qty Description
Ø N.m Ø N.m

1 1 Stator assembly - - 62 2 Fixing screw M6 8.3

4 1 Rotor assembly - - 67 1 Circlip - -

15 1 Fan - - 68 1 Inner bearing retainer - -

16 6 Fixing screw M6 5 70 1 NDE bearing - -

22 1 Key - - 79 1 Washer preloading - -

28 1 Earth terminal M6 10 90 1 Exciter field - -

Earth continuity
29 1 M6 10 91 4 Fixing screws exciter M6 10
screw

30 1 DE shield - - 100 1 Exciter armature - -

31 8 Fixing screw M12 69 107 1 Diode module support M5 6

32 1 S.A.E. washer - - 124 1 Terminal plate M6 5

Voltage regulator
33 2 Air outlet grille M6 5 198 1 M5 3.6
(AVR)
Interference
36 1 NDE shield - - 199 1 - -
suppression module

37 4 Tie rod M14 90 320 1 Sleeve - -

41 2 NDE or DE cover - - 322 2 Coupling disc - -

48 1 Top cover - - 323 8 Fixing screw M16 320

49 - Fixing screw M5 5 325 - Spacer shim - -

Diode module
51 2 Air intake grille M5 3.6 343 3 M5 3
assembly

59 2 Side cover - - 347 1 Surge suppressor M6 4

60 1 DE bearing - - 349 1 ‘O' ring seal - -

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Electric Power Generation Division

Declaration of CE compliance and incorporation

This Declaration applies to the generators designed to be incorporated into machines complying with the
Machinery Directive Nr 2006/42/CE 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 LSA 40 - 42.3 - 44.3 - 46.2 - 47.2 - 49.1 - 50.2 - 51.2 -
52.3 - 53.2 - 54, 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 2006/95/CE dated 12 December 2006.

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/CE dated 17 May 2006

- EMC Directive Nr 2004/108/CE dated 15 December 2004, as intrinsic levels of emissions and
immunity are concerned

WARNING :

The here above mentioned generators should not be commissioned until the corresponding Gen-Sets have
been declared in compliance with the Directives Nr 2006/42/CE et 2004/108/CE, 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
A. DUTAU - Y. MESSIN

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The contractual EC Declaration of Conformity and Incorporation can be obtained from your contact on
request.

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