The circuitry of the R448 Automatic Voltage Regulator

(AVR) provides closed loop control of the alternator

output voltage by regulating the exciter field current.
The R448 can be powered by Shunt, AREP or PMG
field excitation systems and is fitted as standard on:

5000 Series Alternators AVR R448

6000 Series Alternators

7000 Series Alternators

Specification

Voltage regulation ± 0.5%

Short circuit capability: 3 x Irated for 10 seconds (AREP

or PMG excitation)

Voltage sensing:
95 to 140 volts (50/60 Hz) or
170 to 260 volts (50/60 Hz) or
340 to 520 volts (50/60 Hz)

Response time:
Normal (1 sec) for ± 20% voltage variation
or Rapid (0.3 sec) for ± 20% voltage variation

Remote voltage adjustment range of: ± 5%

Load Adjustment Module (LAM)

On load impact, the rotation speed of the generator set

decreases. When it passes below the preset frequency
threshold, the LAM causes the voltage to drop by
approximately 15% and consequently the amount of
active load applied is reduced by approximately 25%
until the speed reaches it's rated value again.
Automatic
Voltage Regulator
 Adjustment capability

The R448 AVR features the following adjustment capabilities (Please note that no adjustments should be made prior to
careful consultation of the alternator installation and maintenance manual):-

Quadrature droop adjustment 50 Hz or 60 Hz frequency option

AVR Voltage adjustment Remote voltage adjustment option

Stability adjustment LAM enable/disable option

LAM Threshold (underspeed) adjustment Alternator frame selection

Excitation ceiling adjustment Excitation system selection

Selection of single phase or three phase* * Optional R731 three phase sensing module
voltage sensing required

Selection of normal or rapid response time

5+ Exciter Field 6-
ST5 With LAM WO LAM

SHUNT
AREP or PMG
ST2 normal: 1S rapid: 0.3S
(as fitted)
Response Time

50Hz 60Hz
ST3
Frequency
F1/F2 Fast-blow
250V 10A
fuse

X2
P5 Z1
Excitation X1
ceiling Z2
E+
P4 E-
Under
speed
R448 0V
110
220
L3
(W)

P3 380
Stability

P2
Voltage

ST6
5000
6000
7000 P1 ST9
Quadrature SHUNT
ST1 droop
AREP
Single Phase PMG
detection

3 Phase detection L2(V)

T.I.
340-520V
Option S1 S2
R731 Option
170-260V

ST4
Option
External potentiometer
for volt adjustment 95-140V

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FG Wilson (Engineering) Ltd
Old Glenarm Road, Larne, County Antrim BT40 1EJ
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 28 2826 1000 Fax: +44 (0) 28 2826 1111
www.FGWilson.com

In line with our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to change specification without notice. AVR448/FGW/0302