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:

The circuitry of the R438 Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) provides closed loop control of the alternator output voltage by regulating the exciter field current. The R438 can be powered by AREP or PMG field excitation system and is fitted as an option on: 1000 Series Alternators* 2000 Series Alternators 3000 Series Alternators With the AREP excitation system the R438 AVR is powered by two auxilliary windings which are independent of the voltage detection circuit. With the PMG option the R438 AVR is powered by the PMG which is fitted at the rear end of the alternator. Specification
Steady state voltage regulation 0.5% Short circuit capability: 3 x Irated for 10 seconds (AREP or PMG
excitation)

5000 Series Alternators 6000 Series Alternators 7000 Series Alternators

AVR R448

AVR R438

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%

Voltage sensing: 0-110v Terminals = 95 to 140 volts (50/60 Hz) or 0-220v Terminals = 170 to 260 volts (50/60 Hz) or 0-380v Terminals = 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

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.

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.
*1000 Series alternators do not have PMG option

Automatic Voltage Regulator

Automatic Voltage regulator

Adjustment Capability
The R438 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 Alternator output voltage adjustment Stability adjustment LAM threshold (under speed) adjustment Excitation ceiling adjustment

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 AVR Voltage adjustment Stability adjustment LAM Threshold (underspeed) adjustment Excitation ceiling adjustment Selection of single phase or three phase* voltage sensing Selection of normal or rapid response time 50 Hz or 60 Hz frequency option Remote voltage adjustment option LAM enable/disable option Alternator frame selection Excitation system selection * Optional R731 three phase sensing module required

5+

Exciter Field

6-

ST5 With LAM

Response Time

WO LAM

ST2

normal: 1S

rapid: 0.3S

SHUNT AREP or PMG

(as fitted)

ST3
Frequency

50Hz

60Hz

fuse F1/F2 Fast-blow 250V 10A

P5
Excitation ceiling

P4
Under speed

R448

Stability

P3

X2 Z1 X1 Z2 E+ E0V 110 220 380

L3 (W)

P2
Voltage

ST6
5000 6000 7000

P1
Quadrature droop

ST9
SHUNT AREP PMG

ST1
Single Phase detection 3 Phase detection
Option

T.I. S1 S2

L2(V)
340-520V 170-260V 95-140V

R731

Option

ST4
Option

External potentiometer for volt adjustment

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FG Wilson has manufacturing facilities in the following locations: Northern Ireland Brazil China India USA
With headquarters in Northern Ireland, FG Wilson operates through a Global Dealer Network. To contact your local Sales Office please visit the FG Wilson website at www.FGWilson.com

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

AVRR438/0306/GB

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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