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Operation and Maintenance Manual

G3516B and G3520B Generator Sets
Media Number -SEBU7566-04 Publication Date -01/11/2004 Date Updated -08/11/2004

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Rotating Rectifier - Check

SMCS - 4465-535

Check the exciter armature. Ensure that the rotating rectifier is tight. If a failure of a rectifier is
suspected, proceed to the "Testing a Three-Diode Rectifier Block" section.

Testing a Three-Diode Rectifier Block

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Three-Diode Rectifier Block (two pieces)

The following procedure tests all three diodes within a block. Check the positive rectifier block and
the negative rectifier block. If any meter reading does not fall within the given ranges, replace the
rectifier block.

1. Set the digital multimeter on the diode range. Remove all leads from the rectifier block.

2. To test the negative rectifier block, follow these steps:

a. Place the red test lead on the negative "-" terminal. Place the black test lead on the
following rectifier terminals: "AC1" (3), "AC2" (4) and "AC3" (5). All readings on the
meter should be between 0.4 and 1.0.

b. Place the black test lead on the negative "-" terminal. Place the red test lead on the
following rectifier terminals: "AC1" (3), "AC2" (4) and "AC3" (5). In all cases, the
meter should read "OL" (overload).

3. To test the positive rectifier block, follow these steps:

a. Place the red test lead on the positive "+" rectifier terminal. Place the black test lead on
the following rectifier terminals: "AC1" (3), "AC2" (4) and "AC3" (5). In all cases, the
meter should read "OL" (overload).

b. Place the black test lead on the positive "+" rectifier terminal. Place the red test lead on

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the following rectifier terminals: "AC1" (3), "AC2" (4) and "AC3" (5). All readings on
the meter should be between 0.4 and 1.0.

ote: A shorted diode can cause damage to the exciter rotor. If a diode is shorted, check the exciter
rotor. Refer to the Testing and Adjusting, "Winding - Test" and Testing and Adjusting, "Insulation -
Test". Perform these tests.

ote: This rectifier block also contains varistor "CR7". "CR7" can be checked by measuring the
resistance between the positive "+" rectifier terminal and the negative "-" rectifier terminal. The
resistance should be a minimum of 15000.

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