2 QUADRANT DC MOTOR FIELD REGULATOR UNIT

DESCRIPTION AND TEST PROCEDURE

Change Number:
Author: George Bonner
Design Office: SD - Glasgow
Revision: A1
Revision Date: 26-Jan-13
Reason for new issue: Initial Issue
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 2 QUADRANT FIELD REGULATOR UNIT

General Description

The 2 quadrant field regulator unit is designed to supply constant current to the field winding of a
separately excited DC motor (shunt wound).

The unit is capable of producing up to 80 A DC but in practice does not usually exceed 60 A DC.

The unit is supplied by a single phase field transformer with a secondary winding of 150v. The
transformer is normally rated between 10 and 15KVA.

The polarity of the DC output from the field regulator is constant. Field current polarity to the
motor field is altered outwith the field regulator unit by means of contactors.

The maximum field current setting must not exceed that stated on the motor nameplate.

The DC voltage output level of the regulator is not relevant as the operation of the motor will only be
affected by the field current level.

Field Regulator Main Parts

2 x Semikron thyristor packs

2 x high speed semi-conductor fuses
4 x DVDT networks (mounted on PC29 PCB's)
1 x 100 Amp Hall Effect Device (field current feedback)
1 x synchronising supply and control voltage transformer
1 x thyristor pack heatsink
1 x internal cooling fan
1 x PCB control card (PC0113)

PC0113 Control Card General Description

The PCO113 control card can be divided into 5 distinct areas

On Board Supplies
The power supply to the PC0113 card is provided by the +15vdc and -15vdc regulator Reg 1 and 2

Synchronising & Pulse Shaping Circuits

This circuit uses an 18v ac signal in phase with the main ac supply to the regulator and converts it
via a shaping circuit and oscillator circuit into a modulated pulse width train which via FET's and
pulse isolating transformers triggers the firing of the thyristors.

Current Regulator
The current regulator compares the voltage reference with the current feedback signal and regulates
the firing of the thyristors to maintain a constant current output.
The current feedback is derived by means of the internally mounted field current Hall Effect Device
current transformer.
The voltage reference can be any of three selectable field level references selected via external
digital interface to onboard analogue switches. The field level associated with each selection is
determined by the setting of its associated potentiometer.VR2,VR3 & VR4
Monitoring the field current feedback is an adjustable field output failure signal which provides a
digital output should the field current drop below a preset level. The preset level is adjusted by

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 altering VR5.
An analogue output is available to drive a field current ammeter.
PC0113 Control Card General Description

Armature Current Loadsharing Control

Armature current load sharing is used when 2 shunt wound motors are connected to a common
load and share an armature supply. This is most prevalent in mud pump assignments when 1 SCR
bay provides a supply to 2 motor armatures connected in parallel. In this configuration armature
current load sharing can be achieved by adjusting the motor field currents. (active fields)
Remote Hall Effect Device current transformers are fitted to each motor armature supply and
with their outputs connected back to their respective field regulator units. Signal conditioning is
carried out on the control card. The scaled armature current signals are exchanged between the
field regulator units. Comparisons are made between the motor armature current signals. The result
of the comparison is to reduce the field current of the motor with the lower armature current in
order to allow it to increase armature load and balance the load evenly between the 2 motors.
An analogue output is available to drive an armature current ammeter.
An armature current imbalance signal is generated on the control card if the imbalance cannot be
compensated by field current adjustment. This is available as a digital output from the field regulator.

Digital I/O Interface

External inputs at 24vdc (voltage generated by PLC) are used to control the following operations
of the field regulator.

Enable Signal
On receipt of this signal the field regulator is permitted to operate and will regulate a current output
at the selected field level reference. The enable signal on its own will produce an output at field
level 1. On removing this signal the field regulator will reduce its output to zero instantly. This input
must be present to allow an output of any field level to be produced.

Field Level 2
Selected in addition to the enable signal this input causes the preset field level 2 current output to
be produced. Field level 2 can be adjusted to any value below field level 1.

Field Level 3
Selected in addition to the enable signal and the field level 2 signal this input causes the preset
field level 3 current output to be produced. Field level 3 can be adjusted to any value below field
level 2.

Load Share Enable

This signal enables the field level compensation facility required for armature current sharing to
operate.

Terminations & Connections

Power
Description Main Terminations
150vac Input 1 Copper BusBar
150vac Input 2 Copper BusBar
DC+ve Output 3 Copper BusBar
DC-ve Output 4 Copper BusBar
600v/415v sync. Volts Terminal 5 and 6

Digital Outputs
Description Control Terminations PC0113 Range Indication

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 Field Healthy Terminal 18 to 17 TB3 11 to 20 24Vdc LED 6
Arm. Current Imbal. Terminal 19 to 17 TB3 8 to 20 24Vdc LED 5

Digital Inputs
Description Control Terminations PC0113 Range Indication
Field Enable (1) Terminal 12 to 17 TB3 24 to 20 24Vdc LED 4
Field Level 2 Terminal 13 to 17 TB3 22 to 20 24Vdc LED 2
Field Level 3 Terminal 14 to 17 TB3 23 to 20 24Vdc LED 3
Loadshare Enable Terminal 15 to 17 TB3 21 to 20 24Vdc LED 1

Analogue Outputs
Description Control Terminations PC0113 Range Indication
Field Ammeter Terminal 11 to 21 TB3 9 to 6 0-5vdc NA
Arm. Ammeter Terminal 9 to 21 TB3 1 to 6 0-5vdc NA
Loadshare O/P Terminal 23 to 21 TB3 2 to 6 0-10vdc NA

Analogue Inputs
Description Control Terminations PC0113 Range Indication
Arm. Current I/P Terminal 8 to 7 TB3 5 to 15 0-4vdc NA
Loadshare I/P Terminal 22 to 21 TB3 7 to 6 0-10vdc NA

TB3 20 on the PC0113 card represents the external PLC 0 volts and can be used to refer all signals
between the PLC and the field regulator.

TB3 6,4,13,14 and 15 are all common and may be used as the 0 volts reference for the PC0113
control card.

Potentiometers/Variable Resistors
Description Identification Effect
Armature Ammeter VR1 Adjusts the armature ammeter
display.

Field Level 1 VR2 Sets the DC field current

output of the regulator for field
level 1.
Fully Anti CW = Full O/P

Field Level 2 VR3 Sets the DC field current

output of the regulator for field
level 2.
Fully Anti CW = Full O/P

Field Level 3 VR4 Sets the DC field current

output of the regulator for field
level 3.
Fully Anti CW = Full O/P

Field Healthy Pickup VR5 Sets the DC field current level

required to acknowledge a
healthy field level established.

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 Field Regulator Unit

PC0113 Card Regulator Base Control Test Wiring Main Control

Vent Fan Harness Terminations

Power Test Connections Snubber Thyristor

Network PCB's Heat Sink

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 High Speed Semiconductor Fuses Field Current Feedback HED

Main Power Terminations Thyristor Pack Assemblies

Multi Tap Control Transformer

Control Test Plug Harnesses

Resistive Load Bank

Test Rig Controls 2 x 2.4 Ohms Resistors Inside

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 Field Regulator Inspection & Test Procedure

This document describes the inspection and test strategy to be applied for each field regulator.

The test results worksheet may be replicated and completed for each regulator tested in a batch.

Pre Test Inspection

Determine if the field regulator armature current feedback is by means of DCCT or HED. Most new
field regulators will be by HED but some older units requiring repair and retest may be DCCT

Verify the synchronising voltage level. This can be either 600v or 415v and determines the primary
voltage of the multi tap control transformer.

Verify all installed components are correct to the requirements of the standard field regulator
schematic diagram (drawing number ?????????)

Verify all wiring is correct to the requirements of the standard field regulator schematic diagram
(drawing number ??????????)

Verify the security of all electrical connections made within the field regulator including busbar
terminations and PCB terminal strips.

Carry out a brief visual inspection of the PC0113 control card to ensure components are correctly
installed.

Set the frequency selector on the PC0113 control card to the 50 hertz position.

Test Setup

Connect the control test wiring harness to the main control terminals of the field regulators.

Install 2 field regulators in the test rig in order to be able to conduct a complete test of all the
functions of the field regulator.If only 1 regulator is required to be tested 1 of the test regulators
should be installed.

Plug in the control test wiring harness plugs.

Connect the 600v/415v synchronising supply wiring to terminals 5 and 6 of each field regulator unit.

Ensure the loadbank resistors are connected.

Connect the power termination test cables.

Energisation Procedure (To be carried out at Test Case 2)

Select 600v or 415v synchronising supply source at the test rig controls as required.

Energise the test supplies box and press the field regulator start pushbutton.

Move the selector switch on the test rig controls to 2Q to apply power and control voltages to
both regulators

Proceed through each test case in the test results worksheet and acknowledge completion by
signature.

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 2 Quadrant Field Regulator Test Procedure

Test Equipment Used Plant No. Calibration Due Date

Fluke DVM
Oscilloscope
0 - 100 Amp DC clamp meter

Contract Number
Serial Number
Customer/Site
Print Name Signature Initial Date
Tested By

Record Of Modifications (PC0113 or Regulator Unit)

Synchronising Voltage Armature Current Feedback

600v HED
415v DCCT

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 Test Case Checked By
Verify that the requirements of the pre test inspection as described
TC1
in the test procedure worksheet have been concluded
Apply the field regulator test supplies
TC2
Check incoming 150vac supply is present at the power input
TC3
terminations 1 & 2
Check the 600vac or 415vac synchronising voltage is present at the
TC4
control terminals 5 & 6
Check the 24vdc control voltage is present at the control terminals
TC5
16 & 17
Check the + and - 15vdc PCB supplies. Measure +15vdc at the
TC6
cathode of D16 on the PC0113 card and -15vdc at the anode of D17
Verify that the internal vent fan is operating correctly. Airflow should
TC7
be from bottom to top of the field regulator.
Verify that the operation of the load share enable input selection
TC8
illuminates LED 1 on both field regulators.
Verify that the operation of the field level 2 input selection
TC9
illuminates LED 2 on both field regulators.
Verify that the operation of the field level 3 input selection
TC10
illuminates LED 3 on both field regulators.
Verify that the operation of the enable input selection illuminates
TC11
LED 4 on both field regulators and allows each regulator to begin
Adjust VR2 on each regulator in turn to verify a maximum output of
TC12
approximately 55amps and then readjust to 40amps.Field current
Verify the operation of the field level pickup by adjusting VR5 on
TC13
each regulator in turn and ensuring that LED 6 and the field on lamp
Select field level 2 at the test rig and adjust VR3 on each regulator in
TC14
turn to produce an output of approximately 40 amps and then
Select field level 3 at the test rig and adjust VR4 on each regulator in
TC15
turn to produce an output of approximately 30 amps and then
Operate the regulator A armature current feedback simulator
TC16
potentiometer on the test rig until -4vdc is measured at the control
Verify this condition produces 10vdc at the control terminals 20 and
TC17
23 of regulator A with reference to terminal 21.Also verify that it
Verify adjustment of the armature current meter can be made by
TC18
altering VR1 on regulator A.
Reduce the regulator A armature current feedback simulator
TC19
potentiometer to zero
Operate the regulator B armature current feedback simulator
TC20
potentiometer on the test rig until -4vdc is measured at the control
Verify this condition produces 10vdc at the control terminals 20 and
TC21
23 of regulator B with reference to terminal 21.Also verify that it
Verify adjustment of the armature current meter can be made by
TC22
altering VR1 on regulator B.
Reduce the regulator B armature current feedback simulator
TC23
potentiometer to zero
Verify that by introducing approximately -0.8vdc as a simulated
TC24
armature current feedback signal into either of the regulators a
Remove all simulated armature current feedback signals.
TC25

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 Select the load share enable input at the test rig.
TC26
Increase the simulated armature current feedback signal of
TC27
regulator A and confirm that the field current of regulator B reduces.
Reduce the simulated armature current feedback signal of regulator
TC28
A to zero.
Increase the simulated armature current feedback signal of
TC29
regulator B and confirm that the field current of regulator A reduces.
Reduce the simulated armature current feedback signal of regulator
TC30
B to zero.
Measure the DC output of each field regulator at power terminations
TC31
3 and 4 using an oscilloscope. The output waveform measured

END OF TEST

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MODIFICATION RECORD

Revision Date Author Details

00 26-Jan-13 George Bonner Initial Issue

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