(g) Repeat steps (c) thru (f) except that the
load current is increased to the overload current value
in Phase A only,
Phases Band C remain at the rated
load current value.
(h) Repeat step (g) except that the load is
increased to the overload current value in phase B
rely.
Phases A and C remain at the rated load value
of current.
(i) Repeat step (g) except that the load is
increased to the overload current value in phase C
only.
Phases A and B remain at the rated load value
of current.
d. Results. The data sheets shall show, as a
minimum, whether or not the circuit interrupter oper-
ated, the time(s) required for the interrupter to oper-
ate, the indication of the malfunction indicator, the
overload load condition(s) and the stabilization data.
Compare the time(s) requirements of table 16-1.
16-20. Circuit Interrupter Test (Overvoltage and
Undervoltage)
a. General. To protect the load from generator
malfunction (e.g. overvoltage or undervoltage) a
circuit interrupter is connected between the generator
voltage reconnection system and the generator output
terminals. A voltage sensing circuit operates the
circuit interrupter if an overvoltage or undervoltage
condition occurs and thus protects the load from a
generator malfunction.
b. Apparatus.
Instrumentation for measuring
voltage and frequency shall be as described and illus-
trated in MIL-HDBK-705. Resistor(s), galvanometers
matching networks, an oscillogram (as described
and illustrated in MIL-HDBK-705, Method 106.1,
paragraph 106.1. 3) and galvanometers having a min-
imum flat frequency response (flat within plus or
minus 5 percent) from DC to 3,000 Hertz and the
voltage divider transformer network will be required.
c. Procedure I. (Overvoltage)
(1) Preparation for test.
(a) Locate and disconnect the input circuit
to the input terminals of the overvoltage protective
sensing circuit and connect the apparatus as illustra-
ted in figure 512, 3- I for one voltage connection.
(b) Connect the frequency meter to the out-
put terminals of the generator set.
(2) Test.
(a) Start and operate the set at rated fre-
quency and nO load.
(b) Close the switch (see figure 512. 3-I)
and use resistance, R1 to adjust the voltage to the
overvoltage value specified in table 16-1. The
set has provisions for shutdown upon an overvoltage
condition,
it will be necessary to temporarily de-
activate this provision to permit adjustment of
the overvoltage value.
This may be done by acti-
vation of the "protective bypass" (Battle Short)
switch.
Do not deactivate the circuit interrupter
trip circuitry.
(c) Open the switch, reset the overvoltage
circuit and adjust the resistance, R2, until Voltmeter
Number 2 reads rated voltage.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) to assure that the
specified overvoltage and rated voltage settings are
correct.
(e) Set the oscillograph chart speed such that
the individual waveform peaks are clearly visible.
Set the timing lines to a minimum of 0.01 seconds per
line or use a 60 Hertz time trace.
Adjust the trace
peak-to-peak amplitude to a minimum of one inch (or
25 millimeters).
(f) Read and record both voltmeter readings.
(g) With the oscillograph recording and the
circuit interrupter closed, close the switch. (See
figure 512. 3-I).
(h) Reactivate the shutdown provision if
u s e d .
(i) The generator set contains an overvolt-
age malfunction indicator, check and record its indi-
cation.
(j) Record whether or not the set shuts
down.
(k) Open the switch, reset the overvoltage
circuit if necessary, restart the set if required, and
close the circuit interrupter.
(1) Repeat steps (e) thru (k) above two addi-
tional times.
d. Procedure II. (Undervoltage)
(1) Preparation for test.
(a) Locate the input terminals of the under-
voltage sensing circuit and connect the apparatus as
illustrated in figure 512. 3-I.
(b) Repeat step (b) of para. 16-20c. (1)(b).
(2) Test.
(a) Start and operate the set at rated fre-
quency and no load.
(b) Close the switch (see figure 512. 3-I) and
use the resistance, R1, to adjust the voltage to the
rated value.
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