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Stamford UCI 274 Series - User Manual

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Installation, Service & Maintenance
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AC generators with the following for prefixes:
UCI; UCM; UCD 224 & 274 .
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Table of Contents

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Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning and Danger Notices

Definitions for safety notices like Important, Caution, Warning, Danger.

FOREWORD

Important Safety Warnings

Critical warnings about incorrect installation, operation, servicing, or parts replacement.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

EU Directive Compliance

Requirements for electrical products within the European Union.

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

Generator Introduction and Specifications

General overview of the UC22/27 range of generators and their specifications.

Generator Identification

Explanation of designation, serial numbers, and rating plate details.

SECTION 2 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Self-Excited AVR Generator Operation

Explanation of how self-excited AVR controlled generators operate.

PMG Excited AVR and Transformer Controlled Generators

How PMG-excited AVR and transformer controlled generators function.

SECTION 3 APPLICATION OF THE GENERATOR

Installation Labels and Environmental Factors

Information on labels, outdoor use, canopies, and air flow requirements.

Vibration Characteristics and Limits

Information on generator vibration frequencies and design considerations.

Generator Installation Guidelines

Two and Single Bearing Generator Assembly

Guidance on coupling, alignment, earthing, and terminal box for generators.

SECTION 4 INSTALLATION - PART 1

Generator Lifting and Assembly

Safety precautions and procedures for lifting and assembling the generator.

No Foot Option Installation

Information on fitting generators supplied without feet.

Generator Assembly and Checks

Two and Single Bearing Assembly Details

Specific assembly steps for two and single bearing generators.

Earthing and Pre-Running Insulation Test

Proper earthing procedures and winding insulation resistance testing.

Generator Settings and AVR Configuration

Direction of Rotation and Voltage;Frequency Checks

Information on rotation, voltage, and frequency checks.

AVR Settings - SX460 and SX440

Jumper settings and connections for SX460 and SX440 AVRs.

AVR Settings - MX341 and MX321

MX341 AVR Jumper Settings

Jumper settings and connections for the MX341 AVR.

MX321 AVR Jumper Settings

Jumper settings and connections for the MX321 AVR.

Transformer Excitation System and Testing

Transformer Excitation System (Series 5)

Information on the Series 5 transformer controlled excitation system.

Generator Set Testing and Initial Start-up

Precautions for testing, metering, cabling, and initial start-up.

SECTION 4.7 LOAD TESTING

AVR Controlled Generator Adjustments

Adjustments for AVR control functions during load testing.

UFRO Setting Procedure

Setting the UFRO potentiometer for underspeed protection.

AVR Load Adjustment Features

EXC TRIP and OVER;V Settings

Setting EXC TRIP for over excitation and OVER/V for over voltage protection.

Transient Load Switching Adjustments

Adjusting DIP and DWELL for load acceptance.

AVR Ramp and Transformer Adjustment

Ramp Potentiometer Setting

Adjusting the RAMP potentiometer for initial voltage build-up.

Transformer Adjustment and Accessories

Adjusting transformer air gap and referencing accessories.

SECTION 5 INSTALLATION - PART 2

General Site Installation and Glanding

General considerations for site installation and terminal box glanding.

Earthing, Protection, and Commissioning

Earthing procedures, system protection, and commissioning steps.

SECTION 6 ACCESSORIES

Remote Voltage Adjustment and Parallel Operation

Information on remote voltage adjustment and parallel operation requirements.

Droop Accessory for kVAr Sharing

Explanation and effect of the droop accessory for kVAr sharing.

Parallel Operation Settings and Controls

Droop Setting Procedure and Astatic Control

Procedure for setting droop, and information on astatic control.

Manual Voltage Regulator and Overvoltage Breaker

Details on MVR and overvoltage de-excitation breaker accessories.

Current Limit and Setting Procedure

Current Limit - MX321 AVR and Setting

How current limit accessories work and how to set them.

Power Factor Controller (PFC3)

SECTION 7 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Winding Condition and Assessment

Importance of checking winding condition and insulation resistance.

Generator Drying Methods Overview

Overview of methods for drying out generator windings.

Generator Drying Procedures

Cold Run Drying Method

Procedure for drying windings by running the set unexcited.

Advanced Drying Techniques

Blown Air and Short Circuit Drying Methods

Procedures for drying windings using hot air or short circuit.

Typical Drying Out Curve

Guidance on plotting and interpreting drying out curves.

Generator Bearings and Air Filters

Bearing Maintenance and Air Filter Cleaning

Information on bearings, their maintenance, and air filter cleaning.

SX460 AVR Fault Finding

AVR and Transformer Fault Finding

SX440, SX421 AVR and Transformer Fault Finding

Troubleshooting guides for SX440, SX421 AVR, and Transformer control.

MX AVR Fault Finding

MX341 and MX321 AVR Fault Finding

Troubleshooting guides for MX341 and MX321 AVR issues.

Generator Voltage and Excitation Tests

Residual Voltage Check and Separate Excitation Test

Procedures for checking residual voltage and performing separate excitation tests.

Generator Windings, Diodes, and Voltages

Checking generator windings, diodes, PMG, and terminal voltages.

Rectifier, Winding Resistance, and AVR Tests

Rectifier Diode and Winding Resistance Checks

How to test rectifier diodes and check winding resistances.

AVR Function Test

Step-by-step procedure to test AVR functionality.

Component Assembly Removal and Replacement

Transformer Control Test and PMG Removal

Checking transformer control units and removing the PMG.

Generator Component Removal Procedures

Bearing, Endbracket, and Rotor Removal

Procedures for removing bearings, endbrackets, and the rotor assembly.

Returning to Service

SECTION 8 SPARES AND AFTER SALES SERVICE

Recommended Spare Parts

List of recommended spare parts for AVR and Transformer controlled generators.

Parts List - Single Bearing Generator

Parts List - Two Bearing Generator

Parts List - Two Bearing (Series 5) Generator

Rotating Rectifier Assembly

AC Generator Warranty Details

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Stamford UCI 274 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandStamford
ModelUCI 274 Series
CategoryPortable Generator
LanguageEnglish