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In this module we learn how the voltage of an alternator is regulated to appropriate levels for battery charging. Voltage regulators for alternators have evolved over time from simple devices with a single setpoint to complex and sophisticated controllers acting on data from a mass of sensors to optimize, control, and troubleshoot DC systems.
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Alternator Voltage Regulators and Controllers (Text Only)
MODULE 7
In this module we learn how the voltage of an alternator is regulated to appropriate levels for battery charging. Voltage regulators for alternators have evolved over time from simple devices with a single setpoint to complex and sophisticated controllers acting on data from a mass of sensors to optimize, control, and troubleshoot DC systems.
We learn about field current and how this controls the output of an alternator. We also look at various charge profiles.
We get to know how to detect faults with alternators and how we can "hot wire" an alternator to bypass its regulator in case of an emergency.