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techtalk:ih:elec02a [2018/12/16 23:31] hippysmack [Brush assembly] |
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- | The brush plate is easily removable, and inspection/ cleanup should be straight forward. ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1592463&page=42)) \\ | + | The brush plate is easily removable, and inspection/ cleanup should be straight forward. ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1592463&page=42)) \\ |
Care must be taken when installing the brush plate. \\ | Care must be taken when installing the brush plate. \\ | ||
Make sure that the brush- armature connecting wire is not pinched (can short circuit to the frame). \\ | Make sure that the brush- armature connecting wire is not pinched (can short circuit to the frame). \\ | ||
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With the generator cleaned, assembled and on the bench, some simple test with the multimeter in the Ohms scale can tell you a lot about its electrical health. \\ | With the generator cleaned, assembled and on the bench, some simple test with the multimeter in the Ohms scale can tell you a lot about its electrical health. \\ | ||
The figures noted here were the results from 2 generators (different models). \\ | The figures noted here were the results from 2 generators (different models). \\ | ||
- | They should be reasonably typical the standard 12V Harley generator. | + | They should be reasonably typical the standard 12V Harley generator. ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1592463&page=42)) |
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- | Field winding resistance: \\ | + | **Field winding resistance**: \\ |
Placing the leads across the A and F terminals will give you the effective resistance of the field windings (2 windings in series). \\ | Placing the leads across the A and F terminals will give you the effective resistance of the field windings (2 windings in series). \\ | ||
The armature circuit is not included as in a healthy generator there is no return path via ground to the meter. \\ | The armature circuit is not included as in a healthy generator there is no return path via ground to the meter. \\ | ||
This should be around the 5.8 ohm mark, a higher figure indicates a possible open circuit, and a lower figure may mean a winding is shorting out somewhere. | This should be around the 5.8 ohm mark, a higher figure indicates a possible open circuit, and a lower figure may mean a winding is shorting out somewhere. | ||
- | Armature resistance: \\ | + | **Armature resistance**: \\ |
Placing one lead on a good, clean ground point on the case (shiny metal) and the other on the A terminal, will follow the path through the armature to ground. \\ | Placing one lead on a good, clean ground point on the case (shiny metal) and the other on the A terminal, will follow the path through the armature to ground. \\ | ||
This should be very low, typically less than 0.6 ohms but can vary as it depends on the brush/commutator condition. | This should be very low, typically less than 0.6 ohms but can vary as it depends on the brush/commutator condition. | ||
- | Total resistance: \\ | + | **Total resistance**: \\ |
Placing the leads on a good ground point and the F terminal effectively measures the field plus armature circuits in series (from the F terminal, through the field windings, then through the armature to ground). \\ | Placing the leads on a good ground point and the F terminal effectively measures the field plus armature circuits in series (from the F terminal, through the field windings, then through the armature to ground). \\ | ||
As a quick check, this result should be very close to the values of the previous tests added together. | As a quick check, this result should be very close to the values of the previous tests added together. | ||
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- | With the brushes out there are a couple of further tests available: \\ | + | With the brushes out there are a couple of further tests available: ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1592463&page=42)) \\ |
- | Winding insulation: \\ | + | **Winding insulation**: \\ |
Placing one lead on a clean ground point of the casing, and the other on either terminal (do both) should give a very high reading (ideally in the Mega-ohms range). \\ | Placing one lead on a clean ground point of the casing, and the other on either terminal (do both) should give a very high reading (ideally in the Mega-ohms range). \\ | ||
This indicates the windings are not shorting to ground anywhere. | This indicates the windings are not shorting to ground anywhere. | ||
- | Winding current: \\ | + | **Winding current**: \\ |
Connecting the battery through the multimeter in the Amps scale should result in a DC current of around 2 amps. \\ | Connecting the battery through the multimeter in the Amps scale should result in a DC current of around 2 amps. \\ | ||
Ohms law states V = IR, so with 12V and a resistance of around 6 ohms I = V/R which gives the 2 amps (will vary in practice as your winding resistance and battery voltage will differ). \\ | Ohms law states V = IR, so with 12V and a resistance of around 6 ohms I = V/R which gives the 2 amps (will vary in practice as your winding resistance and battery voltage will differ). \\ | ||
- | Motor test: \\ | + | **Motor test**: \\ |
This is probably the best indication, as a generator that will motor with voltage applied indicates all is well with the commutator / brush assembly. \\ | This is probably the best indication, as a generator that will motor with voltage applied indicates all is well with the commutator / brush assembly. \\ | ||
Jumper leads from a good battery were used and a short piece of wire (applied +12V to the A terminal, and -12V to the case and F terminal simultaneously). \\ | Jumper leads from a good battery were used and a short piece of wire (applied +12V to the A terminal, and -12V to the case and F terminal simultaneously). \\ |