Set-Up and Adjustment for

Voltage Regulator 67680 and 79018

Voltage Regulator Switches 2. On the regulator, set the potentiometers as follows:
With the introduction of Generac’s new line of permanent mag- A. Set the “Voltage Adjust” pot at midpoint.
net Generators (PMG), the solid state Voltage Regulator had to
be updated as well. New Voltage Regulator circuit boards B. Set “Gain” to its centered (mid) position.
mount three (3) miniature switches, identified on the board as C. Set “Stability” to its centered (mid) position.
Switch 1, Switch 2, and Switch 3. In the event that a Voltage D. Turn the “Underfrequency Adjust” pot fully clockwise.
Regulator must be replaced, the technician must make sure
that all switches are properly positioned as follows: 3. On the generator console, set the voltage adjust poten-
Switch 1: If the generator is a direct excited unit with tiometer to its centered or mid-position.
brushes, set the switch to “1”. 4. Turn OFF all electrical loads. Startup and initial adjustment
will be done under a “no-load” condition.
For all brushless units, set the switch to “2”.
5. Start the engine. Let it stabilize and warm up at no-load.
NOTE: On early production voltage regulators, set the switch to
Position “E” for brushless generators; to “B” for units with brushes. 6. Check the reading on the frequency meter with a multimeter.
Ensure the unit is running at rated speed (60 Hz electronic
Switch 2: For all standard (non-PMG) units, set this switch
governor, 62 Hz mechanical governor).
to “STD”.
7. With the unit running at correct no-load frequency, observe
For all PMG (permanent magnet generator)
the lamps (LED’s) on the voltage regulator. All lamps
units, set the switch to “PM”.
should be ON.
Switch 3: If a seventh wire has been attached to the Volt-
8. Turn the regulators “Voltage Adjust” pot to obtain a line-to-
age Regulator, set this switch to “ON”.
line voltage output as shown in the following chart.
If a seventh wire has NOT been added to the
Voltage Regulator, set the switch to “OFF”. Voltage Code Rated Voltage
A 240 Volts
B 208 Volts
C 416 Volts
D 240 Volts
G 208 Volts
H 416 Volts
J 240 Volts
K 480 Volts
M 220 Volts
N 380 Volts
O 416 Volts

9. If the red “Regulator” lamp (LED) is flashing, turn the

“Stability” potentiometer either direction until the flashing
stops.
10. Apply an electrical load slowly, and check engine speed
recovery.
A. With full load, place multimeter leads on S15 and S16.
B. Slowly turn under frequency counterclockwise.
C. When voltage starts to drop, turn pot back to the point where
the voltage was just before it started to drop. For example, if
voltage is at 239 while adjusting the under frequency, once
the voltage starts to drop, slowly reverse the adjustment until
it reaches 239 volts again.
11. With electrical load still applied, check the “Regulator” lamp
for flashing. If lamp is flashing, adjust the “Stability” pot until
Check and Adjust Voltage Regulator flashing stops.
Discussion: 12. If better response is needed, adjust the “Gain” pot clock-
Four adjustment potentiometers are provided on the standby wise as needed. Then (if needed), correct for instability by
voltage regulator. These are (a) voltage adjust, (b) gain, (c) sta- adjusting the “Stability” pot.
bility, and (d) underfrequency adjust. 13. Turn off electrical loads. Then, recheck the regulator lamps
Procedure: (LED’s) at no-load.
1. Connect an accurate AC voltmeter and AC frequency When all adjustments have been completed, let the engine run
meter to the generator’s AC output leads. at no-load for a few minutes to stabilize internal engine-generator
temperatures. Then, shut the generator down.

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