C1.5 and C2.2 Generator Caterpillar

Rotating Rectifier - Test

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(1) Positive DC terminal or Negative DC terminal (2) AC terminal (3) AC terminal (4) AC terminal

The following procedure tests all three diodes within a block. Check the positive rectifier block and the negative rectifier block. If any meter reading does not fall within the given ranges, replace the rectifier block.

Set the digital multimeter on the diode range. Remove all leads from the rectifier block.

To test the negative rectifier block, follow these steps:
1. Place the red test lead on the negative "-" terminal (1). Place the black test lead on the following rectifier terminals: AC terminal (2), AC terminal (3) and AC terminal (4). All readings on the meter should be between 0.4 and 1.0.
1. Place the black test lead on the negative "-" terminal (1). Place the red test lead on the following rectifier terminals: AC terminal (2), AC terminal (3) and AC terminal (4). In all cases, the meter should read "OL" (overload).

To test the positive rectifier block, follow these steps:
1. Place the red test lead on the positive "+" rectifier terminal (1). Place the black test lead on the following rectifier terminals: AC terminal (2), AC terminal (3) and AC terminal (4). In all cases, the meter should read "OL" (overload).
1. Place the black test lead on the positive "+" rectifier terminal (1). Place the red test lead on the following rectifier terminals: AC terminal (2), AC terminal (3) and AC terminal (4). All readings on the meter should be between 0.4 and 1.0.

Note: A shorted diode can cause damage to the exciter rotor. If a diode is shorted, check the exciter rotor. Refer to the Testing and Adjusting, "Winding - Test" and Testing and Adjusting, "Insulation - Test". Perform these tests.