Rotating Rectifier - Test
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Three-Diode Rectifier Block (two pieces) |
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:
- Place the red test lead on the negative "-" terminal. Place the black test lead on the following rectifier terminals: "AC1" (3), "AC2" (4) and "AC3" (5). All readings on the meter should be between 0.4 and 1.0.
- Place the black test lead on the negative "-" terminal. Place the red test lead on the following rectifier terminals: "AC1" (3), "AC2" (4) and "AC3" (5). In all cases, the meter should read "OL" (overload).
- To test the positive rectifier block, follow these steps:
- Place the red test lead on the positive "+" rectifier terminal. Place the black test lead on the following rectifier terminals: "AC1" (3), "AC2" (4) and "AC3" (5). In all cases, the meter should read "OL" (overload).
- Place the black test lead on the positive "+" rectifier terminal. Place the red test lead on the following rectifier terminals: "AC1" (3), "AC2" (4) and "AC3" (5). 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.
Note: This rectifier block also contains varistor "CR7". "CR7" can be checked by measuring the resistance between the positive "+" rectifier terminal and the negative "-" rectifier terminal. The resistance should be a minimum of 15000.
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