Cat® Digital Voltage Regulator Caterpillar


Unstable Voltage - Troubleshoot

Usage:

SR4B 1BN


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------ DANGER! ------

The Cat Digital Voltage Regulator presents an electrical shock/electrocution hazard. This hazard will cause serious injury or death.

Service by trained personnel only.

The terminals and heat sinks are live at hazardous voltages when power is applied and for up to 8 minutes after power is removed.


  1. Verify that the governor for the engine is operating properly.

    OK - If the governor is operating properly, go to step 2.

    NOT OK - If the governor is not operating properly, refer to the engine manual in order to troubleshoot the problem.

    STOP.

  2. Verify that the sensing and input power leads are connected securely.

    OK - If the sensing or input power lead connections are secure, go to step 3.

    NOT OK - If the sensing or input power leads are not connected securely, tighten the connections.

    STOP.

  3. Verify that the voltage regulator stability range is set to the proper range.

    OK - If the stability range setting is correct, go to step 4.

    NOT OK - If the stability range setting is incorrect, reset the stability range.

    STOP.

  4. Verify that the stability level is properly set. If the stability level is not properly set, reset the stability level.
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