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Generators / Newb looking for some information about gen head
« on: July 26, 2017, 05:53:33 PM »
Greetings, and apologies in advance if my questions have been previously addressed. I have searched and researched but can't seem to clear up the bit of theory that I am apparently missing here. Hoping someone will be willing to set me straight!
The project :
I'm collecting the pieces to build a 12/2 genset. In my possession are:
A 12/2 FieldMarshal fairly fresh from a crate awaiting teardown.
An 8kw Winco gen head with model #8ks4gc 3/a.
My questions are about the windings on the gen head and if/how they might be used creatively in this application.
On a typical ST head it looks like there are only two slip rings.
On this Winco there are four (AC1, AC2, AC3 to rectifier, and Q for DC).
Questions :
What are the DC slip rings used for in this model -excitation, etc? I don't see any DC out capabilities in the factory config. Could they be used to start the beast, or for charging maybe?
I know it's a good head and makes good power, have been PTO driving it during power outages for a few 14 hr runs with good results. Since I'm in the planning stages I'd like to better understand what I've got an how best it might be used. The only diag I can find is from Winco, and is attached.
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated!
-NE
The project :
I'm collecting the pieces to build a 12/2 genset. In my possession are:
A 12/2 FieldMarshal fairly fresh from a crate awaiting teardown.
An 8kw Winco gen head with model #8ks4gc 3/a.
My questions are about the windings on the gen head and if/how they might be used creatively in this application.
On a typical ST head it looks like there are only two slip rings.
On this Winco there are four (AC1, AC2, AC3 to rectifier, and Q for DC).
Questions :
What are the DC slip rings used for in this model -excitation, etc? I don't see any DC out capabilities in the factory config. Could they be used to start the beast, or for charging maybe?
I know it's a good head and makes good power, have been PTO driving it during power outages for a few 14 hr runs with good results. Since I'm in the planning stages I'd like to better understand what I've got an how best it might be used. The only diag I can find is from Winco, and is attached.
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated!
-NE