Kohler — Reactive Droop Compensator Adjustment Procedure
Adjustments
From a Kohler service manual covering: 125REOZJG, 150 REOZJ4, 150REZG, 175REOZT4, 2000REOZM, 2000REOZMD, 2250REOZDD, 275REOZJD, 275REOZJE, 400REZX, 400RZX, 48REOZK4…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 125REOZJG, Kohler 150 REOZJ4, Kohler 150REZG, Kohler 175REOZT4, Kohler 2000REOZM, Kohler 2000REOZMD, Kohler 2250REOZDD, Kohler 275REOZJD, Kohler 275REOZJE, Kohler 400REZX, Kohler 400RZX, Kohler 48REOZK4
Procedure
- Remove any load; start each generator set with master switch in RUN.
- Set reactive droop compensator rheostat on generator set no. 1 to minimum CCW; record rpm/frequency and voltage at 1/4 load steps to full load.
- Repeat for generator set no. 2.
- Compare readings; adjust voltage within 1 volt and speed within 3 rpm (or 0.1 Hz) at each load step.
- Check droop compensation on each unit with an inductive load 1/2 to full load.
- Adjust rheostat to approximately 4% below rated voltage at full load.
- Repeat for unit no. 2.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- 4% voltage droop at full load
- 3%- 5% droop adequate for paralleling with full load 0.8 power factor
Full service-parts list: Kohler 125REOZJG →, Kohler 150 REOZJ4 →, Kohler 175REOZT4 →, Kohler 2000REOZM →, Kohler 2000REOZMD →, Kohler 2250REOZDD →, Kohler 275REOZJD →, Kohler 275REOZJE →, Kohler 48REOZK4 →
Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.