Mecc Alte — Mounting of a parallel device
Installation
From a Mecc Alte owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- When requesting a parallel device it is indispensable to know the alternator rated data
Procedure
- Mount the parallel transformer as shown in tables 11-13-15-17
- Connect the power turns in series with the phase
- Connect the secondary winding in series to the sensing of the electronic regulator (tables 4-5)
- Remove the bridge that short-circuits the secondary winding to activate the device
- Verify about 4% voltage drop from no-load to full load at rated speed and cos φ 0.8
Specs & values
- Voltage droop approx. 4%
Source: Mecc Alte owner's 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.