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Test running the 803 in the house.

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Got the 803 hooked up to the house for the last hour and have a few questions.
First off my percentage load meter isn't working so I'll have to figure that out.
I've trimmed my voltage and hertz.
When I check amps across L1 and L3 I get 42amp on one leg and 36-38 on the other.
Is this normal?
Any help on the percentage load meter troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Jason
 
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Thanks !
How should I go about troubleshooting the percentage load gauge. I've tapped on it and loosened the connections and retightened.
I had to make about 20 new connections when I got this unit because a rat had been living inside and chewing. Everything is working except the % load gauge.

Thanks, Jason
 
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kloppk said:
On one side of the switch the terminals are odd numbered and the terminals on the other side are even numbered.
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Yes I seen that it was. So your saying the other side goes up to #44 ?
If it does the CT coil is blocking me seeing it. I will get a mirror today.

Thanks Kloppk
 
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Made the broke connection going to S8 #44 and it still don't work 😭
Checked continuity between gauge going to S8 and S6 and its good.
Should I have 24v on one side of the gauge to ground?

Thanks, Jason
 
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jaybird67k said:
Should I have 24v on one side of the gauge to ground?
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No.
The %Load meter M8 is not connected to +24 volts or chassis ground. The %Load meter is an AC Current meter. 0-1 Amp Full Scale

In a nutshell...
The 3 Current Transformers in CT assembly each output a current that's proportional to the load they are sensing on the 3 legs of the generator.
The current from CT2 flows thru the %Load meter with the set is set to 120/240 mode and the AM-VM is set to the 3 o'clock position.
Here is a diagram showing the circuitry assuming the set is set to 120/240 mode and the AM-VM is set to the 3 o'clock position.

At 0% load the current thru M8 would be 0.000 amps.
At 100% load the current thru M8 would be 0.752 amps.
At 133% load the current thru M8 would be 1.000 amps.

The current flowing thru the burden resistors causes a voltage to develop across them. K8 monitors those voltage to determine if there is an OL or SC condition.
At 100% load the voltage K8 receives is 5.6 volts AC.
At 133% load the voltage K8 receives in 7.5 volts AC.


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kloppk said:
No.
The %Load meter M8 is not connected to +24 volts or chassis ground. The %Load meter is an AC Current meter. 0-1 Amp Full Scale

In a nutshell...
The 3 Current Transformers in CT assembly each output a current that's proportional to the load they are sensing on the 3 legs of the generator.
The current from CT2 flows thru the %Load meter with the set is set to 120/240 mode and the AM-VM is set to the 3 o'clock position.
Here is a diagram showing the circuitry assuming the set is set to 120/240 mode and the AM-VM is set to the 3 o'clock position.

At 0% load the current thru M8 would be 0.000 amps.
At 100% load the current thru M8 would be 0.752 amps.
At 133% load the current thru M8 would be 1.000 amps.

The current flowing thru the burden resistors causes a voltage to develop across them. K8 monitors those voltage to determine if there is an OL or SC condition.
At 100% load the voltage K8 receives is 5.6 volts AC.
At 133% load the voltage K8 receives in 7.5 volts AC.


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Thanks. I noticed I was getting 5-9 volts from ground to each post on the gauge back. Don't know what that means but it sounds like it is sending something to it but the gauge isnt working.
Is it worth troubleshooting or get a new one?
I personally want to keep it all stock looking if possible and then get your board so I can monitor it from my phone.

Thanks, Jason
 
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kloppk said:
Troubleshoot. Don't throw parts at the problem.
Put a DMM in series with M8 to measure the current thru it and see if it jives with what M8 displays for load.
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kloppk said:
Troubleshoot. Don't throw parts at the problem.
Put a DMM in series with M8 to measure the current thru it and see if it jives with what M8 displays for load.
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The M8 with load on it is not reading any load with the needle. I've had it up to 45 amps on one leg and M8 needle doesnt move.

Thanks, Jason
 
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You'd check the current at M8 using your clamp on ammeter. The right meter in your pic.
Clamp it around ONE of the two wires going to M8. It doesn't matter which one.
Like this..
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Set the meter to 40 AMP AC setting
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Zero the meter is necessary.
Be sure the generators AM-VM switch is in the 3 0'clock position
Start the generator and close the contactor.
Apply your load.
See what current is read by the clamp on ammeter.

If zero try the following to see if the meter is burned out.
Turn off your loads.
Shut down the generator.
Install a jumper wire between the two terminals of M8.
Put the clamp on ammeter back on one of the wires to M8.
Zero the meter is necessary.
Start the generator and close the contactor.
Apply your load.
See what current is read by the clamp on ammeter.
If you now get a current reading of say 0.5 amps on your clamp on ammeter it would indicate M8 is burned out.
If still you don't get any current reading then you'll need to buzz out all the connections in my diagram above. (The middle section with M8 in the circuit.)
Turn off your loads.
Shut down the generator.
Remove the jumper wire installed across the towo terminals of M8.
 
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kloppk said:
You'd check the current at M8 using your clamp on ammeter. The right meter in your pic.
Clamp it around ONE of the two wires going to M8. It doesn't matter which one.
Like this..
View attachment 931584
Set the meter to 40 AMP AC setting
View attachment 931583
Zero the meter is necessary.
Be sure the generators AM-VM switch is in the 3 0'clock position
Start the generator and close the contactor.
Apply your load.
See what current is read by the clamp on ammeter.

If zero try the following to see if the meter is burned out.
Turn off your loads.
Shut down the generator.
Install a jumper wire between the two terminals of M8.
Put the clamp on ammeter back on one of the wires to M8.
Zero the meter is necessary.
Start the generator and close the contactor.
Apply your load.
See what current is read by the clamp on ammeter.
If you now get a current reading of say 0.5 amps on your clamp on ammeter it would indicate M8 is burned out.
If still you don't get any current reading then you'll need to buzz out all the connections in my diagram above. (The middle section with M8 in the circuit.)
Turn off your loads.
Shut down the generator.
Remove the jumper wire installed across the towo terminals of M8.
Click to expand...
Thanks a bunch. I'll let you know what I find.

Thanks, Jason
 
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