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Mep 002A Battery Indicator
That is a different one than what I have seen. Of course it could have identical output as the ones made by Technology Research Corporation of Clearwater FL. In any case, clean it up and try to locate the leak and fix it. My best guess is the fluid is just dielectric oil. Since this device...- Keith_J
- Post #15
- Forum: Generators
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Mep 002A Battery Indicator
Yes, the battery/charging indicator is indicating correctly. It is a DoD standard item which works well enough. Running the generator outside of 1800 RPM will generate power with frequency outside of 60 Hz, this can damage motors, transformers and the like. Better to run it slower as many...- Keith_J
- Post #10
- Forum: Generators
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Mep 002A Battery Indicator
That is attractive. Now if it is digital with decent resolution (1/4 Hz), it would be fantastic.- Keith_J
- Post #7
- Forum: Generators
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Mep 002A Battery Indicator
The "alternator" is unlike any other military vehicle in that it is a permanent magnet rotor, much like a motorcycle's charging system. IIRC, 7.5 amperes maximum. As the voltage approaches 28, the current is shunted to a resistor. Like a motorcycle, the regulator dumps a good bit of this...- Keith_J
- Post #5
- Forum: Generators