Onan 5500 Producing 2.0 volts. Pics inside
Ok so here is the issue and here is what I have done. Diagnosis: 2.0 VAC output measured both at transfer switch and then at breakers on genset itself. Attempted Remedy: *Followed Troublesho...
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Thanks to both of you for the replies!
Im fairly competent when it comes to electrical and electronics, been doing it most of my life. the generator engine itself is working fine as it runs quick and quiet, so this surely a matter of diagnosing elecitrical components gone awry.
My next plan is to test the dc field voltage while the unit is running to see if its the regulator. If I am correct in my readings it should show at least 12v but more likely quite a bit more as im not producing power. If I dont see a few hundred volts being thrown at the brushes then it should be the regulator, yes?
Im new to the whole onan generator thing, but it seems somewhat straightforward as far as the generator portion itself goes. Hoping that anyone here with some in depth knowledge can guide me if im making a mistake!!
Im fairly competent when it comes to electrical and electronics, been doing it most of my life. the generator engine itself is working fine as it runs quick and quiet, so this surely a matter of diagnosing elecitrical components gone awry.
My next plan is to test the dc field voltage while the unit is running to see if its the regulator. If I am correct in my readings it should show at least 12v but more likely quite a bit more as im not producing power. If I dont see a few hundred volts being thrown at the brushes then it should be the regulator, yes?
Im new to the whole onan generator thing, but it seems somewhat straightforward as far as the generator portion itself goes. Hoping that anyone here with some in depth knowledge can guide me if im making a mistake!!
