'Float' voltage under varying DC loads
This post is an observation, and observation which bucks the 'this wors like this, and that works like that' mentality which pervades online forums. Empiracle data trumping theory. I can spin a di...
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In an ideal circuit voltage will be equal at all points.
The IASF voltage regulator Landy is using "A" is both source point power to the alternator field -and- voltage sense.
Designing systems, I chose to operate the charging system by sourcing alternator voltage sensing right at the alternator. And meter voltage sensing at the exact same point. Reason: An open in the charging line would lead to load dump but not to uncontrolled voltage at the alternator.
I presented Frank Oropeza of Transpo a question of voltage slump (droop) in 1983. He really took it to heart and incorporated FET transistors to minimize vf
I suspect the phenomenon is a clash between sensing and meter source points.
The IASF voltage regulator Landy is using "A" is both source point power to the alternator field -and- voltage sense.
Designing systems, I chose to operate the charging system by sourcing alternator voltage sensing right at the alternator. And meter voltage sensing at the exact same point. Reason: An open in the charging line would lead to load dump but not to uncontrolled voltage at the alternator.
I presented Frank Oropeza of Transpo a question of voltage slump (droop) in 1983. He really took it to heart and incorporated FET transistors to minimize vf
I suspect the phenomenon is a clash between sensing and meter source points.
