GA VR-8A Voltage Regulator Manual

GAVR-8A is a sealed electronic device used to adjust the excitation current of the generator to stabilize the output voltage. It has the characteristics of wide input voltage range, high maximum output current, and low frequency protection.


GA VR-8A Voltage Regulator Manual - cover page
Brand
GAVR-8A
Category
Generator
Document type
User Manual
Language
Chinese
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
143 KB
Published
14 March, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
6DCE3E15B9DB7A688489473F4E0608C1

About this manual

This manual describes the GA VR-8A sealed electronic voltage regulator, which stabilizes the output voltage of a brushless generator by adjusting the excitation current. It includes an overview of the device, its purpose, and safety notes.

The document lists electrical specifications, wiring connections, and step‑by‑step adjustment instructions for low‑frequency protection (U/F), voltage setting (VOLT), and stability control (STAB). It also explains external excitation using a 12 V battery and diode, and provides wiring diagrams for various input voltages. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

  • Explanation
  • Specifications
  • Adjustment
  • Excitation
  • Wiring

Specifications

Input voltage100 V ~ 265 V AC 50/60 Hz
Maximum output (220 V AC input)6 A, 6.3 V DC
Maximum output (110 V AC input)6 A, 4.0 V DC
Voltage adjustment rate≤ 1 %
Minimum generator field resistance12 Ω
External potentiometer1 kΩ 1/2 W
Operating temperature range-40 °C ~ 60 °C
Dimensions107 mm L × 82 mm W × 50 mm D

Frequently asked questions

How do I adjust the low‑frequency protection (U/F) setting?

Start the engine and let the voltage establish, then turn the U/F potentiometer counter‑clockwise until the red indicator on the AVR lights.

How is the voltage (VOLT) adjustment performed?

Turn the VOLT knob clockwise to increase the output voltage until the desired rated value is reached.

What is the procedure for setting the stability adjustment (STAB)?

Monitor the generator field voltage with a DC voltmeter and slowly turn the STAB knob until the voltage fluctuation is at its minimum, then stop adjusting.

How is external excitation performed when residual magnetism is insufficient?

Connect a 12 V battery with its negative lead to the AVR F‑ terminal and its positive lead through a diode to the AVR F+ terminal after the engine starts; stop when the generator voltage reaches about 30 % of the rated value.

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