HOW SHOULD THE REGULATOR BE CONNECTED WHILST USING A GENERATOR ON THE NETWORK?

Regulators that are used in almost all kinds of electronic systems are among the elements that are also used in networks where generators are used. One of the questions that comes up about the regulators that are included in most systems and protect the efficiency of the system and help minimize the problems that may occur is “How should the regulator be connected whilst using a generator on the network?" is the question. In this article, we will look for an answer to this question.

WHAT IS A REGULATOR?

Firstly, let's start with a very important question related to our question: “What is a regulator?” To define it briefly: A regulator is the name given to devices that provide voltage regulation in cases of imbalance, such as more or less energy coming in low voltage systems, that is, regulating voltage. The regulator, which regulates the imbalances in the mains voltage, prevents the efficiency from falling and prevents the devices from being damaged or malfunctioning. For this reason, the use of regulators in electronic systems is extremely important.

The regulator keeps the physical quantities such as frequency, power, speed, pressure, voltage, and current constant at a certain level, and if there is an imbalance, it solves this imbalance. In addition, the regulators prevent any damage that may occur by electromechanically disconnecting the output voltage during drops and rises in voltages other than the setting by means of an electronic protection system. Due to this feature, the use of regulators is resorted to in networks such as computers, fax machines, laboratory devices, homes, and lighting systems. So, thanks to regulators, we can use most electronic devices in our lives with minimal problems. In cases where there are no regulators or there are not enough for the system, there may be malfunctions and loss of efficiency.

Regulators without overvoltage protection are not recommended for use at overvoltage. The most used systems of regulators are those located in rural areas where transformer distances are very far, as well as in unorganized industrial areas that use the same transformer as factories.

HOW SHOULD THE REGULATOR BE CONNECTED WHILE USING A GENERATOR ON THE NETWORK?

To connect a regulator while using a generator on the network, it is firstly necessary to know what is connected first and what is connected later. First, the voltage regulator must be connected, after which the generator must be connected. In some cases, it may be necessary to start the regulator after the generator; in such cases, what you should keep in mind is that generators with a capacity of less than 300kVA produce an unstable voltage and frequency. Therefore, if such a generator is started before the regulator, the “generator is ahead of the regulator” parameter of the regulator will be activated. Thanks to this parameter, the voltage correction will increase from 20 milliseconds to 200 milliseconds. The purpose of performing this action is to ensure that the generator has time to correct its own voltage. Because, when the generator does not have time to regulate its own voltage, a lack of performance can force the generator to turn off. However, since the regulator will respond to the irregularity late, the generator will regulate its own voltage and the risk of shutdown will disappear. Users will not notice that the regulator speed is reduced. If the frequency of the voltage supplied to the

regulator is not between 45-65 Hz; the device automatically disconnects the load from the circuit. If you are also considering buying a regulator for your home, network, or any electronic system, you can contact GÜVENİŞ Regulator. You can click here to view our regulator models and buy a regulator.