Charging System: Description and Operation

The basic charging system is the IC integral regulator charging system. The internal components are connected electrically as shown in the image.
The generator features a solid state regulator that is mounted inside the generator. All regulator components are enclosed in a solid mold, and this unit along with the brush holder assembly, is attached to the slip ring end frame. The generator voltage setting cannot be adjusted.
The generator rotor bearings contain enough grease to eliminate the need for periodic lubrication. Two brushes carry current through the two slip rings to the field coil mounted on the rotor, and under normal conditions will provide long periods of attention-free service.
The stator windings are assembled on the inside of a laminated core that forms part of the generator frame. A rectifier bridge connected to the stator windings contains ten diodes, and electrically changes the stator AC voltages to a DC voltage. This DC voltage appears at the generator output terminal.