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Alternator

Generator Specifications
Voltage at Terminal L
Ignition Switch: ON Approximately 1.0 V
Idle 13.0-14.0 V
Standard Voltage
Terminal Ignition Switch: ON Idle
B B+
Battery Positive Voltage.
B+
Battery Positive Voltage.
L Approximately 1.0 V Approximately 1.0 V less than Battery Voltage
S B+
Battery Positive Voltage.
B+
Battery Positive Voltage.
IG B+
Battery Positive Voltage.
B+
Battery Positive Voltage.
Standard Current (Referance)
Electrical Load
Values are measure with the battery fully charged. As the battery discharges the current becomes greater.
Idle 2,000 RPM
OFF Approximately 14 A Approximately 15 A
ON
Turn ON the following electrical systems: Headlights (High Beam). Brake light. Cooling Fan. Condenser Fan
Approximately 70 A Approximately 81 A