The original question more or less had been answered and will convert the 120/240V generstor so it will be comparable with a MEN system or in IEC spesk a TN-C-S system.
Thete are many systems and amazing variations in terminology to describe the same thing. All I would consider valid if the aim...
It is not an illusion, with the center tap being used as a neutral L1-N and L2-N are not in phase, therefore there L1-N and L2-N are different phases and therefore each must have a fault protection device. Though it may not be convention in NA to call this a two phase system, nevertheless it is...
I understand how common usage of terms in different places around the world have been developed but are not necessarily in the true sense are correct. I used the term split phase as some locals where I am in the Phillipines use that term probably stemming from a single phase being split in two...
If it is in relation to a cunsumer taking supply at 120V it is allways single phase. If it is a consumer taking supply at 240V with center tap being used as neutral it is then a 2 phase system (2 x 120V single phases each displaced at 180 deg relative to neutral, otherwise it would not be...
If your reference is one of the hot wires both windings of a 120/240 supply are in phase. If the reference is the centre tap they must be 180 deg out of phase. If they were in phase, hence synchronised, there would be no voltage difference the hot wires. To reinforce the concept that reverse...
The two windings are physically separate. When the voltage selector switch is placed in the 120V position the windings are in parallel (and in phase) and when in the 120/240V position the windings are in series with two separate 120V outlets and one 240V outlet. When in the 120/240 position the...
Yes I was aware the L1 would see 240 instead of 120V, however as you say for LV application may not matter as the insulation is likely to be sufficiently rated. The use of the 1 to 1 transforner would eliminate this issue.I could run with it and if problems arise then have the generator rewind...
I have a question regarding the use of the diesel generator with 120/240 center tap winding. For American systems the center tap becomes the neutral and this effectively (relative to the natural) makes two phases 180 deg apart. We can get 2 x 120 V single phase outputs (Phase to Natural) and/or...
