Re: Engine Voltage

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

"Ross (Goldie) Goldspink" wrote:

> "Maurie Daly" <mauried@tpg.com.au> wrote in message
> 39d13399.2126591@can-news.tpg.com.au">news:39d13399.2126591@can-news.tpg.com.au...
> > On Tue, 26 Sep 2000 20:36:29 +1100, "Deano" <dsma@pigpond.com> wrote:
> >
> > >I went for a spin in an 81 class (Goulburn-Wollongong and return)
> > This means that the total traction motor current as indicated on the
> > load meter is multiplied by 6 ,(6 traction motors).
> > The nominal output of the alternator is around 600 volts , but varies
> > with speed.(drops as the speed drops ,particularily when the speed
> > gets below 15 km/h ).
> >
> > MD
>
> Not sure what you mean hear.  Current to each motor in parallel would be the
> total divided by six.

But the load meter in the driver's cab is for one motor.  The load from the main
alternator is 6 times that.

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David Johnson
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