Description
⚙️ Product Overview
The SSR 32-12 is a Basler Electric static voltage regulator designed for excitation control on brushless AC generators. It regulates generator terminal voltage by controlling the current supplied to the exciter field, making it suitable for industrial generator sets, marine generating systems, and other rotating-power applications.
Part number 9185900100 identifies the SSR 32-12 model. The unit supports single-phase or three-phase sensing arrangements and provides selectable voltage/frequency compensation characteristics. Its solid-state design includes voltage buildup, regulation adjustment, paralleling compensation, and overexcitation protection.
🔧 Key Features
- Basler Electric SSR Series static voltage regulator
- Model SSR 32-12
- Part number 9185900100
- Designed for brushless generator excitation systems
- 32 VDC / 12 A continuous field output
- 50 VDC / 20 A forcing capability with 115 V input
- Single-phase or three-phase voltage sensing
- Selectable V/Hz or 2 V/Hz frequency compensation
- Voltage regulation accuracy of approximately ±0.25%
- Built-in overexcitation protection
- Reactive droop/paralleling compensation
- Automatic voltage buildup from residual generator voltage
- Suitable for 50 Hz and 60 Hz generator systems
📊 Product Datasheet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | BASLER ELECTRIC |
| Model | SSR 32-12 |
| Part Number | 9185900100 |
| Series | SSR Static Voltage Regulator |
| Product Name | Static Voltage Regulator |
| Application | Brushless Generator Excitation Control |
| Input Sensing | 90–153 VAC, single phase, 50–240 Hz |
| Continuous Field Output | 32 VDC / 12 A |
| Forcing Output | 50 VDC / 20 A with 115 V input |
| Dimensions / Weight | Approx. 229 × 282 × 91 mm; approx. 5.4 kg net |
⚡ Excitation & Voltage Regulation
The SSR 32-12 controls the generator excitation field to maintain the desired AC generator output voltage. Basler documentation specifies a regulation accuracy of approximately ±0.25% from no-load to full-rated load, with thermal stability of approximately ±0.5% for a 50°C temperature change within the operating range.
The regulator provides internal voltage adjustment and supports external voltage adjustment. Voltage sensing taps are available for common generator voltage levels, including 120, 240, 480, and 600 VAC configurations.
The unit can also provide reactive droop compensation for parallel generator operation when correctly configured with the appropriate current-transformer sensing circuit.
🔌 Electrical & Protection Functions
The SSR 32-12 includes several functions intended to support stable generator excitation:
- Voltage regulation — maintains generator terminal voltage.
- Frequency compensation — supports V/Hz or 2 V/Hz characteristics.
- Underfrequency protection — reduces excitation response when generator frequency falls below the selected threshold.
- Overexcitation protection — removes excitation when specified forcing conditions persist.
- Voltage buildup — supports buildup from residual generator voltage.
- Reactive droop compensation — assists reactive load sharing between paralleled generators.
- Stability adjustment — allows response characteristics to be adjusted for generator behavior.
- Unit/Parallel operation — supports generator operation either independently or in parallel.
🏭 Typical Applications
The SSR 32-12 is suitable for generator excitation systems used in:
- ⚡ Diesel generator sets
- ⚡ Gas engine generator sets
- ⚡ Marine generator systems
- ⚡ Industrial power generation
- ⚡ Emergency and standby generators
- ⚡ Brushless synchronous generators
- ⚡ Parallel generator installations
- ⚡ Power-generation retrofit projects
- ⚡ Shipboard electrical systems
🛠️ Installation & Maintenance
Installation
- Verify the complete model and part number before installation.
- Confirm generator sensing voltage and frequency.
- Select the correct voltage-sensing taps.
- Verify single-phase or three-phase sensing wiring.
- Confirm field polarity at the regulator output.
- Check that the generator field resistance meets the minimum requirement.
- Verify input protection and fuse arrangements.
- Confirm frequency-compensation jumper settings.
- Check paralleling CT wiring when reactive droop compensation is used.
- Perform controlled startup and verify generator voltage.
Maintenance
- Inspect terminal connections periodically.
- Check sensing-voltage wiring for loose or damaged connections.
- Inspect field wiring and polarity.
- Monitor generator voltage stability under changing loads.
- Check the underfrequency indicator during commissioning.
- Verify droop settings during parallel operation.
- Keep the regulator free from excessive contamination and moisture.
- Do not use megohmmeters or high-potential test equipment directly on the regulator semiconductors, as improper testing can damage the unit.
🌡️ Environmental Specifications
The documented operating temperature range for the SSR series is −40°C to +70°C, with a storage range of −40°C to +85°C. The control module is encapsulated for protection against humidity and condensation. The regulator weighs approximately 5.4 kg net and has overall dimensions of approximately 229 mm high × 282 mm wide × 91 mm deep.
❓ Common Questions & Answers
Q1: What is the Basler SSR 32-12?
It is a static voltage regulator designed to control excitation on brushless AC generators.
Q2: What is the part number?
The SSR 32-12 is identified by part number 9185900100.
Q3: What is the continuous field output?
The rated continuous field output is 32 VDC at 12 A.
Q4: What is the forcing capability?
The SSR 32-12 can provide 50 VDC at 20 A forcing when used with the specified 115 V input condition.
Q5: What generator applications are suitable?
It is designed for brushless generator excitation systems, including industrial, standby, and marine generator applications.
Q6: Does it support parallel generators?
Yes. The regulator includes a paralleling compensation circuit for reactive load sharing when correctly connected and adjusted.
Q7: What is the regulation accuracy?
The documented regulation accuracy is approximately ±0.25% from no-load to full-rated load.
Q8: Can the SSR 32-12 be used with 50 Hz and 60 Hz generators?
Yes. The SSR series supports selectable frequency compensation arrangements for 50 Hz and 60 Hz systems.
⭐ Recommended BASLER ELECTRIC Models
- SSR 32-12 — 32 VDC / 12 A Static Voltage Regulator
- SSR 63-12 — 63 VDC / 12 A Static Voltage Regulator
- SSR 125-12 — 125 VDC / 12 A Static Voltage Regulator
- DECS-100 — Digital Excitation Control System
- DECS-150 — Digital Excitation Control System
- DECS-200 — Digital Excitation Control System
- DECS-250 — Digital Excitation Control System
- DECS-400 — Digital Excitation Control System
- BE1-FLEX — Generator Protection and Control System
- BE1-25A — Automatic Synchronizer
📦 Spare-Parts Recommendation
The BASLER ELECTRIC SSR 32-12 9185900100 is a dedicated generator excitation component. For replacement applications, verify the generator field voltage/current requirements, sensing voltage, frequency, field resistance, wiring configuration, and paralleling requirements before commissioning. Matching the exact part number and electrical configuration is important when replacing an existing AVR in an operating generator system.
