Portable Generator questions

It might have come from Europe or something - doesn't it have a nameplate that tells you what the output freq. is _supposed_ to be?

It might be as simple as an RPM adjust, since the voltage is regulated, but anyone here would need much more information about the unit itself; otherwise we'd just be guessing.

Thanks, Rich

Small generators generally need to be adjusted so that the voltage and frequency are about 5 to 10 percent high with no load. Both will drop under load. I would try setting the engine speed up a bit. I would also suspect the oscilloscope calibration. The frequency cannot be incorrect when the engine speed is correct if it is a direct connected generator.

Don Young

"Eric OR Snow"

See how much time the clock loses over a few minutes.

....... Phil

What would that accomplish above and beyond looking at the signal with an O'scope? I would think the scope would be the preferred method and the clock using the 60Hz as a timbase would be the "I a'int got no scope" option. If his O'scope showed about 50Hz I would think it is about 50Hz.

Jim

To remove any doubt about the scope calibration, sync the scope horizontal sweep to commercial power, and look at the generator output. When the engine speed is correct, the waveform on the scope should be stable, or drifting very slowly one way or the other.

"James Beck"

....... Phil

Phil, Take you medicine.

"Tom Biasi " = Jerk Off Scumbag

Go choke on a dog turd - cuntbrain.

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or look at the powerline frequency on the scope, if its ok then the other measurement is likely ok....

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I'll have to remember these lines for those times when someone disagrees with something I say, maybe, at a party.

You must hang with a tough crowd, Phil, or get beat up a lot. Or, and here is the real deal: with your undersize penis, skinny little chicken arms and receding hairline, you are too chickenshit to have this type of conversation with another real person, so you choose a medium to offend where there is virtually no likelihood of consequences. it's unfortunate for the rest of us that you're such an offensive and antisocial bastard, because what you say seems to have a degree of technical merit.

So sad....

Sorry for the rant, group.

"Dave the Asinine " MeToo" F****it. "

Go choke on a dog turd - cunthead.

May be yes, but it is the tool of choice and BOY would it need to be out of calibration for it to show 50Hz instead of 60Hz.

Huh????? MAYBE, more fool proof, but I doubt more precise. Plus, he can see any distortion in the sine wave. Do that with your clock.

So, someone questions you and they are a f*****ad? OK......

Jim

"James Beck"

Another congenital moron f****ng up a potentially useful NG.

....... Phil

All you gotta' do is leave. No need to beat yourself up.

Jim

"James Beck"

Another congenital ASD f***ed moron f****ng up a potentially useful NG.

....... Phil

Please, stop top posting. People will think you are some mean spirited asshole and not the self flagellant that you really are. Now, be an adult and go away quietly.

Jim

If he could do that, he wouldn't need the Talcum powder! ;-)

"James Beck"

Yep, been in the coin op business for almost 25 years. I make no attempt to hide what industry I work in or what my email or web address is. Why would I? You really need to have your meds increased. Such a spewing of hate and anger EVERY time someone questions something you say. Now, since you are so much higher and mightier than I am you will have no problem holding your tongue and going away like an adult, but no, you will have to respond once again to fulfill your compulsion to get in the last word.

Jim