Three-phase generators are commonly used to provide electricity where there is none -- like for RVs or homes when power is out for extended periods. These generators typically run off gasoline or other fuels. They use large magnets that spin at a high rate of speed to create electric current. You may need to use a three-phase generator to power a single-phase device. In such cases, inverters can be used. When connecting the generator to an inverter, you have to synchronize the inverter.
Instructions
1. Place the inverter near the three-phase generator and near the device that has to be powered.
2. Cut six pieces of wire about 14 to 24 inches long and strip the ends of each with the wire strippers.
3. Connect the first wire from the generator's first-phase connector to the inverter's "A" input screw, tightening it with the screwdriver. Connect the inverter's "B" output to the "L2" input on the device you want to power. Connect the generator's second-phase connector to the inverter's "C" input. Connect the inverter's "C" output to the device's "L3" input. The inputs and outputs of the inverter, generator and device will be clearly marked. The first- and second-phase connectors will also be clearly marked on the connection panel on the front of the generator.
4. Attach all of the ground wires to the grounding screws on the generator and inverter. On the generator, these screws are on the front connection panel and will be labeled as "Ground" connectors. The grounding screws on most inverters are on the input-output panel, to the far right of the output-input jacks. They will also be marked.
5. Power up the generator and adjust the AC frequency-control knob about a half-turn clockwise to synchronize the inverter.
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