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Asynchronous alternator.

The advantage.

Application of this technology for electronic consumers Excellent starting process in case of inductive and heavy -
due to the low distortion factor. duty electronic consumers.

Tests and analyses have shown that using a GEKO asynchronous al- GEKO has developed a special starting amplifying system and
ternator means just having a small share of distortion frequencies in exceeds herewith gensets with inverter technology or Cyclo- Con-
the range of harmonic overtones. This leads to an obvious reduction verter systems. The GEKO asynchronous technology with starting
of negative influence on electronic devices by unclean and poor amplifying system can be compared and treated as equal with
supply voltage. synchronous alternators.
The value of such an unclean supply voltage is expressed by the
distortion factor. This factor can reach about 2% in case of GEKO In addition Geko is the only manufacturer that provides details about
asynchronous alternators, while the products of other manufacturers the starting current of its gensets.
come up with the distortion factor of up to 15%. Hence to this fact, Application examples referring to heavy- duty electronic consumers
the operation of electronic devices is absolutely possible without any are among others circular saws, compressors and pumps.
distortion. Electric motors run smoother due to a lower distortion
factor and they don’t warm up too fast.
You may find some application examples of the distortion factor in
laboratory equipment, plastic welding machines, battery charger
units and multimedia equipment.

The Employers’ Liability Insurance Association (BGI 867) requires the protection class IP54.

Due to the protection class IP54 lifetime of alternators extends, because bearing and winding are protected optimally against damaging
influences. The operation field of gensets is enlarged significantly, as the alternator can be operated even in case of high humidity and massive
pollution. The continuous outdoor operation is no problem. This protection class is necessarily required by the BGI 867 in a commercial opera-
tion.

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