Mechanical Aids

GENERATOR P.E.D. PORTABLE (LYON)

Reference
Tools and Transport, Hand Tools L1127 and POEEJ Volume 48, Part 3 October 1955

Application
For battery charging and for supplying power to portable lamps and other external appliances.

General description The set is a 24/30V, 500W, D.C. machine and derives its power from a 4-stroke air-cooled engine which is fitted with a flywheel magneto. The engine develops 12 h.p. at 2500 r.p.m.  The D.C. generator is of the 4-pole compound-wound type with a series field winding to enable the generator to be used as a motor for starting the engine.  The output voltage is regulated automatically by the compound field winding.  The armature is mounted on a hollow shaft which fits on to a Morse taper extension of the engine crank shaft. The distant end of the shaft is supported by a self lubricating bronze bearing.

A control box is mounted on the generator and includes an ammeter main fuse, reverse current cut-out, five output sockets, stop button, battery connexion switch, charge cut-off relay and reset button.

A waterproof cover and extension silencer can also be used with the set.

Dimensions
2ft. 5in. x 1ft. 7in. x 1ft. 7.5in.

Weight
100lb. approx.

Capital cost
£90.

Remarks
The set is usually used with the Battery, Secondary, Portable No. 14 which is a 40 ampere-hour battery and a Rate Book item.
 

Last revised: May 21, 2023