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Revision as of 04:35, 26 July 2011 ddgonzal (Talk | contribs) (->Automatic Choke Relay) <- Previous diff		Current revision ddgonzal (Talk | contribs) (->Overview)
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-	Our Datsun B110 used -- as with most 1964-1974 cars -- an [[Alternator]] with external [[Voltage regulator]].	+	Early 1200 use [[Alternator]] with external [[Voltage regulator]]. Later 1200s (from 1981) use an Internally Regulated (IR) Alternator.
	= Overview =		= Overview =
-	'''Alternator Connections'''	+	B110 alternator is 35A and has plastic cover on back
-	<table border='1' class='inner' cellspacing='2'>	+	<br>{{Album|24375}}
-	<tr bgcolor="ccccff"><td>terminal</td><td>Color</td><td>Logical Connections</td></tr>	+
-	<tr bgcolor=f0f0f0><td>A (Alternator)</td><td>WR or W</td><td>* To Battery + terminal through the [[Fusible Link]]<br>* To Regulator "A" terminal (W wire)</td></tr>	+
-	<tr bgcolor=f0f0f0><td>F (Field)</td><td>WB</td><td>* To Regulator "F" terminal</td></tr>	+
-	<tr bgcolor=f0f0f0><td>N (neutral point)</td><td>Y</td><td>* To Regulator "N" terminal<br>* To electric choke relay Y wire</td></tr>	+
-	<tr bgcolor=f0f0f0><td>E (Earth/ground)</td><td>B</td><td>* To body ground<br>* To Regulator "E" terminal</td></tr>	+
-	</table>	+
		+	1980s 1200 is still 35A but uses internal regulator (IC REG)
		+	<br>{{Album|24756}}
-	'''Regulator Connections'''	+	Both use the same T-connector, but IC REG alternator socket is additionally notched
-	<table border='1' class='inner' cellspacing='2'>	+	<br>{{PhotoTh!|LRplug.jpg}} &nbsp; {{PhotoTh!|FNplug.jpg}}
-	<tr bgcolor="ccccff"><td>terminal</td><td>Color</td><td>Logical Connections</td></tr>	+
-	<tr bgcolor=f0f0f0><td>A (Alternator)</td><td>W</td><td>* To Alternator "A" terminal (WR or W)</td></tr>	+
-	<tr bgcolor=f0f0f0><td>F (Field)</td><td>WB</td><td>* To Alternator "F" terminal</td></tr>	+
-	<tr bgcolor=f0f0f0><td>N (nuetral point)</td><td>Y</td><td>* To Alternator "N" terminal<br>* To electric choke relay Y wire</td></tr>	+
-	<tr bgcolor=f0f0f0><td>E (Earth)</td><td>B</td><td>* To body ground<br>* To Alternator "E" terminal</td></tr>	+
-	<tr bgcolor=f0f0f0><td>IG (ignition)</td><td>WL (72:&nbsp;W?)</td><td>* To fuse box "M" terminal (does not go through IGN switch)</td></tr>	+
-	<tr bgcolor=f0f0f0><td>L (Light)</td><td>WR</td><td>* To dash light "IGN" ('72, '73) or "CHG" (1971)</td></tr>	+
-	</table>	+
		+	Datsun used the simple T-connector, but the NipponDenso C900 style can also be used. The locking tab prevents the connector from falling out.
		+	<br>{{Photo2|C900.jpg}}
-	= How the Alternator Dash Light Works =	+	= Early 1200 =
-	The dash lamp is connected to IGN +. The other side goes to the "L" terminal of the external regulator.	+	Our Datsun B110 used -- as with most 1964-1974 cars -- an [[Alternator]] with external [[Voltage regulator]].
-	* When the alternator is not putting out current, the "L" terminal is at '-' voltage, so the dash light turns on	+
-	* Once the alternator starts putting out current, the "L" terminal is at + voltage, so the light turns off (both sides of the light are at +)	+
		+	{{Album|25445}}
-	This also is connected to the F (field) connection of the alternator, so it "turns on" the alternator. It is the switched 12V (through the lamp) that kick starts the alternator fields.	+	'''Alternator Connections'''<table class="wiki_table" style="width:600px;">
		+	<tr><th>terminal</th><th>Color</th><th>Logical Connections</th></tr>
		+	<tr><td>A (Alternator)</td><td>W</td><td>* To Battery + terminal through the [[Fusible Link]]<br>* To Regulator "A" terminal (W wire)</td></tr>
		+	<tr><td>F (Field)</td><td>WB</td><td>* To Regulator "F" terminal</td></tr>
		+	<tr><td>N (neutral point)</td><td>Y</td><td>* To Regulator "N" terminal<br>* To electric choke relay Y wire</td></tr>
		+	<tr><td>E (Earth/ground)</td><td>B</td><td>* To body ground<br>* To Regulator "E" terminal</td></tr>
		+	</table>
-	WARNING: This mean that if the dash lamp	+	Alternator uses the typical 1970s T-shaped connector:
-	is burned out, the alternator does not work	+	F Field - stem of Tee
		+	N Neutral point - head of Tee
-	= Automatic Choke Relay =	+	'''Regulator Connections'''<table class="wiki_table" style="width:600px;">
-	On Datsuns equipped with an electric [[Automatic Choke]], a relay is used so that the choke heater is activated only when the engine is running. B110 uses a normally open relay -- the choke is powered all the time when IGN is on, but when the engine is not running the relay disconnects the choke power.	+	<tr><th>terminal</th><th>Color</th><th>Logical Connections</th></tr>
		+	<tr><td>A (Alternator)</td><td>W</td><td>* To Alternator "A" terminal (W)</td></tr>
		+	<tr><td>F (Field)</td><td>WB</td><td>* To Alternator "F" terminal</td></tr>
		+	<tr><td>N (neutral point)</td><td>Y</td><td>* To Alternator "N" terminal<br>* To electric choke relay Y wire</td></tr>
		+	<tr><td>E (Earth)</td><td>B</td><td>* To body ground<br>* To Alternator "E" terminal</td></tr>
		+	<tr bgcolor=f0f0f0><td>IG (ignition)</td><td>WL</td><td>* To fuse box "M" terminal (does not go through IGN switch)</td></tr>
		+	<tr><td>L (Light)</td><td>WR</td><td>* To dash light "IGN" ('72, '73) or "CHG" (1971)</td></tr>
		+	</table>
-	As soon as the choke heater gets hot, it comes off the choke. If your engine is cold, you won't be able to restart it. For example, if you listen to the radio for a couple of minutes before starting the engine, and mistakenly put it to IGN, then the car won't start on a cold day. To prevent this scenario, the relay only powers the choke when the engine is running. The alternator provides a signal when the engine is running. It is the Neutral Sense wire (N wire). This is a weak signal so a relay is used.	+	Voltage Regulator Pinout
		+	<br>{{Photo!|1V1250_pinout.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts2|width=SM}}
		+	Wire Color
		+	WR Lamp (to dash lamp)
		+	W Positive (12V from Fusible Link)
		+	Y Stator (Neutral point, tee-connector N)
		+	B Ground (Earth to horn bracket)
		+	WB Field (Tee-connector F)
		+	WL Ignition ([[Fuse Box|'M' fuse]])
-	The choke is powered by a separate 10A fuse, which also supplies the [[1.Anti-diesel valve]].	+	= Late-model Alternator =
		+	Datsun 1200 from 1981 (Japan-market models) use an internally-regulated Hitachi [[Hitachi LR Alternator|LR Alternator]] or equivalent. The LR135 has LS wiring like many modern Japanese alternators. The L-terminal goes to the CHG lamp, and the S-terminal goes to either IGN or straight to the battery.
-	The relay is connected to Ground on one side, and to the N wire on the other.	+	{{Album|24517}}
-	Black: ground	+	{{Album|24374}}
-	L (Blue): to 10A fuse then to IGN FUSE BOX (always hot)	+
-	Red: choke	+
-	Yellow: N wire of alternator & regulator (turns on relay)	+
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=14977 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/14977.jpg]	+	== Using in Older 1200 ==
		+	The LR135 is a bolt-in replacement for the LT135 BUT you must modify the wiring slightly.
-	Also see: [[Choke_Operation_and_Adjustment#Wiring|Choke Operation]] wiring section	+	See main article: [[IR Alternator Conversion Wiring]]
-	=== B310 Choke Wiring ===	+	= Engine Swaps =
-	B310 uses a normally open relay. Turning on the ignition switch activates the relay, pulling power away from the choke heater. When the engine starts, the relay turns off, resuming flow of power to the choke.	+	See main article: [[Basic Alternator Wiring]]
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=23479 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/23479.jpg]	+	= How the Alternator Dash Light Works =
-	<br>NA B310 uses internally-regulated [[Hitachi LR Alternator]] with L terminal in place of N terminal.	+	The dash lamp is connected to IGN +. The other side goes to the "L" terminal of either the external regulator or alternator. A relay turns the dash lamp on/off.
		+	* When the alternator is not putting out current, the "L" terminal is at ground/earth, so the dash light turns on
		+	* Once the alternator starts putting out current, the "L" terminal is at full voltage, so the light turns off (both sides of the light are at same voltage)
-	The relay controls	+	<blockquote>WARNING: If the dash lamp is burned out, the alternator does not work. The lamp circuit is used to start the alternator.</blockquote>
-	* Normally closed (doesn't work when engine OFF):	+
-	** Choke Heater	+
-	** Fan relay	+
-	** Warm-up Relay 1	+
-	* Normally open:	+
-	** Brake lamps	+
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=23480 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/23480.jpg]	+	== External Regulator ==
		+	The dash lamp is connected to IGN +. The other side goes to the "L" terminal of the external regulator. A relay inside the [[Voltage Regulator]] turns the dash lamp on/off.
-	= Alternator Upgrade =	+	* When the alternator is not putting out current, the "L" terminal is at '-' voltage, so the dash light turns on
-	Many different Datsun alternators and alternators from other makes can easily be fitted to the Datsun 1200.	+	* Once the alternator starts putting out current, the "L" terminal is at + voltage, so the light turns off (both sides of the light are at +)
		+
		+	This also is connected to the F (field) connection of the alternator, so it "turns on" the alternator. It is the switched 12V (through the lamp) that kick starts the alternator fields.
		+
		+	== Internal Regulator ==
		+	Internally regulated Hitachi LR alternators (S-L type) use the L terminal to turn the dash lamp on and off, using a transistorized switch inside the alternator.
		+
		+	= Automatic Choke Relay =
		+	On Datsuns equipped with an electric [[Automatic Choke]], a relay is used so that the choke heater is activated only when the engine is running.
-	See main article: [[Alternator Upgrades]]	+	See main article: [[Electric Choke Wiring]]
		+	{{End}}[[Category:Charging System]][[Category:Wiring]]

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Current revision

Early 1200 use Alternator with external Voltage regulator. Later 1200s (from 1981) use an Internally Regulated (IR) Alternator.

Contents 1 Overview 2 Early 1200 3 Late-model Alternator 3.1 Using in Older 1200 4 Engine Swaps 5 How the Alternator Dash Light Works 5.1 External Regulator 5.2 Internal Regulator 6 Automatic Choke Relay

Overview

B110 alternator is 35A and has plastic cover on back
Album 24375

1980s 1200 is still 35A but uses internal regulator (IC REG)
Album 24756

Both use the same T-connector, but IC REG alternator socket is additionally notched
 

Datsun used the simple T-connector, but the NipponDenso C900 style can also be used. The locking tab prevents the connector from falling out.

Early 1200

Our Datsun B110 used -- as with most 1964-1974 cars -- an Alternator with external Voltage regulator.

Album 25445

Alternator Connections

terminal	Color	Logical Connections
A (Alternator)	W	* To Battery + terminal through the Fusible Link * To Regulator "A" terminal (W wire)
F (Field)	WB	* To Regulator "F" terminal
N (neutral point)	Y	* To Regulator "N" terminal * To electric choke relay Y wire
E (Earth/ground)	B	* To body ground * To Regulator "E" terminal

Alternator uses the typical 1970s T-shaped connector: 
F Field - stem of Tee
N Neutral point - head of Tee

Regulator Connections

terminal	Color	Logical Connections
A (Alternator)	W	* To Alternator "A" terminal (W)
F (Field)	WB	* To Alternator "F" terminal
N (neutral point)	Y	* To Alternator "N" terminal * To electric choke relay Y wire
E (Earth)	B	* To body ground * To Alternator "E" terminal
IG (ignition)	WL	* To fuse box "M" terminal (does not go through IGN switch)
L (Light)	WR	* To dash light "IGN" ('72, '73) or "CHG" (1971)

Voltage Regulator Pinout

Wire Color
WR Lamp (to dash lamp)
 W Positive (12V from Fusible Link)
 Y Stator (Neutral point, tee-connector N)
 B Ground (Earth to horn bracket)
WB Field (Tee-connector F)
WL Ignition ('M' fuse)

Late-model Alternator

Datsun 1200 from 1981 (Japan-market models) use an internally-regulated Hitachi LR Alternator or equivalent. The LR135 has LS wiring like many modern Japanese alternators. The L-terminal goes to the CHG lamp, and the S-terminal goes to either IGN or straight to the battery.

Album 24517

Album 24374

Using in Older 1200

The LR135 is a bolt-in replacement for the LT135 BUT you must modify the wiring slightly.

See main article: IR Alternator Conversion Wiring

Engine Swaps

See main article: Basic Alternator Wiring

How the Alternator Dash Light Works

The dash lamp is connected to IGN +. The other side goes to the "L" terminal of either the external regulator or alternator. A relay turns the dash lamp on/off.

• When the alternator is not putting out current, the "L" terminal is at ground/earth, so the dash light turns on
• Once the alternator starts putting out current, the "L" terminal is at full voltage, so the light turns off (both sides of the light are at same voltage)

WARNING: If the dash lamp is burned out, the alternator does not work. The lamp circuit is used to start the alternator.

External Regulator

The dash lamp is connected to IGN +. The other side goes to the "L" terminal of the external regulator. A relay inside the Voltage Regulator turns the dash lamp on/off.

• When the alternator is not putting out current, the "L" terminal is at '-' voltage, so the dash light turns on
• Once the alternator starts putting out current, the "L" terminal is at + voltage, so the light turns off (both sides of the light are at +)

This also is connected to the F (field) connection of the alternator, so it "turns on" the alternator. It is the switched 12V (through the lamp) that kick starts the alternator fields.

Internal Regulator

Internally regulated Hitachi LR alternators (S-L type) use the L terminal to turn the dash lamp on and off, using a transistorized switch inside the alternator.

Automatic Choke Relay

On Datsuns equipped with an electric Automatic Choke, a relay is used so that the choke heater is activated only when the engine is running.

See main article: Electric Choke Wiring

 

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