SAE J56-1978
Electrical Generating System (Alternator Type) Performance Curve and Test Procedure

Standard No.

SAE J56-1978

Release Date

1978

Published By

SAE - SAE International

Status

Be replaced 1983-01

Replace By

SAE J56-1983

Latest

SAE J56-1999

Scope

Purpose-The purpose of this SAE Recommended Practice is to provide a standard test procedure for the development of alternator output performance@ and a standard form for plotting performance curves.

SAE J56-1978 history

• 1999 SAE J56-1999 Road Vehicles - Alternators with Regulators - Test Methods and General Requirements
• 1983 SAE J56-1983 Electrical Generating System (Alternator Type) Performance Curve and Test Procedure (June 1983)
• 1978 SAE J56-1978 Electrical Generating System (Alternator Type) Performance Curve and Test Procedure