Generators
We are fortunate to have two fully operational original
generators. These are used to power the electrics for the display.
Auto-Union/DKW Spezial Kleinst Motor KL100
Generator
This generator
is a version of the early war KL100 designed by Auto-Union (now Audi) and DKW.
The Swiss army acquired this particular one during, or shortly after World War
II. Then, at some point, soon afterwards it was overhauled and partially
modified by the Swiss-Swedish company Brown-Boveri (whose data plates can be
seen on certain parts).
The motor,
dynamo, ignition assembly and many other parts still bear the four interlinked
circle logo of Auto-Union (now associated with Audi). The fuel filter under the
petrol tank has a DRP (Deutsches Reichs Patent) number indicating wartime era
construction. Similar markings are also to be found on the carburettor. The
original generator had an output of 210 volts at 600 watts; the new system is
similar, but also has the facility for outputs of 12 and 24 volts. The original
pull strap type starter has been upgraded, in this later model, to a rotating
starting handle. All in all, the generator seems to be a slightly later version
of the one shown in the manual with some additional tweaks by Brown-Boveri.
The original, German,
example would originally have been cased in a wooden box with power output from
a small power takeoff board underneath the petrol tank. The Swiss rebuild,
resulted in a slightly larger generator being fitted along with a new power
takeoff board; the entire assembly was then mounted in a metal frame with a
loose canvas cover
Also with the Generator
is the complete tool and spare parts set, contained in the three original parts
tins that would have been mounted in the original wooden case. All of these
parts (including tins and containers) are marked "Auto-Union", "DKW of Zschopau"
or with the interlocked circle logo and everything has a part number. Something
to note is that this company ceased to exist as Auto-Union-DKW in 1945 when the
Russian Army overran the factory.
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KL100 generator
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KL100 generator
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KL100 generator
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Plate showing the manufacturers details
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Instructions for starting on top ofthe fuel tank
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Original operators manual
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Complete tool kit - every itm has the mark of DKW on it
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A 100% complete set of spare parts.
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Auto-Union/DKW Kleinst Motor C100 Generator
This
generator was made by Auto-Union/DKW in 1940. It is of the same type as the one
above, but without the Swiss alterations. It has two outputs 1000V at 0,3A and
12,5V at 8A. It was designed to be used with signals equipment, the lower
voltage for most of the field sets and the higher voltage for larger truck
mounted sets and the 100 Watt sender unit.
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The orginal transit case. The boxes of spare parts are loacted in the top of the case
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The generator
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Data plate showing the 2 outputs
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The output sockets. Note that the 1000V volt socket is wider than the 12V one in order to prevent a nasty accident!
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