Power

Generation

Diesel Powered
Generating Sets
1200 kW - 1340 kW 50 Hz
KTA50GS8 Series Engine

Typical model with optional entrance box

Standard Genset Features

Single Source Responsibility Alternator Alternative PCC PowerCommand
Design, manufacture and testing of ● Brushless Group made machine Control System
engine, alternator, control system and ● Close voltage regulation ● Microprocessor control
complete generating set are all ● Rotor and exciter impregnated with ● Integrates governor and voltage
produced by companies within the oil and acid resisting resin regulation systems
Cummins Group ● 12 lead reconnectable ● Superior alternator and genset
International Integrity
● Exceptional short circuit capability protection system
Assurance and strength of a worldwide
● Low waveform distortion with non ● Accurate battery monitoring system
major corporation backing the product linear loads ● Totally reliable and proven system
● Permanent magnet exciter with
Global Backing MX321 AVR fitted as standard
24 hour spares and service availability
in 72 countries Ratings
All kW Power ratings based on a 40°C
Single Source Warranty ambient temperature reference
Total product guaranteed by Cummins
Power Generation Chassis
BSI
Built-in anti-vibration system
Packaged Self-Contained Units
RM
REG

Bonded rubber units fitted as standard NATIONAL

ACCREDITATION
Integrated unit with built-in anti-
FI

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eliminates need for rubber mats or ERED BODIES

vibration system, control panel, starting spring mountings
system and provision for base fuel tank Quality Assurance
Registered Firm Certificate Number FM509 in accordance with:
and other accessories PCL ‘Power Control’ System BS EN ISO 9001
● CE compliant Quality Assurance Schedule 3420/1
Cummins Engine ● Full AC instrumentation
● Heavy duty 4 cycle water cooled ● Emergency stop button One
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engine Alt
● Safety shutdowns
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Electronic governor control

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● Key or Remote starting
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Cooling System
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40°C cooling package (50°C option)
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Ready Filled Name

Every set comes filled with lube oil and Cummins Power Generation, Cummins Engines and
anti-freeze Newage Alternators are all part of the same group

50 Hz Ratings
Model Prime Model Standby Engine
Prime kW (kVA) Standby kW (kVA) Model
1200 DFLF 1200 (1500) 1340 DFLF 1340 (1675) KTA50GS8

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Specifications

Generator Set Performance Generator Set Options

Voltage Regulation Waveform Engine
Maintains voltage output to within ±0.5%. Total harmonic distortion open circuit voltage  Heavy duty air cleaner
At any power factor between 0.8 lagging and waveform in the order of 1.5%. Three-phase  Coolant heater and thermostat
unity. balanced load in the order of 5.0%.  Tool kit
At any variations from No load to Full load. Telephone Influence Factor  Lead acid batteries, cable and fitted tray
At any variations from Cold to Hot. TIF better than 50.  NiCad batteries
At speed droop variations up to 4.5%. THF to BS4999 Part 40 better than 2%.  Sump drain pump
Frequency Regulation Alternator Temperature Rise  Oil and water drain taps
Isochronous under varying loads from no Class H insulation. Temperature rise up to  CE Compliance (guarding)
load to 100% full load. 125°C permitted.  Exhaust temperature monitoring (PCC
Random Frequency Variation only)
Radio Interference
Will not exceed ±0.25% of its mean value for In compliance with BS800 and VDE levels Cooling
constant loads – no load to full load. G and N.  50°C ambient radiator
 Remote radiator cooling (built to order)
 Oil temperature indication
Engine
Alternator
Cummins KTA50GS8 sixteen-cylinder Fuel System  Anti-Condensation heater
vee formation, direct injection, four-cycle 24 volt fail safe actuator, dual spin-on paper  Thermistors
diesel engines. element fuel filters, Cummins PT fuel  PMG Exciter and MX321 AVR
Type injection systems with integral electronic  105°C rise alternator
Water cooled, turbocharged and aftercooled. governor. Dual flexible fuel lines with
connectors. Exhaust System
Construction  Industrial type silencer
Filters
Four valves per cylinder, forged steel  Residential type silencer
Dry element air filters with restriction
crankshaft and connecting rods, cast iron  Length of flexible exhaust and bellows
block, with replaceable wet liners. indicator and spin-on paper element full flow
and by pass lube oil filters. Spin on Fuel System
Starting corrosion resistor filter.  Sub-base tanks
24 volt negative earth, battery charging  Hand fuel transfer pump
35 amp alternator. Cranking current 1800 Cooling
High ambient 40°C radiator as standard with  Automatic fuel transfer pump
amps Amps at 0°C.  Free-standing 450, 900 and 1350 litre
50°C ambient as option. Oil cooler.
fuel tanks with stand
 Fuel tank level switch
Alternator  High fuel level warning
 Low fuel level warning
Type Exciter  Low fuel level shutdown
Brushless, single bearing, revolving field, Triple dipped in moisture, oil and acid
Generator Set
4-pole, drip proof, screen protected. resisting polyester varnish and coated with
 Weather protective enclosures
Class H insulation. anti-tracking varnish.
 Silenced enclosures
Enclosed to IP22 (NEMA 1) standard. Sealed solid state automatic voltage
IC 01 cooling system. regulator – self-exciting, self-regulating. Control Panel
Fully interconnected damper winding. Output windings with 2/3 pitch for improved  See separate list on Control Panel pages
AC exciter and rotating rectifier unit. harmonics and parallelling ability.  3 or 4 pole circuit breaker
Epoxy coated stator winding. Close coupled engine/alternator for perfect  Battery charger 5 amp or 10 amp
Rotor and exciter impregnated with tropical alignment.  CE Compliance PCL and PCC systems
grade insulating oil and acid resisting Permanent magnet exciter with MX321  Cable entrance box
polyester resin. Dynamically balanced rotor AVR fitted as standard.
to BS5625 grade 2.5.
Sealed for life bearings.
Layer wound mechanically wedged rotor.

Compliance Standards Chassis

To BS4999/5000 pt 99, Fabricated and welded steel chassis
VDE 0530, UTE5100, Built-in anti-vibration mountings
NEMA MG1-22, CEMA, Optional sub-base fuel tank with eight hour
IEC 34, CSA A22.2, capacity, dual flexible fuel lines, dial type
AS1359, BSS5514, fuel gauge and drain bung
ISO 3046 Finish
Etch undercoated and finished in high gloss
durable green
General
Complete set of operating and instruction
manuals

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Power Control
System (PCL)

PCL – Power Control System PCL-001 (Option) Optional Features on

● Choice of manual/key start or Manual Start System PCL-001 and PCL-002
remote/automatic system ● Audible alarm - fitted or loose
● Set mounted control panel on anti-
● Key switch off/manual start positions ● Volts adjustment control
vibration mounts
● Manual start pushbutton ● Low fuel level alarm and/or shutdown
● Integrated circuit breaker (optional) ● Overload current protection
PCL-002 (Option) ● Common fault contact
PCL-006 Remote/Auto Start System ● Annunciator units - 5 or 10 warnings
● Under/Over volts shutdown
Control System ● Key switch off/auto and manual ● Low battery volts alarm
position ● Earth fault shutdown
● Manual start pushbutton ● kW meter
● Fail to start LED indication ● PF meter
● Remote start ‘active’ LED indication ● Oil temperature gauge
● Run on timer ● 2 stage low oil pressure warning
● 3 attempts to start (adjustable) in ● 2 stage high temperature warning
auto mode ● High oil temperature warning or
● Set will automatically start in event of shutdown
receiving an external signal ● Speed trim adjustment
● Control panel heater
● Battery charger failure alarm
Remote Only:
● Ready to accept load indicator
● System energised indicator
PCL-006 Controller ● Selector switch not-in-auto position
indicator
Standard Features
● Monitors engine performance and
AC power output PCL-005 System
● Microprocessor based design Automatic Mains Failure
● Automatic controls generator set,
start and shutdown
● Module supplied loose or fitted in
● Clear digital backlit display with easy wall mounting cubicle
PCL-001 Controller ● Works in conjunction with System
to read icons
● Four configurable warning LED’s Standard Specification PCL-002 and PCL-006
● Scrolling digital display
● Adjustable voltage sensing on all
● Three ammeters 72 mm scale three phases
● Voltmeter and selector switch ● Provides signal to generator to start
Standard Specification
● Frequency (Hz) and RPM meter ● Provides signal to changeover
● Hours run meter switchgear
● AC Voltmeter display ● Oil pressure gauge
● AC Ammeter display
● Key control switch. Auto ON (2)
● Engine temperature gauge RUN (2)
● Generator Frequency Hz ● Battery condition meter
Engine RPM
● Test positions permit RUN ON or
● ● Emergency stop shutdown
Engine Oil Pressure (PSI & Bar) off load
●
pushbutton
● Engine Temperature (°C & °F) ● Dual scale indication
● LED indication for mains/power
● Plant battery Volts ● Starting module (Manual or Remote) status
● Engine Hours run ● High engine temperature protection
● Timers for mains fail, return time,
● Start delay shutdown warming time
● Automatic shutdown on fault ● Low oil pressure protection shutdown Option
conditions ● Loss of coolant alarm and shutdown
● 3 or 4 pole changeover panel
● External remote start input ● Overspeed/over frequency alarm and
● LED and LCD alarm indication shutdown
● 3 position key switch ● Underspeed/under frequency alarm
Manual-Auto-Off and shutdown
● Emergency stop ● Charge alternator fault warning
● PC Configurable via MS-Windows ● Common alarm indication
based software ● Status and fault conditions display by
● Real time diagnostics via LED illumination
MS-Windows ● Remote emergency stop connections

CE Conformity
● For countries where applicable the
equipment will meet CE conformity System PCL-005
regulations and standards
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Alternative
PowerCommand
Control System
(PCC)

PowerCommand® Control
with AmpSentry™
Protection
● Integrated automatic voltage
regulator and engine speed
governor
● AmpSentry Protection guards the PCC PowerCommand Control –
electrical integrity of the
standard configuration with optional contactor buttons shown
alternator and power system from
the effects of overcurrent,
over/under voltage, under Standard Protection ● Shut down – low fuel level
frequency and overload Functions ● Earth fault shutdown
conditions ● High alternator temperature
Warnings alarm/shutdown
● Control components designed to ● High Coolant Temperature
withstand the vibration levels ● PowerCommand Digital
● High DC Voltage Paralleling
typical in generator sets ● Low Coolant Temperature Cummins Optional Network
● Low DC Voltage Communications
Standard Control ● Low Fuel – Day Tank ● Echelon LonWorks multidrop
Description ● Low Oil Pressure communication. Communication
● Over Current network up to 1523 m (5000 ft)
● Analog % of current meter ● Oil Pressure Sender Fault in length
(amps) ● Temperature Sender Fault Allows for local and remote
● Analog AC frequency meter ●
● Overload Load Shed Contacts communications with
● Analog AC voltage meter ● Temperature Sender Fault PowerCommand network
● Analog % of load meter (kW) ● Up to Four Customer Fault Inputs products
● Cycle cranking control ● Weak Battery Power system monitoring and
● Digital display panel ●
Shutdowns control using PowerCommand
● Emergency stop switch ● Emergency Stop software
● Idle mode control ● Fail to Crank Flexible for interface with other
● Menu switch ●
● Low Coolant Level (option for manufacturers’ control and
● Panel backlighting
alarm only) monitoring systems
● Remote starting ● Low Oil Pressure Other PowerCommand Control
● Reset switch ● Magnetic Pickup Failure options are available
● Run-Off-Auto switch ● Overcrank
● Sealed front panel, gasketed ● Overcurrent *Floor mounted cubicle provided with
door ● Overspeed air circuit breaker on ratings over
● Self diagnostics ● Short Circuit 2000 amps.
● Separate customer ● Underfrequency
interconnection box ● High/Low AC Voltage
● Voltmeter/Ammeter phase
selector switch
Disconnector Switch*
Standard Performance Data The addition of a circuit breaker is
AC Alternator Data considered unnecessary when
● Current by Phase PowerCommand with Amp Sentry
● Kilowatts protection is fitted. For isolation
● Kilowatt Hours purposes a switch disconnector can
● Power Factor be supplied and mounted in the
● Voltage Line to Line normal circuit breaker position on
● Voltage Line to Neutral either side of the control panel.
Engine Data
● Battery Voltage Voltage Regulation
● Coolant Temperature ±0.5% with PowerCommand fitted.
● Engine Running Hours
● Engine Starts counter
● Oil Pressure Options
● RPM Control panel PowerCommand
● Oil Temperature options
● Audible alarm and shutdown
● Key switch-operating mode
EMC Compliance ● Shutdown alarm-relay
The PCC control system meets ● Running relays 4 pole D.T. Circuit breaker can be fitted either
EMC Shield Regulations. ● Warning low fuel/high fuel side of generator set.

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Technical Data

Typical Model with 50°C radiator fitted.

Generating Sets – 50 Hz

Set output 380-440 V 50 Hz

Prime at 50°C ambient 1200 kWe 1500 kVA
Model (Prime) 1200 DFLF
Standby at 50°C ambient 1340 kWe 1675 kVA
Model (Standby) 1340 DFLF
Engine Make Cummins
Model KTA50GS8
Cylinders Sixteen
Engine build 60° Vee
Governor / Class Electronic / A1
Aspiration and cooling Turbo Aftercooled
Bore and stroke 159 mm x 159 mm
Compression ratio 14.9:1
Cubic capacity 50.3 Litres
Starting / Min °C Unaided / 7°C
Battery capacity 254 A/hr
Nett Engine output – Prime 1287 kWm
Nett Engine output – Standby 1429 kWm
Maximum load acceptance – single step (cold) 744 kWe
Speed 1500 rpm
Alternator voltage regulation ±0.5%
Alternator insulation class H
Single load step to NFPAIIO 100%
Fuel consumption (Prime) 100% load 309 l/hr
Fuel consumption (Standby) 100% load 345 l/hr
Lubrication oil capacity 204 Litres
Base fuel tank capacity – open set 2000 Litres
Coolant capacity – radiator and engine 315 Litres
Exhaust temp – full load prime 490°C
Exhaust gas flow – full load prime 14490 m3/hr
Exhaust gas back pressure max (standby) 51 mm Hg
Air flow – radiator (40°C ambient)† 21.7 m3/s
Pusher fan head (duct allowance) 40°C† 13 mm Wg
Air intake – engine (prime) 5600 m3/hr
Air flow – radiator (50°C ambient)† 28.4 m3/s
Pusher fan head (duct allowance) 50°C† 12 mm Wg
Total heat radiated to ambient 254 kW

In accordance with BS5514 and ISO3046.

Prime: Continuous running at variable loads for an unlimited time with a 10% overload
capability for 1 hour in every 12. Alternator in accordance with ISO8528-3.
Standby: Continuous running at variable load for duration of an emergency.
†Subject to factory verification.

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Dimensions and Weights – 50 Hz

Optional
entrance box
or circuit
B A breaker either
side.

D
A1 B1
SUB-BASE FUEL TANK OPTION

2000 Dimensions and Weights (mm/kg) Set Weight Set Weight Tank Weight Tank Weight
Model Engine A A1 B1 B C D kg Dry kg Wet kg (wet) kg (dry)
DFLF KTA50GS8 5866 5690 1640 1785 2241 300 9743 10300 2755 1075

Floor mounted circuit breaker and load terminal cubicle

(for use above 2000 amps)
Capacity Width Depth Height
amps mm mm mm
1600 1000 1050 1500
2000 1000 1050 1500
2500 1000 1050 1500
Set weights are without sub-base tank.
Dimensions and weights are for guidance only. Do not use for installation design. Ask for certified drawings on your specific application.
Specifications may change without notice.

Power See your distributor for more information.

Generation

Cummins Power Generation Limited

Manston Park, Columbus Avenue
Manston, Ramsgate
Kent CT12 5BF, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1843 255000
Fax: +44 (0)1843 255902
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Cummins is a registered trademark of Cummins Inc.

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