Multiquip Portable Generator EGC1500C User Manual

1500 kW Containerized  
Diesel Generator Set  
Model  
Emissions  
Standby Rating  
Prime Rating  
60 Hz  
EGC1500C  
EPA Certified  
1500kW (1875kVA)  
1250kW (1562kVA)  
1500 KW  
(Shown with 40 ft. container optional ISO trailer chassis)  
Standard Features  
Cummins Heavy Duty Diesel Engine  
Full Load Acceptance  
Accepts 100% of standby nameplate rating in one step, in compliance  
with NFPA110 Standards  
4-cycle design, turbocharged, aftercooled, direct injection  
Polymide blade cooling fan  
Engine coolant heater  
Generator Control Panel  
MeetsTier 2 EPA emissions standards  
BASLER™ vibration-isolated controller  
Manual or remote engine start/stop  
Fuel System  
RS485/Modbus communication support  
Safety shutdowns  
1000 gallon, single wall fuel tank  
Electric fuel priming system  
Fuel/water separators & drip pan  
Electric fuel run pump  
Externally mounted emergency stop switch  
Generator mainline circuit breaker, electronically operated, UL listed  
External fuel fill  
Specially Designed Container  
®
40 ft. ISO container, sound-attenuated, foam-lined for extremely  
quiet operation  
30 micron RACOR fuel/water separator with drip pan assembly  
Alternator  
Isolated operator control room  
Brushless, 4-pole, synchronous, WYE connection  
Solidly mounted battery rack and cooling system  
Intregral vibration isolators  
Class H insulation system conforms to NEMA MG1-22, BS5000,  
CSA-C22-2, IEC-34-1 standards for temperature rise  
Exterior polyurethane coating system provides long life in extreme  
operating conditions  
Separate excitation for fast recovery from block loads and motor  
starting  
Interior DC lights and timer switch  
Crankcase filtration system  
Drip-proof, self-venting, amortisseur windings  
Epoxy impregnated windings with tropical insulation for increased  
environmental protection and long life  
Critical grade silencer with heat blankets  
Warranty  
Engine-generator sets are covered by an express written, one-year  
limited warranty  
Automatic Voltage Regulator  
Circuitry senses true RMS voltage rather than average for superior  
load regulation  
EGC1500C Rev 6  
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1500 kW Containerized  
Diesel Generator Set  
Alternator Specifications  
Model 742RSL4050  
The EGC1500C Sound Attenuated Generator is  
Marathon Magna Max  
configured for standard 60 Hz, 480V output.  
Type  
Rotating Field  
Special voltage outputs are available (special  
Number of Leads  
4 bar  
order)  
.
Generator Type  
Rotating Field; PMG  
Voltage Regulator  
Solid State, Digital, Model DVR2000  
Insulation  
NEMA MG1-1.66  
Material  
Class H  
Alternator Features  
Temperature Rise  
105o / 130o C  
Single Sealed  
Flexible Disk  
Full  
Bearing: Number, Type  
Coupling  
All ratings tested per MIL-STD-705 as applicable  
Protection for overload and short circuit  
Amortisseur Windings  
Voltage Regulation  
Designed and built within NEMA, IEEE and ANSI  
standards for temperature rise  
0.25%  
One Step Load Acceptance % of rating per NFPA-110  
Peak Motor Starting HP  
Generator Efficiency at Full Load  
Phase Sequence  
100  
750  
PMG exciter for superior regulation and response  
95%  
Three-phase sensing on regulator  
ABC (L1, L2, L3)  
5.0%  
Skewed rotor for smooth voltage wave form  
L-L Harmonic Max Total  
L-L Harmonic Max Single  
Voltage Dip Upon Full Load Application (1 Step)  
Voltage Rise Upon Full Load Rejection (1 Step)  
Optional-vacuum impregnated epoxy varnish, fungus  
resistant per MIL-I-24092  
3.0%  
12.5% for 0.4 sec.  
17% for 0.7 sec.  
Listed to UL1446 and UL1004B Standards  
Amperage  
Engine Specifications  
EPA Family Name 8CEXL050.AAD  
Amperes  
Cummins QSK50-G4  
Power  
Factor  
Voltage  
Phase  
Standby  
2255  
Prime  
1879  
4-cycle, Turbocharged,  
Watercooled, Aftercooler  
Engine Type  
277/480 Volt  
3
0.8  
Cylinder Arrangement  
Displacement  
V 16  
3067 cu in (50.3 L)  
6.25 in. (159 mm)  
6.25 in. (159 mm)  
14.9 : 1  
Bore  
Stroke  
Engine Electrical System  
Battery Charging Alternator Ground Type  
Volts  
Compression Ratio  
Piston Speed (60Hz)  
Bearing Main: Number  
Bearing Main: Type  
Negative  
24 VDC  
45A  
1875/sec  
9
Ampere Rating  
Replaceable, Precision  
Starter Motor Rated Voltage  
24 VDC  
Cast iron with  
wet, replaceable cylinder liners  
Cylinder Block  
Minimum Recommended Battery for  
0 °C / Cold Cranking Performance  
1800 CCA  
Cylinder Head Material  
Cast iron  
Forged steel  
Crankshaft Material  
Brake Mean Effective Pressure (BMEP)  
Rated RPM (60Hz)  
318.0 psi (2192.5 kPa)  
1800 RPM  
Exhaust System  
Max. Power At Rated RPM (with fan)  
Governor: Type; Make/Model  
2250 hp (1703 kW)  
Electronic  
Exhaust Temperature at Rated kW (Standby)  
Exhaust Flow at Rated kW (Standby)  
Silencer Type  
965oF (520oC)  
10690 cfm (302 m3/min)  
Frequency Regulation:  
No load to full load  
Isochronous under varying loads  
from no load to 100% rated load  
Critical  
Frequency Regulation:  
Steady State  
+0.25% of mean value for constant  
loads from no load to full load  
Maximum Allowable Backpressure  
Exhaust Outlet Size at hook-up  
2 in/Hg (51 mm/Hg)  
8 in. (203 mm)  
Air Cleaner Type - All Models  
Dry, Dual Element  
EGC1500C Rev 6  
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1500 kW Containerized  
Diesel Generator Set  
Cooling System  
Exhaust Manifold Type  
Radiator Design  
Dry  
Standard Horizontal  
37 gal. (140 L)  
Coolant Capacity - Engine Only  
Water Pump Design/Type  
Coolant Flow  
Belt Driven, Centrifugal  
100 gal/min (378 L/min)  
40600 Btu/min (715 kW)  
180-200°F (82-93°C)  
Heat Rejection to Coolant (Standby)  
Thermostat Range  
DGC2020 Digital Genset Controller  
Fuel System  
Recommended Fuel  
ASTM-D975/No.1 or No.2-D  
Digital Controller Features  
Fuel Pump Maximum Lift  
Filter Micron Size - 98% Efficiency  
Total Fuel Flow  
6.0 ft. (1.8 m)  
2
Local and Remote Generator Control  
Automatic and manual starting and stopping  
Engine and Generator Protection  
Programmable Analog Engine Senders  
ECU Communications via SAE J1939  
16 Programmable Contact Inputs  
Programmable Logic  
183 gal/hr (693 L/hr)  
Fuel Consumption (Prime Power)  
At % of Load  
25%  
gal/hr (L/hr)  
29.2 (111)  
47.6 (180)  
68.0 (257)  
87.3 (330)  
50%  
75%  
100%  
Automatic Transfer Switch Control (Mains Failure)  
Integrated RS485 Modbus Connection  
Auto Synchronizing  
Event recording  
Lubrication System  
Type  
Monitoring  
Full Pressure System  
5 Spin-on Full Flow  
47 gal. (178 L)  
Engine RPM  
Oil Filters  
Oil Pan Capacity  
Engine run time  
Oil Capacity with Filters  
Oil Pressure At Rated Speed  
54 gal. (204 L)  
Generator voltage  
50-70 psi (345-483 kPa)  
Generator current  
Generator frequency  
Oil pressure  
Battery voltage  
Fuel level measurements  
Running Hour Meter  
Derating  
Ambient  
Altitude  
Engine power available up to 1850 ft.  
altitude and 77oF ambient temperature  
at the Standby rating, without derating.  
For operation at higher altitudes and  
ambient temperatures, the power  
should be derated according to the  
following factors:  
Temperature  
Coolant temperature  
Generator under/over voltage alarm/shutdown  
Generator under/over frequency alarm/shutdown  
Over Current alarm/shutdown  
Warm up and cooling functions  
Maintenance timer  
Above 1850 ft.  
derate at 6% per derate at 1% per  
1000 ft. 10°F  
Above 77°F  
EGC1500C Rev 6  
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1500 kW Containerized  
Diesel Generator Set  
Optional Features and Accessories  
Generator Set  
Container  
Genset-to-Genset Paralleling Control System  
ISO Trailer Chassis (40 ft.)  
Base Load-to-Utility Paralleling Control System  
Custom Outlet Panels  
Double-wall Fuel Tank (900-gallon capacity)  
Fluid Containment  
Rotary Voltage Selector Switch (High Wye/Low Wye  
Voltages)  
Manual Fuel Valves (For Internal or External Fuel  
Supply)  
Auxiliary Oil Reservoir with Level Control (15-gallon)  
Centrifugal Oil Filter System  
Entrance Ladder (Aluminum Construction)  
Fueling Ladder (Aluminum Step Construction with  
Hand Rail)  
Oil Pan Heater with Thermostat  
Alternator Strip Heater  
Interior Lights (AC Work lights)  
AC Battery Charger with Shore Power Receptacle  
120VAC Convenience Receptacle  
Utility Grade Protective Relay  
Custom Paint Colors (Artic White is Standard)  
SPECIAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST  
40 ft. Container  
Weight and Dimensions  
A
B
C
D
96 in.  
(2,438 mm) (12,192 mm) (4,137 mm)  
480 in.  
163 in.  
199 in  
(5,054 mm)  
Weight (Wet)*  
46,480 lbs (21,083 kg)  
53,220 lbs (24,140 kg)  
Weight (Wet with trailer)*  
* Weight is approximate. Wet weight does not include fuel.  
Backfeed to a utility system can cause electrocution and/or property damage. Do  
not connect to any building’s electrical system except through an approved device.  
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Your MQ Power dealer is:  
MQ POWER  
POST OFFICE BOX 6254  
CARSON, CA 90749  
310-537-3700  
800-421-1244  
FAX: 310-632-2656  
© COPYRIGHT 2011, MQ POWER  
Rev 6 (10-11) EGC1500C  
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