General Information
Generator
This MQ Power Model generator (Figure 3) is a high quality portable (requires a trailer for transport) power source for telecom sites, lighting facilities, power tools, submersible pumps and other industrial and construction machinery.
Engine Operating Panel
The “Engine Operating Panel” is provided with the following: Tachometer
Water Temperature Gauge
Warning Lamp
Oil Pressure Gauge
Charging Ammeter Gauge
Fuel Level Gauge
Fuel Leak Detection Lamp
Panel Light/Panel Light Switch
ECU Controller
Engine Speed Switch
Warning Lamp (Diagnostic Lamp)
Generator Control Panel
The “Generator Control Panel” is provided with the following: Frequency Meter (Hz)
AC Ammeter (Amps)
AC Voltmeter (Volts)
Ammeter
Voltmeter
“Control Box” (located behind the Gen. Control Panel)
•Automatic Voltage Regulator
•Current Transformer
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•Starter Relay
•Voltage Selector Switch
•Diagnostic Switch
Output Terminal Panel
The “Output Terminal Panel” is provided with the following: Three 120/240V output receptacles
Two 120V output receptacles (GFCI), 20A Two GFCI circuit breakers, 20A
Five output terminal lugs (3Ø power) Battery Charger (Optional) Jacket Water Heater (Optional)
Low Coolant Level Switch
Open Delta Excitation System
This generator is equipped with the state of the art “Open- Delta” excitation system. The open delta system consist of an electrically independent winding wound among stationary windings of the AC output section.
There are four connections of the open delta A, B, C and D. During steady state loads, the power from the voltage regulator is supplied from the parallel connections of A to B, A to D, and C to D. These three phases of the voltage input to the voltage regulator are then rectified and are the excitation current for the exciter section.
When a heavy load, such as a motor starting or a short circuit occurs, the automatic voltage regulator (AVR) switches the configuration of the open delta to the series connection of B to C. This has the effect of adding the voltages of each phase to provide higher excitation to the exciter section and thus better voltage response during the application of heavy loads.
The connections of the AVR to the AC output windings are for sensing only. No power is required from these windings.
The
Engine
The DCA125USI3CAN is powered by a 4 cylinder, water cooled, direct injection, turbocharged ISUZU 4HK1X diesel engine.This engine is designed to meet every performance requirement for the generator. Reference Table 2 for engine specifications.
In keeping with MQ Power’s policy of constantly improving its products, the specifications quoted herein are subject to change without prior notice.
Electric Governor System
The electric governor system controls the RPMs of the engine. When the engine demand increases or decreases, the governor system regulates the frequency variation to ±.25%.
Extension Cables
When electric power is to be provided to various tools or loads at some distance from the generator, extension cords are normally used. Cables should be sized to allow for distance in length and amperage so that the voltage drop between the generator and point of use (load) is held to a minimum. Use the cable selection chart (Table 6) as a guide for selecting proper extension cable size.
page 16 — DCA125USI3CAN 60 hz Generator • operation and parts manual — rev. #2 (09/24/13)