DCA-180SSV- General Information

DCA-180SSV— GENERAL INFORMATION

DCA-180SSVWhisperwatt™ Series Familiarization

Generator

The MQ Power Model DCA-180SSVis a 158 kW generator (Figure 5) that is designed as 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

Oil Pressure Gauge

Charging Ammeter Gauge

Fuel Level Gauge

Pre-Heat Button

Engine Speed Switch

Coolant Level Alarm Lamp

Generator Control Panel

The “Generator Control Panel” is provided with the following:

■Frequency Meter (Hz)

■AC Ammeter (Amps)

■AC Voltmeter (Volts)

■Ammeter Change-Over Switch

■Voltmeter Change-Over Switch

■Voltage Regulator

■Panel Light/Panel Light Switch

■3-Pole, 500 amp Main Circuit Breaker

■“Control Box” (located behind the Gen. Control Panel)

■Automatic Voltage Regulator

■Current Transformer

■Over-Current Relay

■Voltage Rectifer

■Starter Relay

■Engine Controller (Computer Controlled)

■Voltage Change-over Board

Output Terminal Panel

The “Output Terminal Panel” is provided with the following:

■Three 120/240V output receptacles (CS-6369), 50A

■Three auxilliary circuit breakers, 50A

■Two 120V output receptacles (GFCI), 20A

■Two GFCI circuit breakers, 20A

■Five output terminal lugs (3Ø power)

■Battery Charger (Optional)

■Water Heater (Optional)

Open Delta Excitation System

The DCA-180SSVgenerator 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 open-delta design provides virtually unlimited excitation current, offering maximum motor starting capabilities. The excitation does not have a "fixed ceiling" and responds according the demands of the required load.

Engine

The DCA-180SSVis powered by a 6 cylinder, water cooled, direct injection, turbocharged VOLVO Model PENTA

TAD722GEGE Diesel Engine. This engine is designed to meet every performance requirement for the generator. Reference Table 1 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 en- gine. 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.

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