PAGE 18 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)
GENERAL INFORMATION
DCA-180SSJU Whisperwatt™
Series Familiarization
Generator
The MQ Power Model DCA-180SSJU is a 180 kW
(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:
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Tachometer
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Water Temperature Gauge
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Oil Pressure Gauge
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Charging Ammeter Gauge
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Fuel Level Gauge
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Engine Speed Switch
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Auto ON/OFF Engine Controller (MPEC)
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Preheat Lamp
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Warning Lamp
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Emergency Stop Lamp
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Emergency Stop Button
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Diagnostic Gauge
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Panel Light/Panel Light Switch
Open Delta Excitation System
The DCA-180SSJU generator is equipped with the state of
the art "
" 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 "
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according the demands of the required load.
Engine
The
DCA-180SSJU
is powered by a 6 cylinder, water cooled,
direct injection, turbocharged
. 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.
Generator Control Panel
The “Generator Control Panel” is provided with the following:
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Frequency Meter (Hz)
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AC Ammeter (Amps)
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AC Voltmeter (Volts)
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Ammeter Change-Over Switch
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Voltmeter Change-Over Switch
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Voltage Regulator
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3-Pole, 500 amp Main Circuit Breaker
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“Control Box” (located behind the Gen. Control Panel)
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Automatic Voltage Regulator
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Diagnostic Display
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Current Transformer
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Over-Current Relay
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Voltage Rectifer
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Starter Relay
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Engine Controller (Computer Controlled)
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Voltage Change-over Board
Output Terminal Panel
The “Output Terminal Panel” is provided with the following:
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Three 120/240V output receptacles (CS-6369), 50A
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Three auxilliary circuit breakers, 50A
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Two 120V output receptacles (GFCI), 20A
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Two GFCI circuit breakers, 20A
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Five output terminal lugs (3Ø power)
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Battery Charger (Optional)
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Water Heater (Optional)
Summary of Contents for DCA180SSJU WHISPERWATT SERIES
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