Specification sheet

Diesel
generator set
VTA28 series
engine
640 kVA – 825 kVA 50 Hz
545 kW – 603 kW 60 Hz
Description
®
This Cummins commercial generator set is a Cooling system - Standard integral set-
fully integrated power generation system, mounted radiator system, designed and tested
providing optimum performance, reliability, and for rated ambient temperatures, simplifies facility
versatility for stationary Standby, Prime power, design requirements for rejected heat.
and Continuous duty applications. ®
Control system - Standard PowerCommand
Features electronic control provides total system
integration including remote start/stop, precise
Cummins medium-duty engine - Rugged frequency and voltage regulation, alarm and
4-cycle industrial diesel delivers reliable power, TM.
status message display, AmpSentry protection,
low emissions and fast response to load output metering, auto-shutdown.
changes.
Enclosures - Optional weather-protective and
Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) - Offers sound-attenuated enclosures are available.
enhanced motor starting and fault clearing short
circuit capability. Warranty and service - Backed by a
comprehensive warranty and worldwide
Alternator - Several alternator sizes offer distributor network.
selectable motor starting capability with low
reactance 2/3 pitch windings; low waveform Motorized circuit breaker – Optional 3 or 4 pole
distortion with non-linear loads, fault clearing motorized circuit breaker available.
short-circuits capability, and class H insulation.

Standby rating Prime rating Data sheets

50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz
Model kVA (kW) kW (kVA) kVA (kW) kW (kVA) 50 Hz 60Hz
C700 D5 706 (565) 640 (512) DS366-CPGK
C825 D5A 825 (660) 750 (600) DS354-CPGK
C600 D6 603 (754) 545 (681) DS76-CPGK
*Note: Rating is with a remote cooled configuration

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Generator set specifications
Governor regulation class ISO 8528 compliant
Voltage regulation, no load to full load ± 0.5%
Random voltage variation ± 0.5%
Frequency regulation Isochronous
Random frequency variation ± 0.25%
EMS compatibility EN61000-6-4/EN61000-6-2

Engine specifications
Design 4 cycle, in-line, turbocharged and after-cooled
Bore 139.7 mm (5.5 in.)
Stroke 152.4 mm (6 in.)
Displacement 28 L (1710 in3)
Cylinder block Cast iron with replaceable wet cylinder liners, 40° V12 cylinder
Battery capacity 660 amps at ambient temperature 32 °F (0 °C)
Battery charging alternator 35 Amps
Starting voltage 24 volt, negative ground
Fuel system Direct injection
Fuel filter Spin on fuel filters with water separator
Air cleaner type Dry replaceable element with restriction indicator
Lube oil filter type(s) Three spin on full flow
Standard cooling system 122 ºF (40 ºC) ambient radiator

Alternator specifications
Design Brushless, 4 pole, drip-proof revolving field
Stator 2/3 pitch
Rotor Direct coupled by flexible disc
Insulation system Class H
Standard temperature rise 150 °C
Exciter type Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG)
Phase rotation A (U), B (V), C (W)
Alternator cooling Direct drive centrifugal blower fan
AC waveform Total Harmonic Distortion (THDV) No load <1.5%. Non distorting balanced linear load <5%
Telephone Influence Factor (TIF) < 50%
Telephone Harmonic Factor (THF) < 2%

Available voltages
50 Hz Line – Neutral/Line - Line 60 Hz Line – Neutral/Line - Line
 127/220  240/416  120/208  230/400  225/440
 220/380  255/440  127/220  240/416  227/480
 230/400  220/380*
*Derate may be applicable at this voltage. Please consult factory for details.

Generator set options

Engine Circuit breaker Enclosure
 Heavy duty air filter  3 or 4 pole manual circuit breaker  20 ft container
 Water jacket heater 220/240 V  3 or 4 pole motorized circuit breaker Warranty
Alternator  Aux contacts and trip alarm  2 years for Prime application
 Alternator heater Control panel  5 years for Standby application
 Exciter voltage regulator (PMG)  PowerCommand 3.3  10 years for major components
Cooling  PowerCommand 3.3 MLD Silencer
 Antifreeze 50/50 (Ethylene glycol)  Shutdown audible alarm  9 dB attenuation critical silencer
  Shunt trip – 24 VDC  25 dB residential delivered loose

*Note: Some options may not be available on all models - consult factory for availability.

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PowerCommand 3.3 (MLD)  Load profile (operating hours at % load in 5% increments)
The PowerCommand 3.3 control system is an integrated  Fault history
microprocessor based generator set control system  Data logging and fault simulation (requires InPower)
providing voltage regulation, engine protection, alternator
Standard control functions
protection, operator interface and isochronous governing.
Digital governing (optional)
AmpSentry – Includes integral AmpSentry protection,
which provides a full range of alternator protection  Integrated digital electronic isochronous governor
functions that are matched to the alternator provided.  Temperature dynamic governing
Power management – Control function provides battery Digital voltage regulation
monitoring and testing features and smart starting control  Integrated digital electronic voltage regulator
system.
 3-phase, 4-wire Line-to-Line sensing
Advanced control methodology – Three phase sensing,
full wave rectified voltage regulation, with a PWM output for  Configurable torque matching
stable operation with all load types. AmpSentry AC protection
Communications interface – Control comes standard with  AmpSentry protective relay
PCCNet and Modbus interface.  Over current and short circuit shutdown
Regulation compliant – Prototype tested: UL, CSA and  Over current warning
CE compliant.  Single and three phase fault regulation
Service - InPower™ PC-based service tool available for
 Over and under voltage shutdown
detailed diagnostics, setup, data logging and fault
simulation.  Over and under frequency shutdown
Reliable design – The control system is designed for  Overload warning with alarm contact
reliable operation in harsh environment.  Reverse power and reverse Var shutdown
Multi-language support  Field overload
Operator panel features Engine protection
Operator panel features – The operator panel, in addition  Battery voltage monitoring, protection and testing
to the alternator, displays the Utility/AC Bus data.  Over speed shutdown
Operator/display functions  Low oil pressure warning and shutdown
 320 x 240 pixels graphic LED backlight LCD  High coolant temperature warning and shutdown
 Auto, manual, start, stop, fault reset and lamp test/panel  Low coolant level warning or shutdown
lamp switches
 Low coolant temperature warning
 Alpha-numeric display with pushbuttons
 Fail to start (over crank) shutdown
 LED lamps indicating genset running, remote start, not in
auto, common shutdown, common warning, manual run  Fail to crank shutdown
mode, auto mode and stop  Cranking lockout
Paralleling control functions  Sensor failure indication
 Digital frequency synchronization and voltage matching  Low fuel level warning or shutdown
 Isochronous kW and kVar load sharing controls  Fuel-in-rupture-basin warning or shutdown
 Droop kW and kVar control  Full authority electronic engine protection
 Sync check Control functions
 Extended paralleling (peak shave/base load)  Time delay start and cool down
 Digital power transfer control (AMF) provides load  Real time clock for fault and event time stamping
transfer operation in open or closed transition or soft  Exerciser clock and time of day start/stop
(ramping) transfer mode  Data logging
Alternator data
 Cycle cranking
 Line-to-Neutral and Line-to-Line AC volts  Load shed
 3-phase AC current  Configurable inputs and outputs (4)
 Frequency  Remote emergency stop
 kW, kVar, power factor kVA (three phase and total) Options
Engine data
 Auxiliary output relays (2)
 DC voltage Masterless Load Demand (MLD)
 Engine speed  Load dependent start/stop of multi-generator system
 Lube oil pressure and temperature  Predictive load input
 Coolant temperature  Run hour equalization
 Comprehensive FAE data (where applicable)
Other data PowerCommand 3.3
 Genset model data control operator/ display
panel
 Start attempts, starts, running hours, kW hours

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Ratings definitions
Emergency Standby Power (ESP):
Applicable for supplying power to varying electrical
load for the duration of power interruption of a reliable
utility source. Emergency Standby Power (ESP) is in
accordance with ISO 8528. Fuel Stop power in
accordance with ISO 3046, AS 2789, DIN 6271 and
BS 5514.
Limited-Time running Power (LTP):
Applicable for supplying power to a constant electrical
load for limited hours. Limited-Time Running Power This outline drawing is to provide representative configuration
(LTP) is in accordance with ISO 8528. details for Model series only.
Prime Power (PRP): See respective model data sheet for specific model outline
Applicable for supplying power to varying electrical drawing number.
load for unlimited hours. Prime Power (PRP) is in Do not use for installation design
accordance with ISO 8528. Ten percent overload
capability is available in accordance with ISO 3046,
AS 2789, DIN 6271 and BS 5514.
Base load (Continuous) Power (COP):
Applicable for supplying power continuously to a
constant electrical load for unlimited hours.
Continuous Power (COP) in accordance with ISO
8528, ISO 3046, AS 2789, DIN 6271 and BS 5514.

Model Dim ‘A’ (mm) Dim ‘B’ (mm) Dim ‘C’ (mm) Set weight dry* (kg) Set weight wet* (kg)
C700 D5 3934 1468 2179 5630 5839
C825 D5A 4047 1609 2179 5645 5844
C600 D6 3934 1468 2179 5630 5839
* Note: Weights represent a set with standard features. See outline drawings for weights of other configurations.

Codes and standards

This generator set is designed
in facilities certified to ISO 9001
This generator set is available
and manufactured in facilities
with CE certification.
certified to ISO 9001 or ISO
9002.
All enclosed products are
This generator set has been
designed to meet or exceed EU
2000/14/EC noise legislation 2000/14/EC ISO 8528 designed to comply with ISO
8528 regulation.
step 2006.

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