Diesel Generator Set

MTU 12V4000 DS1250 50 °C

1,250 kWe/60 Hz/Standby/380 - 13,800V

System ratings

Voltage (L-L) 380V † ‡ 416V † ‡ 440V † ‡ 480V † ‡ 600V ‡

Phase 3 3 3 3 3
PF 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
Hz 60 60 60 60 60
kW 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
kVA 1,562 1,562 1,562 1,562 1,562
Amps 2,374 2,169 2,050 1,879 1,503
skVA@30%
2,122 2,939 3,288 3,913 2,601
voltage dip
Generator model* 50.2 L8 50.2 L8 50.2 L8 50.2 L8 50.2 L8
Temp rise 130 °C/40 °C 130 °C/40 °C 130 °C/40 °C 130 °C/40 °C 130 °C/40 °C
Connection 6 LEAD WYE 6 LEAD WYE 6 LEAD WYE 6 LEAD WYE 6 LEAD WYE

Voltage (L-L) 4,160V 12,470V 13,200V 13,800V

Phase 3 3 3 3
PF 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
Hz 60 60 60 60
kW 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
kVA 1,562 1,562 1,562 1,562
Amps 216 72 68 65
skVA@30%
2,877 2,912 2,869 3,135
voltage dip
Generator model* 641-M55-M 4P6.6-2050-M 4P6.6-2050-M 4P6.6-2050-M
Temp rise 130 °C/40 °C 130 °C/40 °C 130 °C/40 °C 130 °C/40 °C
Connection 6 LEAD WYE 6 LEAD WYE 6 LEAD WYE 6 LEAD WYE

* Consult the factory for alternate configuration.

† UL 2200 offered
‡ CSA offered
Certifications and standards
—— Emissions —— Performance Assurance Certification (PAC)
• EPA Tier 2 certified • Generator set tested to ISO 8528-5 for transient response
—— Generator set is designed and manufactured in facilities certified • Verified product design, quality, and performance integrity
to standards ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 • All engine systems are prototype and factory tested
—— Seismic certification – optional —— Power rating
• IBC certification • Accepts rated load in one step per NFPA 110
• OSHPD pre-approval • Permissible average power output during 24 hours of operation
—— UL 2200 - optional (refer to System ratings for availability) is approved up to 85%
—— CSA - optional (refer to System ratings for availability)
• CSA C22.2 No. 100
• CSA C22.2 No. 14

Standard features *
—— MTU is a single source supplier —— Generator
—— Global product support • Brushless, rotating field generator
—— 2 year standard warranty • 2/3 pitch windings
—— 12V4000 diesel engine • PMG (Permanent Magnet Generator) supply to regulator
• 57.2 liter displacement • 300% short circuit capability
• Common rail fuel injection —— Digital control panel(s)
• 4-cycle • UL recognized, CSA certified, NFPA 110
—— Complete range of accessories • Complete system metering
—— Cooling system • LCD display
• Integral set-mounted
• Engine-driven fan

Standard equipment *
Engine
—— Air cleaners —— No load to full load regulation
—— Oil pump —— Brushless alternator with brushless pilot exciter
—— Oil drain extension and S/O valve —— 4 pole, rotating field
—— Full flow oil filter —— 130 °C maximum standby temperature rise
—— Closed crankcase ventilation —— 1-bearing, sealed
—— Jacket water pump —— Flexible coupling
—— Inter cooler water pump —— Full amortisseur windings
—— Thermostat —— 125% rotor balancing
—— Blower fan and fan drive —— 3-phase voltage sensing
—— Radiator - unit mounted —— ±0.25% voltage regulation
—— Electric starting motor - 24V —— 100% of rated load - one step
—— Governor – electronic isochronous —— 5% maximum total harmonic distortion
—— Base - structural steel
—— SAE flywheel and bell housing Digital control panel(s)
—— Charging alternator - 24V —— Digital metering
—— Battery box and cables —— Engine parameters
—— Flexible fuel connectors —— Generator protection functions
—— Flexible exhaust connection —— Engine protection
—— EPA certified engine —— CANBus ECU communications
—— Windows®-based software
Generator —— Multilingual capability
—— NEMA MG1, IEEE, and ANSI standards compliance for temperature —— Remote communications to RDP-110 remote annunciator
rise and motor starting —— Programmable input and output contacts
—— Sustained short circuit current of up to 300% of the rated current —— UL recognized, CSA certified, CE approved
for up to 10 seconds —— Event recording
—— Self-ventilated and drip-proof —— IP 54 front panel rating with integrated gasket
—— Superior voltage waveform —— NFPA 110 compatible
—— Digital, solid state, volts-per-hertz regulator

* Represents standard product only. Consult the factory/MTU Distributor for additional configurations. MTU 12V4000 DS1250 (1,250 kWe) 50 °C - Standby / 02
Application data
Engine Fuel consumption
Manufacturer MTU At 100% of power rating: L/hr (gal/hr) 341 (90)
Model 12V4000G74S At 75% of power rating: L/hr (gal/hr) 268 (70.8)
Type 4-cycle At 50% of power rating: L/hr (gal/hr) 192 (50.7)
Arrangement 12-V
Displacement: L (in3) 57.2 (3,491) Cooling - radiator system
Bore: cm (in) 17 (6.69) Ambient capacity of radiator: °C (°F) 50 (122)
Stroke: cm (in) 21 (8.27) Maximum restriction of cooling air: intake
Compression ratio 16.5:1 and discharge side of radiator: kPa (in. H₂0) 0.12 (0.5)
Rated rpm 1,800 Water pump capacity: L/min (gpm) 1,117 (295)
Engine governor electronic isochronous (ADEC) After cooler pump capacity: L/min (gpm) 583 (154)
Maximum power: kWm (bhp) 1,736 (2,328) Heat rejection to coolant: kW (BTUM) 576 (32,757)
Speed regulation ± 0.25% Heat rejection to after cooler: kW (BTUM) 396 (22,520)
Air cleaner dry Heat radiated to ambient: kW (BTUM) 152.9 (8,696)
Fan power: kW (hp) 36.7 (49.2)
Liquid capacity (Lubrication)
Total oil system: L (gal) 260 (68.7) Air requirements
Engine jacket water capacity: L (gal) 160 (42.3) Aspirating: *m3/min (SCFM) 138 (4,873)
After cooler water capacity: L (gal) 40 (10.6) Air flow required for radiator
System coolant capacity: L (gal) 583 (154) cooled unit: *m3/min (SCFM) 1,416 (49,997)
Remote cooled applications; air flow required for
Electrical dissipation of radiated generator set heat for a
Electric volts DC 24 maximum of 25 °F rise: *m3/min (SCFM) 559 (19,854)
Cold cranking amps under -17.8 °C (0 °F) 2,800
* Air density = 1.184 kg/m³ (0.0739 lbm/ft³)
Fuel system
Fuel supply connection size #16 JIC 37° female Exhaust system
1” NPT adapter provided Gas temp. (stack): °C (°F) 425 (797)
Fuel return connection size #16 JIC 37° female Gas volume at stack temp: m3/min (CFM) 336 (11,866)
1” NPT adapter provided Maximum allowable back pressure at
Maximum fuel lift: m (ft) 1 (3) outlet of engine, before piping: kPa (in. H20) 8.5 (34.1)
Recommended fuel diesel #2
Total fuel flow: L/hr (gal/hr) 960 (254)

MTU 12V4000 DS1250 (1,250 kWe) 50 °C - Standby / 03

Weights and dimensions

Drawing above for illustration purposes only, based on standard open power 480 volt generator set. Lengths may vary with other voltages. Do not use for installation design.
See website for unit specific template drawings.

System Dimensions (L x W x H) Weight (less tank)

Open power unit (OPU) 5,876 x 2,314 x 2,977 mm (231.4 x 91.1 x 117.2 in) 16,413 kg (36,190 lb)
Weights and dimensions are based on open power units and are estimates only. Consult the factory for accurate weights and dimensions for your specific generator set.

Sound data
Unit type Standby full load

Level 0:
91.9
Open power unit: dB(A)

Sound data is provided at 7 m (23 ft). Generator set tested in accordance with ISO 8528-10 and with infinite exhaust.

Emissions data Rating definitions and conditions

NOx + NMHC CO PM —— Standby ratings apply to installations served by a reliable utility
source. The standby rating is applicable to varying loads for the
5.34 0.52 0.05
duration of a power outage. No overload capability for this rating.
Ratings are in accordance with ISO 8528-1, ISO 3046-1, BS 5514,
—— All units are in g/hp-hr and shown at 100% load (not comparable to and AS 2789. Average load factor: ≤ 85%.
EPA weighted cycle values). Emission levels of the engine may vary —— Consult your local MTU Distributor for derating information.
with ambient temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, fuel type
and quality, installation parameters, measuring instrumentation,
etc. The data was obtained in compliance with US EPA regulations.
The weighted cycle value (not shown) from each engine is Subject to change. | 231197 | 2020-02
guaranteed to be within the US EPA standards.

Rolls-Royce Group
www.mtu-solutions.com MTU 12V4000 DS1250 (1,250 kWe) 50 °C - Standby / 04