Multiquip MQ Power Whisperwatt Generator DCA-400SPK - Manual (Page 24)

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DCA-400SPK — GENERAL INFORMATION
DCA-400SPK FAMILIARIZATION
Generator
The MQ Power Model DCA-400SPK is a 320 kW gener gener gener gener generator ator ator ator ator
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 Control Panel
The “Engine Control Panel” is provided with the following:
z Tachometer
z Water Temperature Gauge
z Oil Pressure Gauge
z Charging Ammeter Gauge
z Engine Warning Lamp Module
z Engine Speed Switch
z Pre-Heat Button
z Pre-Heat Lamp
z Emergency Stop Button
z Battery Switch
Generator Control Panel
The “Generator Control Panel” is provided with the following:
z Output Voltage Adjustment Knob
z Frequency Meter (Hz)
z AC Ammeter (Amps)
z AC Voltmeter (Volts)
z Ammeter Change-Over Switch
z Voltmeter Change-Over Switch
z Panel Light
z Panel Light Switch
z Pilot Lamp
Output Terminal Panel
The “Output Terminal Panel” is provided with the following:
z Three 240/139V output receptacles, 50 amp
z Two 120V input receptacles, 20 amp
z 3 Load Circuit Breakers 265V @65 amps
z 2 Load GFCI Circuit Breakers 265V@ 20amps
Control Box
The “Control Box” is provided with the following:
z Main Circuit Breaker 1060 amps
z Over-Current Relay
z High Idle Adjust Trimmer
Open Delta Excitation System
The DCA-400SPK generator is equipped with the state of
the art "Open-Delta
Open-Delta Open-Delta Open-Delta 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 leads: A, B, C and D. During light loads, the
power to the A
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from the leads parallel connections of B&C. When loads
increase, the AVR switches and accepts power from leads
A&D. The output of leads A&D increase proportionally with
load. This of adding the voltages to each phase provides
better voltage response during 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
fixed ceiling fixed ceiling fixed ceiling fixed ceiling" and responds
according the demands of the required load.
Microprocessor Controlled Alarm System
The DCA-400SPK generator is equipped with various alarms
and LED status indicators. These alarms and status indicators
are provided to add safety to the generator when operating
under normal conditions. The DCA-400SPK generator is
designed to shutdown in the event of low oil, high coolant
temperature, low battery and other operation conditions that
may cause severe damage to the generator.