Diesel generator set

6CTAA8.3 series engine

176 kW - 230 kW standby

Description Features
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Cummins Power Generation commercial generator sets Cummins heavy-duty engine - Rugged 4-cycle,
are fully integrated power generation systems providing industrial diesel delivers reliable power, low emissions
optimum performance, reliability and versatility for and fast response to load changes.
stationary standby and prime power applications.
Alternator - Several alternator sizes offer selectable
motor starting capability with low reactance 2/3 pitch
This generator set is designed in facilities windings, low waveform distortion with non-linear loads
certified to ISO 9001 and manufactured in and fault clearing short-circuit capability.
facilities certified to ISO 9001 or ISO 9002. ®
Control system - The PowerCommand electronic
The Prototype Test Support (PTS) program control is standard equipment and provides total genset
verifies the performance integrity of the system integration including automatic remote
generator set design. Cummins Power
starting/stopping, precise frequency and voltage
Generation products bearing the PTS symbol
meet the prototype test requirements of NFPA regulation, alarm and status message display,
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110 for Level 1 systems. AmpSentry protection, output metering, auto-shutdown
at fault detection and NFPA 110 Level 1 compliance.
All low voltage models are CSA certified to
Cooling system - Standard integral set-mounted
product class 4215-01.
radiator system, designed and tested for rated ambient
temperatures, simplifies facility design requirements for
The generator set is available Listed to
rejected heat.
UL 2200, Stationary Engine Generator
Assemblies. Enclosures - Optional weather protective and sound
attenuated enclosures are available.
Engine meets former U.S. EPA Nonroad
U.S. EPA Source Emissions Standards, 40 CFR 89, Fuel tanks - Dual wall sub-base fuel tanks and in-skid
Tier 1. day tanks are also offered.
NFPA - The genset accepts full rated load in a single step
in accordance with NFPA 110 for Level 1 systems.
Warranty and service - Backed by a comprehensive
warranty and worldwide distributor network.

Standby rating Prime rating Continuous rating Data sheets

60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz
Model kW (kVA) kW (kVA) kW (kVA) kW (kVA) kW (kVA) kW (kVA) 60 Hz 50 Hz
DGFC 200 (250) 176 (220) 180 (225) 160 (200) D-3435 D-3437
DGFS 230 (288) D-3436

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Generator set specifications
Governor regulation class ISO 8528 Part 1 Class G3
Voltage regulation, no load to full load ± 0.5%
Random voltage variation ± 0.5%
Frequency regulation Isochronous
Random frequency variation ± 0.25%
Radio frequency emissions compliance Meets requirements of most industrial and commercial applications.

Engine specifications
Bore 114.0 mm (4.49 in)
Stroke 135.1 mm (5.32 in)
3
Displacement 8.3 L (504.0 in )
Configuration Cast iron, in-line 6 cylinder
Battery capacity 550 amps minimum at ambient temperature of 0 °C (32 °F)
Battery charging alternator 65 amps
Starting voltage 12 volt, negative ground
Direct injection: number 2 diesel fuel, fuel filter, automatic electric
Fuel system
fuel shutoff
Single element, 10 micron filtration, spin-on fuel filter with water
Fuel filter
separator
Air cleaner type Dry replaceable element
Lube oil filter type(s) Spin-on, full flow
Standard cooling system 40 °C (104 °F) ambient radiator

Alternator specifications
Design Brushless, 4 pole, drip proof revolving field
Stator 2/3 pitch
Rotor Single bearing, flexible discs
Insulation system Class H
Standard temperature rise 150 ºC standby at 40 °C ambient
Exciter type Torque match (shunt)
Phase rotation A (U), B (V), C (W)
Alternator cooling Direct drive centrifugal blower
AC waveform total harmonic distortion < 5% no load to full linear load, < 3% for any single harmonic
Telephone influence factor (TIF) < 50 per NEMA MG1-22.43
Telephone harmonic factor (THF) <3

Available voltages
60 Hz line–neutral/line-line 50 Hz line–neutral/line-line
• 110/190 • 110/220 • 115/200 • 115/230 • 110/190 • 110/220 • 115/200 • 115/230
• 120/208 • 120/240 • 127/220 • 139/240 • 120/208 • 120/240 • 127/220 • 220/380
• 220/380 • 240/416 • 255/440 • 277/480 • 230/400 • 240/416 • 254/440
• 347/600

Note: Consult factory for other voltages.

Generator set options and accessories

Engine Fuel system Cooling system Export box packaging
120/240 V 1500 W coolant heater 12 hour sub-base tank (dual wall) 50 °C ambient UL 2200 Listed
120/240 V 150 W lube oil heater 24 hour sub-base tank (dual wall) Main line circuit breaker
Engine oil temperature 473 L (125 gal) sub-base tank Generator set PowerCommand Network
(single wall) AC entrance box Communications Module
Alternator Battery (NCM)
105 °C rise Exhaust system Battery charger Remote annunciator panel
125 °C rise Genset mounted muffler Enclosure: aluminum, steel, Spring isolators
120/240 V 100 W Heavy duty exhaust elbow weather protective or sound 2 year standby power
anti-condensation heater Slip on exhaust connection attenuated warranty
PMG excitation NPT exhaust connection 2 year prime power warranty
Single phase 5 year basic power warranty

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

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Control system PCC 2100 AmpSentry AC protection
- Over current and short-circuit shut down
- Over current warning
- Single and three phase fault regulation
- Over and under voltage shut down
- Over and under frequency shut down
- Overload warning with alarm contact
- Reverse power and reverse Var shut down
PowerCommand control is an integrated generator - Excitation fault
set control system providing governing, voltage
regulation, engine protection and operator interface Alternator data
functions. Major features include: - Line-to-line and line-to-neutral AC volts
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- Integral AmpSentry Protective Relay providing a full - Three phase AC current
range of alternator protection functions that are - Frequency
matched to the alternator provided. - Total and individual phase power factor, kW and kVA
- Battery monitoring and testing features and smart Other data
starting control system. - Genset model data
- Three phase sensing, full wave rectified voltage - Start attempts, starts, running hours
regulation system, with a PWM output for stable - kW hours (total and since reset)
operation with all load types. - Fault history
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- Standard PCCNet and optional Echelon LONWORKS - Load profile (hours less than 30% and hours more than
network interface. 90% load)
- Control suitable for operation in ambient temperatures - System data display (optional with network and other
from -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F) and altitudes PowerCommand gensets or transfer switches)
to 5000 meters (13,000 feet).
- Prototype tested; UL, CSA, and CE compliant. Governing
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- InPower PC-based service tool available for detailed - Digital electronic isochronous governor
diagnostics. - Temperature dynamic governing
- Smart idle speed mode
Operator/display panel - Glow plug control (some models)
- Off/manual/auto mode switch
- Manual run/stop switch Voltage regulation
- Panel lamp test switch - Digital PWM electronic voltage regulation
- Emergency stop switch - Three phase line-to-neutral sensing
- Alpha-numeric display with pushbutton access for - Suitable for PMG or shunt excitation
viewing engine and alternator data and providing setup, - Single and three phase fault regulation
controls and adjustments - Configurable torque matching
- LED lamps indicating genset running, not in auto, Control functions
common warning, common shutdown - Data logging on faults
- Configurable LED lamps (5) - Fault simulation (requires InPower)
- Configurable for local language - Time delay start and cooldown
Engine protection - Cycle cranking
- Overspeed shut down - PCCNet interface
- Low oil pressure warning and shut down - Configurable customer inputs (4)
- High coolant temperature warning and shut down - Configurable customer outputs (4)
- High oil temperature warning (some models) - Configurable network inputs (8) and outputs (16) (with
- Low coolant level warning or shut down optional network)
- Low coolant temperature warning - Remote emergency stop
- High and low battery voltage warning Options
- Weak battery warning LED bargraph AC data display
- Dead battery shut down
- Fail to start (overcrank) shut down Thermostatically controlled space heater
- Fail to crank shut down Key-type mode switch
- Redundant start disconnect Ground fault module
- Cranking lockout
Auxiliary relays (3)
- Sensor failure indication
Echelon LONWORKS interface
Engine data
- DC voltage Modion Gateway to convert to Modbus (loose)
- Lube oil pressure PowerCommand iWatch web server for remote
- Coolant temperature monitoring and alarm notification (loose)
- Lube oil temperature (some models) Digital input and output module(s) (loose)
- Engine speed
Remote annunciator (loose)

For further detail see document S-1409.

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and Cummins are registered trademarks of Cummins Inc. PowerCommand, AmpSentry, InPower and “Our energy working for you.” are
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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 (LTP)
is in accordance with ISO 8528.
Prime power (PRP):
Applicable for supplying power to varying electrical load
for unlimited hours. Prime Power (PRP) is in 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 This outline drawing is for reference only. See respective model
constant electrical load for unlimited hours. Continuous data sheet for specific model outline drawing number.
Power (COP) in accordance with ISO 8528, ISO 3046, AS
2789, DIN 6271 and BS 5514. Do not use for installation design

Dim “A” Dim “B” Dim “C” Set Weight* Set Weight*
Model mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.) dry kg (lbs) wet kg (lbs)
DGFC 2662 (104.8) 1016 (40.0) 1433 (56.4) 1538 (3391)
DGFS 2662 (104.8) 1016 (40.0) 1433 (56.4) 1538 (3391)
* Weights represent a set with standard features. See outline drawings for weights of other configurations.

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Telephone: 763 574 5000
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Warning: Back feed to a utility system can cause electrocution and/or property damage. Do not connect to any building’s electrical system
except through an approved device or after building main switch is open.

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©2008|Cummins Power Generation Inc.|All rights reserved|Specifications subject to change without notice|Cummins Power Generation
and Cummins are registered trademarks of Cummins Inc. PowerCommand, AmpSentry, InPower and “Our energy working for you.” are
trademarks of Cummins Power Generation. Other company, product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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