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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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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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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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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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
                        ™
- 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.
Our energy working for you.™
www.cumminspower.com
©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.
S-1579b (9/08)
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.
Our energy working for you.™
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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.
S-1579b (9/08)