General Information - MULTIQUIP WHISPERWATT Series Operation Manual

GENERATOR
This generator (Figure 7) 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.
OPERATING PANEL
The "Operating Panel" is provided with the following:
„ ECU 835/845 Controller (Standard)
„ ECU 650/670 Gauge Unit Assembly
• Oil Pressure Gauge
• Water Temperature Gauge
• Charging Voltmeter
• Fuel Gauge
• Tachometer
„ Panel Light/Panel Light Switch
„ Hour Check Button
„ Auto Start/Stop Switch
„ Emergency Stop Button
„ Basler DGC-2020 Digital Controller (Option)
CONTROL PANEL
The "Control Panel" is provided with the following:
„ Frequency Meter (Hz)
„ AC Ammeter (Amps)
„ AC Voltmeter (Volts)
„ Ammeter Change-Over Switch
„ Voltmeter Change-Over Switch
„ Voltage Regulator
„ 3-Pole, 600-Amp Main Circuit Breaker
„ "Control Box" (located behind Control Panel)
• Automatic Voltage Regulator
• Current Transformer
• Over-Current Relay
• Starter Relay
• Voltage Change-Over Board
OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL
The "Output Terminal Panel" is provided with the following:
„ Three 120/240V Output Receptacles (CS-6369), 50A
„ Three Auxiliary Circuit Breakers, 50A
„ Two 120V Output Receptacles (GFCI), 20A
„ Two GFCI Circuit Breakers, 20A
„ Eight Output Terminal Lugs (3Ø Power)
„ Ground Lug
„ Battery Charger (Option)
„ Camlocks (Option)
„ Engine Block Heater (Option)
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GENERAL INFORMATION

OPEN DELTA EXCITATION SYSTEM
Each generator is equipped with the state of the art
"Open-Delta" excitation system. The open-delta system
consists of an electrically independent winding wound
among stationary windings of the AC output section.
There are four connections of the open delta—A, B, C
and D. During steady state loads, the power from the
voltage regulator is supplied from the parallel connections
of A to B, A to D, and C to D. These three phases of the
voltage input to the voltage regulator are then rectified and
are the excitation current for the exciter section.
When a heavy load such as a motor starting or a short
circuit occurs, the automatic voltage regulator (AVR)
switches the configuration of the open delta to the series
connection of B to C. This has the effect of adding the
voltages of each phase to provide higher excitation to the
exciter section and thus better voltage response during the
application of 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" and responds
according the demands of the required load.
ENGINE
This generator is powered by a 6-cylinder, 4-cycle,
water-cooled, direct injection, turbocharged, air-cooled
EGR, Isuzu BQ-6WG1X diesel engine. This engine is
designed to meet every performance requirement for the
generator. Reference Table 2 for engine specifications.
In keeping with MQ Power's policy of constantly improving
its products, the specifications quoted herein are subject
to change without prior notice.
ELECTRIC GOVERNOR SYSTEM
The electric governor system controls the RPMs of the engine.
When the engine demand increases or decreases, the
governor system regulates the frequency variation to ± 0.25%.
EXTENSION CABLES
When electric power is to be provided to various tools or
loads at some distance from the generator, extension cords
are normally used. Cables should be sized to allow for
distance in length and amperage so that the voltage drop
between the generator and point of use (load) is held to a
minimum. Use the cable selection chart (Table 7) as a guide
for selecting the proper extension cable size.