Specification sheet

Diesel
generator set
QSK78 series
engine
EPA emissions
2000 kW - 2750 kW 60 Hz

Description
Cummins® commercial generator sets are fully Control system - The PowerCommand®
integrated power generation systems providing electronic control is standard equipment and
optimum performance, reliability and versatility provides total genset system integration
for stationary Standby, Prime Power and including automatic remote starting/stopping,
Continuous duty power applications. precise frequency and voltage regulation, alarm
and status message display, AmpSentry™
Features protection, output metering, auto-shutdown at
Cummins heavy-duty engine - Rugged 4- fault detection and NFPA 110 Level 1
cycle, industrial diesel delivers reliable power, compliance.
low emissions and fast response to load Cooling system - Standard and enhanced
changes. integral set-mounted radiator systems, designed
Alternator - Several alternator sizes offer and tested for rated ambient temperatures to
selectable motor starting capability with low simplify the facility design requirements for
reactance 2/3 pitch windings, low waveform rejected heat.
distortion with non-linear loads and fault clearing Warranty and service - Backed by a
short-circuit capability. comprehensive warranty and worldwide
Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) - Offers distributor network.
enhanced motor starting and fault clearing short NFPA - The generator set accepts full rated load
circuit capability. in a single step in accordance with NFPA 110
Level 1 systems.

Standby rating Prime rating Continuous rating Data sheets

60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Model kW (kVA) kW (kVA) kW (kVA) 60 Hz
DQLE 2500 (3125) 2275 (2844) 2000 (2500) D-3507
DQLF 2750 (3438) 2500 (3125) 2100 (2625) D-3518

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Generator set specifications
Transient performance ISO 8528-5 compliant
Steady state voltage regulation, no load to full load ± 1.0%
Random voltage variation ± 1.0%
Frequency regulation Isochronous
Steady state frequency band ± 0.5%
Radio frequency emissions compliance BS EN61000-6-4:2001 emissions-industrial
BS EN61000-6-2:2001 immunity-industrial
Immunity frequency emissions compliance
IEC 801.2 through IEC 801.5; MIL STD 461C, Part 9

Engine specifications
Bore 170.0 mm (6.69 in)
Stroke 190.0 mm (7.48 in)
Displacement 77.6 litres (4735 in3)
Configuration Cast iron, V 18 cylinder
Battery capacity 2200 amps minimum at ambient temperature of -18 °C to 0 °C
(0 °F to 32 °F)
Battery charging alternator 55 amps
Starting voltage 24 volt, negative ground
Fuel system Direct injection: number 2 diesel fuel, fuel filter, automatic electric fuel
shutoff
Triple element, 10 micron filtration, spin-on fuel filter with water
Fuel filter
separator
Air cleaner type Dry replaceable element standard; heavy duty optional
Lube oil filter type(s) Six spin-on, combination full flow filter and bypass filters; Eliminator™
option available
Standard cooling system High ambient cooling system

Alternator specifications
Design Brushless, 4 pole, drip proof, revolving field
Stator 2/3 pitch
Rotor Two bearing, flexible coupling
Insulation system Class H on low voltage and medium, Class F on high voltage
Standard temperature rise 125 ºC Standby at 40 °C ambient
Exciter type Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG)
Phase rotation A (U), B (V), C (W)
Alternator cooling Direct drive centrifugal blower fan
AC waveform Total Harmonic Distortion (THDV) < 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
 380  480  4160  13200
 440  600  12470  13800
Note: Consult factory for other voltages.

Generator set options and accessories

Engine Cooling system Control panel
 208/240/480 V coolant heater for  Remote radiator  Multiple language support
ambient above 4.5 ºC (40 ºF) -  High ambient air temperature  Right or left facing mounting
10,000 W max. (ship loose)  Floor mounted
 208/240/480 V coolant heater for  Enhanced high ambient air  3 phase differential CTs
ambient below 4.5 ºC (40 ºF) - temperature (ship loose) (3x or 6x CTs)
12,840 W max.  Masterless load demand
 Warning high bearing temperature

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Generator set options and accessories (continued)
Control panel Generator set Alternator
 Alternator temperature monitoring  Battery  80 ºC rise
 Exhaust gas temperature monitoring  Battery rack with hold-down - floor  105 ºC rise
 6x user-configurable relays standing  125 ºC rise
 120/240 V Heater control cabinet  PowerCommand network  150 ºC rise
 Mechanical hour meter  Remote annunciator panel  120/240 V 300 W anti-condensation
 2x digital input/output  Vibration isolators heater
Exhaust system  2 year warranty  Temperature sensor - RTDs,
 Residential grade exhaust silencer  5 year warranty 2/phase
 10 year major components warranty  Temperature sensor – alternator
 Critical grade exhaust silencer
bearing RTD
 Differential current transformers

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

PowerCommand 3.3 – control system Paralleling control functions

 Digital frequency synchronization and voltage matching
 Isochronous kW and kVar load sharing controls
 Droop kW and kVar control
 Sync check
 Extended paralleling (peak shave/base load)
 Digital power transfer control (AMF) provides load
transfer operation in open or closed transition or soft
(ramping) transfer mode
The PowerCommand control system is an integrated
microprocessor based generator set control system Alternator data
providing voltage regulation, engine protection, alternator  Line-to-Neutral and Line-to-Line AC volts
protection, operator interface and isochronous governing.  3-phase AC current
AmpSentry – Includes integral AmpSentry protection,  Frequency
which provides a full range of alternator protection
functions that are matched to the alternator provided.  kW, kVar, power factor kVA (three phase and total)
Engine data
Power management – Control function provides battery
monitoring and testing features and smart starting control  DC voltage
system.  Engine speed
Advanced control methodology – Three phase  Lube oil pressure and temperature
sensing, full wave rectified voltage regulation, with a  Coolant temperature
PWM output for stable operation with all load types.
 Comprehensive FAE data (where applicable)
Communications interface – Control comes standard
with PCCNet and Modbus interface. Other data
Regulation compliant – Prototype tested: UL, CSA and  Genset model data
CE compliant.  Start attempts, starts, running hours, kW hours
Service - InPower™ PC-based service tool available for  Load profile (operating hours at % load in 5%
detailed diagnostics, setup, data logging and fault increments)
simulation.  Fault history
Reliable design – The control system is designed for  Data logging and fault simulation (requires InPower)
reliable operation in harsh environment.
Multi-language support Standard control functions
Digital governing (optional)
Operator panel features
 Integrated digital electronic isochronous governor
Operator panel features – The operator panel, in
addition to the alternator, displays the Utility/AC bus data.  Temperature dynamic governing
Operator/display functions Digital voltage regulation
 320 x 240 pixels graphic LED backlight LCD  Integrated digital electronic voltage regulator
 Auto, manual, start, stop, fault reset and lamp  3-phase, 4-wire Line-to-Line sensing
test/panel lamp switches  Configurable torque matching
 Alpha-numeric display with pushbuttons
 LED lamps indicating genset running, remote start, not
in auto, common shutdown, common warning, manual
run mode, auto mode and stop.

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Standard control functions (continued)  Cranking lockout
AmpSentry AC protection  Sensor failure indication
 AmpSentry protective relay  Low fuel level warning or shutdown
 Over current and short circuit shutdown  Fuel-in-rupture-basin warning or shutdown
 Over current warning  Full authority electronic engine protection
 Single and three phase fault regulation Control functions
 Over and under voltage shutdown  Time delay start and cool down
 Over and under frequency shutdown  Real time clock for fault and event time stamping
 Overload warning with alarm contact  Exerciser clock and time of day start/stop
 Reverse power and reverse Var shutdown  Data logging
 Field overload  Cycle cranking
Engine protection  Load shed
 Battery voltage monitoring, protection and testing  Configurable inputs and outputs (4)
 Overspeed shutdown  Remote emergency stop
 Low oil pressure warning and shutdown Options
 High coolant temperature warning and shutdown  Auxiliary output relays (2)
 Low coolant level warning or shutdown
 Low coolant temperature warning
 Fail to start (overcrank) shutdown
 Fail to crank shutdown

Ratings definitions
Emergency Standby Power (ESP):
Applicable for supplying power to varying electrical
loads 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
loads for unlimited hours. Prime Power (PRP) is in
accordance with ISO 8528. Ten percent overload This outline drawing is for reference only. See respective model
capability is available in accordance with ISO 3046, data sheet for specific model outline drawing number.
AS 2789, DIN 6271 and BS 5514.
Base Load (Continuous) Power (COP): Do not use for installation design
Applicable for supplying power continuously to a
constant electrical load for unlimited hours.
Continuous Power (COP) in accordance with ISO
8528, ISO 3046, AS 2789, DIN 6271 and BS 5514.
No sustained overload capability is available at this
rating.

Dim “A” Dim “B” Dim “C” Set weight* Set weight*
Model mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.) dry kg (lbs) wet kg (lbs)
DQLE* 7138 (281) 2750 (108.3) 3387 (133.3) 22824 (50318) 23603 (52036)
DQLF* 7138 (281) 2750 (108.3) 3387 (133.3) 22824 (50318) 23603 (52036)
Notes: * With standard features and P80X alternator. See outline drawings for other configurations.

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Codes and standards
Codes or standards compliance may not be available with all model configurations – consult factory for availability.
Engine certified to Stationary
This generator set is designed Emergency U.S. EPA New
in facilities certified to ISO 9001 Source Performance Standards,
and manufactured in facilities U.S. EPA 40 CFR 60 subpart IIII Tier 2
certified to ISO 9001 or ISO exhaust emission levels. U.S.
9002. applications must be applied per
this EPA regulation.
The genset package is certified
International for seismic application in
All models are CSA certified to
product class 4215-01. Building accordance with the following
International Building Code:
Code IBC2012.
The generator set is available The Prototype Test Support
listed to UL 2200 for all 60 Hz (PTS) program verifies the
low voltage models, Stationary performance integrity of the
Engine Generator Assemblies. generator set design. Cummins
The PowerCommand control is products bearing the PTS
Listed to UL 508 - Category symbol meet the prototype test
NITW7 for U.S. and Canadian requirements of NFPA 110 for
usage. Level 1 systems.

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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