Specification sheet

Diesel
generator set
QSG12 series
engine
400 kVA - 450 kVA 50 Hz
320 kWe-400 kWe 60 Hz

Description
This Cummins® Power Generation Cooling system - Standard integral set-mounted
radiator system, designed and tested for rated
commercial generator set is a fully integrated
ambient temperatures, simplifies facility design
power generation system, providing optimum
requirements for rejected heat.
performance, reliability, and versatility for
stationary standby and prime power. Control system – The PowerCommand®
electronic control is standard equipment and
Features provides total genset system integration, including
Cummins® heavy-duty engine - Rugged 4- auto remote start/stop, precise frequency and
cycle industrial diesel delivers reliable power, voltage regulation, alarm and status message
low emissions and fast response to load display, AmpSentry protection and output
changes. metering.

Optional permanent magnet generator Enclosures - Optional weather-protective and

(PMG) - Offers enhanced motor starting and sound-attenuated enclosures.
fault clearing short circuit capability. Warranty and service - Backed by a
Alternator - Low reactance 2/3 pitch comprehensive warranty and worldwide distributor
windings; low waveform distortion with non- network.
linear loads, fault clearing short-circuits
capability, and class H insulation.

Standby rating Prime rating

Genset 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz Engine Alternator Genset
Model Model Model Controller
kVA (kWe) kWe (kVA) kVA (kWe) kWe (kVA)
C400D5 400 (320) 360 (288) QSG12-G3 S4F PC2.2/PC3.3
C450D5 450 (360) 410 (328) QSG12-G4 S4G PC2.2/PC3.3
C350D6 350 (438) 320 (400) QSG12-G3 S4F PC2.2/PC3.3
C400D6 400 (500) 365 (456) QSG12-G4 S4G PC2.2/PC3.3

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Generator set specifications

Voltage regulation, no load to full load ± 1%

Random voltage variation ± 1%
Frequency regulation Isochronous
Random frequency variation ± 0.25%
Radio frequency emissions compliance BS EN 61000-6-2:2005 / BS EN 61000-6-3:2007 +A1:2001

Engine specifications
Design 4 cycle, in-line, turbo-charged and charge air cooled
Bore 132 mm (5.2 in)
Stroke 144 mm (5.67 in)
Displacement 11.8 liter (721 in3)
Cylinder block Cast iron, 6 cylinder
Battery capacity 100AH
Battery charging alternator Output: 28V 110 Amps
Starting voltage 24 volt, negative ground
Fuel system XPI
Fuel filter Spin on fuel filters with water separator
Air cleaner type Dry replaceable element with restriction indicator
Lube oil filter type(s) Spin on full flow filter
Standard cooling system 122 ºF (50 ºC) ambient radiator

Alternator specifications
Design Brushless, single bearing, revolving field
Stator 2/3 pitch
Rotor Single bearing, flexible disc
Insulation system Class H
Standard temperature rise Standby 150 ºC
Exciter type Self excited (PMG optional)
Phase rotation A (U), B (V), C (W)
Alternator cooling Direct drive centrifugal blower fan
AC waveform total harmonic distortion (THDV) No load <1.5%. Non distorting balanced linear load <5%
Telephone influence factor (TIF) < 50 per NEMA MG1
Telephone harmonic factor (THF) <2%

Available voltages
50 Hz line – neutral / line - line 60 Hz line – neutral / line - line
• 230/400 • 220/380 • 230/400 • 220/380
• 127/220 • 240/416 • 127/220 • 255/440
• 120/208 • 139/240
• 133/230 • 277/480

Generator set options

Engine Circuit breaker Control panel Silencer
 3 or 4 pole main circuit  PowerCommand 3.3  9 dB attenuation critical silencer
 Heavy duty air cleaner
breaker  PowerCommand 3.3 MLD  25 dB attenuation residential
 Water jacket heater 240V
 Motorised 3 or 4 pole circuit  AC output bargraph silencer
Enclosure breaker  Shutdown audible alarm
 Sound attenuated  Aux contacts and trip alarm  Earth fault shutdown Battery charger
canopy  Shunt trip – 24 VDC  Control cabinet heater  Set mounted
Fuel Tank  Standalone
Alternator
 Low fuel level warning or  5A
 Alternator heater Warranty
 Exciter voltage regulator shutdown  2 years for prime application
(PMG)  High fuel level warning  5 years for standby
 High alternator temp shutdown  Electric fuel transfer pump application
 10 years for major
components

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

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 PowerCommand 2.2 control system Digital voltage regulation

The PowerCommand control • Integrated digital electronic voltage regulator.

system is an integrated • 3-phase, 4-wire line-to-line sensing.
microprocessor based generator • Configurable torque matching.
set control system providing
voltage regulation, engine AmpSentry AC protection
protection, alternator protection, • AmpSentry protective relay.
• Over current and short circuit shutdown.
operator interface and
• Over current warning.
isochronous governing. Refer to
• Single and three phase fault regulation.
document S-1568 for more
• Over and under voltage shutdown.
detailed information on the
• Over and under frequency shutdown.
control.
• Overload warning with alarm contact.
Major Features • Reverse power and reverse var shutdown
• AmpSentry – Includes integral AmpSentry protection which • Field overload.
provides a full range of alternator protection functions that are
matched to the alternator provided.
Engine protection
• Battery voltage monitoring, protection and testing.
• Power management – Control function provides battery • Overspeed shutdown.
monitoring and testing features and smart starting control • Low oil pressure warning and shutdown.
system.
• High/low coolant temperature warning or shutdown.
• Advanced control methodology – Three phase sensing, full • Low coolant level warning or shutdown.
wave rectified voltage regulation, with a PWM output for stable • Fail to start (over crank) shutdown.
operation with all load types. • Fail to crank shutdown.
• Communications interface – Control comes standard with • Cranking lockout.
PCC Net and Modbus interface. • Sensor failure indication.
• Service – InPowerTM PC-based service tool available for • Low fuel level warning or shutdown (optional).
detailed diagnostics, setup, data logging and fault simulation. • Fuel-in-rupture-basin warning or shutdown (optional).
• Easily upgradeable – PowerCommand controls are designed • Full authority electronic engine protection.
with common control interfaces.
• Reliable design – The control system is designed for reliable Control functions
operation in harsh environment. • Time delay start and cool down.
• Multi-language support. • Real time clock for fault and event time stamping.
• Exerciser clock and time of day start/stop.
• Data logging.
• Cycle cranking.
Operator panel features • Load shed.
• 128 x 128 pixels graphic LED backlight LCD. • Configurable inputs and outputs (4).
• Auto, manual, start, stop, fault reset and lamp test/panel • Remote emergency stop.
lamp switches.
• Alpha-numeric display with pushbuttons. PowerCommand 3.3 control system (MLD)
• LED lamps indicating genset running, remote start, not in
auto, common shutdown, common warning, manual run mode, The PowerCommand 3.3 has
auto mode and stop mode. the following additional
features and benefits over the
Alternator data PowerCommand 2.2. Refer to
• Line-to-neutral and line-to-line AC volts. document S-1570 for more
• 3-phase AC current. detailed information on the
• Frequency. control.
• kW, kvar, power factor kVA (three phase and total). Operator panel features
Engine data • 320 x 240 pixels graphic LED backlight LCD.
• DC voltage. • In addition to the 2.2 functions, the operator panel
• Engine speed. displays paralleling breaker status and provides for direct
• Lube oil pressure and temperature. control of the paralleling breaker.
• Coolant temperature.
• Comprehensive FAE data (where applicable). Paralleling control functions
• First Start Sensor System selects first genset to close
Other data to bus.
• Genset model data. • Phase Lock Loop Synchronizer with voltage matching.
• Start attempts, starts, running hours, kW hours. • Sync check relay.
• Load profile (operating hours at % load in 5% increments). • Isochronous kW and kVar load sharing.
• Fault history.
• Load govern control for utility paralleling.
• Data logging and fault simulation (requires InPower).
• Extended Paralleling (baseload/peak shave) Mode.
Standard control functions • Digital power transfer control, for use with a breaker
Digital governing pair to provide open transition, closed transition,
• Integrated digital electronic isochronous governor. ramping closed transition, peaking and base load
• Temperature dynamic governing. functions.
Master less Load Demand (MLD)
• Load dependant start/stop of multi-gen system
• Predictive load input
• Run hour equalization

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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 3046-1, obtained and corrected
in accordance with ISO 15550.
ENCLOSED

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 ISO8528,
ISO 3046-1 and corrected in accordance with This outline drawing is to provide representative configuration details for Model
ISO15550. series only.
See respective model data sheet for specific model outline drawing number.

Do not use for installation design

Dimension and Weight

* Note: Weights represent a set with standard features. See outline drawings for weights of other configurations.
**Note: Weights and dimensions are for 4-point Chassis Lift.

Codes and standards

This generator set is designed in facilities
ISO 9001 certified to ISO 9001 and manufactured in
Emissions Non-Certified
facilities certified to ISO 9001 or ISO 9002. Compliance

The CE marking is only valid when equipment is

This generator set has been designed
used in a fixed installation application. Material ISO 8528 to comply with ISO 8528 regulation.
compliance declaration is available upon request.

The UKCA marking is only valid when equipment is

used in a fixed installation application. Material
compliance declaration is available upon request.

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