MULTIQUIP CG500C2 Owner's manual

CG500C2 — MQ POWER CONTAINERIZED DIESEL GENERATOR — REV. #1 (01/06/14)
CG500C2
MQ POWER Containerized Diesel Generator
Prime Rating — 455 kW (569 kVA)
Standby Rating — 500 kW (625 kVA)
EPA Certified Tier 2, 60 Hertz
STANDARD FEATURES
Cummins Heavy Duty Diesel Engine
4-cycle design, turbocharged, aftercooled, direct injection
Battery charger
Engine coolant heater
Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
Meets EPA Tier 2 emissions standards
Fuel System
800 gallon, double wall fuel tank
Fuel priming system
Manual fuel valves (for internal or external fuel supply)
External fuel fill
Fuel containment
Alternator
Brushless, 4-pole, synchronous, WYE connection
Class H insulation system conforms to NEMA MG1-1.65 and
BS2757
Drip-proof, self-venting, amortisseur windings
Epoxy impregnated windings with tropical insulation for
increased environmental protection and long life
Electronic Voltage Regulator
Electronic automatic voltage regulator provides precise
regulation
Separate three-phase PMG for fast recovery from block loads
and motor starting
Full Load Acceptance
Accepts 100% of standby nameplate rating in one step, in
compliance with NFPA, para 5-13.2.6
Generator Control Panel
Vibration-isolated controller
Manual or remote engine start/stop
Modbus communication support
Safety shutdowns
Externally mounted emergency stop switch
Generator mainline circuit breaker, 100% rated, electronically
operated, UL listed
Specially Designed Container
20 ft. ISO container, sound-attenuated, acoustical fiberglass
for extremely quiet operation
4" full containment
Battery rack
Intregral vibration isolators
Exterior polyurethane coating system provides long life in
extreme operating conditions
Interior DC lights and timer switches
Critical grade silencer with insulation
Warranty
Engine-generator sets are covered by an express written,
one-year limited warranty

CG500C2 — MQ POWER CONTAINERIZED DIESEL GENERATOR — REV. #1 (01/06/14)
CG500C2
MQ POWER Containerized Diesel Generator
SPECIFICATIONS
Alternator Specifications
Make Stamford HCI534E1
Type 4-Pole, Rotating Field
Number of Leads 10 or 12
Generator Type Brushless w/ PMG
Voltage Regulator Solid State
Insulation NEMA MG1-1.66
Material Class H
Temperature Rise 125° C
Bearing: Number, Type Single, Sealed
Coupling Flexible Disk
Amortisseur Windings Full
Excitation Separately-derived
Voltage Regulation (no load to full load) 0.25% Steady State
Generator Efficiency at Full Load 95%
Phase Sequence ABC (L1, L2, L3)
L-L Harmonic Max Total <5.0%
L-L Harmonic Max Single <3.0%
Engine Specifications
Manufacturer/Model Cummins / QSX15-G9
Engine Type 4-cycle, Turbocharged,
Air-to-Air Charge Air Cooling
Cylinder Arrangement 6 In-line
Displacement 912 in3(15 L)
Bore 5.39 in. (137 mm)
Stroke 6.65 in. (169 mm)
Compression Ratio 17 : 1
Piston Speed (60Hz) 1995 ft./min (10.1 m/sec)
Bearing Main: Number 7
Bearing Main: Type Replaceable, Precision
Cylinder Block Cast iron with wet,
replaceable cylinder liners
Cylinder Head Material Cast iron
Crankshaft Material Forged steel
Brake Mean Effective Pressure (BMEP) 360 psi (2482 kPa)
Rated RPM (60 Hz) 1800 RPM
Max. Power At Rated RPM (without fan) 755 hp (563 kW)
Governor: Type Electronic
Frequency Regulation: Steady State Isochronous
Air Cleaner Type - All Models Dry
Amperage
Voltage Phase Power
Factor
Continuous Amperes
Standby Prime
120/208 Volt 3 0.8 1737 1563
277/480 Volt 3 0.8 753 678
Engine Electrical System
Battery Charging Alternator Ground Type Negative
Volts 24 VDC
Alternator Ampere Rating 70 A
Starter Motor Rated Voltage 24 VDC
Minimum Recommended Battery for
0°C/ Cold Cranking Performance 1425 Ah
Derating
Derating Factors (60 Hz) Altitude Ambient Temperature
The engine may be operated
up to 3000 ft. (915 m) altitude
without derating at 1800 rpm.
>3000 ft. =
1.8% per 1000 ft.
(300 m)
+10% per 10°C (18°F)
Cooling System
Exhaust Manifold Type Dry
Radiator Design Standard horizontal discharge
Coolant Capacity - Engine 6.3 gal. (24 L)
Water Pump Design/Type Belt Driven, Centrifugal
Coolant Flow 87 gal/min (329 L/min)
Heat Rejection to Coolant 7830 BTU/min (138 kW)
Minimum Pressure Cap 10 psi (70 kPa)
Thermostat Range 180-200 °F (82-93 °C)
Fuel System
Recommended Fuel ASTM-D975-No.1 & No.2-D*
Fuel Pump Maximum Lift 6.0 ft. (1.8 m)
Filter Micron Size - 98% Efficiency 2
Total Fuel Flow 112 gal./hr. (424 L/Hr.)
Fuel Tank Capacity 800 gal (3028 L)
Fuel Consumption - gal/hr (L/hr) Standby Prime
At 1/4 load 11.6 (43.9) 9.9 (37.4)
At 1/2 load 18.8 (71.1) 17.2 (65.3)
At 3/4 load 25.7 (97.2) 23.9 (90.5)
At full load 34.4 (130.2) 31.1 (117.8)
*- Use ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel.
Lubrication System
Type Full Pressure System
Oil Filters Spin-on, Full Flow
Oil Pan Capacity 22 gal. (83.0 L)
Oil Capacity with Filters 24 gal. (91.0 L)
Oil Pressure at Rated Speed (minimum) 20 psi (138 kPa)
Exhaust System
Exhaust Temperature at Rated kW 875° F (468° C)
Exhaust Flow at Rated kW 2135 cfm (88.7 m3/min)
Silencer Type Critical
Maximum Allowable Backpressure (standby) 41 in/wc (10 kPa)
Exhaust Outlet Size at hook-up 6.0 in. (152.4 mm)

CG500C2 — MQ POWER CONTAINERIZED DIESEL GENERATOR — REV. #1 (01/06/14)
CG500C2
MQ POWER Containerized Diesel Generator
The CG500C2 Sound Attenuated Generator is configured
for standard 60 Hz, 480V output. Special voltage outputs are
available (special order).
ALTERNATOR FEATURES
Generator protection for overload and short circuit.
Generator is designed and built within NEMA, IEEE and
ANSI standards for temperature rise.
PMG for superior regulation and response.
Three-phase sensing on regulator.
OPTIONAL FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
Generator Set
Genset-to-Genset Paralleling Control System
Remote Controller
Custom Outlet Panels
Oil Pan Heater
Alternator Strip Heater
Container
ISO Trailer Chassis (20 ft.)
Fueling Platform (Aluminum Step Construction with Hand Rail)
Personnel Ladder (Aluminum Construction)
Custom Paint Colors (Arctic White is Standard)
DIGITAL CONTROLLER FEATURES
Local and Remote Generator Control
Automatic and Manual Starting and Stopping
Engine and Generator Protection
Digital Voltage Regulation
ECU Communications via SAE J1939
4 Programmable Contact Inputs
AC Output Metering
Integrated RS485
Auto Synchronizing
Digital Alarm and Status Display
Monitoring
Engine RPM
Engine Run Time
Generator Voltage
Generator Current
Generator Frequency
Oil Pressure
Battery Voltage
Low Fuel Alarm
Running Hour Meter
Coolant Temperature
Generator Under/Over Voltage Alarm/Shutdown
Generator Under/Over Frequency Alarm/Shutdown
Over Current Alarm/Shutdown
Emergency Stop
Remote Start
Not in Auto
Shutdown
Warning
Fault Acknowledge/Reset
Panel Lamp/Lamp Test
Exercise
Manual Run/Stop
Manual Auto
0
3201
PowerCommand
L1 L2 L3
PFkW Hz
125% 110%
105%
100%
95%
90%
80%
70%
70%
100%
0.90
0.90
0.80
0.70
0.60
1.00
90%
60%
30%
0%
V
A
L1 L2 L3
V
WARNING - 2.15
LOW OIL PRESSURE
COOLANT TEMP 0C 180
OIL PRESSURE PSI 75
ENGINE RPM 1800
BATTERY UDC 29.1
ENGINE HOURS 2044
OIL TEMP 0C 172
Reconnect Board (Optional)
Power Command Digital Genset Control

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CG500C2 Rev. #1 (01/06/14)
CG500C2
MQ POWER Containerized Diesel Generator
DIMENSIONS
A B
CD
Weight and Dimensions
ABCD
96 in.
(2,438 mm)
238 in.
(6, 045 mm)
150 in.
(3,810 mm)
44 in.
(1,117 mm)
Weight (Wet)* 20,440 lbs (9,271 kg)
Weight (Wet with Trailer)* 26,920 lbs (12,211 kg)
* - Weight is approximate. Wet weight does not include fuel.