Cummins Power Generation

C690 D5
Diesel Generator Set

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C690 D5
50Hz
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Made by Cummins Power Generation Standard Features of Generator Set

Cummins Power Generation commercial diesel generator sets Engine: Cummins KTA19 series engine.
integrate the universal design, production and testing standard of Type ： Four-stroke, water cooled, turbocharged and air-to-air
Cummins, providing fully reliable and integrated power generation aftercooled.
systems with optimum performance for applications in standby power, Structure：Cast steel crankshaft, connecting rod, cast iron cylinder
prime power and continuous operation. block.
Cooling system：Built-in water circulating pump and thermostat
In accordance with the standard of ISO8528-2005 and GB/T2820-2009 improves working efficiency of engine.
AC Generator Sets Driven by Reciprocating Internal Combustion
Filter：Cummins Fleetguard series high-precision filter.
Engine.

Certified to ISO9001 and ISO9002 for generator set design and Alternator: Stamford HC series alternator.
manufacture. Type：Revolving magnetic field, single bearing, 4 pole, brushless, drip
proof structure, in accordance with GB755, BS5000, and IEC34-1.
Cummins provides full quality assurance and is responsible for the Stator：Taper slot structure, 2/3 pitch windings, effectively
warranty of generator sets including engine, alternator and control suppressing waveform distortion of third harmonic current and output
system. voltage under non-linear load.
Rotor：Flexible driving disc connected to engine directly, perfect
Worldwide service network ensures 24 hours after-sale service and the damper winding reduces parallel oscillation.
supply of parts and accessories. Cooling system：Directly drive centrifugal blower fan.
.
Control System: PowerCommand® control system based on
microprocessor.

Short-Circuit Protection: Schneider breaker, AmpSentryTM

patent protection, PowerCommand ® controller.

Base Frame: Base frame with A/V mounting.

Cooling system: Standard integral set mounted radiator

system,desined and tested for rated ambient temperatures ,simplifies
facility design requirements for rejected heat.

Standard Accessories: Exhaust elbow, flexible, silencer.

Standby Power Prime Power

Genset model Engine Alternator Control System
kVA kW kVA kW
C690 D5 688 550 625 500 KTAA19-G6A HCI544FS PC1.2
230/400VAC，50Hz，0.8PF（lagging）3 phase

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 Generator Set Specifications
Standby Prime
Governor regulation class ISO8528 G2
Voltage regulation (no load to full load) ± 1%
Steady-state voltage variation ± 1%
Frequency regulation (no load to full load) Isochronous
Steady-state frequency variation ±0.25%
EMC compatibility BS EN 61000-6-4 / BS EN 61000-6-2
Fuel consumption, L/hr@100% load 152 130
Battery starting capacity, A/hr 180*2
Total coolant capacity (with engine and water tank), L 106.5
Base fuel tank capacity, L NA

Engine Specifications
Model KTAA19-G6A
Configuration Cast iron, in-line, 6-cylinder
Displacement, L 18.9
Compression ratio 13.0:1
Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Fuel system Direct injection
Bore* stroke, mm 159*159
Rated speed, rpm 1500
Governor type Electronic
Starting voltage 24V, negative ground
Battery charging alternator 24V,35A
Cold starting current, CCA 900 (-18℃)
Lube oil capacity, L 50
Combustion air (standby), m³/s 0.75
Coolant capacity, L 26.5
Maximum fuel flow, L/hr 242
Maximum fuel inlet resistance, mmHg 101.6

Alternator Specifications
Protection class IP23
Insulation system Class H
Standard temperature rise Standby, 150℃（at 40℃ ambient temperature）
Exciting type Self-exciting
AC waveform total harmonic distortion <1.5% no load, <5% 3-phase balanced linear load
Telephone influence factor（TIF） <50（per NEMA MG1-22.43）
Telephone harmonic factor（THF） <2%

Exhaust
Exhaust gas flow at set rated load (standby), m 3/min 148.68
Exhaust gas temperature (standby), ℃ 446
Maximum exhaust back pressure, kPa 10

Standard set-mounted radiator cooling

Ambient design, ℃ 40*

Coolant capacity( radiator),L 80
Cooling system air flow,m3/s 12.5
Heat rejection to Coolant,Btu/min 24803
Maximum cooling air flow static restriction mmH2O 12.7
*Ambient measured at the cooling air inlet to the set

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Control system
Generator set control Pow erCommand® 1.2 – alternator conditions functions
The PowerCommand® 1.2 control is a microprocessor based • Engine starting includes relay drivers for start and fuel shut off
generator set monitoring control system. The control provides a (FSO)
simple operator interface to the generator set, digital voltage • Configurable inputs and outputs – two discrete inputs and two dry
regulation, digital engine speed governing, start/stop control and contact relay outputs
protective functions. • Smart starting control system – integreated fuel ramping to limit
• The PowerCommand® 1.2 control is suitable for use on a wide black smoke and frequency overshoot
range of generator sets in non-paralleling applications. • Advanced serviceability using InPower™, a PC based software
• The PowerCommand® control can be configured for any frequency, service tool
voltage and power configuration from 120 to 600 VAC for 50 Hz or 60
Hz operation.
• Power for the control is derived from the generator set starting
Base engine protection
batteries. The control functions over a voltage range from 8 VDC to • Low oil pressure shutdown
35 VDC. • High engine temperature shutdown
• A larger HMI reduces setup time, provides more information per • Under speed/sensor fail shutdown
screen, enhanced navigation and serviceability. • Fail to start
• Includes all functions to locally or remotely start and stop, and • Battery charging alternator fail warning
protect the generator set.
• Control switch – RUN/OFF/AUTO HMI220 operator interface
• OFF mode – the generator set is shut down and cannot be started, • Back-lit graphics 128 x 128 LCD display
as well as reset faults • English text and symbolic overlay
• RUN mode – the generator set will execute its start sequence • Multiple language LCD screens
• AUTO mode – the generator set can be started with a start signal • Dedicated manual/off/auto function switches with mode LEDs and
from a remote device
configurable access code (key switch)
• Control set-up without PC-based tool (InPower)
Status indications – The control has a lamp driver for external
• UL508 recognized/CSA certified/CE compliant
fault/status indication. Functions include:
• Multiple HMIs per generator set (one local and one remote)
• The lamp flashes during preheat (when used) and while the
generator set is starting • Plug and play operatio
• READY TO LOAD – flashing until the set is at rated voltage and
frequency, then on continuously
• Fault conditions are displayed by flashing a two-digit fault code
number PowerCommand®1.2
LED indicating lamps – includes LED indicating
lamps for the following functions:
• Remote start
• Warning
• Shutdown
• Auto
• Run
• Remote emergency stop switch input. Immediate
shut down of the generator set on operation

Major features PCC1302 HMI220

• 12 or 24 VDC battery operation
• Digital engine speed governing to provide isochronous frequency
regulation
• Digital voltage regulation full wave rectified single phase (line to line)
sensing
• Generator set monitoring monitors status of all critical engine and

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Standard Generator Set

Model Dim “A”（mm） Dim “B”（mm） Dim “C”（mm） Weight* Dry Weigh（
t kg）
C690 D5 3684 1454 2000 4700

Standard Outline Drawings of Generator Set

The outlines are for illustrativ e purposes only, not used for installation design.

Please refer to genset outline draw ing for exact representation of this model for installation design.

Ratings Definitions:
Emergency Standby Power (ESP): Prime Power (PRP):
Applicable for supplying power to varying electrical load for the Applicable for supplying power to varying electrical load for unlimited
duration of power interruption of a reliable utility source. Emergency hours. Prime Power (PRP) is in accordance with GB.T2820/ISO
Standby Power (ESP) is in accordance with GB.T2820/ISO 8528. 8528. A 10% overload capability is available in accordance with ISO
The effective oil limited power is in accordance with ISO 3046, AS 3046, AS 2789, DIN 6271 and BS 5514.
2789, DIN 6271 and BS 5514.

Limited-time Running Power (LTP): Base Load (Continuous) Power (COP):

Applicable for supplying power to a constant electrical load for Applicable for supplying power continuously to a constant electrical
limited hours. Limited-time Running Power (LTP) is in accordance load for unlimited hours. Continuous Power (COP) is in accordance
with GB.T2820/ISO 8528. with GB.T2820/ISO 8528, ISO 3046, AS 2789, DIN 6271 and BS
5514.

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NO.2, Rongchang East Street, Beijing Economic -Technological Development Area, Beijing, P.R.China.
Post code：100176
Tel：86 (10)5902 3000
Fax：86 (10)5902 3199
Email：[email protected]
Cummins hotline (China)：400-810-5252

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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HCI 534F/544F - Technical Data Sheet
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SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONS

STANDARDS WINDINGS & ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE

Newage Stamford industrial generators meet the All generator stators are wound to 2/3 pitch. This
requirements of BS EN 60034 and the relevant section eliminates triplen (3rd, 9th, 15th …) harmonics on the
of other international standards such as BS5000, VDE voltage waveform and is found to be the optimum
0530, NEMA MG1-32, IEC34, CSA C22.2-100, AS1359. design for trouble-free supply of non-linear loads. The
Other standards and certifications can be considered on 2/3 pitch design avoids excessive neutral currents
request. sometimes seen with higher winding pitches, when in
parallel with the mains. A fully connected damper
VOLTAGE REGULATORS winding reduces oscillations during paralleling. This
winding, with the 2/3 pitch and carefully selected pole
AS440 AVR - STANDARD and tooth designs, ensures very low waveform
With this self-excited system the main stator provides distortion.
power via the Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) to the
exciter stator. The high efficiency semi-conductors of TERMINALS & TERMINAL BOX
the AVR ensure positive build-up from initial low levels Standard generators are 3-phase reconnectable with 12
of residual voltage. ends brought out to the terminals, which are mounted
The exciter rotor output is fed to the main rotor through on a cover at the non-drive end of the generator. A
a three-phase full-wave bridge rectifier. The rectifier is sheet steel terminal box contains the AVR and provides
protected by a surge suppressor against surges ample space for the customers' wiring and gland
caused, for example, by short circuit or out-of-phase arrangements. It has removable panels for easy
paralleling. access.
The AS440 will support a range of electronic
accessories, including a 'droop' Current Transformer SHAFT & KEYS
(CT) to permit parallel operation with other ac All generator rotors are dynamically balanced to better
generators. than BS6861:Part 1 Grade 2.5 for minimum vibration in
operation. Two bearing generators are balanced with a
MX341 AVR half key.
This sophisticated AVR is incorporated into the
Stamford Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) control INSULATION/IMPREGNATION
system. The insulation system is class 'H'.
The PMG provides power via the AVR to the main All wound components are impregnated with materials
exciter, giving a source of constant excitation power and processes designed specifically to provide the high
independent of generator output. The main exciter build required for static windings and the high
output is then fed to the main rotor, through a full wave mechanical strength required for rotating components.
bridge, protected by a surge suppressor. The AVR has
in-built protection against sustained over-excitation, QUALITY ASSURANCE
caused by internal or external faults. This de-excites Generators are manufactured using production
the machine after a minimum of 5 seconds. procedures having a quality assurance level to BS EN
An engine relief load acceptance feature can enable full ISO 9001.
load to be applied to the generator in a single step.
If three-phase sensing is required with the PMG system The stated voltage regulation may not be maintained in
the MX321 AVR must be used. the presence of certain radio transmitted signals. Any
We recommend three-phase sensing for applications change in performance will fall within the limits of
with greatly unbalanced or highly non-linear loads. Criteria 'B' of EN 61000-6-2:2001. At no time will the
steady-state voltage regulation exceed 2%.
MX321 AVR
The most sophisticated of all our AVRs combines all the
features of the MX341 with, additionally, three-phase
rms sensing, for improved regulation and performance.
Over voltage protection is built-in and short circuit
current level adjustments is an optional facility. NB Continuous development of our products entitles us
to change specification details without notice, therefore
they must not be regarded as binding.

Front cover drawing typical of product range.

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WINDING 311
CONTROL SYSTEM SEPARATELY EXCITED BY P.M.G.
A.V.R. MX321 MX341
VOLTAGE REGULATION ± 0.5 % ± 1.0 % With 4% ENGINE GOVERNING
SUSTAINED SHORT CIRCUIT REFER TO SHORT CIRCUIT DECREMENT CURVES (page 7)

CONTROL SYSTEM SELF EXCITED

A.V.R. AS440
VOLTAGE REGULATION ± 1.0 % With 4% ENGINE GOVERNING
SUSTAINED SHORT CIRCUIT SERIES 4 CONTROL DOES NOT SUSTAIN A SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT

INSULATION SYSTEM CLASS H

PROTECTION IP23
RATED POWER FACTOR 0.8
STATOR WINDING DOUBLE LAYER LAP
WINDING PITCH TWO THIRDS
WINDING LEADS 12
STATOR WDG. RESISTANCE 0.0037 Ohms PER PHASE AT 22°C SERIES STAR CONNECTED
ROTOR WDG. RESISTANCE 2.16 Ohms at 22°C
EXCITER STATOR RESISTANCE 17 Ohms at 22°C
EXCITER ROTOR RESISTANCE 0.092 Ohms PER PHASE AT 22°C
R.F.I. SUPPRESSION BS EN 61000-6-2 & BS EN 61000-6-4,VDE 0875G, VDE 0875N. refer to factory for others
WAVEFORM DISTORTION NO LOAD < 1.5% NON-DISTORTING BALANCED LINEAR LOAD < 5.0%
MAXIMUM OVERSPEED 2250 Rev/Min
BEARING DRIVE END BALL. 6220 (ISO)
BEARING NON-DRIVE END BALL. 6314 (ISO)
1 BEARING 2 BEARING
WEIGHT COMP. GENERATOR 1685 kg 1694 kg
WEIGHT WOUND STATOR 805 kg 805 kg
WEIGHT WOUND ROTOR 684 kg 655 kg
WR² INERTIA 10.033 kgm2 9.7551 kgm2
SHIPPING WEIGHTS in a crate 1775 kg 1780kg
PACKING CRATE SIZE 166 x 87 x 124(cm) 166 x 87 x 124(cm)
50 Hz 60 Hz
TELEPHONE INTERFERENCE THF<2% TIF<50
COOLING AIR 1.035 m³/sec 2202 cfm 1.312 m³/sec 2780 cfm
VOLTAGE SERIES STAR 380/220 400/231 415/240 440/254 416/240 440/254 460/266 480/277
VOLTAGE PARALLEL STAR 190/110 200/115 208/120 220/127 208/120 220/127 230/133 240/138
VOLTAGE SERIES DELTA 220/110 230/115 240/120 254/127 240/120 254/127 266/133 277/138
kVA BASE RATING FOR REACTANCE
670 670 670 650 738 775 800 825
VALUES
Xd DIR. AXIS SYNCHRONOUS 2.90 2.62 2.43 2.10 3.33 3.13 2.95 2.80
X'd DIR. AXIS TRANSIENT 0.16 0.14 0.13 0.11 0.16 0.15 0.14 0.13
X''d DIR. AXIS SUBTRANSIENT 0.11 0.10 0.09 0.08 0.11 0.10 0.10 0.09
Xq QUAD. AXIS REACTANCE 2.42 2.19 2.03 1.75 2.66 2.50 2.36 2.23
X''q QUAD. AXIS SUBTRANSIENT 0.25 0.23 0.21 0.18 0.31 0.29 0.27 0.26
XL LEAKAGE REACTANCE 0.05 0.04 0.04 0.03 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.04
X2 NEGATIVE SEQUENCE 0.18 0.16 0.15 0.13 0.21 0.20 0.19 0.18
X0 ZERO SEQUENCE 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.06 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.08
REACTANCES ARE SATURATED VALUES ARE PER UNIT AT RATING AND VOLTAGE INDICATED
T'd TRANSIENT TIME CONST. 0.08s
T''d SUB-TRANSTIME CONST. 0.012s
T'do O.C. FIELD TIME CONST. 2.5s
Ta ARMATURE TIME CONST. 0.019s
SHORT CIRCUIT RATIO 1/Xd

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50 Winding 311
Hz THREE PHASE EFFICIENCY CURVES

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60 Winding 311
Hz THREE PHASE EFFICIENCY CURVES

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Winding 311

Locked Rotor Motor Starting Curve

50
Hz
MX SX
346V 380V 400V 415V 440V 346V 380V 400V 415V 440V
30 30

25 25

20 20
P E R C E N T T R A N S IE N T V O L T A G E D IP .

P E R C E N T T R A N S IE N T V O L T A G E D IP .
15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
LOCKED ROTOR kVA LOCKED ROTOR kVA

60
Hz
MX SX
380V 416V 440V 460V 480V 380V 416V 440V 460V 480V
30 30

25 25

20 20
P E R C E N T T R A N S IE N T V O L T A G E D IP .

P E R C E N T T R A N S IE N T V O L T A G E D IP .

15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
LOCKED ROTOR kVA LOCKED ROTOR kVA

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Three-phase Short Circuit Decrement Curve. No-load Excitation at Rated Speed

Based on star (wye) connection.
50 100000

Hz
SYMMETRICAL

ASYMMETRICAL

10000
CURRENT (Amps)

1000

100
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
TIME (secs)

Sustained Short Circuit = 2,900 Amps

60 100000

Hz
SYMMETRICAL

ASYMMETRICAL
10000
CURRENT (Amps)

1000

100
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
TIME (secs)

Sustained Short Circuit = 3,300 Amps

Note 1 Note 2
The following multiplication factors should be The following multiplication factor should be used to convert the
used to adjust the values from curve between values calculated in accordance with NOTE 1 to those applicable
time 0.001 seconds and the minimum current to the various types of short circuit :
point in respect of nominal operating voltage :
50Hz 60Hz 3-phase 2-phase L-L 1-phase L-N
Voltage Factor Voltage Factor Instantaneous x 1.00 x 0.87 x 1.30
380v X 1.00 416v X 1.00 Minimum x 1.00 x 1.80 x 3.20
400v X 1.06 440v X 1.06 Sustained x 1.00 x 1.50 x 2.50
415v X 1.09 460v X 1.12 Max. sustained duration 10 sec. 5 sec. 2 sec.
440v X 1.12 480v X 1.20 All other times are unchanged
The sustained current value is constant irrespective Note 3
of voltage level Curves are drawn for Star (Wye) connected machines. For other
connections the following multipliers should be applied to current
values as shown :
Parallel Star = Curve current value X 2
Series Delta = Curve current value X 1.732

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Winding 311 0.8 Power Factor

RATINGS
Class - Temp Rise Cont. F - 105/40°C Cont. H - 125/40°C Standby - 150/40°C Standby - 163/27°C

Series Star (V) 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440
50 Parallel Star (V) 190 200 208 220 190 200 208 220 190 200 208 220 190 200 208 220
Hz Series Delta (V) 220 230 240 254 220 230 240 254 220 230 240 254 220 230 240 254

kVA 620 620 620 600 670 670 670 650 710 710 710 690 738 738 738 715

kW 496 496 496 480 536 536 536 520 568 568 568 552 590 590 590 572

Efficiency (%) 95.0 95.2 95.3 95.4 94.8 95.0 95.1 95.3 94.6 94.8 94.9 95.1 94.4 94.6 94.8 95.1

kW Input 522 521 520 503 565 564 564 546 600 599 599 580 625 624 623 601

Series Star (V) 416 440 460 480 416 440 460 480 416 440 460 480 416 440 460 480
60
Parallel Star (V) 208 220 230 240 208 220 230 240 208 220 230 240 208 220 230 240
Hz
Delta (V) 240 254 266 277 240 254 266 277 240 254 266 277 240 254 266 277

kVA 688 719 731 750 738 775 800 825 781 819 848 875 806 844 878 906

kW 550 575 585 600 590 620 640 660 625 655 678 700 645 675 702 725

Efficiency (%) 95.1 95.2 95.3 95.3 95.0 95.0 95.1 95.1 94.8 94.9 94.9 95.0 94.7 94.8 94.8 94.9

kW Input 579 604 614 630 621 653 673 694 659 690 715 737 681 712 741 764

DIMENSIONS

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PowerCommand®
1.2 control system

Control system description Features

• 128 x 128 pixels graphic LED backlight LCD.
®
The PowerCommand control system is a
microprocessor-based generator set monitoring, • Digital voltage regulation. Single phase full wave SCR
metering and control system designed to meet the type regulator compatible with either shunt or PMG
demands of today’s engine driven generator sets. The systems.
integration of all control functions into a single control
• Digital engine speed governing (where applicable).
system provides enhanced reliability and performance
compared to conventional generator set control systems. • Generator set monitoring and protection.
These control systems have been designed and tested to • Advanced overcurrent protection.
meet the harsh environment in which gensets are •
®
Modbus interface for interconnecting to customer
typically applied. equipment.
• 12 and 24 VDC battery operation.
• Warranty and service. Backed by a comprehensive
warranty and worldwide distributor service network.
• Certification. Suitable for use on generator sets that
are designed, manufactured, tested and certified to
relevant UL, NFPA, ISO, IEC Mil Std., CE and CSA
standards.

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 designed for reliable operation in harsh environments.
PowerCommand digital The main control board is a fully encapsulated module
generator set control that is protected from the elements.
• Modbus interface - for interconnecting to customer
PCC 1302 equipment.
• Configurable inputs and outputs - Four discrete inputs
and two dry contact relay outputs.
• Warranty and service - Backed by a comprehensive
warranty and worldwide distributor service network.
• Certifications - Suitable for use on generator sets that
are designed, manufactured, tested and certified to
relevant UL, NFPA, ISO, IEC, Mil Std., CE and CSA
standards.

Base control functions

Description
HMI capability
The PowerCommand generator set control is suitable for Operator adjustments - The HMI includes provisions for
use on a wide range of generator sets in non-paralleling many set up and adjustment functions.
applications. The PowerCommand control is compatible
Generator set hardware data - Access to the control and
with shunt or PMG excitation style. It is suitable for use
software part number, generator set rating in KVA and
with reconnectable or non-reconnectable generators, and
generator set model number is provided from the HMI or
it can be configured for any frequency, voltage and power
InPower.
connection from 120-600 VAC line-to-line.
Data logs - Includes engine run time, controller on time,
Power for this control system is derived from the number of start attempts.
generator set starting batteries. The control functions
over a voltage range from 8 VDC to 30 VDC. Fault history - Provides a record of the most recent fault
conditions with control hours time stamp. Up to 10
Features events are stored in the control non-volatile memory.
Alternator data
• 12 and 24 VDC battery operation.
- Voltage (single or three phase line-to-line and
• Digital voltage regulation - Single phase full wave SCR
line-to-neutral)
type regulator compatible with either shunt or PMG - Current (single or three phase)
systems. Sensing is single phase. - KVA (three phase and total)
• Digital engine speed governing (where applicable) - - Frequency
Provides isochronous frequency regulation.
Engine data
• Full authority engine communications (where
applicable) - Provides communication and control with - Starting battery voltage
the Engine Control Module (ECM). - Engine speed
- Engine temperature
• Common harnessing - with higher feature Cummins
- Engine oil pressure
Power Generation controls allows for easy field
- Partial Full Authority Engine (FAE) data (where
upgrades.
applicable)
• Generator set monitoring - Monitors status of all critical
engine and alternator functions. Service adjustments - The HMI includes provisions for
adjustment and calibration of generator set control
• Digital genset metering (AC and DC). functions. Adjustments are protected by a password.
• Genset battery monitoring system - to sense and warn Functions include:
against a weak battery condition. - Engine speed governor adjustments
• Engine starting - Includes relay drivers for starter, fuel - Voltage regulation adjustments
shut off (FSO), glow plug/spark ignition power and - Cycle cranking
switch B+ applications. - Configurable fault set up
• Generator set protection - Protects engine and - Configurable output set up
alternator. - Meter calibration
• Advanced serviceability - using InPower™, a PC-based - Units of measurement
software service tool.
• Environmental protection - The control system is

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Engine control Time delay start and stop (cooldown) - Configurable for
time delay of 0-300 seconds prior to starting after
SAE-J1939 CAN interface to full authority ECMs (where
receiving a remote start signal and for time delay of 0-
applicable) - Provides data swapping between genset
600 seconds prior to shut down after signal to stop in
and engine controller for control, metering and
normal operation modes. Default for both time delay
diagnostics.
periods is 0 seconds.
12 VDC/24 VDC battery operations - PowerCommand
will operate either on 12 VDC or 24 VDC batteries. Alternator control
Isochronous governing (where applicable) - Capable of The control includes an integrated line-to-line sensing
controlling engine speed within +/-0.25% for any steady voltage regulation system that is compatible with shunt
state load from no load to full load. Frequency drift will or PMG excitation systems. The voltage regulation
not exceed +/-0.5% for a 33 °C (60 °F) change in system is full wave rectified and has an SCR output for
ambient temperature over an 8 hour period. good motor starting capability. Major system features
include:
Temperature dependent governing dynamics (with
electronic governing) - Modifies the engine governing Digital output voltage regulation - Capable of regulating
control parameters as a function of engine temperature. output voltage to within +/-1.0% for any loads between
This allows the engine to be more responsive when warm no load and full load. Voltage drift will not exceed +/-
and more stable when operating at lower temperature 1.5% for a 40 ºC (104 ºF) change in temperature in an
levels. eight hour period. On engine starting or sudden load
acceptance, voltage is controlled to a maximum of 5%
Remote start mode - Accepts a ground signal from
overshoot over nominal level.
remote devices to automatically start the generator set
and immediately accelerate to rated speed and voltage. The automatic voltage regulator feature can be disabled
The remote start signal will also wake up the control from to allow the use of an external voltage regulator.
sleep mode. The control can incorporate a time delay
Torque-matched V/Hz overload control - The voltage roll-
start and stop.
off set point and rate of decay (i.e. the slope of the V/Hz
Remote and local emergency stop - The control accepts curve) is adjustable in the control.
a ground signal from a local (genset mounted) or remote
(facility mounted) emergency stop switch to cause the Protective functions
generator set to immediately shut down. The generator
set is prevented from running or cranking with the switch On operation of a protective function the control will
engaged. If in sleep mode, activation of either indicate a fault by illuminating the appropriate status LED
emergency stop switch will wake up the control. on the HMI, as well as display the fault code and fault
description on the LCD. The nature of the fault and time
Sleep mode - The control includes a configurable low of occurrence are logged in the control. The service
current draw state to minimize starting battery current manual and InPower service tool provide service keys
draw when the genset is not operating. The control can and procedures based on the service codes provided.
also be configured to go into a low current state while in Protective functions include:
auto for prime applications or applications without a
battery charger. Battle short mode
Engine starting - The control system supports automatic When enabled and the battle short switch is active, the
engine starting. Primary and backup start disconnects control will allow some shutdown faults to be bypassed.
are achieved by one of three methods: magnetic pickup, If a bypassed shutdown fault occurs, the fault code and
battery charging alternator feedback or main alternator description will still be annunciated, but the genset will
output frequency. The control also supports not shutdown. This will be followed by a fail to shutdown
configurable glow plug control when applicable. fault. Emergency stop shutdowns and others that are
Cycle cranking - Configurable for the number of starting critical for proper operation are not bypassed. Please
cycles (1 to 7) and duration of crank and rest periods. refer to the Control Application Guide or Manual for list of
Control includes starter protection algorithms to prevent these faults.
the operator from specifying a starting sequence that Configurable alarm and status inputs
might be damaging.
The control accepts up to four alarm or status inputs
(configurable contact closed to ground or open) to
indicate a configurable (customer-specified) condition.
The control is programmable for warning, shutdown or
status indication and for labeling the input.

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Emergency stop adjustable from 105-130% of nominal voltage, with time
delay adjustable from 0.1-10 seconds. Default value is
Annunciated whenever either emergency stop signal is
110% for 10 seconds.
received from external switch.
Low AC voltage shutdown (27) - Voltage on any phase
General engine protection has dropped below a preset value. Adjustable over a
Low and high battery voltage warning - Indicates status range of 50-95% of reference voltage, time delay 2-20
of battery charging system (failure) by continuously seconds. Default value is 85% for 10 seconds.
monitoring battery voltage. Overcurrent warning/shutdown - Implementation of the
Weak battery warning - The control system will test the thermal damage curve with instantaneous trip level
battery each time the generator set is signaled to start calculated based on current transformer ratio and
and indicate a warning if the battery indicates impending application power rating.
failure.
Fail to start (overcrank) shutdown - The control system
will indicate a fault if the generator set fails to start by the
completion of the engine crack sequence.
Fail to crank shutdown - Control has signaled starter to
crank engine but engine does not rotate.
Cranking lockout - The control will not allow the starter to
attempt to engage or to crank the engine when the
engine is rotating.
Hydro mechanical fuel system engine
protection
Overspeed shutdown - Default setting is 115% of
nominal.
Low lube oil pressure warning/shutdown - Level is preset
(configurable with InPower and HMI) to match the
capabilities of the engine used. Control includes time
delays to prevent nuisance alarms.
Under frequency shutdown (81 u) - Generator set output
High lube oil temperature warning/shutdown - Level is frequency cannot be maintained. Settings are adjustable
preset (configurable with InPower and HMI) to match the from 2-10 Hz below nominal governor set point, for a 5-
capabilities of the engine used. Control includes time 20 second time delay. Default: 6 Hz, 10 seconds.
delays to prevent nuisance alarms.
Over frequency shutdown/warning (81o) - Generator set
High engine temperature warning/shutdown - Level is is operating at a potentially damaging frequency level.
preset (configurable with InPower and HMI) to match the Settings are adjustable from 2-10 Hz above nominal
capabilities of the engine used. Control includes time governor set point for a 1-20 second time delay. Default:
delays to prevent nuisance alarms. 6 Hz, 10 seconds, enabled.
Low coolant temperature warning – Indicates that engine Loss of sensing voltage shutdown - Shutdown of
temperature may not be high enough for a 10 second generator set will occur on loss of voltage sensing inputs
start or proper load acceptance. to the control.
Sensor failure indication - Logic is provided on the base Field overload shutdown - Uses field voltage to
control to detect analog sensor or interconnecting wiring shutdown generator set when a field overload condition
failures. occurs.
Full authority electronic engine protection Field control interface
Engine fault detection is handled inside the engine ECM. Input signals to the base control include:
Fault information is communicated via the SAE-J1939
data link for annunciation in the HMI. - Remote start
- Local and emergency stop
Alternator protection - Configurable inputs: Control includes (4) input signals
from customer discrete devices that are configurable
High AC voltage shutdown (59) - Output voltage on any for warning, shutdown or status indication, as well as
phase exceeds preset values. Time to trip is inversely message displayed
proportional to amount above threshold. Values

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Output signals from the PowerCommand control
include:
PowerCommand human
- Configurable relay outputs: Control includes (2) relay machine interface
output contacts rated at 2 A. These outputs can be
configured to activate on any control warning or
HMI220
shutdown fault as well as ready to load, not in auto,
common alarm, common warning and common
shutdown.
- Ready to load (generator set running) signal: Operates
when the generator set has reached 90% of rated
speed and voltage and latches until generator set is
switched to off or idle mode.
Communications connections include:
- PC tool interface: This RS-485 communication port Description
allows the control to communicate with a personal
This control system includes an intuitive operator
computer running InPower or PowerCommand for
interface panel that allows for complete genset control as
Windows® software.
well as system metering, fault annunciation, configuration
- Modbus RS-485 port: Allows the control to and diagnostics. The interface includes five generator
communicate with external devices such as PLCs set status LED lamps with both internationally accepted
using Modbus protocol. symbols and English text to comply with customers
Note - An RS-232 or USB to RS-485 converter is needs. The interface also includes an LED backlit LCD
required for communication between PC and control. display with tactile feel soft-switches for easy operation
and screen navigation. It is configurable for units of
- Networking: This RS-485 communication port allows measurement and has adjustable screen contrast and
connection from the control to the other Cummins brightness.
Power Generation products.
The run/off/auto switch function is integrated into the
Mechanical drawings interface panel.
All data on the control can be viewed by scrolling
through screens with the navigation keys. The control
displays the current active fault and a time-ordered
history of the five previous faults.

Features:
• LED indicating lamps
- genset running
- remote start
- not in auto
- shutdown
- warning
- auto
- manual and stop
• 128 x 128 pixels graphic LED backlight LCD.
• Two tactile feel membrane switches for LCD defined
operation. The functions of these switches are defined
dynamically on the LCD.
• Seven tactile feel membrane switches dedicated
screen navigation buttons for up, down, left, right, ok,
home and cancel.
• Six tactile feel membrane switches dedicated to
control for auto, stop, manual, manual start, fault reset
and lamp test/panel lamps.
• Two tactile feel membrane switches dedicated to
control of circuit breaker (where applicable).
• Allows for complete genset control setup.
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• Certifications: Suitable for use on generator sets that The HMI is designed for proper operation in ambient
are designed, manufactured, tested and certified to temperatures from -20 ºC (-4 ºF) to +70 ºC (158 ºF), and
relevant UL, NFPA, ISO, IEC, Mil Std., CE and CSA for storage from -30 ºC (-22 ºF) to +80 ºC (176 ºF).
standards.
The control board is fully encapsulated to provide
LCD languages supported: English, Spanish, French, superior resistance to dust and moisture. Display panel
German, Italian, Greek, Dutch, Portuguese, Finnish, has a single membrane surface, which is impervious to
Norwegian, Danish, Russian and Chinese Characters. effects of dust, moisture, oil and exhaust fumes. This
Communications connections include: panel uses a sealed membrane to provide long reliable
service life in harsh environments.
- PC tool interface - This RS-485 communication port
allows the HMI to communicate with a personal The control system is specifically designed and tested for
computer running InPower. resistance to RFI/EMI and to resist effects of vibration to
- This RS-485 communication port allows the HMI to provide a long reliable life when mounted on a generator
communicate with the main control board. set. The control includes transient voltage surge
suppression to provide compliance to referenced
Mechanical drawing standards.

Certifications
PowerCommand meets or exceeds the requirements of
the following codes and standards:
- NFPA 110 for level 1 and 2 systems.
- ISO 8528-4: 1993 compliance, controls and
switchgear.
- CE marking: The control system is suitable for use on
generator sets to be CE-marked.
- EN 50081-1,2 residential/light industrial emissions or
industrial emissions.
- EN 50082-1,2 residential/light industrial or industrial
susceptibility.
Software - ISO 7637-2, level 2; DC supply surge voltage test.
InPower (beyond 6.0 version) is a PC-based software - Mil Std 202C, Method 101 and ASTM B117: Salt fog
service tool that is designed to directly communicate to test.
PowerCommand generator sets and transfer switches, to - PowerCommand control systems and generator sets
facilitate service and monitoring of these products. are designed and manufactured in ISO 9001 certified
facilities.
Environment - UL 508 recognized or Listed and suitable for use on UL
2200 Listed generator sets.
The control is designed for proper operation without - CSA C282-M1999 compliance.
recalibration in ambient temperatures from -40 ºC - CSA 22.2 No. 14 M91 industrial controls.
(-40 º F) to +70º C (158 ºF), and for storage from -55 ºC
(-67 ºF) to +80 ºC (176 ºF). Control will operate with Warranty
humidity up to 95%, non-condensing.
All components and subsystems are covered by an
express limited one year warranty. Other optional and
extended factory warranties and local distributor
maintenance agreements are available.

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