LSA 53.

Low Voltage Alternator - 4 pole

2650 to 3300 kVA - 50 Hz / 3150 to 3900 kVA - 60 Hz
Electrical and mechanical data
LSA 53.2 - 2650 to 3300 kVA - 50 Hz / 3150 to 3900 kVA - 60 Hz

The best of performance

The Nidec Leroy-Somer LSA 53.2 alternator has been designed to offer you the best power generation performances. With its
meticulous design and optimized architecture, the LSA 53.2 strikes the perfect balance between compactness, reliability,
performance and longevity.
Whatever your application, the LSA 53.2 will meet your needs and will adapt to all situations.

Standards
Nidec Leroy-Somer LSA 53.2 alternator meets all key international standards and regulations, including IEC 60034,
NEMA MG 1.32-33, ISO 8528-3, CSA C22.2 n°100-14 and UL 1446 (UL 1004 on request). Also compliant with IEC 61000-6-2,
IEC 61000-6-3, IEC 61000-6-4, VDE 0875G, VDE 0875N and EN 55011, group 1 class A for European zone.
Nidec Leroy-Somer LSA 53.2 alternator can be integrated in EC marked generator set, and bears EC, EAC and CMIM markings.
It is designed, manufactured and marketed in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality assurance environment.

Electrical characteristics and performances

● Class H insulation
● 2/3 pitch winding, standard 6-wire (6S)
● Voltage range:
- 50 Hz: 380V - 400V - 415V
- 60 Hz: 440V - 480V
● High efficiency and motor starting capacity
● Other voltages are possible with optional adapted windings:
- 50 Hz: 440V (no. 7S), 500V (no. 9S), 600V (no. 23S), 690V (no. 52S)
- 60 Hz: 380V and 416V (no. 8S), 600V (no. 9S), 690V (no. 22S)

Excitation and regulation system

Excitation system Regulation options
C.T.
AVR AREP + PMI PMG Mains Remote voltage
Current transformer
paralleling potentiometer
for paralleling
D550 Standard Option √ √ √

3-phase sensing is included as a standard with digital regulators.

Protection system and options

● These alternators are IP 23
● Complete winding protection for clean environments with relative humidity ≤ 95 %
● Options:
- Filters on air inlet: derating 5%
- Filters on air inlet and air outlet (IP 44): derating 10%
- Reinforced winding protection for harsh environments and relative humidity greater than 95%
- Space heater
- Protection or metering CTs
- Thermal protection for stator winding and/or bearings (PT100)

Mechanical construction
● Compact and rigid assembly to better withstand generator vibrations
● Steel frame
● Cast iron flanges and shields
● Two-bearing and single-bearing versions designed to be suitable for engines on the market
● Half-key balancing
● Regreasable bearings
● Clockwise rotation in standard

Terminal box design

● Easy access to the voltage regulator and to the connections
● Possible inclusion of accessories for paralleling, protection and measurement

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General characteristics
Insulation class H Excitation system AREP + PMI
Winding pitch 2/3 (wind. 6S) AVR type D550
Number of wires 6 Voltage regulation (*) ± 0.25 %
Protection IP 23 Short-circuit current 300% (3 IN) : 10s
Altitude ≤ 1000 m Total Harmonic Distortion THD (**) in no-load <4%
Overspeed 2250 R.P.M. Waveform: NEMA = TIF (**) < 50
Air flow 2.5 m3/s (50 Hz) - 2.8 m3/s (60 Hz) Waveform: I.E.C. = THF (**) <2%
(*) steady state (**) between phases

Ratings 50 Hz - 1500 R.P.M.

kVA / kW - P.F. = 0.8
Duty/T°C Continuous duty/40°C Continuous duty/40°C Stand-by/40°C Stand-by/27°C
Class/T°K H/125°K F/105°K H/150°K H/163°K
Phase 3 ph. 3 ph. 3 ph. 3 ph.
Y 380V 400V 415V 380V 400V 415V 380V 400V 415V 380V 400V 415V

LSA 53.2 M7 kVA 2650 2650 2650 2417 2417 2417 2783 2783 2783 2915 2915 2915

kW 2120 2120 2120 1934 1934 1934 2226 2226 2226 2332 2332 2332

LSA 53.2 M9 kVA 3000 3000 3000 2736 2736 2736 3150 3150 3150 3300 3300 3300

kW 2400 2400 2400 2189 2189 2189 2520 2520 2520 2640 2640 2640

LSA 53.2 M12 kVA 3300 3300 3300 3010 3010 3010 3465 3465 3465 3630 3630 3630

kW 2640 2640 2640 2408 2408 2408 2772 2772 2772 2904 2904 2904

Ratings 60 Hz - 1800 R.P.M.

kVA / kW - P.F. = 0.8
Duty/T°C Continuous duty/40°C Continuous duty/40°C Stand-by/40°C Stand-by/27°C
Class/T°K H/125°K F/105°K H/150°K H/163°K
Phase 3 ph. 3 ph. 3 ph. 3 ph.
Y 440V 480V 440V 480V 440V 480V 440V 480V

LSA 53.2 M7 kVA 2888 3150 2634 2873 3032 3308 3176 3465

kW 2310 2520 2107 2298 2426 2646 2541 2772

LSA 53.2 M9 kVA 3300 3600 3010 3283 3465 3780 3630 3960

kW 2640 2880 2408 2626 2772 3024 2904 3168

LSA 53.2 M12 kVA 3630 3900 3311 3557 3812 4095 3993 4290

kW 2904 3120 2649 2846 3050 3276 3194 3432

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Efficiencies 400V - 50 Hz (— P.F.: 1) (...... P.F.: 0.8)

LSA 53.2 M7 LSA 53.2 M9

% %
98.0 98.0

97.5 97.5
97.4 97.5 97.4 97.3
97.5 97.3 97.3 97.3

97.0 97.0

96.5 96.5
96.6 96.6 96.6 96.6

96.3 96.0 96.3

96.0 96.1
95.9 96.1 95.8

95.5 95.5
95.4 95.3
95.0 95.0
25% 50% 75% 100% 25% 50% 75% 100%

Load - % kWe Load - % kWe

LSA 53.2 M12

%
98.0

97.4 97.3
97.5 97.3
97.2
97.0

96.5
96.5 96.5
96.0 96.3
96.1

95.5 95.6

95.0 95.1
25% 50% 75% 100%

Load - % kWe

Reactances (%). Time constants (ms) - Class H / 400V

M7 M9 M12
Kcc Short-circuit ratio 0.35 0.36 0.39
Xd Direct-axis synchronous reactance unsaturated 354 343 314
Xq Quadrature-axis synchronous reactance unsaturated 181 175 160
T’do No-load transient time constant 3.21 3.38 3.58
.X’d Direct-axis transient reactance saturated 33.4 31.9 29.1
T’d Short-circuit transient time constant 0.356 0.370 0.39
X”d Direct-axis subtransient reactance saturated 19.4 18.3 16.6
T”d Subtransient time constant 0.024 0.023 0.023
X”q Quadrature-axis subtransient reactance saturated 20.2 19.1 17.3
X0 Zero sequence reactance 4.6 4.3 3.9
X2 Negative sequence reactance saturated 19.8 18.7 17.0
Ta Armature time constant 0.045 0.044 0.044
Other class H / 400V data
io (A) No-load excitation current 1.3 1.3 1.3
ic (A) On-load excitation current 5.3 5.2 4.9
uc (V) On-load excitation voltage 63 61 58
kW No-load losses 21 24 29
kW Heat dissipation 90 101 110

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Transient voltage variation at load inrush: 400V - 50 Hz

kVA at P.F. = 0.8 kVA at P.F. = 0

0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
0% 0%

10%
10%
Voltage dip

Voltage dip
20%
20%
30%
30%
40%
M12
M9 M12
40% M7 50%
M7 M9

kVA at P.F. = 0.6

0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

0%

10%
Voltage dip

20%

30%

40%
M12
M7 M9
50%

Transient voltage variation at load rejection: 400V - 50 Hz

kVA at P.F. = 0.8

40% M7
M9
M12
30%
Voltage rise

20%

10%

0%
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000

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Efficiencies 480V - 60 Hz (— P.F.: 1) (...... P.F.: 0.8)

LSA 53.2 M7 LSA 53.2 M9

% %
98.0 98.0
97.4 97.4 97.4 97.4 97.4 97.4
97.5 97.5
97.1 97.1
97.0 97.0

96.5 96.5
96.6 96.6
96.5 96.4 96.5 96.4
96.0 96.3 96.3
96.0

95.5 95.5
95.4 95.3
95.0 94.9 95.0
94.9
94.5 94.5
25% 50% 75% 100% 25% 50% 75% 100%

Load - % kWe Load - % kWe

LSA 53.2 M12

%
98.0

97.5 97.3 97.4 97.3

96.9
97.0

96.5
96.5
96.3 96.4 96.3
96.0

95.5

95.0 94.9

94.5 94.5
25% 50% 75% 100%

Load - % kWe

Reactances (%). Time constants (ms) - Class H / 480V

M7 M9 M12
Kcc Short-circuit ratio 0.35 0.36 0.40
Xd Direct-axis synchronous reactance unsaturated 351 343 310
Xq Quadrature-axis synchronous reactance unsaturated 179 175 158
T’do No-load transient time constant 3.21 3.38 3.58
X’d Direct-axis transient reactance saturated 33.1 31.9 28.6
T’d Short-circuit transient time constant 0.356 0.370 0.388
X”d Direct-axis subtransient reactance saturated 19.2 18.3 16.3
T”d Subtransient time constant 0.024 0.023 0.023
X”q Quadrature-axis subtransient reactance saturated 20.1 19.1 17.1
X0 Zero sequence reactance 4.5 4.3 3.8
X2 Negative sequence reactance saturated 19.6 18.7 16.7
Ta Armature time constant 0.043 0.042 0.042
Other class H / 480V data
io (A) No-load excitation current 1.2 1.3 1.3
ic (A) On-load excitation current 5.2 5.1 4.8
uc (V) On-load excitation voltage 61 60 56
kW No-load losses 29 24 39
kW Heat dissipation 98 112 123

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Transient voltage variation at load inrush: 480V - 60 Hz

kVA at P.F. = 0.8 kVA at P.F. = 0

0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
0% 0%

10%
10%
Voltage dip

Voltage dip
20%
20%
30%
30%
40%
M12
M9 M12
40% M7 50%
M7 M9

kVA at P.F. = 0.6

0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

0%

10%
Voltage dip

20%

30%

40%
M12
M7 M9
50%

Transient voltage variation at load rejection: 480V - 60 Hz

kVA at P.F. = 0.8

40% M7
M9
M12
30%
Voltage rise

20%

10%

0%
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000

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Short-circuit curves at rated speed (star connection Y)

Isc (short-circuit current /In)

12
Short-circuit at alternator terminals

10

8
LSA 53.2 M7
6

0
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Time (seconds)

Isc (short-circuit current /In)

12
Short-circuit at alternator terminals

10

8
LSA 53.2 M9
6

0
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Time (seconds)

Symetrical phase to neutral short-circuit

Symetrical two-phase short-circuit
Symetrical three-phase short-circuit
Thermal limit curve

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Short-circuit curves at rated speed (star connection Y)

Isc (short-circuit current /In)

Short-circuit at alternator terminals

12

10

8
LSA 53.2 M12
6

0
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
Time (seconds)

Symetrical phase to neutral short-circuit

Symetrical two-phase short-circuit
Symetrical three-phase short-circuit
Thermal limit curve

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Single bearing dimensions

1082
Auxiliary 1058
1115 676
cables
Cables
Xg output
U1/V1/W1
52
500 minimum 22.5°

663
(wall)

AIR
on Ø 850.9
12 x Ø 18
12 Lifting points 16 x Ø 14 on Ø 641.3

(1480)
Rotation

317
Ø 787.4f8
Ø 673.1f7
Ø 150 m6

920x920
Ø 1040

AIR
INLET

-1
0
500

560
2 x M12
AIR
OUTLET

7 Ø 1006
381 220 220 423 +100mm 6.3
(PMG option) 180 940 180

35
491 1200 533
15 1500 383 75 1150 75
2246 1300
55

4 x Ø 14.5
(dowell pin) E
4 x Ø 33
60

(fixation)
4 x M27x2 Ground connection
(jacking screw)

Dimensions (mm) and weight Coupling

Type Xg Weight (kg) Flange S.A.E. 0 00
LSA 53.2 M7 942 5250 Flex plate S.A.E. 21 X
LSA 53.2 M9 969 5700 Flex plate S.A.E. 18 X X
LSA 53.2 M12 1010 6300
3D drawing files available - Do not hesitate to contact us.
Flange (mm) Flex plate (mm)
S.A.E. N M XBG S S.A.E. BX U X Y AH
0 647.7 679.5 16 14 21 673.1 641.3 12 18 0
00 787.4 850.9 16 14 18 571.5 542.9 6 18 15.8

Torsional analysis data Xr

J1 J2 J3

k1 k2 k3
Ø 220

Ø 240

Ø 250

Ø 234

Ø 180

Ø 170

Ø 150
Ø 120
Ø 115

FAN MAGNET WHEEL EXCITER Lr

Centre of gravity: Xr (mm), Rotor length: Lr (mm),

Weight: M (kg) Torsional rigidity
[Nm/rad] (kg.m2)
Type Xg Lr M k1 k2 k3 J1 J2 J3
LSA 53.2 M7 841 2056 2024 6.44 10E7 6.58 10E7 2.53 10E7 14.1 62.5 2.1
LSA 53.2 M9 874 2056 2187 6.44 10E7 6.02 10E7 2.72 10E7 14.1 71.3 2.0
LSA 53.2 M12 924 2056 2415 6.44 10E7 5.38 10E7 3.05 10E7 14.1 83.6 1.8

NOTE: Dimensions are for information only and may be subject to modifications. Contractual 2D drawings and 3D drawing files are available
and can be downloaded from the site: www.leroy-somer.com/epg. The torsional analysis of the transmission is the responsability of genset
manufacturer.

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Two bearing dimensions

1082
Auxiliary 1058
1303 676
cables
Cables
Xg output
U1/V1/W1
7 Counter flange 52
optional 500 minimum 22.5°

670
(wall)

AIR No counter
flange
16 x M12
232 Lifting points on Ø 850.9 Counter flange

(1487)
16 x Ø 14

317
Rotation
Ø 787.4f8
Ø 150 m6

920x920
Ø 880

AIR
AIR INLET
E

-1
0

566.5
500
2 x M12

7
Ø 1006
250 220 220 423 +100mm 6.3
701 1200 533 (PMG option) 180 940 180

35
301 1500
75 1150 75
2184
2434 1300
55

4 x Ø 14.5
(dowell pin) E
4 x Ø 33
60

(fixation)
4 x M27x2 Ground connection
(jacking screw)

Dimensions (mm) and weight

Type Xg Weight (kg)
LSA 53.2 M7 1123 5300
LSA 53.2 M9 1150 5750
LSA 53.2 M12 1192 6400

3D drawing files available - Do not hesitate to contact us.

Torsional analysis data Xr

J1 J2 J3

k1 k2 k3
Ø 150

Ø 160
Ø 175

Ø 245

Ø 310

Ø 289

Ø 190

Ø 170

Ø 160
Ø 140
Ø 138

FAN MAGNET WHEEL EXCITER Lr

Centre of gravity: Xr (mm), Rotor length: Lr (mm),

Weight: M (kg) Torsional rigidity
[Nm/rad] (kg.m2)
Type Xr Lr M k1 k2 k3 J1 J2 J3
LSA 53.2 M7 1072 2224 1906 1.94 10E7 6.58 10E7 2.53 10E7 10.8 62.5 2.1
LSA 53.2 M9 1103 2224 2069 1.94 10E7 6.02 10E7 2.72 10E7 10.8 71.3 2.0
LSA 53.2 M12 1152 2224 2297 1.94 10E7 5.38 10E7 3.05 10E7 10.8 83.6 1.8

NOTE: Dimensions are for information only and may be subject to modifications. Contractual 2D drawings and 3D drawing files are available
and can be downloaded from the site: www.leroy-somer.com/epg. The torsional analysis of the transmission is the responsability of genset
manufacturer.

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Capital social : 38 679 664 €, RCS Angoulême 338 567 258.

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