QES 250 | 400/230 V | 50HZ

Technical specifications
Diesel Generator Set
Frequency: 50HZ

QES 250
Voltage: 400/230 V
Frequency: 50HZ
Genset Image for illustration purposes only
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

kVA 272
Standby Power (ESP)
kW 218
kVA 250
Prime Power (PRP)
kW 200
Rated current 3ph (PRP) A 360
Mechanical structure Soundproofed
Engine CUMMINS 6LTAA8.9-G2
Alternator ATLASCOPCO ACA270J
Control card DEEP SEA 4510mkII - Qc1112
Measures (L x W x H) mm 3410 x 1250 x 2224
Empty weight kg 2924
Fuel tank L 520
Acoustic pressure, LpA dB(A) @ 7m 74
Acoustic power LwA dB(A) 103

Prime Power (PRP) Standby Power (ESP)

Voltages
(kVA) (kW) (kVA) (kW)
380/220 250 200 272 218
400/230 250 200 272 218
415/240 250 200 272 218

Notes:
PRIME POWER: Electrical power data available at a variable load without limits of hours per year. An overload of 10 % is
allowed for 1 hour of every 12. In accordance with ISO 8528/1 (2005) – PRP

STANDBY POWER: Electrical power data at variable load in an emergency in accordance with standard ISO
8528/1 (2005) – ESP. Overloads of emergency power are not allowed.

The standard reference conditions are: 25 ºC, 100 kPa and 30% relative humidity. Diesel density: 0.835 g/cm3.

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General description
Specifically developed for the industrial applications, this soundproof generator set is easy to use and
straightforward to maintain. The available features & options are designed to fully meet the requirements of all
industrial applications. The generator set will automatically start on mains failure and cool down and stop as soon as
the mains come back. The generator set also controls the load transfer between mains (utility) and generator set. It
can also be start-up by means of an external signal.
It’s your solution for Predictable Power.
Engine
6LTAA8.9-G2 CUMMINS diesel 4 stroke engine, with turbo, with direct injection and electronic regulation of the engine speed.

Engine brand CUMMINS Engine Capacity (l) 8.9

Model 6LTAA8.9-G2 Bore (mm) 114
R.P.M. 1500 Stroke (mm) 145
Fuel Diesel Compression ratio 17.3:1
No. of cylinders 6L Type of regulation Electronic Governor

Cooling System
Cooling of the sleeves using cooling fluid comprised of water and glycol at 50% in a closed circuit driven by the engine
pump.
The circuit is completed with a blower fan driven by the engine, radiator, expansion tank, cooling fluid purge system
towards the outside of the bedplate and protections of all the running surfaces.

Cooling type Water Limit ambient temperature (ºc) 50

Coolant capacity (l) 33

Coolant heater with heating element is available as an option. An adjustable thermostat is included to maintain the
temperature at optimum range and facilitate the starting of the engine.

Coolant heater power (W) 1 x 1000W

Lubrication System
The lubrication system of this diesel engine comprises the oil pan, oil filter, oil switch and gear oil pump driven by the
engine. All the components are original from the engine manufacturer.
It can be completed by an optional manual oil sump drain pump.

Oil capacity (l) 27.6

Air intake system

Air intake system for combustion with filtering device and filter change indicator; originals from the engine
manufacturer. Intake air cooling after the turbo by means of an air/air exchanger.

Intake air flow (m³/min) 14.88

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Exhaust System
The exhaust system consists of pipes, bellow, interior and exterior aluminized steel exhaust silencer that is highly
resistant to corrosion, rain cap and hot part protections.

Tª gas emission (ºC) 430 Engine Capacity (l) 8.9

Gas flow (m3/min) 35.04 Outlet diameter (“)
Number of exhaust 1

Start System
Start system that uses an electrical motor, battery and battery charge alternator that is driven by the engine itself.
The start motor and the battery charge alternator are originals from the engine manufacturer.

Starter voltage system (V) 24 Battery type 2 x 12V 120Ah

Fuel supply system

The fuel system consists of a fuel tank, feed pump, water separator fuel filter including 30 microns filtering element,
injection pump and injection nozzles.
The fuel tank is made from plastic to prevent rust and includes a filling connection with cap and key, a cleaning hatch
and draining plug for easier maintenance. The fuel level is controlled thanks to a fuel level sensor with an analogue
gauge mounted in the control cubicle.

Fuel tank capacity (L) 520

Fuel consumption panel

(range according to the standard configuration)
Prime Power (PRP) Standby Power (ESP)
Load
(l/h) Range (h) (l/h) Range (h)
0% 5.7 91 5.7 91
50% 24.6 21 26.9 19
75% 35 15 39.1 13
100% 46 11 52.5 10

Alternator
Atlas Copco alternator with 4 poles, with a lifetime lasting greased bearing, H class insulation, without brushes, 2/3 pitch and AVR
(Automatic Voltage Regulator)

Protection of all the windings by means of 2-part high quality polyester resin impregnation. The stator windings receive a
double impregnation. Final finish with a coat of EG43 varnish.

Shunt excitation system that provides overload of 1,6 times the nominal current. The auxiliary winding as optional with overload
capacity 3 times the nominal current for 20 s.

Joining of engine and alternator through flexible disc coupling.

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Regulations: Low wave distribution:

• IEC 34-1 • THC < 5%
• GB 755 • THD < 5%
• EN 60034 • THF (IEC) < 2%
• VDE 0530 • TIF (NEMA) < 50
• BS 5000
• NEMA MG1-22
• ISO 8528:3

Incorporates electromagnetic emissions suppressor in accordance with standard VDE 0875, class K.

Engine brand Atlas Copco Voltage Stability ±1%

Model ACA270J Performance at 75% p.f. 0.8 (%) 92.5
Alternator Power (kVA) 250 Performance at 100% p.f. 0.8 (%) 92.7
Number of wires 12 Direct subtransient reactance X”d (%) 0.08
IP Alternator IP 23 Subtransient time constant, T”d (ms) 0.020
Excitation system SHUNT Zero sequence reactance, Xo (%) 0.04
AVR model SX460 Short-circuit ratio, Kcc 0.395

Bed plate
The engine-alternator set is coupled to the bedplate by means of anti-vibration shock mounts that absorb almost all the
vibrations.
The base frame is able to hold 100% of the liquids of the genset, reducing any potential environmental impact. It has a
drainage plug.

Sound proofed canopy

The canopy includes an external access to the lifting beam and push to close latches with key. The lifting beam is available as an
option.
It is lined inside with a noise-absorbing material of polyurethane foam with a 30 mm thick waterproof protector veil with adensity of
25 kg/m3.
It also has an emergency shutdown pushbutton that is accessible from the outside.

Electric panel
Easily accessed control cubicle integrated in the generator set with digital controller providing advanced engine
monitoring and protection features. Performance and maintenance requirements can also be observed. The cubicle
includes multi-poles thermal-magnetic protection circuit breaker against overloads and short-circuits.
Has a circuit breaker, manually actuated, with thermal-magnetic protection against overloads and
short-circuits.

Circuit Breaker rated current

400A 4P R Battery charger DSE 9255 - 24V 5A
(A)

Has a DEEP SEA battery charge maintainer, designed to be permanently connected to the battery and maintains it
charged to its maximum capacity.
Has no moving parts. The charger switches to floating mode when the charge is complete
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Control Card
DEEP SEA control plate, DSE 4620 (Qc2011) monitors the generator set start-up and shutdown process as well as the proper
operation of all the components. The generator set can also be start-up by means of an external signal. It also starts-up the
generator set using an external signal.

Also, control plate DSE 4620 checks a large number of parameters of the generator set which allows it to display
information, statuses and alarms. If required, it will shutdown the generator set: Due to high coolant fluid
temperature, low oil pressure, low coolant fluid level, etc.
Includes a LCD screen with lighting, 2 navigation menubuttons, independent operational mode buttons, and alarms
and status indicating LEDs.
Communications via USB, and Completely configurable using a PC in Windows environment and free Scada type
software in real time.
Includes reading and displaying of parameters with RMS values, real time clock, events history log up to 15 events
and programming of alarms, events, start-ups and shutdowns.

Operating modes: START-UP, SHUTDOWN, AUTO, MANUAL AND TEST.

Generator
• Generator voltage (L-N)
• Generator voltage (L-L)
• Generator frequency
• Generator current
• kW
• kVA
• kWh
• kVAh
• Power factor

Engine Protections
• Turn speed • Start-up fault (generator set shutdown)
• Cooling fluid temperature • High coolant temperature (alarm and generator set shutdown)
• Oil pressure • Low oil pressure (alarm and generator set shutdown)
• Hour meter • Low fuel level (alarm)
• Battery voltage • Low cooling fluid level (generator set shutdown)
• No. of start-ups • Overload (alarm and generator set shutdown)
• Fuel level • Battery voltage high (alarm)
• Battery voltage low (alarm)
• Battery charge alternator failure (alarm)
• Generator low frequency (alarm and shutdown)
• Generator high frequency (alarm and shutdown)
• Generator low voltage (alarm and shutdown)
• Generator high voltage (alarm and shutdown)
• External emergency shutdown (shutdown)
• Engine overspeed (shutdown)
• Maintenance interval (alarm)
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PTB
Optional Cabinet for switching between the grid and the generator set by means of Socomec brand power transfer
switch with an integrated mechanical and electrical interlocking device.
Allows for the padlock locking function. Includes a Manual / Automatic mode selector and emergency manual control.
Safety switching for isolating the loads. High dynamic resistance against short-circuits.

Position indicator with fully visualized cut-off. Stable positions not affected by changes in voltage and mechanical
vibrations. External electrical control of the positions and test sequences.

High number of operations. IP54 protection. Connections: Lower/lower.

PTB 4P 400A 160-333V L-N 50-60Hz

Dimensions and weight

Fuel Tank Capacity 8h 24h 48h
Lenght, L (mm) 3410 3410 NA
Width, A (mm) 1250 1250 NA
Height, H (mm) 2224 2407 NA
Net Weight (kg) 2924 3067 NA
Capacity Fuel Tank (l) 520 900 NA
Performance class
Execution class in accordance with ISO 8528/5 (2005) taking into account the behaviour of the generator set in a
permanent mode of operation with different load levels, as well as in a temporary mode of operation due to shocks in the
load.

Performance class G2

Applicable international regulations:

• ISO 8528
• ISO 3046
• BS 5000
• IEC 60034