Diesel generator set

6CTA8.3 series engine

140 kW - 175 kW standby

Description Features
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Cummins Power Generation commercial generator sets Cummins heavy-duty engine - Rugged 4-cycle,
are fully integrated power generation systems providing industrial diesel delivers reliable power, low emissions
optimum performance, reliability and versatility for and fast response to load changes.
stationary standby and prime power applications.
Alternator - Several alternator sizes offer selectable
motor starting capability with low reactance 2/3 pitch
This generator set is designed in facilities windings, low waveform distortion with non-linear loads
certified to ISO 9001 and manufactured in and fault clearing short-circuit capability.
facilities certified to ISO 9001 or ISO 9002. ®
Control system - The PowerCommand electronic
The Prototype Test Support (PTS) program control is standard equipment and provides total genset
verifies the performance integrity of the system integration including automatic remote
generator set design. Cummins Power starting/stopping, precise frequency and voltage
Generation products bearing the PTS symbol
regulation, alarm and status message display,
meet the prototype test requirements of NFPA ™
110 for Level 1 systems. AmpSentry protection, output metering, auto-shutdown
at fault detection and NFPA 110 Level 1 compliance.
All low voltage models are CSA certified to Cooling system - Standard integral set-mounted
product class 4215-01. radiator system, designed and tested for rated ambient
temperatures, simplifies facility design requirements for
The generator set is available Listed to rejected heat.
UL 2200, Stationary Engine Generator
Assemblies. Enclosures - Optional weather protective and sound
attenuated enclosures are available.
Engine meets former U.S. EPA Nonroad Fuel tanks - Dual wall sub-base fuel tanks and in-skid
U.S. EPA source Emissions Standards, 40 CFR 89, day tanks are also offered.
Tier 1.
NFPA - The genset accepts full rated load in a single step
in accordance with NFPA 110 for Level 1 systems.
Warranty and service - Backed by a comprehensive
warranty and worldwide distributor network.

Standby rating Prime rating Continuous rating Data sheets

60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz
Model kW (kVA) kW (kVA) kW (kVA) kW (kVA) kW (kVA) kW (kVA) 60 Hz 50 Hz
DGFA 150 (188) 140 (175) 135 (169) 125 (156) D-3431 D-3433
DGFB 175 (219) 150 (188) 160 (200) 135 (169) D-3432 D-3434

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Generator set specifications
Governor regulation class ISO 8528 Part 1 Class G3
Voltage regulation, no load to full load ± 1.0%
Random voltage variation ± 1.0%
Frequency regulation 5%
Random frequency variation ± 0.5% (isochronous optional ± 0.25%)
Radio frequency emissions compliance Meets requirements of most industrial and commercial applications.

Engine specifications
Design Turbocharged and aftercooled
Bore 114.0 mm (4.49 in)
Stroke 135.1 mm (5.32 in)
3
Displacement 8.3 L (504.0 in )
Cylinder block Cast iron, in-line 6 cylinder
Battery capacity 550 amps minimum at ambient temperature of 0 °C (32 °F)
Battery charging alternator 65 amps
Starting voltage 12 volt, negative ground
Fuel system Direct injection: number 2 diesel fuel
Single element, 10 micron filtration, spin-on fuel filter with water
Fuel filter
separator
Air cleaner type Dry replaceable element
Lube oil filter type(s) One spin-on, full flow filter
Standard cooling system 40 °C (104 °F) ambient radiator

Alternator specifications
Design Brushless, 4 pole, drip proof revolving field
Stator 2/3 pitch
Rotor Direct coupled, flexible disc
Insulation system Class H per NEMA MG1-1.65
Standard temperature rise 150 °C (302 °F) standby
Exciter type Shunt
Phase rotation A (U), B (V), C (W)
Alternator cooling Direct drive centrifugal blower
AC waveform total harmonic distortion < 5% no load to full linear load, < 3% for any single harmonic
Telephone influence factor (TIF) < 50 per NEMA MG1-22.43
Telephone harmonic factor (THF) <3

Available voltages
60 Hz line–neutral/line-line 50 Hz line–neutral/line-line
• 120/208 • 120/240 • 127/220 • 139/240 • 110/190 • 110/220 • 115/220 • 115/230
• 240/416 • 254/440 • 277/480 • 120/208 • 120/240 • 127/220 • 220/380
• 230/400 • 240/415 • 254/440
Note: Consult factory for other voltages.

Generator set options and accessories

Engine Alternator Cooling system UL 2200 Listed
120/240 V, 1500 W coolant 105 °C (221 °F) rise alternator 50 °C (122 °F) ambient cooling Main line circuit breaker
heater 125 °C (257 °F) rise alternator Remote radiator cooling PowerCommand Network
120/240 V, 150 W lube oil heater 120/240 V, 100 W Communications Module
Electronic governor anti-condensation heater Generator set (NCM)
PMG excitation AC entrance box Remote annunciator panel
Fuel system Batteries
Single phase Spring isolators
12 hour dual wall sub-base tank Battery charger 2 year standby warranty
24 hour dual wall sub-base tank Exhaust system Enclosure: aluminum, steel, 2 year prime power
Single wall sub-base tank Genset mounted muffler weather protective or sound warranty
125 gal (473 L) Heavy duty exhaust elbow attenuated 5 year basic power warranty
Slip on exhaust connection Export box packaging

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

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Control system Engine data
• DC voltage
PowerCommand control is an integrated generator • Lube oil pressure
set control system providing governing, voltage • Coolant temperature
regulation, engine protection and operator interface • Lube oil temperature (optional)
functions. Other data
• Control includes integral AmpSentry protection • Genset model data
providing a full range of alternator protection functions • Start attempts, starts, running hours
that are matched to the alternator provided. • kW hours (total and since reset)
• Controls provided include battery monitoring and • Fault history
testing features, and smart starting control system. • Load profile (hours less than 30% and hours more than
• InPower PC-based service tool available for detailed
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90% load)
diagnostics. • System data display (optional with network and other
• PCCNet interface available with Echelon LONWORKS
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PowerCommand gensets or transfer switches)
network interface.
• NEMA 3R enclosure. Governing
• Suitable for operation in ambient temperatures from • Integrated digital electronic isochronous governor
-40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F) and altitudes to • Temperature dynamic governing
5000 meters (13,000 feet). • Smart idle speed mode
• Prototype tested; UL, CSA, and CE compliant. • Glow plug control (some models)
Voltage regulation
AmpSentry AC protection • Integrated digital electronic voltage regulator
• Over current and short-circuit shut down • Three phase line-to-neutral sensing
• Over current warning • PMG (optional)
• Single and three phase fault regulation • Single and three phase fault regulation
• Over and under voltage shut down • Configurable torque matching
• Over and under frequency shut down Control functions
• Overload warning with alarm contact • Data logging on faults
• Reverse power and reverse Var shut down • Fault simulation (requires InPower)
• Excitation fault • Time delay start and cooldown
Engine protection • Cycle cranking
• Overspeed shut down • PCCNet interface
• Low oil pressure warning and shut down • (4) Configurable customer inputs
• High coolant temperature warning and shut down • (4) Configurable customer outputs
• High oil temperature warning (optional) • (8) Configurable network inputs and (16) outputs (with
• Low coolant level warning or shut down optional network)
• Low coolant temperature warning Options
• High and low battery voltage warning
• Weak battery warning Analog AC meter display
• Dead battery shut down Thermostatically controlled space heater
• Fail to start (overcrank) shut down Key-type mode switch
• Fail to crank shut down Ground fault module
• Redundant start disconnect
• Cranking lockout Engine oil temperature
• Sensor failure indication Auxiliary relays (3)
Operator/display panel Echelon LONWORKS interface
• Off/manual/auto mode switch Digital input and output module(s) (loose)
• Manual run/stop switch
• Panel lamp test switch Remote annunciator (loose)
• Emergency stop switch
• Alpha-numeric display with pushbutton access for
viewing engine and alternator data and providing setup,
controls and adjustments
• LED lamps indicating genset running, not in auto,
common warning, common shutdown
• (5) configurable LED lamps
• LED bargraph AC data display (optional)
Alternator data
• Line-to-line and line-to-neutral AC volts PowerCommand 2100 control
• Three phase AC current Operator/display panel
• Frequency
• Total and individual phase kW and kVA

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and Cummins are registered trademarks of Cummins Inc. PowerCommand, AmpSentry, InPower and “Our energy working for you.” are
trademarks of Cummins Power Generation. Other company, product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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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, AS 2789, DIN 6271 and BS
5514.
Limited-time running power (LTP):
Applicable for supplying power to a constant electrical
load for limited hours. Limited Time Running Power (LTP)
is in accordance with ISO 8528.
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 ISO 3046, AS 2789, DIN
6271 and BS 5514.
Base load (continuous) power (COP):
Applicable for supplying power continuously to a This outline drawing is for reference only. See respective model
constant electrical load for unlimited hours. Continuous data sheet for specific model outline drawing number.
Power (COP) in accordance with ISO 8528, ISO 3046, AS
2789, DIN 6271 and BS 5514. Do not use for installation design

Dim “A” Dim “B” Dim “C” Set Weight* Set Weight*
Model mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.) dry kg (lbs) wet kg (lbs)
DGFA 2662 (104.8) 1016 (40.0) 1433 (56.4) 1513 (3336)
DGFB 2662 (104.8) 1016 (40.0) 1433 (56.4) 1520 (3350)
* Weights represent a set with standard features. See outline drawings for weights of other configurations.

Cummins Power Generation

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1400 73 Avenue N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55432 USA
Telephone: 763 574 5000
Fax: 763 574 5298
Warning: Back feed to a utility system can cause electrocution and/or property damage. Do not connect to any building’s electrical system
except through an approved device or after building main switch is open.

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©2008|Cummins Power Generation Inc.|All rights reserved|Specifications subject to change without notice|Cummins Power Generation
and Cummins are registered trademarks of Cummins Inc. PowerCommand, AmpSentry, InPower and “Our energy working for you.” are
trademarks of Cummins Power Generation. Other company, product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
S-1578a (5/08)