20kW Diesel On-Site

Power Industrial Generator

Model Emissions Standby Rating Prime Rating
60 Hertz
MQP20IZ EPA Certified
20 kW (25 kVA) 18 kW (22.5 kVA)

Standard Features
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling System
„ Heavy duty, 4-cycle, diesel engine; naturally aspirated, overhead „ Closed circuit, pressurized system with ambient temperature rating
valves, indirect injection, water cooled. of 40°C (104°F).
„ Manual speed control governor. Generator Control Panel
„ Meets EPA Tier 2 emissions standards. „ MEC 20TM microprocessor-based, digital control panel; vibration
Alternator isolated and NFPA 110 compliant.
„ Brushless, 4-pole, synchronous, 12 lead design. „ Liquid crystal display screen with alphanumeric readout for display
„ Class H insulation system conforms to NEMA MG1-22, BS5000, and programming.
CSA-C22-2, IEC-34-1 standards for temperature rise. „ Self-diagnostic feature continuously verifies processing, memory
„ Sustained short-circuit capability allowing downstream coordination circuits and input/output.
breakers to trip without collapsing the generator field. Skid and Housing
„ Drip-proof, self-venting, amortisseur windings. „ Generator available as skid-mount or sub-base tank mount design.
„ Epoxy impregnated windings with tropical insulation for increased „ Integral vibration isolators.
environmental protection and long life. „ Outdoor weather-protective or sound-attenuated housings.
„ Exceptional waveshape and voltage balance; 2/3 pitch winding to „ Steel battery rack and battery cables.
minimize harmonic distortion. Warranty
Electronic Voltage Regulator
„ Engine-generator sets are covered by an express written 2-year/
2000 hour (whichever occurs first) limited warranty.
■ Encapsulated electronic voltage regulator precisely regulates the „ Optional extended warranties available.
current into the exciter field.
„ Voltage regulation of 1% no load to full load. Agency Approval
„ UL 2200 certification.
Full Load Acceptance
„ CSA standard C22.2 No. 100-04
„ Accepts 100% of standby nameplate rating in one step, in compliance
with NFPA, para 5-13.2.6.
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 20kW Diesel On-Site
Power Industrial Generator

Standard Optional Full Output

Alternator Specifications 3-Phase Generator 1-Phase Generator
Manufacturer/Model Marathon Magnaplus 282PSL1705 Marathon Magnaplus 282PSL1716
Type 4-Pole, Rotating Field 4-Pole, Rotating Field
Exciter Type Brushless, Shunt Excitation Design Brushless, Shunt Excitation Design
Number of Leads 12 Lead, Broad Range, Reconnectable 4 Lead, Broad Range, Reconnectable
Voltage Regulator SE350, Solid State, Volts-per-Hertz SE350, Solid State, Volts-per-Hertz
Insulation NEMA MG1-1.66 NEMA MG1-1.66
Material Class H Class H
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Temperature Rise 125 C, Standby Rating 125 C, Standby Rating
Bearing, Type Single, Sealed Single, Sealed
Coupling Flexible Disk Type Flexible Disk Type
Cooling Air Volume 250 cfm 250 cfm
Amortisseur Windings Full Full
Voltage Regulation (no load to full load) 1% 1%
Single Step Load Acceptance per NFPA 110 100% of Rating 100% of Rating

Engine Specifications Amperage

Manufacturer/Model Isuzu / 4LE1PV02 Voltage Phase Wire Amperage
4-cycle, indirect injection, naturally 120/208 Volt 3 4 69
Type
aspirated, water cooled 120/240 Volt 3 4 60
Cylinder Arrangement 4 In-Line 277/480 Volt 3 4 30
Displacement 134 in3 (2.2 liter) 120/240 Volt 1 3 63
Bore 3.35 in. (85 mm) 120/240 Volt
Full Output 1 3 83
Stroke 3.78 in. (96 mm)
Compression Ratio 21.5 : 1
Cylinder Block Cast iron
Cylinder Head Cast iron, overhead valves
Crankshaft Ductile cast iron Fuel System
Brake Mean Effective Pressure (BMEP) 113.3 psi (781.2 kPa) Fuel Injection Pump Make Bosch/Zexel
Rated RPM 1800 RPM Recommended Fuel ASTM-D975/No.2 Diesel
SAE Gross Horsepower 34.5 hp Feed Pump Maximum Suction Head 1.64 feet (0.5 meter)
Governor Type Electronic Fuel Filter Replaceable, spin-on
Frequency Regulation: 3%~5% under varying loads from Maximum Fuel Flow 6.24 Gal/hr (24 L/hr)
no load to full load no load to 100% rated load
Fuel Consumption
±0.5% of mean value for constant
Frequency Regulation: Steady State Diesel Fuel At % of Load gal/hr (L/hr)
loads from no loadto full load.
Air Cleaner Type Dry 100% 2.1 (7.9)
75% 1.5 (5.7)
50% 1.1 (4.1)
Rating Guidelines 25% 0.8 (3.0)
STANDBY POWER: Rating corresponds to ISO Standard Fuel Stop Power. It is
applicable for supplying standby electrical power at variable load in areas with well
established electrical networks in the event of normal utility power failure. No
overload capability is available for this rating.
PRIME POWER: Rating corresponds to ISO Standard Power for continuous Exhaust System
operation. It is applicable for supplying electrical power at variable load for an Exhaust Flow at Rated kW 162.4 cfm (4.6 m3/min)
unlimited number of hours instead of commercially purchased power. A 10%
Exhaust Temperature at Rated kW 1000.4o F (538o C)
overload capability is available for this rating.
Maximum Allowable Backpressure 40.9 in/H2O (10.2 kPa)
SINGLE PHASE OUTPUT: Broad range alternators can supply single phase out-
put up to 2/3 set rated 3-phase kW at 1.0 P.F. Refer to Amperage chart. Heat Rejection To Exhaust 1081.4 Btu/min (19 kW)
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Power Industrial Generator
Lubrication System
Type
System Capacity - Less Filter
System Capacity - With Filter
Oil Filter
Oil Pressure at Rated Speed
Maximum Oil Temperature
Cooling System
Exhaust Manifold Type
Radiator Design
Ambient Temperature Rating
Coolant Capacity - Engine Only
Water Pump Design/Type
Coolant Flow
Radiator Cooling Air
Heat Rejection From Engine
Heat Rejection To Coolant
Fan Diameter
Fan Horsepower
High Water Temperature Indication
Pressure Cap Setting
Engine Electrical System
Battery Charging Alternator - Make
Ground Type
Volts (DC)
Ampere Rating
Starter Motor Make/Model
Starter Motor Rated Voltage
Starter Motor Battery Capacity
Derating Factors
The engine may be operated up to 500 ft.
and up to 25°C without derating. For
operation at higher altitudes and ambient 3% / 1000 ft.
temperatures, the power should be derated
according to the following factors:
20kW Diesel On-Site
Gear Driven
1.5 gallons (5.6 liters)
2.1 gallons (8.1 liters)
Full flow disposable spin-on
35 psi (241.3 kPa)
230oF (110oC)
GENERATOR CONTROLLER
„ MEC 20TM microprocessor-based digital generator controller.
„ 12 or 24 Volt DC compatible.
Dry „ Meets all NFPA 110 requirements for emergency power systems
Horizontal Discharge Level I installations.
104oF (40oC) „ Backlit LCD display screen with alphanumeric readout.
0.7 gal (2.8 L) „ Front panel keypad provides password protected programming.
Belt driven, Centrifugal „ Self diagnostic features continuously verify processing, input/output and
memory circuits.
54 gal/min (205L/min)
„ Metering accurate to +1% within temperature range of 0oC to +50oC.
3810 cfm (108m3/min)
„ EMI/RFI noise immunity and surge performance per IEEE C62.41.
222.0 Btu/min (3.9 kW)
„ Certified to UL508 and CSA 22.2 #14 Industrial Control Equipment
1309.2 Btu/min (23 kW) Standards.
15.0 in. (380 mm)
Standard Controller Features
0.8 hp (0.6 kW)
221.0oF (105oC) AC Metering Display: Switches And Operating Controls:
„ Voltage/Amperage/ Frequency „ Run / Off / Auto / Load Test Buttons
14 psi (97 kPa) „ Generator Phase Voltage / Current „ Decrement / Increment / Previous
„ Generator Frequency (Exit) /Next (Enter) Program Buttons
Engine Information Display: „ Emergency Stop Button
„ Engine Temperature / „ Audible Alarm Horn – 80 dB(A) at 2 ft.
Oil Pressure (psi) „ Alarm Horn Silence Button
„ Battery Voltage (DC) / Tachometer „ Lamp Test Button
„ Hourmeter „ Fault Reset Function
Minor Fault Warning Display: „ RJ45 Remote Communications,
Kokusan Denki „ Switch Not In Auto External Expansion Module Ports
„ Low Fuel Level Timer Countdown Display:
Negative
„ Low Oil Pressure Alarm „ Engine Start Delay
12VDC „ Low Engine Temperature „ Oil Bypass
20A „ High Engine Temperature Alarm „ Overcrank
„ Low Battery Voltage „ Cycle Crank
Denso
„ High Battery Voltage „ Starter Re-engage Delay
12VDC „ Weak Battery Condition „ Bypass Delay
580 Ah „ Battery Charger Input Fail Control LED Indicators:
„ Undervoltage „ Switch Position (Run,Off,Auto,Test)
„ Over / Underfrequency „ Common Alarm (Minor Fault)
„ Overcurrent „ Common Shutdown (Major Fault)
Major Fault Shutdown Display: „ Generator Ready (When in Auto)
„ Overvoltage „ Speed Signal
„ Emergency Stop „ Emergency Stop
Ambient „ Loss Of Speed Diagnostic LED Indicators:
Altitude
Temperature „ Overcrank „ Run Output Energized
„ Overspeed „ Crank Output Energized
„ Low Oil Pressure „ Remote Start Signal Initiated
0.4% / °C „ High Engine Temperature „ Common Fail Output Energized
„ Low Coolant Level „ Watchdog - CPU Running
„ Spare Programmable Digital Faults „ Programmable Output Contacts
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Power Industrial Generator
Generator Set Options
Alternator Open Unit Automatic Transfer Switch
❑ Full output 1 Phase Alternator ❑ Critical Exhaust Silencer ❑ Amperage ______________________
❑ Generator Strip Heater ❑ Exhaust Mounting Package ❑ No. Poles _______________________
❑ Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) Electrical System ❑ Type Enclosure __________________
Control Panel ❑ Battery ❑ Options
❑ Remote Monitoring and Generator ❑ Environmental Plastic Battery Box with Lid Miscellaneous
Network Communications Link ®
❑ Battery Tender Charger, Float Type, ❑ Main Line Circuit Breaker
❑ Voltage Adjusting Rheostat 5 Amperes @ 12VDC / (2.5A@24 VAC) ❑ 120/208 Volt, 3 Phase, 3 Pole
❑ Frequency Adjusting Potentiometer ❑ Battery Charger, Equalize/Float Type ❑ 120/240 Volt, 3 Phase, Delta, 3 Pole
(Requires Electronic Governor Option) 3.5 Amperes / 20 VAC ❑ 139/240 Volt, 3 Phase, 3 Pole
Engine ❑ Battery Charger w/Alarms, Equalize/Float ❑ 277/480 Volt, 3 Phase, 3 Pole
❑ Electronic Governor Type, 10 Amperes / 20 VAC ❑ 120/240 Volt, 1 Phase, 2 Pole
❑ Engine Crankcase Ventilation Filter Fuel System ❑ Main Line Circuit Breaker Options
❑ Engine Block Heater ❑ Sub-base Fuel Tank (12-hr / 50 gal), ❑ Auxiliary Contacts
Enclosed Unit Double Wall, UL142 ❑ DC Shunt Trip
❑ Outdoor Weather-protective Housing ❑ Sub-base Fuel Tank (24-hr / 100 gal), ❑ Remote Annunciator Panel
❑ Outdoor Sound-Attenuated Housing Double Wall, UL142 ❑ Remote Emergency Stop Kit
❑ Critical Grade Exhaust Silencer Cooling System ❑ Vibration Isolators, Spring Type
❑ Exhaust Mounting Package ❑ Coolant Heater
❑ Rain Cap ❑ Low Coolant Shutdown Safety
❑ Radiator Duct Flange

Weights and Dimensions

Housing C
Options A B
Skid-mount 12hr fuel tank* 24hr fuel tank*
84 in. 34 in. 48 in. 55 in. 61 in.
Open (2,133 mm) (863 mm) (1,219 mm) (1,397 mm) (1,549 mm)
Genset 1 1,076 lbs 1,535 lbs 1,640 lbs
Weight
(488 kg) (696 kg) (744 kg)
84 in. 34 in. 69 in. 75 in. 83 in.
(2,133 mm) (863 mm) (1,752 mm) (1,905 mm) (2,108 mm)
Standard
1 1,503 lbs 1,962 lbs 2,067 lbs
Weight
(682 kg) (890 kg) (937 kg)
84 in. 34 in. 69 in. 75 in. 83 in.
Sound (2,133 mm) (863 mm) (1,752 mm) (1,905 mm) (2,108 mm)
Attenuated 1,556 lbs 2,015 lbs 2,120 lbs
Weight 1
(706 kg) (913 kg) (962 kg)
* Optional
1. Weights are approximate based on dry gensets with standard equipment. The total weight may vary
according to fluid additions and/or optional equipment ordered with the unit.

Backfeed 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. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Your MQ Power dealer is:
MQ POWER
POST OFFICE BOX 6254
CARSON, CA 90749
310-537-3700 • 800-883-2551
FAX: 310-632-2656
E-MAIL: mqpower@multiquip.com
WEBSITE: www.mqpower.com
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Rev. 1 (04-08) MQP20IZ