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ZC-1200C1500 kVADiesel generator

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ZC-1200C is a 1500 kVA prime-power diesel generator set with a sound-attenuated canopy, powered by a Cummins KTA50-GS8 engine.

The published electrical configuration is 400 V, 50 Hz, three-phase. Listed components — alternator: ZC-1200E4.

Prime power1500 kVA
Engine modelKTA50-GS8
Electrical specification400 V · 50 HzPhases: 3

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Generator model
ZC-1200C
Prime power
1500 kVA
Engine brand
Cummins
Engine model
KTA50-GS8
Alternator model
ZC-1200E4
Voltage
400 V
Frequency
50 Hz
Phases
3
Enclosure
Silent canopy
Prime power
1200 kW
Power factor
0.8

Prime power is stated in kVA; do not treat it as standby power or kW.

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Detailed technical specifications

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Engine specifications
Engine model
KTA50-GS8
Cylinders
16
Cylinder arrangement
V arrangement
Bore × stroke
159 × 159 mm
Displacement
50.3 L
Compression ratio
15:1
Engine oil capacity
204 L
Coolant capacity
380 L
Starting voltage (DC)
24 V
Alternator specifications
Alternator model
ZC-1200E4
Phases
3
Connection
Three-phase, 4-wire, star (Y)
Power factor
0.8
Protection class
IP23
Excitation
Brushless
Insulation / temperature-rise class
H/H
Telephone influence factor (TIF)
<50
Telephone harmonic factor
<2%
Alternator rated capacity
1500 kVA
Voltage
400 V
Electrical ratings by voltage - 440/254 V
Voltage
440/254 V
Frequency
50 Hz
Phases
3
Power factor
0.8
Rated current
1966 A
Standby power
1320 kW
Standby apparent power
1650 kVA
Prime power
1200 kW
Prime apparent power
1500 kVA
Electrical ratings by voltage - 415/240 V
Voltage
415/240 V
Frequency
50 Hz
Phases
3
Power factor
0.8
Rated current
2086 A
Standby power
1320 kW
Standby apparent power
1650 kVA
Prime power
1200 kW
Prime apparent power
1500 kVA
Electrical ratings by voltage - 400/230 V
Voltage
400/230 V
Frequency
50 Hz
Phases
3
Power factor
0.8
Rated current
2160 A
Standby power
1320 kW
Standby apparent power
1650 kVA
Prime power
1200 kW
Prime apparent power
1500 kVA
Electrical ratings by voltage - 380/220 V
Voltage
380/220 V
Frequency
50 Hz
Phases
3
Power factor
0.8
Rated current
2275 A
Standby power
1320 kW
Standby apparent power
1650 kVA
Prime power
1200 kW
Prime apparent power
1500 kVA
Dimensions and weight - Sound-attenuated configuration
Length
6058 mm
Width
2438 mm
Height
2896 mm
Weight
16050 kg
Dimensions and weight - Open configuration
Length
5200 mm
Width
2260 mm
Height
2510 mm
Weight
9900 kg

Unpacked reference dimensions and weight; confirm packing dimensions and transport weight separately.

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Product information
Engine brand: Cummins Model: ZC-1200C Prime power: 1500 kVA Engine model: KTA50-GS8 Alternator: ZC-1200E4 Voltage: 400 V Frequency: 50 Hz Phases: 3

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