BETA MARINE LIMITED

Merretts Mills, Bath Road

South Woodchester, Stroud
Gloucestershire GL5 5EU, U.K.

Tel: +44 01453 835282

Fax: +44 01453 835284
sales@betamarine.co.uk

Ref: 100.92580.doc

SPECIFICATION, INSTALLATION, OPERATION

AND MAINTENANCE DATA FOR BETA MARINE
GENERATING SETS

BZ 482 through to BV 3800 MODELS

Contents

1.0. Specification Parameters.

2.0. Mechanical Installation.

3.0 Electrical installation.

4.0. Commissioning and starting.

5.0. Use in Service.

6.0. Power Factor.

7.0. Conditions.

Important Notice, 100-92585

Electrical Drawings.

Brochures 1600 and 1620.

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Part No 100-92580, Issue 7, May 2006, Kubota Generating Sets.

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 KUBOTA GENERATING SETS AS DESCRIBED
IN DATA SHEETS 1560 (50Hz) and 1570 (60Hz)
(also propgen, mini-propgen, minigen all other Kubota powered sets).

4 POLE SETS -Full load speed 1500 RPM = 50 Hz

-Full load speed 1800 RPM = 60 Hz
2 POLE SETS -Full load speed 3000 RPM = 50 Hz
-Full load speed 3600 RPM = 60 Hz
1.0 SPECIFICATION PARAMETERS

1.1 Frequency regulation depends upon loading and engine governing. Governing
is to British Standard - BS 5514 class A2 (ISO 3046).
Steady state off-load speed can be up to 8% above full load speed. (On
many Beta Marine sets off-load speed will be within 5% above full load speed
but this cannot be guaranteed particularly on the smaller sets).
Steady state speed band at 25% power and above 1%
Steady state speed band below 25% . 1.5%
Speed setting for full power speed will be within 2.5%
Accordingly if the full-load speed is set exactly to 50Hz (which equals 1500
rpm on a 4 pole generator), at no-load the machine could run up 54 Hz. At
loads between full-load and no-load the speed will lie between these two
figures depending upon the load size. Provided the load is 25% or more then
the frequency should be stable within 1% provided the steady rate remains
unchanged. So at 100% load and provided the engine is set to give 50 Hz at
this load the engine should run within 1%. For example, between 49.5 and
50.5Hz.

1.2 Dynamic behaviour:

Transient speed increase when 100% load is removed as a percentage from
previous level ..15%
Recovery time to new steady state speed band ..15 sec
Transient speed decreases when 100% load is added as a percentage from
previous level ..15%
Recovery time to new steady state speed band ..15 sec
The BS does not give any requirements for variations within these limits.
1.3 Waveform is not a significant factor for machines for domestic or light industrial
applications and BS 2613:1970 suggests that if such are an important issue
they should be stated at time of order and in any case such do not normally
apply to machines under 300 kVA. The reason being that generator set
manufacturers can do little to influence the waveform because it depends upon
the cyclic irregularity of the generating set (inherent in the design of the engine
and inertia of the set) and the construction of the generator itself which
inherently causes harmonics. No limits are specified for waveform on these
generating sets. The connected load can also affect the waveform.

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1.4 Steady State voltage regulation will be 2% ( 3% on the smallest
machines) of nominal set voltage at any load up to 100% provided the power
factor lies in the range 0.8 to unity and provided that the engine is performing
in accordance with the parameters detailed in paragraph 1.1 of this
specification. (In reality voltage regulation will, in many cases, be better than
this). Power factors outside the range 0.8 to unity can affect voltage
regulation. Power factor is a function of the connected load. Resistive loads,
such as heaters, are unity power factor loads where their kVA equals kW. To
obtain the kW rating of any generator set multiply the kVA rating x 0.8. Outputs
to loads having other power factors may result in specifications outside the
limits mentioned herein.

1.5 The Beta Marine guarantee is to supply the rated power at rated voltage
based on correct installation and normal ambient conditions as specified in
BS 5514 (ISO3046).

Power is the generator output in kW. Generator outputs given in kVA must be
multiplied by 0.8 to give kW. Refer to paragraph 6.0.

Voltage is that set and measured at the generator terminals when the machine
is connected to a pure load whose power factor lies between 0.8 and unity. In
the UK the nominal voltage is 400 V 6%, (3-phase). For the UK market, test
voltage for single phase sets can therefore lie between 218 v and 244 v, hence
the nominal voltage to be used in 1.4 above will be 231 volts on full load. This
can rise to about 237 (or 239) volts at no-load.
1.6. De-rating must be applied if:

a) the generator is installed in an acoustic housing or for that matter any

restricted area where the fan in the generator is the only means of
moving the air. When Beta Marine acoustic housings are used output
must be de-rated by 10%.

b) the conditions of installation differ from the standard conditions set out in
standard ISO 3046, i.e. 100 kPa barometric pressure, 27C cooling and
combustion air temperature and 60% relative humidity. Generally for
marine applications only temperature need be considered when de-rate is
usually taken as 2% for every 5C (or part thereof) above 30C.

2.0. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

2.1. Mechanically the details given in the marine propulsion Beta Marine
Operators Maintenance Manual will apply. If you do not have a copy of this
manual please ask for one.

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2.2. Care must be taken to ensure the free circulation of air both in and out of the
set. Re-circulation must be avoided as this will increase the temperature to a
point were generator windings will overheat and electronic components
malfunction or indeed be damaged. When acoustic housings are supplied
natural ventilation to the compartment must be provided. We recommend that
inlet and outlet areas are rd greater than the inlet and outlet areas provided
on our acoustic housing. If this is not the case forced ventilation should be
considered but not connected directly to the Beta Marine housing.

2.3 Access must be provided for essential maintenance. It must be practical to

change filters and consumables at the required intervals. Failure to maintain
the equipment properly will invalidate our guarantee.

3.0. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

3.1. Standard drawings for push button start module:

Drawing number 200-05647 Engine wiring, standard.
Drawing number 200-05646 Push Button start module connection.
The following drawings apply to standard options and are also available on
request; the issue number of the drawing will vary depending on the build date
of the machinery.
300-85450 sheet 1 Engine wiring, standard.
300-85450 sheet 2 Key start connections.
300-85455 sheet 1 Engine wiring, insulated ground.
300-85455 sheet 2 Key start connections for insulated ground.
300-85455 sheet 3 Remote start connections.
It is the owners/users responsibility to check that drawings in use are the issue
applicable to the set in question.

3.2. For AC connections refer to the generator makers handbook supplied.

3.3 Electrical installation must be carried out only by a qualified electrician. Check
that the pole earthing is suitable for the circuits being connected. Read the
IMPORTANT NOTICE supplied by Beta Marine Ltd. If you do not have a
copy please request one. The AC installation and circuitry is not Beta Marine
responsibility.

3.4 The body generating set must be bonded to earth (grounded). It is the
responsibility of the installer to ensure that proper earthing is provided to
comply with all regulations and legal requirements.

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4.0. COMMISSIONING AND STARTING.

4.1. The general installation and maintenance information and all other relevant
engine instructions given in the latest Beta Marine Operators Maintenance
Manual (propulsion engines) will apply and you are advised to study this in
depth.

4.2. The standard push button and key start modules have automatic pre-heat, not
manual. On the push button module depress the start button until the engine
starts. In the case of the keystart module, turn the key to run, allow
approximately 10 seconds for the heat to time out, and then start engine.
Engine will not crank until the heat has timed out.

If the remote start option has been supplied starting and stopping is controlled
from the start and stop buttons incorporated in the modules. This can be
carried out from either module. Pre-heat is fully automatic. IT IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT THE REMOTE
POSITION IS DISABLED AND THE START CIRCUITS ISOLATED BEFORE
WORKING ON THE MACHINERY.

4.3. Check the electrical output. Whilst digital multimeters will suffice we
recommend the use of analogue meters (pointer type) especially for frequency,
(digital meters will often pick up some of the harmonics rather than the true
frequency).
Do not attempt to check output against a varying load.
Only a competent electrician must make electrical checks.
Avoid electric shock. Read the IMPORTANT NOTICE and all the handbooks.
Take all necessary precautions. Never touch the terminals unless the system
is isolated and the engine unable to start. If in doubt obtain the services of a
certificated electrical engineer.

5.0. USE IN SERVICE

5.1. Follow normal maintenance procedures for the engine. Keep cooling vents
clean and clear. Avoid overloads. If any electrical smells become apparent,
stop and investigate. Do not continue to run if you suspect any faults
whatsoever especially electrical faults.

5.2. Before taking expensive measures, check any fuses or circuit breakers and all
consumers. Small generating sets are not like the mains. For example, their
capability of starting motors is strictly limited and in some cases they may be
just too small.

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 Another problem that may be encountered with small generators is related to
5.3
their capability of driving electronic equipment such as battery chargers. Some
electronic circuits can affect the waveform developed by the generator with the
result that under some circumstances the electronic equipment itself will
malfunction. Similarly some electronic items, such as electronic controls of
washing machines, will not provide sufficient load and some small generators
simply will not excite. It is not usually possible to predict what will and may not
work with any particular generator set but generally the larger the generator in
relation to the electronic equipment the less likely is there to be a problem. In
some cases the introduction of a small resistive pre-load (such as a 500w
heater) will often improve the waveform to an acceptable level.
It is important to remember that the above points (5.1, 5.2 and 5.3) can apply
to all makes of generator and are not specific to those supplied by Beta Marine
Ltd.

6.0 POWER FACTOR.

6.1. Power factor is often the cause of much misunderstanding and is a function of
the load NOT the generator. However generators are designed to cope with
loads at various power factors. Standard machines (except very small
machines) are designed to cope with loads having power factor between 0.8
and unity being rated by the makers at 0.8 power factor. Some very small
machines are designed and rated for unity power factor loads only. A typical
unity power factor load would be a heater element (resistive load). A system
incorporating a larger electric motor could have a running power factor nearer
to 0.8. Beta Marine Ltd sell equipment producing POWER and the units of
power are kilowatts. To change kVA into kW multiply by the power factor. As
previously stated the ratings of our generating sets are given in kVA at 0.8
power factor. To obtain the kW rating of the generating set multiply the kVA x
0.8.
By way of an example for a 22kVA load: A generating set offered on our price
list at 22kVA will drive a system having a rating of 22kVA where the system
power factor is 0.8. However if the system power factor is unity (perhaps all
heating and lighting) the kW rating of the system will be 22 x 1 = 22kW and the
22kVA set will not power it because its rating will only be 22 x 0.8 = 17.6kW.
Consequently a set having a rating of 22kW at 0.8 power factor = 27.5kVA will
be required. (27.5 x 0.8 = 22kW).
This is a simple example not a detailed explanation and is intended for
guidance only. The above refers to electrical kW. The relationship between
mechanical kW of the engine and electrical kW of generator output depends on
the efficiency of the generator and any other driven items. All of our generating
sets are fully load tested against a unity power factor load, that is at their kW
rating. All sets are also tested to prove that they will provide a 10% overload in
accordance with ISO requirements.

7.0. All goods are offered and supplied in accordance with our 'General Terms of
Tender and Sale'. Details, including dimensions, given in our brochure(s) are
typical only and subject to revision at any time. For specific details please
refer to the factory.

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 IMPORTANT NOTICE

This generator produces mains voltage so every precaution must be taken to ensure
absolute safety. It is the responsibility of the installer and user to ensure that the
equipment is provided with suitable safety features and maintained properly.

NOTE:

1. Single phase generators normally leave our factory with one pole earthed at
the terminal box.

2. The installation and earthing must be carried out by a qualified and competent
electrician to the latest edition of the IEE wiring regulations and we recommend
that a Completion Certificate is issued by him.

3. Beta Marine recommends the installation of an ELCB or an RCCB and

consumer unit with suitably rated MCBs. For deck mounted equipment proper
waterproof sockets/plugs should also be used.

4. The engine should not be used without the start and protection panel supplied
by Beta Marine Limited.

5. Refer to handbooks. Please read these carefully before installation and pass
to user.

Part No 100-92585, Issue 2, March 2000, Kubota Generating Sets.