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GEP30-1 (3-Phase)
50 HZ
STANDBY 30.0 kVA / 24.0 kW
PRIME 27.0 kVA / 21.6 kW
60 HZ
STANDBY 34.0 kVA / 27.2 kW
PRIME 30.0 kVA / 24.0 kW

FEATURES
GENERATING SET COOLING SYSTEM
● Complete system designed and built at ISO9001 ● Standard ambient temperatures up to 50° C (122° F)
certified facility ● Fan, fan drive and charging alternator fully guarded
● Factory tested to design specifications at full load ● Antifreeze protection coolant
conditions
● Fully engineered with a range of options CIRCUIT BREAKER
and accessories ● 3-pole miniature circuit breaker (mcb) < 160 amps
and 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (mccb)
ENGINE >= 160 amps
● Industrial water cooled diesel engine ● Vibration isolated sheet steel enclosure with
● Governor, mechanical removable cover plate
● Electrical system, 12 VDC ● Outgoing cable stub-up area directly below circuit
● Cartridge type fuel and oil filters breaker
● Air filter AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR
● Battery(ies), rack and cables ● Voltage regulation ±0.5 %
ALTERNATOR ● Provides fast recovery from transient load changes
● Self excited brushless generator EQUIPMENT FINISH
● Insulation system, class H ● All electroplated hardware
● Drip proof generator air intake (IP23) ● Anticorrosive paint protection
● Electrical design in accordance with BS4999, BS5000, ● High gloss polyurethane paint for durability and
BSEN60034, BSEN61000, IEC60034
scuff resistance
CONTROL SYSTEM QUALITY STANDARDS
● 1001 keystart control panel ● BS4999, BS5000, BS5514, IEC60034
● Vibration isolated sheet steel enclosure with hinged
lockable door DOCUMENTATION
● Operation and maintenance manuals provided
MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT
● Wiring diagrams included
● Heavy-duty fabricated steel base with lifting points
● Anti-vibration pads to ensure vibration isolation WARRANTY
● Engine coupled to generator with flexible ● All equipment carries full manufacturer's warranty
disc coupling
● Baseframe incorporates heavy-duty fabricated steel
fuel tank, 8 hours running capacity
EXHAUST SYSTEM
● Heavy duty industrial capacity exhaust silencer
(approximately 10 dB reduction) supplied loose

W H E R E T H E W O R L D T U R N S F O R P O W E R
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P R I M E 2 7 k V A / 2 1 . 6 k W
6 0 H z S T A N D B Y 3 4 k V A / 2 7 . 2 k W
P R I M E 3 0 k V A / 2 4 . 0 k W

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT*
Engine Electronic governor (fully adjustable)
Lube oil drain
Lube oil drain valve
Lube oil drain pump
Generator Anti-condensation heater
Cooling System Coolant heater
Low coolant temperature alarm
Low coolant level shutdown
Radiator transition flange
Coolant drain
Coolant drain valve
50% Anti-Freeze (Protection to -36°C)
Fuel System Manual fuel pump
Low fuel level shutdown
Low fuel level alarm
High fuel level alarm
Remote fuel systems
Fuel transfer systems
Manual Bypass Valve
Silencer System — Open Unit Level 2 silencer with mounting kit (approximately 25 dB reduction)
Level 3 silencer with mounting kit (approximately 35 dB reduction)
Overhead mounting kit for level 1 silencer
Level 1, 2 and 3 silencer installation kits
Enclosures Sound attenuated (EC) canopy
Super sound attenuated (EC) canopy
Handling/Trailers Oil field skid
Single point lift
Fixed height chassis trailer
Adjustable height chassis trailer
Controls Baseframe mounted terminal box instead of control panel
PowerWizard 1.0 panel
PowerWizard 2.0 panel
Remote Annunciators PowerWizard Annunciator
Circuit Breaker Upgrades from 3-pole to 4-pole breaker
Transfer Switches TM Series manual load transfer panels
ATI Series load transfer panels and bypass switches
Certification European CE certification (not available on 60 Hz models)
*Some options may not be available on all models.
Not all options are listed.
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P R I M E 2 7 k V A / 2 1 . 6 k W
6 0 H z S T A N D B Y 3 4 k V A / 2 7 . 2 k W
P R I M E 3 0 k V A / 2 4 . 0 k W

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SPECIFICATIONS
Piston speed — m/sec (ft/sec)
50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4 (20.8)
ALTERNATOR 60 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6 (25.0)
Make. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olympian Maximum power at rated rpm — kW (hp)
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LL1014Q Standby
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self-excited, brushless 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.0 (42.0)
Voltage regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±0.5% at steady state from 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.5 (49.0)
from no load to full load Prime
50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.2 (38.0)
Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±0.8% for constant load from
60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.1 (44.0)
no load to full load
BMEP — kPa (psi)
Waveform distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THD <4%
Standby
Radio interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compliance with EN61000-6 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752 (109)
Telephone Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TIF <50, THF <2% 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 738 (107)
Overspeed limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2250 rpm Prime
Insulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class H 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684 (99.2)
Temperature rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Within Class H limits 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 669 (97.0)
Deration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consult factory for available outputs Regenerative power — kW (hp)
50 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 (9.4)
60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0 (12.1)
ENGINE Governor
Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perkins Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1103A-33G1 Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISO 8528 G2
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-Cycle
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Naturally aspirated
Cylinder configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In-line 3
Displacement — L (cu in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 (201)
Bore/stroke — mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105/127 (4.1/5.0)
Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.25:1
Engine speed — rpm
50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500
60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800

GENERATOR SET DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

L W

Length Width Height Weight* Note: General configuration not to be

Model mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) kg (lb) used for installation. See general
dimension drawings for detail.
GEP30-1 1770 (69.7) 714 (28.1) 1368 (53.9) 800 (1764)
*Includes oil and coolant

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GEP30-1 (3-Phase)
50 Hz 60 Hz
Generating Set Technical Data Standby Prime Standby Prime
Package Performance
Power rating kVA (kW) 30.0 (24.0) 27.0 (21.6) 34.0 (27.2) 30.0 (24.0)
Lubricating System
Type: Oil pump & lubrication sump
Oil filter: Spin-on, full flow
Oil cooler: Water
Oil type required: API CD 15W-40
Total lube system capacity L (U.S. Gal) 8.3 (2.2) 8.3 (2.2)
Oil pan capacity L (U.S. Gal) 7.8 (2.1) 7.8 (2.1)
Fuel System
Fuel Tank Capacity L (U.S. Gal) 144 (38.0) 144 (38.0)
Generator set fuel consumption**
100% load L/hr (U.S. g/hr) 6.9 (1.8) 6.2 (1.6) 8.1 (2.1) 7.2 (1.9)
75% load L/hr (U.S. g/hr) 5.2 (1.4) 4.8 (1.3) 6.3 (1.7) 5.7 (1.5)
50% load L/hr (U.S. g/hr) 3.8 (1.0) 3.6 (1.0) 4.7 (1.2) 4.4 (1.2)
Engine Electrical System
Voltage/ground: 12 vDC/negative
Battery charging alternator ampere rating amps 65 65
Cooling System
Water pump type: Centrifugal
Cooling system capacity L (U.S. Gal) 10.2 (2.7) 10.2 (2.7)
Maximum coolant static head m H2O (ft H2O) TBA TBA
Coolant flow rate L/hr (U.S. gal/hr) 7530 (1989) 9060 (2393)
Minimum temperature to engine °C (°F) TBA TBA
Temperature rise across engine °C (°F) TBA TBA
Heat rejected to coolant at rated power kW (Btu/min) 13.8 (785) 12.1 (688) 19.4 (1103) 16.8 (955)
Total heat radiated to room at rated power kW (Btu/min) 8.6 (489) 7.4 (421) 8.8 (500) 7.5 (427)
Radiator fan load kW (hp) 0.3 (0.4) 0.5 (0.7)
Air Requirements
Combustion air flow m3/min (cfm) 2.5 (88.0) 2.5 (88.0) 2.9 (102) 2.8 (99.0)
Maximum air cleaner restriction kPa (in H2O) 6.5 (26.1) 6.5 (26.1)
Radiator cooling air m3/min (cfm) 69.6 (2458) 90.6 (3200)
External restriction to cooling airflow Pa (in H2O) 120 (0.5) 120 (0.5)
Generator cooling air m3/min (cfm) 9.0 (318) 10.8 (381)
Exhaust System
Maximum allowable backpressure kPa (in Hg) 15.0 (4.4) 15.0 (4.4)
Exhaust flow at rated power m3/min (cfm) 5.2 (184) 4.2 (148) 6.3 (222) 5.1 (180)
Exhaust temperature at rated power
(dry exhaust) °C (°F) 472 (882) 454 (849) 501 (934) 492 (918)
Generating Set Noise Rating*
(without attenuation) at 1 m (3.28 ft) dBA 89.4 91.8
**dBA levels are for guidance only
**Fuel consumption data at indicated load with diesel fuel with a specific gravity of 0.85 and conforming to BS2869:1998 Class A2.

50 Hz 60 Hz
Generator Technical Data 415/240V 400/230V 380/220V 220/127V 480/277V 440/254V 240/120V 230/115V 380/220V
230/115V 220/110V 240/139V 220/127V 208/120V 220/110V
200/115V
Motor Starting Capability:
Self Excited (kVA) 62.0 58.0 53.0 68.0 67.0 58.0 53.0 50.0 45.0
Full Load Efficiency
Standby % 88.4 88.6 88.0 88.4 89.3 89.0 88.6 88.1 87.5
Prime % 88.8 88.8 88.6 88.5 89.7 89.5 89.1 88.8 88.3
Reactances (per unit) Xd 2.02 2.18 2.41 1.71 2.05 2.44 2.73 2.96 3.28
Saturated X'd 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.09 0.11 0.13 0.15 0.16 0.18
Reactances X"d 0.056 0.060 0.066 0.047 0.057 0.067 0.075 0.082 0.090
are shown Xq 1.01 1.09 1.20 0.85 1.03 1.22 1.37 1.48 1.64
applicable to the X"q 0.078 0.084 0.093 0.066 0.080 0.095 0.106 0.115 0.127
standby rating X2 0.068 0.073 0.081 0.057 0.069 0.082 0.092 0.099 0.110
X0 0.005 0.006 0.006 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.007 0.008 0.008
t'd t" t'do ta
Time Constants:
25 ms. 2.5 ms. 452 ms. 4 ms.

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RATINGS AT AVAILABLE VOLTAGES
50 Hz
Standby Prime
Voltage
Code Voltage kVA kW kVA kW
VOPT502 415/240 30.0 24.0 27.0 21.6
VOPT503 400/230 30.0 24.0 27.0 21.6
VOPT504 380/220 30.0 24.0 27.0 21.6
VOPT506 230/115 30.0 24.0 27.0 21.6
VOPT507 220/127 28.0 22.4 25.0 20.0
VOPT508 220/110 30.0 24.0 27.0 21.6
VOPT510 200/115 30.0 24.0 27.0 21.6

60 Hz
Standby Prime
Voltage
Code Voltage kVA kW kVA kW
VOPT601 480/277 34.0 27.2 30.0 24.0
VOPT603 440/254 34.0 27.2 30.0 24.0
VOPT605 380/220 33.9 271 30.0 24.0
VOPT606 240/120 34.0 27.2 30.0 24.0
VOPT607 230/115 34.0 27.2 30.0 24.0
VOPT608 220/127 34.0 27.2 30.0 24.0
VOPT609 220/110 33.9 27.1 30.0 24.0
VOPT610 208/120 34.0 27.2 30.0 24.0
VOPT611 240/139 34.0 27.2 30.0 24.0
Ratings at 27° C (80° F), 152.4 m (500 ft), 60% humidity, 0.8 pf

RATING DEFINITIONS
STANDBY PRIME POWER
These ratings are applicable for supplying These ratings are applicable for supplying
continuous electrical power (at variable load) in continuous power (at variable load) in lieu of
the event of a utility power failure. No overload commercially purchased power. There is no
is permitted on these ratings. When used at limitation to the annual hours of operation and
standby rating the alternator will be peak this model can supply 10% overload power for
continuous rated (as defined in ISO8528-3). 1 hour in 12 hours.
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P R I M E 2 7 k V A / 2 1 . 6 k W
6 0 H z S T A N D B Y 3 4 k V A / 2 7 . 2 k W
P R I M E 3 0 k V A / 2 4 . 0 k W

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LEHF5242-00 (05/05) Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.