CUMMINS BC-DC286D-60 generator set (286 kVA -60 Hz) is a 286 kVA diesel generator set at 60 Hz, fitted with a CUMMINS engine and mounted on a skid with direct coupling to the alternator.
The 286 kVA figure is the set’s apparent power; at a 0.8 power factor it corresponds to 228.8 kW of active power. Confirm whether the installation calls for standby or prime duty: the same machine supports both readings and the permissible load differs between them.
Data and compatibility
- Brand
- CUMMINS
- Model
- BC-DC286D-60
- Apparent power
- 286 kVA
- Active power
- 228.8 kW (0.8 pf)
- Frequency
- 60 Hz
- Origin
- China
Application and selection
- Grid backup for shops, clinics, hotels and office buildings.
- Construction sites and camps: power tools, lighting and pumping equipment.
- Industry and agro-industry with motor loads and frequent starts.
- Remote sites without a grid, in continuous duty.
Frequently asked questions
How much load can I actually connect?
Take the set rating in kW (228.8 kW) and allow for motor starting: an electric motor may draw 3 to 7 times its rated current during start-up. If your main load is motors, oversize the set relative to the sum of kW.
What separates this reference from another set of equal rating?
The BC-DC286D-60 code is the commercial reference of the set. Between two sets of the same rating the difference lies in the engine, the alternator and the level of control equipment; always compare by datasheet, not by kVA alone.
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