INTRODUCTION
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December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN
1.5 IDENTIFICATION
1.5.1 General
Before using this generating set it is very important to
identify the set correctly. To communicate for service or
ordering parts it is also essential to correctly identify the
generating set. Also for the daily operation of the genera-
ting set it is necessary that the operator knows the correct
specifications.
1.5.2 Identification
plate
All required identification data are on the identification
plate. For location of the identification plate see figure 1.
Figure 1: Location identification plate
1 The identity of the generating set is given by the
SERIAL NUMBER.
When this number is available the manufacturer can
trace the specifications of the generating set. On the
identification plate are also some basic features of the
set:
2 POWER
The identification plate gives the nominal maximum
continues load in kVA (= kW) calculated with power
factor one. When calculating a load one should
always take into account the power factor or cos phi
of this load. The power should never exceed the
nominal power as shown on the identification plate.
Power is rated at an ambient temperature of 40°C and
a seawater temperature of 25ºC. For higher
temperatures the generating set has to be derated.
3
VOLTAGE shows the nominal voltage.
This voltage should be within the specified tolerance
at the nominal frequency.
4 FREQUENCY is shown in Hz and is determined by
the speed of the engine (RPM). 50 Hz correlates with
3000 rpm, 60 Hz correlates with 3600 rpm.
5 CURRENT shows the maximum current that is
acceptable at the specified frequency, voltage and
power factor.
6 WEIGHT shows the net dry weight (approximately) in
kg. This is without fuel, oil, packing and external
installation equipment
7 The CE symbol shows that the generating set is build
according to European Community safety regulations.
This includes the regulations regarding the safety of
pleasure craft, machinery, electric safety and electric
magnetic compatibility (EMC) and other relevant
directives.
Safety also relies on the installation, application and
circumstances. See also the remarks in this manual under
SAFETY.
Before changing a factory setting you are advised to
consult the manufacturer. When the generating set you
have to identify is not new you have to take into account
the possibility that former users may have changed the
settings. Check the settings (voltage, frequency, rpm)
when there is any doubt.
