Perkins 2506c Series Generator Service Manual



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Perkins 2500 Series engine has been developed using the latest engineering techniques and builds on the strengths of the already very successful 2000 Series family and addresses today’s uncompromising demands within the power generation industry. Developed from a proven heavy-duty industrial base these products offer superior performance and reliability.

2500 Series 2506C-E15TAG3 Diesel Engine – Electropa 543 kWm at 1800 rpm The 2500 Series engine has been developed using the latest engineering. Techniques and builds on the strengths of the already very successful 2000 Series family and addresses today’s uncompromising demands within the power generation industry.


Perkins 2506C-E15TAG2 is a turbocharged and air-to-air chargecooled, 6 cylinder diesel engine. Its premium features provide economic and durable standby duty, exceptional power-to-weight ratio resulting in exceptional fuel consumption and low gaseous emissions and advanced overall performance and reliability making this the prime choice for today’s power generation industry.



Economic Power

Mechanically operated unit fuel injectors with advanced electronic control, combined with carefully matched turbocharging, give excellent fuel atomisation which leads to exceptional low fuel consumption.


Reliable Power

Developed and tested using the latest engineering techniques and finite element analysis for high reliability.

Low oil usage and low wear rates.

High compression ratio ensures clean rapid starting in all conditions.

Support comes from a worldwide network of 4,000 distributors and dealers.


Compact, Clean and Efficient Power

Exceptional power to weight ratio and compact size gives optimum power density for ease of installation and more cost effective transportation.

Designed to provide excellent service access for ease of maintenance.


Engine Speed

Type of Operation

Typical Generator Output (Net)

Engine Power

Gross

Net

KVA

KWe

KWe

bhp

KWe

bhp

1500

Baseload power

400

320

363

487

348

466

Prime power

500

400

451

605

435

583

Standby power

550

440

495

664

478

641


The above ratings represent the engine performance capabilities to conditions specified in ISO 8528/1, ISO 3046/1:1986, BS 5514/1.

Derating may be required for conditions outside these; consult Perkins Engines Company Limited. Generator powers are typical and are based on an average alternator efficiency and a power factor (cos. θ) of 0.8.

Fuel specification: BS 2869: Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2. Lubricating oil: 15W40 to API CI4.


Rating Definitions

Baseload Power: Power available for continuous full load operation. Overload of 10% permitted for 1 hour in every 12 hours operation.

Prime Power: Power available at variable load with a load factor not exceeding 80% of the prime power rating. Overload of 10% is permitted for 1 hour in every 12 hours’ operation.

Standby Power: Power available in the event of a main power network failure up to a maximum of 500 hours per year of which up to 300 hours may be run continuously. Load factor may be up to 100% of standby power. No overload is permitted.


Perkins Engine 2506C-E15TAG2 General Data

Number of cylinders

6

Cylinder arrangement

Vertical in-line

Cycle

4 stroke

Induction system

Turbocharged and air-to air charge cooled

Combustion system

Direct injection

Cooling system

Water-cooled

Bore and stroke

137 mm x 171 mm

Displacement

15.2 litres

Compression ratio

16:1

Direction of rotation

Anti-clockwise, viewed on flywheel

Total lubrication system capacity

62 litres

Total coolant capacity

58 litres

Dimensions

2657 mm x 1120 mm x 1718 mm

Dry weight (ElectropaK)

1,633 kg


Perkins 2506C-E15TAG2 Standard ElectropaK Specification


Air inlet

Mounted air filter

Fuel system

Mechanically actuated electronically controlled unit fuel injectors with full authority electronic control

Governing to ISO 8528-5 class G3 with isochronous capability

Replaceable ‘Ecoplus’ fuel filter elements with primary filter/water separator

Fuel cooler

Lubrication system

Wet sump with filler and dipstick

Full-flow replaceable ‘Ecoplus’ filter

Oil cooler integral with filter header

Cooling system

Gear-driven circulating pump

Mounted belt-driven fan

Radiator supplied loose incorporating air-to-air charge cooler

System designed for ambients up to 50ºC

Electrical equipment

24 volt starter motor and 24 volt 70 amp alternator with DC output

ECM mounted on engine with wiring looms and sensors

3 level engine protection system

Flywheel and housing

High inertia flywheel to SAE J620 size 14

SAE 1/2 flywheel housing

Mountings

Front engine mounting bracket


Alternator Data

Brand selection

Stamford/Leroy-Somer/CSIC Siemens/Marathon/Engga/Shanghai KEPU/Starlight

Excitation mode

Brushless self- excited

Voltage regulation

AVR (automatic voltage regulation)

Number of phase

3 phase 4 wire

Connecting type

“Y” type connecting

Capacity

500KVA

Efficiency

97%

Overload

110% load can run 1 hour

Protection level

IP22-IP23

Insulation class

H

Altitude

1000 m



Perkins Diesel Generator Set Features:


a. Excellent damping performance: optimization and design of the damping system based on dynamic computer simulations.

b. Advanced control system: the control strategy of full monitoring system based on reliability design.

c. Green environmental protection: diesel gensets integrated with energy saving and low emission.

d. Low noise: exhaust and muting system is customized for each unit.

e. Good performance: stable running, small vibration, low fuel consumption, low oil consumption, long running life and low noise.


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  • Engine: Perkins
  • Prime : 500kVA / 400 kW
  • Standby : 550kVA / 440 kW
  • Hz : 50Hz
  • Voltage : 3 Phase
  • Weatherproof Canopy
  • Auto Start Controller
  • Bunded Base Fuel Tank
  • Available Open or with Weatherproof Canopy / Container

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SPG power generation system, providing optimum performance, reliability, and versatility for stationery standby, prime power, and continuous duty applications. All generator sets are prototype tested, factory build, and production tested.

  • High quality, reliable and complete power unit
  • Compact design
  • Easy start and maintenance possibility
  • Every generating set is subject to a comprehensive test program which includes full load testing, checking and provision of control and safety shut down functions testing
  • Fully engineered with a wide range of options and accessories : Canopy, sound proof canopy and on-road trailer


ISO8528 - This generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528 regulation.

ISO 9001 - This generator set is manufactured in facilities certified to ISO 9001.

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This generator set is available with CE certification

Enclosed product is tested according to EU noise legislation 2000/14/EC

Dimensions and Weight

Open Type
Dimensions (LxWxH)mm3430x1420x2187
Dry Weightkg3900
Sound Attenuated Type
Dimensions (LxWxH)mm5022x1652x2475
Dry Weightkg4895

Phase Rating, 50Hz, PF 0,8

VoltageStandby Rating (ESP)Prime Rating (PRP)
kVAkWkVAkW
400/230550440500400

Standby Rating (ESP) : Continuous running at variable load for duration of an emergency. No overload is permitted on these ratings. In accordance with ISO 3046.

Prime Rating (PRP) : Continuous running at variable load for unlimited periods with 10% overload for 1 hour in any 12 hour period. In accordance with ISO 8528, ISO 3046.

Diesel Engine Specifications

ManufacturerPerkins
Model2506C-E15TAG2
Engine Power Output at rated rpmkWm495
HP663.5
No. of Cylinders and Build6 In Line
Engine Speedrpm1500
Aspiration and CoolingTurbocharged and Air to Air Charge Cooling
Total DisplacementL15
Bore and Strokemm x mm137x171
Compression Ratio16:1
GovernorECM
Fuel Consumption at full loadL/hr106
Fuel Tank CapacityLitreOpen : 870 / Canopy : 893
Oil CapacityLitre62
Coolant CapacityL58
Radiator Cooling Airm³ /min.722
Air Intake - Enginem³ /min.36.6
Exhaust Gas Flowm³ /min.98
Self
  • Heavy duty Perkins diesel engine
  • Four stroke, water cooled, turbocharged and aftercooled
  • Direct injection fuel system
  • Electronic Governor system
  • 12/24 V DC starter and charge alternator
  • Replaceable fuel filter, oil filter and dry element air filter
  • Cooling radiator and fan
  • Starter battery (with lead acid) including Rack and Cables
  • Flexible fuel connection hoses and manual oil sump drain valve
  • Industrial capacity exhaust silencer and steel bellows
  • Jacket water heater (automatic models)
  • Operation manuals and circuit diagram documents

Alternator Specifications

DesignBrushless single bearing, revolving field/td>
Stator2/3 pitch
RotorSingle bearing, flexible disc
Insulation SystemClass H
Standard Temperature Rise125 - 163°C Continuous
Exciter typeSelf Excited
Phase RotationA (U), B (V), C (W)
Alternator CoolingDirect drive centrifugal blower fan
AC Waveform Total Harmonic DistortionNo load <1.5% Non distorting balanced linear load < 5%
Telephone Influence Factor (TUF)<50 per NEMA MG-1-22.43
Telephone Harmonic Factor (THF)<2%
  • Brushless single bearing system, flexible disc, 4 poles
  • Insulation class H
  • Standard degree of protection IP21 (IP22/IP23 is available)
  • Self-exciting and self-regulating
  • Impregnation with tropicalised epoxy varnish
  • Solid state Automatic Voltage Regulator
  • Stator winding with 2/3 pitch for improved harmonics

Optional Equipment

Series Generator Wiki

Engine
Oil Heater

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Alternator
3/4 Pole Output Circuit Breaker
Anti-condensation heater

Panel
Charge ammeter
Transfer Switch 3 Pole
Transfer Switch 4 Pole
Earth Fault, single set

Accessories
Bulk fuel tank
Automatic filling system
Fuel-water separator filter
Low fuel level alarm
Residential silencer
Enclosure or sound proof canopy
Trailer
Manual oil drain pump
Tool kit for maintenance

Control supervision and protection panel is mounted on the genset base frame. The control panel is equipped as follows:

  • 1. Auto Mains Failure Control Panel
    • Generating set control AMF module DSE 7320
    • Static battery charger
    • Emergency stop push button
  • 2. Power Outlet Terminal Board Mounted on the Gen-set Base Frame


  • The module is used to monitor mains supply and starts and stops of a standby generating set
  • Micro-processor based design
  • Automatic control of main and generator contactors
  • Monitors engine performance and AC power output LED alarm indication
  • Front panel configuration of timers and alarm trip points
  • CAN and magnetic pick-up versions(specify on ordering)
  • 4 digital inputs/3 analogue inputs
  • 6 outputs(4 configurable on Magnetic Pick-up, 6 configurable onCANbus version)
  • Easy push button control STOP/RESET -MANUAL -AUTO -TEST –START
  • Generator Volts (L-L / L-N)
  • Engine oil pressure (PSI-Bar)
  • Generator Ampere (L1,L2,L3)
  • Engine temperature (°C&°F)
  • Generator Frequency (Hz)
  • Plant battery volts
  • Engine hours run
  • Mains Volts (Ph-Ph/Ph-N)
  • Over and Under Speed
  • Low and High Battery Volt
  • Start and Stop Failure
  • Charge fail
  • Over Current
  • Under / Over Generator Voltage
  • Low Oil Pressure
  • Emergency stop
  • High engine temperature
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  • Mains available
  • Generator available
  • Mains on load
  • Generator on load
  • All canopy parts are designed with modular principles
  • Without welding assembly
  • Doors on each side
  • All metal canopy parts are painted by electrostatic polyester powder pain
  • Exhaust silencer is protected against environment influences
  • Thermally insulated engine exhaust system
  • Emergency stop push button is installed outside of the canopy
  • Easy lifting and moving
  • Easy maintenance and operation


Chassis

  • The complete gen-set is mounted as whole on a heavy-duty fabricated, steel base frame
  • Anti-vibration pads are fixed between the engine/ alternator feet and the base frame
  • Base frame design incorporates an integral fuel tank (Up to 750 kVA)
  • The generating set can be lifted or carefully pushed / pulled by the base frame
  • Dial type fuel gauge and drain plug on the fuel tank
  • Forklift pockets within base frame (up to 500kVA)