User Guide
PAGE 16 — DCA45USI2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/12/11) 
GENERATOR
This generator (Figure 3) is a high quality portable (requires 
a trailer for transport) power source for telecom sites, 
lighting facilities, power tools, submersible pumps and other 
industrial and construction machinery.
ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
The “Engine Operating Panel” is provided with the following:
  Tachometer
  Water Temperature Gauge
  Warning Lamp
  Fuel Leak Detected Alam Lamp
  Pre-Heat Lamp
  Oil Pressure Gauge
  Charging Ammeter Gauge
  Fuel Level Gauge
  Panel Light/Panel Light Switch
  ECU Controller
  Engine Speed Switch
GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
The “Generator Control Panel” is provided with the following:
  Frequency Meter (Hz)
  AC Ammeter (Amps)
  AC Voltmeter (Volts)
  Ammeter Change-Over Switch
  Voltmeter Change-Over Switch
  Voltage Regulator
  3-Pole, 110 amp Main Circuit Breaker
  “Control Box” (located behind the Gen. Control Panel)
• Automatic Voltage Regulator
• Current Transformer
• Over-Current Relay
• Starter Relay
• Voltage Selector Switch
OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL
The “Output Terminal Panel” is provided with the following:
  Three 120/240V output receptacles (CS-6369), 50A
  Three auxiliary circuit breakers, 50A
  Two 120V output receptacles (GFCI), 20A
  Two GFCI circuit breakers, 20A
  Five output terminal lugs (3Ø power)
OPEN DELTA EXCITATION SYSTEM
This generator is equipped with the state of the art “Open-
Delta” excitation system. The open delta system consist 
of an electrically independent winding wound among 
stationary windings of the AC output section.
There are four connections of the open delta A, B, C and 
D. During steady state loads, the power from the voltage 
regulator is supplied from the parallel connections of A to 
B, A to D, and C to D. These three phases of the voltage 
input to the voltage regulator are then rectifi ed and are the 
excitation current for the exciter section. 
When a heavy load, such as a motor starting or a short 
circuit occurs, the automatic voltage regulator (AVR) 
switches the confi guration of the open delta to the series 
connection of B to C. This has the effect of adding the 
voltages of each phase to provide higher excitation to the 
exciter section and thus better voltage response during the 
application of heavy loads. 
The connections of the AVR to the AC output windings are 
for sensing only. No power is required from these windings.
The open-delta design provides virtually unlimited excitation 
current, offering maximum motor starting capabilities. The 
excitation does not have a “fi xed ceiling” and responds 
according the demands of the required load.
ENGINE
This generator unit incorporates an ISUZU BU-4JJ1T diesel 
engine. This engine is designed to meet every performance 
requirement for the generator. Reference Table 2 for engine 
specifi cations. 
In keeping with MQ Power’s policy of constantly improving 
its products, the specifi cations quoted herein are subject 
to change without prior notice.
ELECTRIC GOVERNOR SYSTEM
The electric governor system controls the RPMs of the engine.  
When the engine demand increases or decreases, the 
governor system regulates the frequency variation to ±.25%. 
EXTENSION CABLES
When electric power is to be provided to various tools or 
loads at some distance from the generator, extension cords 
are normally used. Cables should be sized to allow for 
distance in length and amperage so that the voltage drop 
between the generator and point of use (load) is held to 
a minimum. Use the cable selection chart (Table 6) as a 
guide for selecting proper extension cable size.
GENERAL INFORMATION










