Commercial buildings
Define the priority circuits for an outage plan: building services, lighting, access systems and selected business equipment.
Planning question: which circuits transfer together, and which can remain off?
GoCommins · 100kW power class
100kW
Diesel Generator
Cummins-Powered
Bring your essential loads into focus. Plan a Cummins-powered 100kW generator package around the equipment you need to run, the way you operate and the conditions at your site.
Configured with a Cummins 6BTAA5.9-G2 engine, Stamford UCI274ES14 alternator and DSE7320 controller.
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Start with the load list
A focused power package starts with a clear operating brief.
A 100kW requirement is a useful starting point. The next question is what that power must do: cover selected building circuits, support a production shift or supply equipment at a project site.
Separate simultaneous running loads from equipment that starts in stages. Record the operating hours and identify anything that needs a closer starting-performance review. This gives your supplier a practical basis for recommending the package.
Prepare an industrial load brief ↗- 01Essential circuits
Identify the equipment that must stay available and the loads that can be disconnected.
- 02Starting sequence
List motors, pumps and compressors, including their starting methods and operating sequence.
- 03Operating pattern
Describe outage coverage, regular running, load variation and expected hours of use.
- 04Site conditions
Provide installation location, ambient conditions, access and any space or noise constraints.
100kW configuration brief
Define the specification before comparing the price.
The final datasheet should identify the assembled unit and its complete configuration. Use the following fields to keep your enquiry and quotation aligned.
| Configuration field | 100kW enquiry basis |
|---|---|
| Power class | 100kW. Confirm the applicable prime or standby rating in the model datasheet. |
| Engine package | Genuine Cummins 6BTAA5.9-G2 diesel engine. |
| Alternator | Genuine Stamford UCI274ES14 alternator. Confirm the electrical output requirements in the quotation. |
| Voltage, frequency & phase | State the site requirement so the offered electrical output can be checked against your installation. |
| Controller & transfer | Genuine Deep Sea Electronics DSE7320 controller. Confirm the ATS scope and any monitoring interfaces for your installation. |
| Enclosure & footprint | Specify open or enclosed installation, acoustic criteria and available service clearance; request final dimensions. |
| Fuel system & autonomy | Set the required running duration and request fuel-use data for the quoted operating conditions. |
| Order documentation | Agree the component schedule, acceptance evidence, drawings, packing scope and written warranty terms. |
Model-specific ratings and performance belong in the accepted quotation. Request the 100kW technical details →
Application planning
Explore a 100kW brief for the work you need to keep moving.
Use the application questions below to describe your project. Each example calls for a load assessment rather than a selection based on the power label alone.
Workshops & processing areas
Bring the equipment list and shift pattern into the specification. Starting order matters when several machines share the supply.
Planning question: which motor or process creates the most demanding load step?
Warehousing & cold rooms
Describe refrigeration cycling, loading equipment and the hours for which the selected loads must be supplied.
Planning question: can compressors restart in stages after a supply interruption?
Project facilities
Account for changing equipment, site access and the intended operating period when preparing a temporary or remote-site enquiry.
Planning question: how will the load profile change between project stages?
These are application-planning examples. Confirm the suitability of the proposed unit against the complete load profile and site conditions.
Controls & integration
Give the control system a job description.
The right enquiry explains how the generator should interact with the site. Identify who starts it, how a transfer request is generated and which information the operator needs to see.
- State whether the project needs manual start or an automatic start request.
- Define the transfer-switch scope and interfaces to the existing distribution system.
- List the alarms, status signals and remote access functions required by the operator.
- Agree the sequence and acceptance criteria with the project engineer.
Example automatic-transfer workflow
- 1Utility condition monitoredThe site control scheme identifies a transfer condition.
- 2Generator start requestedThe agreed start and protection logic is applied.
- 3Source readiness checkedThe control scheme checks the conditions required for transfer.
- 4Selected loads transferredThe agreed circuits are connected in the planned sequence.
Conceptual workflow for discussing the scope. Final timing, interlocks and protection settings must follow the approved project design.
From enquiry to acceptance
Make the order clear enough to inspect.
A useful quotation is more than a model name. Establish what will be supplied, how it will be checked and what documents will accompany the unit.
Fix the project requirements
Submit the load brief, duty, electrical output, delivery destination and required accessories. Identify any requirement that still needs engineering review.
Review the component schedule
Check the specified Cummins 6BTAA5.9-G2, Stamford UCI274ES14 and DSE7320 against the supplied documents. Record the enclosure and optional items, and obtain written approval for any proposed substitution.
Agree the handover evidence
Request the test plan, unit identification, operating documents and packing details. Set the inspection and delivery milestones in the accepted order.
100kW buying questions
Resolve the details that change the selection.
Is 100kW the prime or standby rating?
Confirm the rating category for the exact model in the supplier’s datasheet. Your enquiry should explain the intended operating duty so the quoted rating can be assessed on the correct basis.
Can this power class start all my motors together?
A running-power total alone does not establish motor-starting capability. Provide the starting methods, load sequence and allowable voltage and frequency variation for a project-specific assessment.
Which engine, alternator and controller are specified?
The 100kW package is specified with a genuine Cummins 6BTAA5.9-G2 diesel engine, genuine Stamford UCI274ES14 alternator and genuine Deep Sea Electronics DSE7320 controller. Request the component identification and supporting documents with your quotation and unit handover.
What determines the enclosed unit’s size and noise specification?
The offered enclosure, cooling arrangement and installation requirements determine the final footprint. Compare acoustic data using the same measurement distance, load and test conditions, and request the report for the quoted package.
How should I compare fuel-use figures for a 100kW generator?
Request data for the exact engine and generator configuration, including the operating load and test conditions. Use comparable conditions across quotations and assess fuel storage against the required operating duration.
What should accompany a 100kW quotation request?
Include the load list or required output, duty, voltage, frequency, phase, site conditions, quantity and destination. Add any enclosure, transfer-switch, monitoring and documentation requirements.
For further preparation, see the supplier verification checklist and Cummins Power Suite sizing resources.