Cummins acoustic canopied generator — representative configuration image

Representative generator image; final appearance follows the confirmed build specification.

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in the United KingdomCummins / Acoustic canopied / 50 Hz

280 kVA class
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PPG280CS

Acoustic canopied generator with a QSL9G3 engine and Stamford UCDI274K1 reference alternator. Acoustic canopy and sound requirements to be confirmed for your application.

Prime / PRP · running power250 kVA200 kW

Standby / ESP · backup power275 kVA220 kW

Choose by operating duty. Prime is for variable-load operation; standby is for emergency backup. If you need 280 kVA prime, check that the prime rating meets your requirement. Understand the ratings.

Exact ratings above: 400 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz reference configuration. The model number is a rounded class.

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Reference build

Technical specification.

PPG model	PPG280CS
Engine brand / model	Cummins QSL9G3
Alternator	Stamford UCDI274K1
Frequency	50 Hz
Reference voltage	400 V
Reference phase	3 phase
Exact prime rating	250 kVA / 200 kW
Exact standby rating	275 kVA / 220 kW

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Governor	Electronic
No. of Cylinders	6
Cylinder Arrangement	In Line
Displacement	8.8L
Cooling Type	Liquid Cooled
Coolant Capacity	36L
Oil Capacity	34L
Type	Brushless
Poles	4
AVR Model	AS440
Voltage Regulation	1%
Insulation Class	H
Excitation	Self Excited

Voltage-specific ratings

Ratings for the reference engine and alternator configuration. Confirm the required connection and voltage with your quotation.

Voltage	ESP kVA	ESP kW	PRP kVA	PRP kW
190 V	275 kVA	220 kW	248 kVA	198 kW
200 V	275 kVA	220 kW	250 kVA	200 kW
208 V	275 kVA	220 kW	250 kVA	200 kW
220 V	275 kVA	220 kW	249 kVA	199 kW
230 V	275 kVA	220 kW	250 kVA	200 kW
240 V	275 kVA	220 kW	250 kVA	200 kW
380 V	275 kVA	220 kW	249 kVA	199 kW
400 V	275 kVA	220 kW	250 kVA	200 kW
415 V	275 kVA	220 kW	250 kVA	200 kW

Choose the details

Configuration options.

These documented electrical combinations sit within this rounded model family. Final enclosure and component selection are agreed with your quotation.

Engine	Alternator	Phase	Voltage	Prime / PRP	Standby / ESP
QSL9G3	Stamford UCDI274K1	3	400 V	250 kVA	275 kVA

Installation & enclosure

Dimensions (L × W × H)	3958 × 1504 × 2384 mm
Reference weight	2924.7 kg
Reference fuel tank	500 litres
Configuration market	UK/EU
Manufacturer noise reference at 7 m	76 dB(A)

Dimensions and weight relate to the stated reference build, not every option. Acoustic figures, where listed, are manufacturer references at 75% rated kW using distance corrections. Confirm the project noise requirement and final drawing before installation.