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GEN-SETSThe new C17D5Tgen-set for the telecoms sectorRecently showcased at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, was the newly launched CumminsPower Generation C17D5T generator set, a unit which certainly stood out amongst a range ofprime and standby generator sets for the telecoms industry. WIP has the story.Alan Zhao, Director of Telecom andRenewable Energy, tiold WIP: “TheCummins Power Generation stand atthe Mobile World Congress was the placepeople could find out about the verylatest dedicated range of gen-sets for thetelecommunication sector.”He said: “Specifically, they were able totake a close-up first look at the newC17D5T generator set and learn what ithas to offer for mobile operators today -and in the coming years.”The C17D5T Series Integrated GeneratorSet is a powerful addition to the CumminsPower Generation family of products, saidto be ideal for mobile telecommunicationsin the world’s fast-growing developingmarkets.The new diesel-engined generator setfeatures an integrated automatic transferswitch, a large fuel tank and longintervals between services, allied to aheavy-duty engine and integral radiatorcooling system.The C17D5T is suited to the needs ofmobile operators reaching new subscribersin remote areas – who are expected toaccount for the bulk of the “next billion”mobile connections according to researchby leading analyst firm Ovum.Power provision is vital to base stationsites servicing the widespread rurallocations where these potential newsubscribers live, and aprime-power source such asthe Cummins PowerGeneration C17D5T will helpoperators install basestations reliably andefficiently.The C17D5T generator setoperates at 50 Hz and hassingle phase and 3-phaserating of 17 kVA standby, 15kVA prime. Reliability isensured by a rugged, 4-cycleindustrial engine whichfeatures low emissions and afast response to loadchanges.Cooling is provided by astandard integral radiatorsystem, designed and testedfor rated ambienttemperatures – making itsimpler to design generator setsinstallations to meet requirements forrejected heat.Generation PowerCommand® 1.1, whichprovides total generator set systemintegration, including automatic remotestarting and stopping, plus alarms andstatus message display.The C17D5T generator set is equippedwith integrated automatic transfer switch(ATS), a 1,000 litre fuel tank and can runfor 1,000 hours between servicing,including lube oil and air filter changes.The weather-protected, sound-attenuatedenclosure, coupled with robust structuralstrength and pilferage-protected lockablefuel tank, make the C17D5T a practicaland efficient choice for remote areas indeveloping regions.Alan Zhao says: “The growth inrequirement for prime power is a keytrend in the telecoms industry today, andthe C17D5T generator set is an excellentprime power solution. It is ideally suitedfor environments in Asia, Africa, MiddleEast and parts of Eastern Europe and LatinAmerica where the telecoms operatorssee their best mobile growth prospects.”He concludes: “Mobile base stations inthese regions are often far from adependable grid supply. The integratedATS makes it easy for installation and willreduce installation time significantly. Thequality and reliability of the dieselgenerator sets in these locations arecritical.”The C17D5T is the latest member of aline of Cummins Power Generationproducts - the range covers 8 kVA to 3,500kVA for both 50Hz and 60Hz markets.WIPInternet linkwww.cumminsengines.com22M ARCH 2012 • WORLDWIDE I NDEPENDENT P OWER