Industrial Generators

Marathon MINOTAURTM2500

  
Remote Power System

The Most Reliable, Low Maintenance,
Long-life, Skid Mounted Natural Gas/LPG (Propane) Engine Driven Electric
Power System With Continuous Output
up to 2.5 kW
 
Minotaur with Open Case
ADVANTAGES
• Long-life Prime Power
• Low Maintenance
• Superior Reliability
• High Quality Power
• 120/240 VAC
• Universal Application

Minotaur in Application Setting
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Cathodic Protection
• Village Power
• Remote Residences
• Agricultural
• Telecommunications
• Instrumentation

 
LONG-LIFE PRIME POWER
The MinotaurTM 2500 Electric Power System has been specifically engineered to deliver high quality, reliable, unattended prime power with a unique long-life engine designed for up to 40,000 hours of continuous operation.

LOW MAINTENANCE
Long maintenance intervals of up to 4,000 hours translate into a low maintenance cost that is particularly important for remote, often difficult to reach locations. A well-engineered cabinet design provides easy service access for quick, efficient, simple servicing.

SUPERIOR RELIABILITY
Highly engineered components and electronics give a superior degree of reliability that translates into long operating periods with minimal downtime. The MinotaurTM 2500 Electric Power System provides the highest degree of reliability of any small internal combustion engine based system available today.

HIGH QUALITY POWER 120/240 VAC
The output of the MinotaurTM 2500 Electric Power System is high quality power of 120/220 VAC delivered at 50/60 Hz, or 24/48 VDC. With tight voltage and frequency specifications, the MinotaurTM 2500 Electric Power System is compatible with electric equipment worldwide.

UNIVERSAL APPLICATION
The use of widely available natural gas or LPG (propane) coupled with world wide power compatibility makes the MinotaurTM 2500 Electric Power System truly unique, resulting in prime power availability to any location throughout the world. The versatility of the MinotaurTM 2500 Electric Power System can be further enhanced with the availability of a wide range of custom options.


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MINOTAURTM 2500 Remote Power System Specifications


  SYSTEM   ENGINE
Power 2.5 kW at 2,600 rpm Lifetime 40,000-hour minimum/continuous operation
Voltages 110 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz; 48 VDC Design Four-stroke, naturally-aspirated, spark-ignited, cast-iron, large sump and oversized bearings
Fuel Natural gas, 800 to 1,200 Btu/scf range (ratings at 1030) 44 standard ft3/hr at full load, 2,600 rpm at standard operating conditions. LPG, 1/2 gallon per hour at full load. Safety Automatic shutdown for low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, overspeed; de-energizing ignition shuts down fuel valve
Interfaces Fuel ¾-in. female npt; power 7/16-in. – 24 x 1 in. long binding posts; serial communications port Ignition Solid-state, computer-controlled
Enclosure Rugged 3/16-in. aluminum structural members with 1/8-in. aluminum skin Starting 12 VDC powered by automotive gel-cell battery
Finish Fully coated inside and out; top coat of polyurethane enamel Speed 1,200 to 3,000 rpm with no load, 1,800 to 3,000 rpm under full load, software selectable
Openings Louvers and screens on inlet and outlet for weather, insect, and vandal protection; filter on air inlet Cooling Liquid cooled
Weight Operational, approximately 525 lb. (238 kg) with battery and carrying handles Oil Special long life, low deposit formation oil in 11.4-litre sump for 4,000+ hour change interval; full-pressure system.
Size Approximately 41 in. (104 cm) L x 41 in. (104 cm) W x 36 in. (91 cm) H    
Noise Level Maximum 65 dB at 23 ft. (7 m)   ALTERNATOR
Environment 20°F to 110°F - 10,000 ft. (3,050 m) 100% relative humidity Design Bearing less, brushless, direct-drive, aluminum stator housing
    Regulation AC units +/-3% on voltage, 0.1% on frequency; DC units +/-2% on voltage over full rpm range
  OPTIONS Safety Short-and open-circuit protection
Control Cell phone or satellite communications for remote command/control, system monitoring, and data acquisition Output 2.5 kW (delivered to load) for 110 VAC, 48 VDC with constant ac 50- or 60- Hz frequency, DC voltage over 1,800 to 3,000 rpm, lightning surge suppression
Environmental Cold weather package
Low-noise package for sound-sensitive sites
Ripple At full load, 48 VDC units – 1.8 V peak to peak
    Distortion AC unit total harmonic distortion is less than 5%
    Noise/EMI Metal isolation compartment eliminates radiation – no problem with on-board cellular phone system

 

17-24-001 2.5.KW GENERATOR, 48-100VDC OR 120 VAC, OUTDOOR ENCL. $23,438
17-24-002 2.5.KW GENERATOR, 48-100VDC OR 120 VAC, INDOOR RACK-MOUNT $18,375
17-24-003 Wall Mount Brackets $937
17-24-004 Cogeneration Kit $1,969
17-24-005 Oil Pressure, Water Temperature & Battery Voltmeter $909

 

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