BAUDOUIN APD500BD Diesel Generator – 50Hz
The Aksa APD500BD Diesel Generator is a 500 kVA standby / 455 kVA prime power generator powered by a Baudouin 6M21G500/5 diesel engine. Designed for reliable 400/230V, 50Hz three-phase power, it features ECU governing, brushless alternator technology, DSE 7320 AMF control, and durable construction for commercial and industrial standby power applications.
Brand: BAUDOUIN
Aksa APD500BD Diesel Generator ? 500 kVA Standby Power
The Aksa APD500BD Diesel Generator is a diesel generating set designed for reliable standby and prime power applications. Powered by a Baudouin 6M21G500/5 diesel engine, this generator provides dependable 400/230V, 50Hz three-phase power for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure use.
With a standby rating of 500 kVA / 400 kW and a prime rating of 455 kVA / 364 kW, the APD500BD is suitable for sites requiring dependable medium-to-high capacity backup power.
Key Features
- 500 kVA standby power and 455 kVA prime power
- Powered by a Baudouin 6M21G500/5 diesel engine
- 6-cylinder inline engine configuration
- Turbocharged and aftercooled engine design
- ECU governor system for stable performance
- Brushless, single-bearing alternator
- Class H insulation system
- Self-excited and self-regulating alternator
- Solid state Automatic Voltage Regulator
- Deep Sea Electronics DSE 7320 AMF control module
- Integrated fuel tank with 700 litre capacity
- Available in open type or sound attenuated canopy configuration
Engine Specifications
| Engine Brand | Baudouin |
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| Engine Model | 6M21G500/5 |
| Engine Power Output | 450 kWm / 604 HP |
| Engine Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Aspiration & Cooling | Turbocharged and aftercooled |
| Total Displacement | 12.54 litres |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder, inline |
| Bore x Stroke | 127 x 165 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16:1 |
| Governor | ECU |
| Fuel Consumption at Full Load | 95.9 L/hr |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 700 litres |
| Oil Capacity | 40 litres |
| Coolant Capacity | 47 litres |
| Radiator Cooling Air | 550 m?/min |
| Air Intake | 28.8 m?/min |
| Exhaust Gas Flow | 99 m?/min |
Power Ratings
| Standby Power | 500 kVA / 400 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime Power | 455 kVA / 364 kW |
| Voltage | 400/230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Phase | 3 Phase |
| Power Factor | 0.8 |
Alternator Features
- Brushless, single-bearing alternator design
- Revolving field construction
- Flexible disc rotor system
- 4-pole construction
- Class H insulation system
- Self-excited and self-regulating system
- Solid state Automatic Voltage Regulator
- 2/3 pitch stator winding for improved harmonics
- Direct drive centrifugal blower fan cooling
- Standard degree of protection IP22
- IP23 protection available as an option
- No-load waveform total harmonic distortion below 1.5%
- Balanced linear load waveform distortion below 5%
- Telephone Influence Factor below 50 per NEMA MG1-22.43
- Telephone Harmonic Factor below 2%
- Impregnation with tropicalized epoxy varnish
Control System
The APD500BD is equipped with an Auto Mains Failure control panel featuring the DSE 7320 control module. This system monitors the mains supply and generator operation, automatically starting and stopping the generating set when required.
- Microprocessor-based AMF control module
- Automatic control of mains and generator contactors
- Engine performance monitoring
- AC power output monitoring
- LED alarm indication
- Front panel configuration of timers and alarm trip points
- Easy push button control
- Static battery charger
- Emergency stop push button
- Power outlet terminal board mounted on the generator base frame
Monitoring Functions
- Generator voltage monitoring, L-L and L-N
- Generator current monitoring for L1, L2 and L3
- Generator frequency monitoring
- Generator kVA and kWh monitoring
- Generator kW as percentage of rated kW setting
- Generator power factor monitoring
- Engine oil pressure monitoring
- Engine temperature monitoring
- Plant battery voltage monitoring
- Engine running hours display
- Mains voltage monitoring, phase-to-phase and phase-to-neutral
Protection Features
- Over speed and under speed protection
- Low and high battery voltage alarm
- Start and stop failure protection
- Charge failure alarm
- Over current protection
- Under/over generator voltage protection
- Low oil pressure alarm
- Emergency stop protection
- High engine temperature alarm
- kW overload protection
- Unbalanced load protection
- Independent earth fault trip
Dimensions and Weight
| Open Type Dimensions | 3053 x 1550 x 1923 mm |
|---|---|
| Open Type Dry Weight | 3150 kg |
| Sound Attenuated Type Dimensions | 4435 x 1606 x 2559 mm |
| Sound Attenuated Type Dry Weight | 4230 kg |
Standard Specifications
- Heavy-duty Baudouin diesel engine
- Four-stroke, water-cooled engine
- Direct injection fuel system
- Electronic governor system
- 24V DC starter and charge alternator
- Replaceable fuel filter, oil filter and dry element air filter
- Cooling radiator and fan
- Starter battery with lead acid, rack and cables
- Flexible fuel connection hoses
- Manual oil sump drain valve
- Industrial capacity exhaust silencer and steel bellows
- Jacket water heater for automatic models
- Operation manuals and circuit diagram documents
- Heavy-duty fabricated steel base frame
- Anti-vibration pads between engine, alternator, and base frame
- Integral fuel tank with dial type fuel gauge and drain plug
- Forklift pockets within the base frame
Applications
The Aksa APD500BD is suitable for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, warehouses, healthcare facilities, telecom infrastructure, data centres, construction sites, farms, and emergency backup power systems where reliable diesel standby or prime power is required.
Optional Equipment
- Oil heater
- 3/4 pole output circuit breaker
- Anti-condensation heater
- Bulk fuel tank
- Automatic filling system
- Fuel-water separator filter
- Low fuel level alarm
- Residential silencer
- Enclosure or sound proof canopy
- Trailer option
- Manual oil drain pump
- Maintenance tool kit
- Charge ammeter
- 3-pole transfer switch
- 4-pole transfer switch
- Earth fault protection
The Aksa APD500BD Diesel Generator is built for reliable medium-to-high capacity power generation, combining Baudouin diesel engine technology, DSE 7320 AMF control, brushless alternator performance, and durable construction for dependable standby and prime power applications.
| Standby KVA | 401-999 KVA |
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