Northern lights generators
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I pushed on the spot and was a bit surprised to see coolant actually spraying out under pressure. The first thing I noticed is tiny spec of green antifreeze residue on the coolant circulation pump.
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It was time to dig deeper and find the cause of the slowly-escalating generator operating temperature. And, as soon as the generator is down below 100% load, it runs at normal temperature, so it wasn’t a big issue.ĭuring the most recent generator run, the generator temps had crept up to 202F which is far too close to the 205F cut off used by Northern lights to shut the generator down. I figured it was likely the warmer than usual lake water. So, we had a slightly warmer than usual generator but we were also running in warmer water than we have seen for years on Lake Saimaa Finland where, even this early in the season, the lake water is already 61F. The next mostly likely is a fault temperature sensor but, using an IR heat gun, I can “shoot” the head at the temp sensor and see if it’s reading accurately. I’m used to this one and figured it would just be the usual quick impeller change. And, more important, if you replace the impeller before the fins break free, you don’t have to take apart the heat exchanger hunting for impeller parts.Ī couple of months back, the 195F warning fired. If I wait until later, the generator will overheat and shut down during a run, potentially at an inconvenient time. The reason I set a warning indicator at such a low level rather than waiting for it to get up over 200F, is this allows me to catch most impeller failures early where I can just do a 30 minute impeller change rather than having to drain the antifreeze, take apart the heat exchanger, and dig the broken impeller parts out of the heat exchanger inlet.
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The generator normally runs in the 192F to 193F range at full load and I have a warning set at 195 that sets a yellow light on the dash and send us email. We were still below the 205F cut-off level, and the generator continued to run fine, but something clearly wasn’t right.
NOTE: Information, specifications, materials and dimensions subject to change without notice.Over the last few months the generator running temperature has been slowly increasing. And thanks to the reliability, durability and simplicity of Northern Lights’ M1276A1, it doesn’t have to be. You have enough worries on the high seas, so your power generation system shouldn’t be one of them.
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With Northern Lights’ famous commonality in parts, and easy customization, your M1276A1 series generator set can be as unique as your vessel. Optional Northern Lights innovations like InSep and our super attenuated sound enclosures can dramatically reduce the generator set’s sound signatures. The closed-loop crankcase vent, intake silencers and cast valve covers help keep any engine room extremely quiet and clean. Automatic safety shutdowns for low oil pressure and high coolant temperature are additional standard features of the M1276A1 family.Ĭompact and high powered, the M1276A1 is also engineered for comfort with features like isolation mounts to reduce vibration. The automatic AC voltage regulator keeps voltage to +/- 1% to help protect the most sensitive instruments and electronics from possible power dips and/or surges. Northern Lights DC Logic System continually monitors vital engine functions.
Safety and peace of mind also come standard with your Northern Lights generator set. The electronic control unit promotes protection by self-diagnosis. The ultra high pressure electronic fuel injection on the M1276A1 series allows for quick and smokeless starts – even when cold – and improves fuel economy. M1276A1’s are also designed to allow for longer time between oil changes than comparable models. The cast iron exhaust manifold combines with the expansion tank and heat exchanger housings on the M1276 series into a durable, robust jacket water cooling system.Īdvanced engineering has minimized the number of hoses, belts and gaskets and most service points are conveniently located on one common side to allow for easier maintenance. At the forefront is a commitment to creating high power in a reliably efficient package. Northern Lights engineers its generators around its very important core principles. Based on the solid reliability of a four-valve Lugger diesel engine, the M1276A can produce reliable on-board power, with a kilowatt range of 235 kW at 60 Hz (1800 RPM) or 200 kW at 50 Hz (1500 RPM). The M1276A1 series of Northern Lights generator sets are built to be run at high loads.