Adjustable-speed generator matches load

Fort Smith, AR —OptiGen adjustable-speed generator automatically adjusts generated power output to match various load requirements for standby power applications. Designed to supply up to 250% rated power for electric motor starting, OptGen is about half the size of a fixed-speed unit. The new generator's exclusive power electronics and engine control regulates engine speed and monitors ...

By Staff April 1, 2003

Fort Smith, AR —OptiGen adjustable-speed generator automatically adjusts generated power output to match various load requirements for standby power applications. Designed to supply up to 250% rated power for electric motor starting, OptGen is about half the size of a fixed-speed unit. The new generator’s exclusive power electronics and engine control regulates engine speed and monitors electrical power consumption while maintaining constant voltage and frequency output during all load conditions. Shown at NMW 2003 in Chicago, OptiGen is installed like a standard fixed-speed generator, without the need for extra wiring, pad space, or electrical enclosures. An optional UPS module can be added for applications where power transfer time is critical.

Baldor Electric Co.