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Cummins/Onan C250 / C300N6 — Trip Unit Operation Verification

Testing & diagnosis · Micrologic 5.0 Trip Unit

For the Cummins/Onan C250 / C300N6, from the Cummins/Onan manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan C250, Cummins/Onan C300N6, Cummins/Onan GTA855E engine

Procedure

  1. Set pickup levels.
  2. Set time delay.
  3. Use a test kit connected to the trip unit test plug receptacle (A) to verify trip unit is functioning as desired.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Ii = 3 x In = 6000 A
  • In = 2000 A
  • Ir = 0.7 x In = 1400 A
  • Isd = 2 x Ir = 2800 A
  • tr = 1 s (at 6 x Ir)
  • tsd = 0.2 s I2t on

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan C250 →, Cummins/Onan C300N6 →

Source: Cummins/Onan manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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