VD700-01 product details and specifications:

General 

• Model: VD700-01 

• Manufacturer: Blue Star Power Systems 

• Power Rating: 700 kWe Standby 

• Application: Emergency Stationary Standby 

• Fuel Type: Diesel 

• UL 2200 & cUL Listed; CSA Approved 

• EPA Tier 2 Certified 

• Seismic Certified to IBC 2024 

• NFPA 110 / CSA C282 Compliant 

• Unit Color: White 

• Warranty: 2 Year / 2,000 Hour Limited 

Engine 

• Manufacturer: Volvo Penta 

• Model: TWD1744GE 

• Type: 4-Cycle, 6 Cylinder Inline 

• Aspiration: Turbo Charged, H2O to Air Charge Air Cooling (CAC) 

• Displacement: 1,053 Cu. In. (17.3 L) 

• Bore x Stroke: 5.87 in. (14.9 cm) x 6.50 in. (16.5 cm) 

• Compression Ratio: 16.5:1 

• Rated RPM: 1,800 

• Max HP Standby: 1,066 HP (784 kWm) 

• Governor: Electronic Isochronous 

• Deration: Rated power available up to 4,920 ft (1,500 m) at ambient up to 122°F (50°C) 

• Oil Pump & Filter included 

• Oil Drain Extension with Valve 

• Flexible Fuel Connector 

• 24V Battery System & Cables 

Generator / Alternator 

• Model: Stamford S6L1D-C 

• Type: Brushless Single Bearing 

• Voltage: 480/277V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz, 0.8 Power Factor 

• Connection: 12 Lead Wye (480V) 

• Amperage: 1,054 A @ 480V 

• Temperature Rise: 125°C over 40°C Ambient 

• Voltage Regulation: ±0.50% RMS 

• Harmonic Content: 5% Maximum 

• One-Step Load Acceptance: 100% of Rated Load 

• Standards: NEMA MG1, IEEE, and ANSI 

• Automatic Voltage Regulator included 

Voltage Regulator 

• Model: Stamford MX321 

• Type: 3-Phase Sensed Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) 

• Excitation: PMG (Permanent Magnet Generator) isolated excitation 

• Regulation Accuracy: ±0.50% RMS 

• Thermal Drift: 0.02% per 1°C change in AVR ambient 

• Soft Start Ramp Time: 0.4–4 seconds 

• External Voltage Adjustment: ±10% with 1k ohm trimmer 

• Under Frequency Roll Off (UFRO) protection with adjustable knee point 

• Over Excitation Protection: 75VDC set point 

Control Panel 

• Model: Blue Star DCP7310 Microprocessor Based Digital Gen-Set Controller 

• Mounted facing left from Generator End (unless specified otherwise) 

• 4-Line back-lit LCD display with five-key menu navigation 

• Digital metering: voltage, amperage, frequency, kW, kVA, kVAr, kWh 

• Engine protection: Low Oil Pressure, High Coolant Temp, Overspeed, Overcrank shutdowns 

• Generator protection: Undervoltage (27), Overvoltage (59), Underfrequency (81U), Overfrequency (81O), Overcurrent (51), Reverse Power (32), Loss of Excitation (40Q), Phase Imbalance (47) 

• CAN Bus (J1939) ECU communications; RS485 communicator interface 

• 8 configurable contact inputs; 10 contact outputs 

• IP65 rated (with supplied gasket) 

• NFPA 110 Level 1 compatible; cULus Listed, CE Approved 

• Configurable event log (250 events); Windows-based software; multilingual capability 

• Emergency Stop Pushbutton and Audible Alarm Buzzer with Silencing Switch 

Enclosure 

• Level 2 — Weather Proof Enclosure with 1.5" Polydamp Type D Acoustical Foam 

• Construction: Powder Coated 14 Gauge Steel 

• Wind Rating: 200 MPH — certified per IBC 2021 and ASCE/SEI 7-16 

• Pitched roof for increased structural integrity and improved watershed 

• Punched intake with baffle and punched exhaust openings 

• Keyed alike lockable doors with draw down latches and stainless steel component hinges 

• Structural steel base with mounting and lifting holes 

• Pad type vibration isolation mounts 

• (4) Base mounted bolt-on lifting brackets (removable) 

• Level 2 Dimensions: 200 in. L x 78 in. W x 110 in. H — Weight: 14,200 lbs. 

• OPU Dimensions: 150 in. L x 78 in. W x 100 in. H — Weight: 12,000 lbs. 

• Sound Level (Level 2): 85 dBA No Load / 87 dBA Full Load (measured at 23 ft per ISO 8528-10) 

Cooling System 

• Type: Unit Mounted Radiator — 50°C (122°F) Ambient capacity 

• Blower Fan & Fan Drive included 

• Radiator Duct Flange (OPU Only) 

• Max Allowable Static Pressure on Rad. Exhaust: 0.50 in. H2O (0.12 kPa) 

• Water Pump Flow Rate: 122 GPM (462 L/min) 

• Heat Rejection to Coolant: 13,137 BTUM (230 kW) 

• Heat Rejection to CAC: 11,488 BTUM (202 kW) 

• Heat Radiated to Ambient: 13,983 BTUM (245 kW) 

• System Coolant Capacity: 28.4 gal (108 L) 

• Engine Jacket Water Capacity: 6.60 gal (25.0 L) 

Exhaust System 

• Exhaust Gas Temperature (Stack): 916°F (491°C) 

• Gas Volume at Stack Temp: 4,875 CFM (138 m³/min) 

• Max Allowable Exhaust Restriction: 40.2 in. H2O (10.0 kPa) 

• Silencer: Critical Grade Compact CPJ Series — mounted to engine 

Fuel System 

• Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load: 46.5 gal/hr (176 L/hr) 

• Fuel Consumption @ 75% Load: 35.3 gal/hr (134 L/hr) 

• Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load: 24.8 gal/hr (93.7 L/hr) 

• Fuel Tank: 72-Hour / 4,000 Gallon UL 142 Listed Sub-Base Fuel Tank 

• Double wall construction with secondary containment 

• Includes: Supply & Return connections, Fuel Level Gauge, Fuel Leak Switch, Fill & Vent Plumbing 

• Flexible Fuel Connector installed 

Air System 

• Air Cleaner: Dry Single Stage 

• Air Restriction Indicator installed in air filtration system 

• Aspirating Air Flow: 1,988 CFM (56.3 m³/min) 

• Air Flow Required for Radiator Cooled Unit: 26,078 CFM (738 m³/min) 

Fluids 

• Total Oil System Capacity: 13.7 gal (51.9 L) 

• Engine Jacket Water Capacity: 6.60 gal (25.0 L) 

• System Coolant Capacity: 28.4 gal (108 L) 

• Units shipped wet: lube oil and 50/50 water and antifreeze mix 

Electrical Accessories 

• Main Line Breaker: 1,200 Amp, 3 Pole, 600V — Mounted & Wired in NEMA 1 Enclosure 

• Battery: 24V System with Rack and Cables 

• Battery Charger: BC2405A Series — 24V, 5 Amp, Mounted and Wired to Terminal 

• Jacket Water Heater: 5,000W, 240VAC, Engine Block Heater — Rated for –20°F 

• Block Heater Installed with Isolation Valves and Wired to Terminal 

• Oil Drain Extension: Plumbed to Bulkhead Fitting in Base 

• Vibration Isolation: Pad Type Mounts to isolate unit from mounting surface 

• (4) Base Mounted Bolt-on Lifting Brackets — Removable 

Certifications & Standards 

• UL 2200 & cUL Listed 

• CSA Approved (CSA C282 Compliant) 

• EPA Tier 2 Certified 

• NFPA 110 Level 1 Compatible 

• Seismic Certified to IBC 2024 

• Factory tested per MIL-STD-705C 

• Single Source Supplier — Blue Star Power Systems, North Mankato, MN 

Factory Test 

• Standard commercial factory load test included 

• Verification of Alarm Shutdowns, Voltage Settings, Block Loading to rated kWe and PF 

• Test Metering Accuracy: 1.3% or better — calibrated and NIST traceable 

• Tests include: No Load, Max Load @ 1.0 PF and 0.8 PF, Block Loads @ 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% 

product specifications:

product related documents:

2026 EPA Cert_TVPXL17.3ADA-007 VD700-01.pdf

VD700-01_Drawings.pdf

VD700-01 Engine Data Sheet 01-15-25.pdf

VD700-01_SpecSheet.pdf

VD700-01.pdf