Brussels, Belgium: Thermo King has two new generator sets for marine reefers.
The SG-3500 has a 24hp engine tested to run consistently between temperature ranges of -40°C and +50°C (-40°F and +122°F).
The genset is available in clip-on and undermount versions and can power all ISO reefers.
The unit is quieter and produces less emissions than its predecessor model. It is rated to EPA Tier 4 Final, NRMM Stage V and 7-year CARB compliance. The unit also incorporates a stable voltage control to regulate power and keep it within limits set by ISO1496.
“Thermo King generator sets perform a critical role in international refrigerated transport. Built to be reliable, sturdy, and cost-effective to run – these technologies power refrigerated containers and ensure temperature-sensitive cargoes is kept at the right condition throughout the journey,” said Terence O’Shea, genset product manager at Thermo King.
“Compliance continues to be a key consideration for any cold chain operator. We made sure that by investing in SG-3500 our customers are future ready and are meeting their long-term expectations without the need for expensive re-fitting.”
The SG-3500 comes with a steel frame to offer protection. It has demonstrated its ability to operate in both climatic and vibrational extremes – on the seas, on the road, and across rail operations, Thermo King says. The performance of the unit is managed with an easy-to-use controller, which offers simple and intuitive interface with features like pre-heat function, pre-trip functionality, alarms and advanced diagnostics including self-check capabilities.
For additional visibility into the unit’s performance, the Thermo King SG-3500 also includes a telematics option. This offers customers detailed insights into a wide range of key operational metrics including:
• GPS location and geofencing capabilities
• Fuel monitoring even when the generator set is turned off
• Fuel alerts highlighting any sudden drop in fuel levels, or those units leaving depots without sufficient fuel
• Continuous monitoring of battery voltage levels for units turned on or off
• Total run hours for planning periodic maintenance schedules
• Engine load percentage to be confident a reefer is fully connected and working
• Insight into genset’s parameters, showing whether the units are turned on or off, engine RPM, output voltage and frequence
