Honda Power Equipment introduces its most powerful generator
Honda Power Equipment announced the launch of its all-new EB10000 Industrial Series generator at the 2012 World of Concrete Jan. 24 in Las Vegas. With a maximum 10,000-watt output, the EB10000 is now Honda’s most powerful generator and the company’s flagship model. Rugged, compact and lightweight, the EB10000 boasts several innovative design features that contribute to excellent performance. These include a narrow-shaped design, a centralized exhaust mechanism, a newly developed alternator, and the best fuel efficiency and lowest noise in its class. The EB10000 is well suited for industrial and commercial applications, including construction-related job site work. It is also an ideal fit for the rental market, where users demand the most reliable power for a variety of applications.
The new Digital Auto Voltage Regulator (DAVR) is an exclusive Honda feature integrated into the design of the EB10000. The DAVR functions to improve output capability, holding the voltage stable within 1 percent over time during standard operation. The DAVR adjustments are driven off the main winding — versus a sensor winding in conventional AVR systems — with a built-in temperature protection system. In addition, the DAVR configuration has a built-in self-diagnosis function to prevent abnormal voltage and engine speed from exceeding 4,140 rpm for longer than 3 seconds. A power coil, installed under the flywheel, provides a power supply for the DAVR.
The EB10000’s patented frame design clearly delineates its hot and cool operating parts. This configuration allows the generator’s battery and control panel elements to be positioned in the model’s cool zone.
The EB10000 also includes the i-Monitor digital operation system (with lighting), by which the operator can see, at a glance, the state of the conditions being monitored: total used hours; generating voltage (when error detected); battery condition; Oil Alert; and an AVR (auto voltage regulator) error code, all of which improve understanding about service and maintenance activities. A 1-touch, removable, plastic top cover allows for easy battery access and maintenance.
The EB10000 operates at an extremely quiet noise level — approximately 72 decibels at 23 feet (equivalent to the noise of a vacuum cleaner). This low noise level is achieved through a large muffler, which includes a punching pipe, a perforated mechanism that allows for the smooth release of exhaust gas.
Other features and benefits of the EB10000 include:
New slim design, control panel positioned on the narrow side of the generator, a full frame, and an 8.2-gallon tank with fuel gauge design for added protection and longer run times
Honda GX630 V-Twin Engine that provides more power, adaptability, greater fuel economy and reduced emissions in a more compact package
New positive-lock, folding handle design, lifting eye and wheel kit (can operate over rough surfaces) for improved storage and mobility
120/240-voltage selection switch, allowing for total generator output through any of the 120-volt outlets (up to circuit protection maximum)
Newly designed fuel petcock/valve
Easy-to-remove air cleaner; oil gauge located near the oil filler cap for ease of maintenance
Full ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection across all outlets
OSHA, LA-ETL, CARB, EPA Phase III and USDA compliant
“Today, more than ever, industrial and commercial customers are focused on the purchase and operating costs, environmental operating attributes, and sustainability of the products they buy,” said Scott Conner, vice president, Honda Power Equipment. “The all-new Honda EB10000 Industrial Series generator offers enhanced technological features, greater value and an environmentally advanced profile to address the primary factors influencing these purchase decisions. Honda has had a long-standing commitment to produce products that are innovative and technologically advanced, and the new EB10000 offers just what consumers have come to expect from Honda Power Equipment.”
Backed by an industry-competitive 3-year warranty, the EB10000 will be available at Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide, beginning in early summer 2012.
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