Cat Generator Set Package
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Cat
C18 Generator Set
Maximum Rating
715 kVA
715 kVA
Minimum Rating
550 kVA
550 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA
Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA
Overview
The C18 diesel generator sets developed for critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 550 to 715 kVA at 50 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Certified for low fuel consumption, EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Emission Standards, China Nonroad III Emission Standards Emissions / Fuel Strategy.
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Exterior
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Features
Cat Diesel Engine
A-Frame Alternator
GCCP 1.3 Control Panel
Cooling System
One Safe Source
World Wide Product Support
Details
Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | 715 kVA 715 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 550 kVA 550 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA |
| Voltage | 380 to 415 Volts 380 to 415 Volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Prime Standby, Prime |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 5.71 in 145 mm |
| Stroke | 7.2 in 183 mm |
| Displacement | 1106.4 in³ 18.1 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 14.5:1 |
| Aspiration | Air to Air Aftercooled Air to Air Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™A4 Adem™A4 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length – Minimum | 218.5 in 5550 mm |
| Length – Maximum | 218.5 in 5550 mm |
| Width – Maximum | 80.9 in 2056 mm |
| Height – Maximum | 107.8 in 2737 mm |
Standard Equipment
Air System
- Air cleaner, light duty
- Turborcharger
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.3
- GCCP Genset Controller
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Cooling System
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use – shipped loose
Fuel System
- Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
Fuel
- Fuel priming pump
- Secondary fuel filters
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
- Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
Generator and Attachments
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Power center, IP22
- Optional LC Frame generator – IP23 Protection,
- Mandatory option rear circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power center
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- A Frame generator – IP21 Protection
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Power Termination
- Busbar
Lube System
- Oil drain valves
- Lubricating oil
Mounting System
- Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
Starting / Charging
- 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
Starting/Charging
- 24 volt starting motor
- Batteries
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Paint – Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
Optional Equipment
Certifications
- Global
- European Certifications – EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Air Inlet System
- Dual element air cleaner
- Single element air cleaner
Generator
- Oversize and premium generators
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Anti-condensation heater
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
Circuit breakers
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) – package mounted
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) – package mounted
- Padlockable device
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) – motorized
- Power terminal strip
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) – motorized
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.4
Control Panels
- Local & remote annunciator modules
- Digital I/O module
- Load share module
- EMCP (4.2) (4.3) (4.4)
- Remote monitoring software
Control System
- Local alarm modules
- Control panel protective devices
- Remote annunciator module
- Volt free contacts
Cooling System
- Radiator duct flange
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
Starting/Charging
- Heavy duty starting system
- Battery chargers
- Charging alternator
- Oversize batteries
- Jacket water heater
Exhaust System
- Elbow Kit
- Mufflers – End in/end out
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- Engine mounted muffler
- Flange groups; 8 and 10 inch weld flanges and gaskets
Fuel System
- Integral dual wall fuel tank base
- Manual fuel transfer system
- Fuel transfer system
General
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- UL 2200 package
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- CSA Certification
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
Generator and Attachments
- A Frame CIP generator
- LC frame generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- LC frame oversize generator
- Space heaters
- Ingress protection
- LC frame CIP generator
- A Frame oversize generator
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Mounting System
- Narrow skid base
Starting / Charging System
- 5 Amp Battery charger
- Jacket water heater
- Battery disconnect switch
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