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C7.1 Generator Set

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Cat Generator Set Package

Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

Reliable, rugged, durable design
Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

R-Frame Alternator

Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
Robust Class H insulation

GCCP 1.3 Control Panel

User-friendly interface and navigation
Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
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Cooling System

Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 55°C (131°F)
Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S•O•S℠ program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted f...

One Safe Source

Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum performance
The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility

Worldwide Product Support

Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

Engine Specifications

Bore: 4.13in
Displacement: 427.8in³
Stroke: 5.31in
Aspiration: Turbocharged, Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: Common Rail
Engine Model: C7.1 I-6, 4-Cycle Diesel
Compression Ratio: 16.5:1
Governor Type: ADEM™A4
Aspiration: Turbocharged, Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: Common Rail
Bore: 4.13in
Displacement: 427.8in³
Stroke: 5.31in
Fuel System: 5.31in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 114 ekW
Maximum Rating: 200 ekW
Voltage: 208 to 480 Volts
Frequency: 60 Hz
Speed: 1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Tier 3
Duty Cycle: Standby, Prime

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 64in
Length - Maximum: 98.4in
Width - Maximum: 52in

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element
Control Panels
- GCCP 1.3
Cooling System
- Radiator and cooling fan with guards
- Coolant drain line with valves
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
Generator And Generator Attachments
- Circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in tower panel
- 12 Leads
- IP23 Protection
- Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Tower panel, IP22, bottom cable entry
Exhaust System
- Stub pipe, gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
Fuel System
- Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
- Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
Lube System
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain line with valve
Mounting System
- Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
- Termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
- Includes lifting provision and drag points
Starting / Charging System
- 24V battery with rack and cables
Governing System
- Mechanical and electrical governing system - model dependent
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment:

Alternator System
- R Frame auxiliary winding: R2273L4 SE aux alt 07, aux alt 08 and aux alt 10
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- 3 Phase sensing
- Optional LC Frame alternator with coastal insulation protection
- Alternator removal
- Anti-condensation heater
- Quatrature droop king
Circuit Breakers
- Padlockable breaker device
- 4 Pole 250A, 400A and 630A Circuit breakers
Control Panel Options
- Speed adjust contacts
- Overload shutdown via breaker
- Volt free contacts
- Earth leakage (2 wire only)
- Emergency stop with key
- Battery charger
- Panel mounted audible alarm
- Earth fault (2 wire only)
- Speed adjust potentiometer
Control System
- GCCP 1.3
- Volt free contacts for generator set running
- Control panel heater
- Volt free contacts for common alarm
- Static battery charger
Cooling System
- Low coolant level shutdown
- Low coolant temperature
- Coolant heater
European Certifications
- Upgrade to STD set for CE
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated levels 1 and 2 enclosures
- Rental options (CAE only) - CEE form sockets for enclosure
- Rental options (CAE only) - Socket blanking plate
- Rental options (CAE only) - Rental pack
- Rental options (CAE only) - Single point lift
Mounting Options
- Silencer installation kit
- Battery removal
- Electronic governor
- Residential silencer
- Industrial silencer removal
Fuel Systems
- Compact skidbase for open sets
- Low fuel level shutdown
- DEFRA bunded fuel tank
- Skidbase for CALG enclosure sets
- Low fuel level alarm
- High fuel level alarm
- Open set narrow tankbase
Test Reports
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
General
- Stone guards/radiator trans flange
Global Certifications
- Certification for CIS
Power Termination
- Circuit breaker, IEC, 4 pole
Accessories / Miscellaneous
- Packing case - canopied set
- Packing case - compact set

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Engine Model: C7.1 I-6, 4-Cycle Diesel
Voltage: 208 to 480 Volts
Maximum Rating: 200 ekW

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Engine Model: C1.1, In-line 4 4-cycle diesel
Voltage: 110 to 415 Volts
Maximum Rating: 9.5 kVA

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C7.1 Generator Set