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Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Producing reliable power from 910 kVA to 1500 kVA at 50 Hz, our C32 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Generator sets range from low fuel consumption to low emissions systems. Seismic certification is also available for select models, ensuring you maintain power after unexpected disturbances. Our integrated control system, including ATS and switchgear, protects your power supply and keeps you connected through on-site and remote monitoring options. We offer easy-to-use EMCP control panel options, combining your management and diagnostic tools in one. The EMCP 4.4 controller provides multi-generator set paralleling capability, giving you the ability to add generator sets to match your growing power requirements. Browse a broad range of accessories and bolt-on system expansion attachments. Find flexible packaging to fit unique spatial requirements and environmental conditions. Our C32 generator sets are made for demands, so you can make yours.

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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

SR5 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

EMCP 4 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

Cooling System

Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

IBC seismic certification
EU Declaration of Conformity
Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

One Safe Source

Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package 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: 5.71in
Displacement: 1958.86in³
Stroke: 6.38in
Aspiration: TA
Fuel System: MEUI
Engine Model: C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Compression Ratio: 15.0:1
Governor Type: Adem™A4
Aspiration: TA
Fuel System: MEUI
Bore: 5.71in
Displacement: 1958.86in³
Stroke: 6.38in
Fuel System: 6.38in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 910 kVA
Maximum Rating: 1500 kVA
Voltage: 400 to 3300 Volts
Frequency: 50 Hz
Speed: 1500 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Duty Cycle: Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 86.4in
Length - Maximum: 176.6in
Width - Maximum: 87.8in
Length - Minimum: 164in
Width - Minimum: 66.3in
Height - Minimum: 85.1in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum): 14700lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum): 17855lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Single element canister type with service indicator
Control Panel
- EMCP 4.2B
- Warning shutdowns
- Control features
- Communications
- Programmable protective relaying functions
- Digital indicators
Cooling System
- Radiator fan and fan drive
- Coolant drain line with valve
- ATAAC
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Fan and belt guards
- Low coolant level sensor
Exhaust
- Exhaust manifold - dry
- 203 mm (8 in) ID round flanged outlet
Fuel System
- Primary fuel filter with water separator
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel cooler
- Fuel priming pump
Generators And Attachments
- 6 Lead
- Salient pole
- NEMA Class H insulation
- Internal excitation (IE)
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Reactive droop
- 3 Phase brushless
- Winding temperature detectors
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- IEC standard hole pattern
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
Governing System
- ADEM(tm) A4
Mounting System
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts
- Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
Lube System
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Fumes disposal
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Lubricating oil
Power Termination
- Busbar
Starting / Charging System
- Battery disconnect switch
- Battery, rack and cables
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
General
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE
- SAE standard rotation
- RH service

Optional Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Heavy duty air cleaner
- Standard air cleaners
- Dual element air cleaner
Circuit Breakers
- Circuit breaker wiring groups
- Enclosures - Control packaging
- Shrouds
- Power connection covers
- 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC-Rated Circuit breakers
- Center posts busbars
- Cable supports
- 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Circuit breakers
- 800, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
Control Panels
- EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
Cooling System
- High ambient radiator
- Extended life coolant
- Radiator duct flange
- Standard radiator
- Certified radiator
Enclosures
- Color options
- Cold weather bundle
- DC lighting package
- Sound attenuated enclosure
- Premium sound attenuated enclosure
- Enclosure fuel tank options
- Enclosure louvres - fixed and motorized
- AC Panel, outlets and lights
- Panel bracket
Exhaust System
- Flexible fittings
- Exhaust through the wall kit
- Elbow mounting kit
- Mufflers
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Guard and shield system
- Flanges
- All C32 engines have 203 mm (8 in) exhaust outlets
Generator And Attachments
- Medium voltage generators
- Low voltage generators
Lube System
- Prelube manual sump pump
- Oil pan
- Oil level regulator
Mounting System
- IBC vibration isolators
- Spring type vibration isolators
- Mounting base types
- Standard package isolators
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Power Connections
- Low voltage connection cables
- Neutral grounding connection
- Center post busbars
Starting / Charging System
- Electric starting motor - Standard/heavy duty
- Jacket water heater
- 35 Amp Battery charger
- 10 Amp Battery charger
- 10 Amp enclosure Battery charger
- Standard 24 volt open package battery set - Dry
- 20 Amp Battery charger
- Space heater
Special Tests / Reports
- IBC seismic Certifications
- Custom generator TVA report
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Generator test report
- Standard engine test
- Standard genset Torsional Vibration Analysis (TVA) report
- CSA test and certification
- OSHPD seismic Certifications
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
General
- Special paint
- US aid emblem

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