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C13 Generator Set

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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.

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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

A-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

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

UL2200 Listed; CSA 22.2; Certification of Compliance – IBC Seismic; Dual IBC & HCAI

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

World Wide 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: 5.12in
Displacement: 763.0in³
Stroke: 6.2in
Aspiration: Turbocharged Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: MEUI
Engine Model: C13 ACERT In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Compression Ratio: 16.3:1
Governor Type: Adem™A4
Aspiration: Turbocharged Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: MEUI
Bore: 5.12in
Displacement: 763in³
Stroke: 6.2in
Fuel System: 6.2in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 320 ekW
Maximum Rating: 400 ekW
Voltage: 208 to 600 Volts
Frequency: 60 Hz
Speed: 1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: EPA Stationary Emerg Use
Duty Cycle: Standby, Prime

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 84in
Length - Maximum: 186.7in
Width - Maximum: 79.3in

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Turbocharger
- Aftercooler core
- Air cleaner; light duty with disposable paper filter
Starting / Charging
- Charging alternator
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.3
Control System Controller
- GCCP 1.3
Cooling System
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
Certification
- EPA stationary emergency use
Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, raincap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
Base / Fuel Tank
- Audio and visual fuel alarm
Fuel System
- Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
- Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
Protection
- Safety shutoff - Overspeed
- Safety shutoff - Low oil pressure
- Safety shutoff - High water temperature
Generator And Attachments
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Power center, IP22
- A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Lube System
- Oil cooler
- Oil drain valves
- Lubricating oil
Mounting System
- Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
- Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
Starting / Charging System
- 24V battery with rack and cables
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment:

European Certificates
- Global Certification for CIS
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
Air Inlet System
- Single element air cleaner
- Dual element air cleaner
Circuit Breakers
- Padlockable circuit breaker device
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker
- Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker - Motorised
- Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker
- Power terminal strip
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
Control Panels
- Control panel protective devices: Earth fault relay ; Earth leakage ground fault ; Overload shutdown via breaker ; Low fuel level alarm ; Low fuel level shutdown ; High fuel level alarm ; Fuel level sensor
- GCCP 1.4
- Volt free contacts
- Local alarm modules: Local annunciator
- Remote annunciator module
Cooling System
- Radiator duct flange
- Stone guards
- Low coolant temperature alarm
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
- High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
Exhaust System
- Flexible 8 inch exhaust fittings
- Mufflers - End in/end out
- 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
- 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
- 6 and 8 inch flange GP
Fuel System
- Fuel transfer system controls
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Integral dual wall fuel tank base
Generator And Attachments
- LC frame generator
- LC CIP generator
- Space heaters
- Ingress protection
- A Frame oversize generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
- A Frame CIP generator
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Mounting System
- Narrow skid base
Starting / Charging System
- Battery disconnect switch
- Jacket water heater
- 5 Amp single Battery charger

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Engine Model: C13 ACERT In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Voltage: 208 to 600 Volts
Maximum Rating: 400 ekW

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Voltage: 110 to 415 Volts
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C13 Generator Set