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C15 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

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

Certification

Engine Specifications

Bore: 5.4in
Displacement: 927.56in³
Stroke: 6.75in
Aspiration: Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: MEUI
Engine Model: C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Compression Ratio: 16.1:1
Governor Type: Adem™A4
Aspiration: Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: MEUI
Bore: 5.4in
Displacement: 927.56in³
Stroke: 6.75in
Fuel System: 6.75in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 365 kVA
Maximum Rating: 550 kVA
Voltage: 208 to 600 Volts
Frequency: 50 Hz
Speed: 1500 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Tier 2 or Tier 3
Duty Cycle: Standby, Prime

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 86.3in
Length - Maximum: 150.8in
Width - Maximum: 58.3in

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air System
- Turbocharger
- Aftercooler core
- Air cleaner - Non canister disposable paper filter
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.3
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Cooling System
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Coolant drain line with valve
Exhaust
- Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
- Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
Fuel System
- Engine fuel transfer pump
- Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
- Fuel priming pump
- Flexible fuel lines
- Fuel cooler
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
Power Termination
- Busbar
Generator And Attachments
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Power center, IP22
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).
Lube System
- Oil cooler
- Oil drain valves
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
General
- Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Single element air cleaner
- Dual element air cleaner
Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Certifications
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Global certification for CIS
Generator
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Oversize and premium generators
- Anti-condensation heater
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Circuit Breakers
- Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- Auxiliary contacts, circuit breaker
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Power terminal strip
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Padlockable circuit breaker device
Generator And Attachments
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
- LC frame CIP generator
- Oversize LC frame generator
- Space heaters
- CIP A Frame generator
- Oversize A Frame generator
- Ingress protection
- A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
- LC frame generator
Control Panels
- Fuel level sensor
- Volt free contacts
- Oil temperature displays
- Local annunciator
- GCCP 1.4
- Local alarm horn
- Remote annunciator module
Starting/charging
- Oversize batteries
- Battery chargers
- Jacket water heater
- Heavy duty starting system
- Charging alternator
Cooling System
- Low coolant temperature alarm
- Stone guards
- Radiator duct flange
General
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
- 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:
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- CSA Certification
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
- UL 2200 package
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
Enclosures
- High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
Exhaust System
- 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
- Engine mounted muffler
- 6 and 8 inch flange GP
- Flexible exhaust fittings
Fuel System
- Fuel transfer system controls
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Dual wall fuel tank base
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Mounting System
- Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base
Special Test / Reports
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Starting / Charging System
- 5 Amp single Battery charger
- Jacket water heater
- Battery disconnect switch

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