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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

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

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: 5.4in
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: 400 ekW
Maximum Rating: 500 ekW
Voltage: 208 to 600 Volts
Frequency: 60 Hz
Speed: 1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel Consumption
Duty Cycle: Standby, Prime

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 82.4in
Length - Maximum: 168.2in
Width - Maximum: 81in

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air System
- Turbocharger
- Air cleaner - Non canister disposable paper filter
- Aftercooler core
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
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
Exhaust
- Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
- Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
Fuel System
- Engine fuel transfer pump
- Flexible fuel lines
- Fuel cooler
- Fuel priming pump
- Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Power Termination
- Busbar
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
Generator And Attachments
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
- Power center, IP22
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).
Lube System
- Oil drain valves
- Oil cooler
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
- 24 volt starting motor
- Batteries
General
- Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Single element air cleaner
- Dual element air cleaner
Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Certifications
- Global certification for CIS
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
Generator
- Anti-condensation heater
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Oversize and premium generators
Circuit Breakers
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- Power terminal strip
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
- Padlockable circuit breaker device
- Auxiliary contacts, circuit breaker
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
Control Panels
- Remote annunciator module
- Local alarm horn
- Local annunciator
- Oil temperature displays
- GCCP 1.4
- Volt free contacts
- Protective devices: Earth fault relay ; Earth leakage Ground fault relay ; Overload shutdown via breaker ; Low fuel level alarm ; Low fuel level shutdown ; High fuel level alarm ; Fuel level sensor
Starting/charging
- Charging alternator
- Battery chargers
- Oversize batteries
- Heavy duty starting system
- Jacket water heater
Cooling System
- Low coolant temperature alarm
- Stone guards
- Radiator duct flange
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
- High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
Exhaust System
- Engine mounted muffler
- 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
- 6 and 8 inch flange GP
- Flexible exhaust fittings
Fuel System
- Fuel transfer system controls
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Dual wall fuel tank base
General
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
- CSA Certification
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- UL 2200 package
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
Generator And Attachments
- Oversize LC frame generator
- Oversize A Frame generator
- CIP A Frame generator
- LC frame generator
- LC frame CIP generator
- Ingress protection
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
- Space heaters
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
- Battery disconnect switch
- Jacket water heater

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Engine Model: C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Voltage: 208 to 600 Volts
Maximum Rating: 500 ekW

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C15 Generator Set