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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: 320 ekW
Maximum Rating: 500 ekW
Voltage: 208 to 600 Volts
Frequency: 60 Hz
Speed: 1800 RPM
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel, Tier 2, Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Duty Cycle: Standby, Prime

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 126.3in
Length - Maximum: 168.2in
Width - Maximum: 81in

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Air System
- Turbocharger
- Air cleaner - Non canister disposable paper filter
- Aftercooler core
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.3
- GCCP 1.3 Genset Controller
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Cooling System
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Coolant drain line with valve
Exhaust
- Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
- Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Secondary fuel filters
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- Fuel priming pump
Fuel System
- Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
- Fuel priming pump
- Engine fuel transfer pump
- Flexible fuel lines
- Fuel cooler
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
- IP23 Protection
Power Termination
- Busbar
Generator And Attachments
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
- Power center, IP22
- A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
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
- 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
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Global certification for CIS
Circuit Breakers
- Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
- Padlockable circuit breaker device
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Auxiliary contacts, circuit breaker
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- Power terminal strip
Generator
- Oversize and premium generators
- Anti-condensation heater
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Control Panels
- GCCP 1.4
- Volt free contacts
- Local annunciator
- Remote annunciator module
- Local alarm horn
- Oil temperature displays
- 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
- Jacket water heater
- Charging alternator
- Heavy duty starting system
- Battery chargers
- Oversize batteries
Cooling System
- Stone guards
- Radiator duct flange
- Low coolant temperature alarm
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
- High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
General
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- CSA Certification
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- UL 2200 package
Exhaust System
- Engine mounted muffler
- End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
- 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- Flexible exhaust fittings
- 6 and 8 inch flange GP
Fuel System
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Dual wall fuel tank base
- Fuel transfer system controls
Generator And Attachments
- Space heaters
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
- Ingress protection
- LC frame generator
- Oversize A Frame generator
- LC frame CIP generator
- CIP A Frame generator
- Oversize LC frame generator
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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