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C175-16 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

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

Cat ECS 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

EU Declaration of Incorporation
EU Declaration of Conformity
IBC seismic certification
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: 8.89in
Displacement: 5155.88in³
Stroke: 8.66in
Compression Ratio 50 Hz: 16:7:1
Compression Ratio 60 Hz: 15:3:1
Aspiration: Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System: Common Rail
Compression Ratio: 16.7:1
Engine Model: C175-16 SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Governor Type: ADEM� A4
Compression Ratio 50 Hz: 16:07:01
Compression Ratio: 16.7:1
Aspiration: Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System: Common Rail
Bore: 6.89in
Displacement: 5166.88in³
Stroke: 8.66in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 2500 kVA
Maximum Rating: 3100 kVA
Voltage: 380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency: 50 Hz
Speed: 1500 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Height - Maximum: 108.5in
Duty Cycle: Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Standby Rating: 3100(no fan)/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating: 2825(no fan)/2725 kVA

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 130.2in
Length - Maximum: 311in
Width - Maximum: 108.5in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum): 50750lb
Length - Minimum: 241.6in
Width - Minimum: 83in
Height - Minimum: 87in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum): 42750lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- 4 x Single element canister with service indicator(s)
Control Panel
- Cat ECS 100
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Engine cycle crank
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Overcurrent
- Communications
- Emergency stop
- 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- 6 Programmable digital inputs
- 2 Programmable digital outputs
- Environmental sealed front face.
- DC Volts
- Reverse power
- Programmable protective relaying functions
- High coolant temperature
- Accessory module data link
- Low coolant level
- Over/under frequency
- Amps (per phase & average)
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Low coolant temperature
- Reverse reactive power
- Controls
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Lamp test
- Coolant temperature
- Warning/shutdown Indicators:
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Alarm acknowledge
- Generator phase sequence
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Auto/start/stop control.
- Low oil pressure
- RPM
- Text alarm/event descriptions.
- Digital Indicators
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Engine cool-down timer
- Operating hours
- Over/under voltage
- Overspeed
- Frequency (Hz)
Cooling System
- Radiator group - shipped loose
- SCAC cooling
- Coolant Sensors
- Coolant drain line and valves
- Fan and belt guards
Exhaust System
- Bolted flange, with bellow for each turbo
- Dry exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Filters x 3
- Secondary/ tertiary fuel filters
- 10 Micron spin On Type
- 4 Micron Spin On Type
- Primary fuel filter water/fuel water separator
- Engine mounted filters x 3
Generator And Attachments
- 6 Leads
- IEC platinum stator RTDs
- Voltage regulator
- Reactive droop capability
- 3 Phase voltage sensing
- RFI suppression
- Min / max exciter limiter
- exciter diode monitor
- Form wound
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- NEMA Class H insulation
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
- (LV) Busbar connections, top/center mounted, top cable entry
- 3 Phase Brushless
- Salient pole
- 50 Hz models: IEC standard hole pattern
- (MV) Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient
- Right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Governing System
- ADEM A4
- Redundant shutdown (Overspeed protection through a duplicate speed sensing system)
Lube System
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Lubricating oil
- Fumes disposal
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Prelube - required with prime, continuous, and standby
Mounting Systems
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Battery disconnect switch
- Batteries and battery rack w/cables
- Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
- Rails - Engine/generator
Service Instructions
- Two PM inspections
Power Termination
- Busbar
General
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- Right hand servicing
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
- SAE standard rotation

Optional Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Single element air cleaner
- Dual element air cleaner
- Air inlet adapters
- Air inlet protection
Control Panel
- EMCP 4.4
- EMCP 4.4 optional harness
- Controller and MV&HV power connection locations
- Load share module
- Controller mounting location - LV / MV
- Customer AC-DC connection mounting location - LV/MV
- Load share module / auxiliary plate and auxiliary box (LV)
- Load share governor
- Frame boxes
- Automatically selected ground
- Controller voltage and current sensing groups
- Raise lower switch
- Speed adjust
- Annunciator modules
- Customer interface options
- Generator temperature monitoring
- Modbus monitoring of packages
- E-Stop
- Interconnect harness
- Generator harness
Cooling System
- Package mounted radiator
- Remote radiators
- Fuel cooler
Exhaust System
- Front housing - Standby or mission critical
- Front housing - Prime or continuous
- Exhaust collectors/manifold
- Exhaust support group
- Mufflers
- Weld flanges
- Aftercooler drain
Crankcase Systems
- Explosive relief valves
- Crankcase ventilation system
Fuel System
- Primary fuel filter
Generators And Attachments
- Low voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
- Medium voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
- Low voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
- Space heater kit
- Thermostat for space heater
- Conversion GP - Top cable entry
- Generator air intake
- Differential current transformers
Instrumentation
- Pyrometer and thermocouples
Lube System
- Lube oil heater
- Drain group oil pans
- Lubricating oil
- Electric prelube pumps
- Oil filters
Mounting
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts
- Spring type linear vibration isolators
- IBC vibration isolators - Shipped loose
Power Connections
- Center post busbarss (LV)
- Side/rear mounted busbars (LV)
- Harnesses (Breaker)
- Cable entry options (LV)
- Enclosures - Control packaging (LV)
- Power connection covers (LV)
- Neutral ground (LV)
- 1800 Frame generators Circuit breaker
- Masterpack breakers
- Paralleling circuit breakers
- 1800 Frame generator side / rear mounted busbars (MV)
- Cable entry options (MV)
- Neutral ground (MV)
- Low voltage connection cable
- Masterpack breaker connections
Special Tests / Reports
- Generator test report
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- Standard genset TVA (Torsional Vibration Analysis) report
- Custom generator TVA report
- Special test charge - Engine only
- Genset fuel consumption test
- Standard engine test charge
- IBC seismic Certification
- OSCOSH1 seismic Certification
Starting / Charging System
- 24 Volt power distribution box
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- Air starting motor
- Air pressure regulator
- Starter location covers
- 24 Volt battery set - Dry
- Heavy duty battery sets with rack
- 20 Amp Battery chargers
- 35 Amp Battery chargers
- 50 Amp Battery chargers
- Charging alternators - Dry
- Jacket water heaters
- Jacket water heater wiring groups
General
- Special paint colors
- Service tools - Engine barring group
- Barring group manual
- Engine barring air powered
- Control GP - air powered bar group

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C175-16 Generator Set