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C175-20

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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 Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
  • IBC seismic certification
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
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 Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
  • IBC seismic certification
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
  • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
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Engine Specifications

Bore
6.89in
Displacement
6456.31in³
Stroke
8.66in
Aspiration
Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System
Common Rail
Engine Model
C175-20 SCAC, V-20, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Compression Ratio
15.3:1
Governor Type
ADEM� A4
Aspiration
Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System
Common Rail
Bore
6.89in
Displacement
6456.31in³
Stroke
8.66in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating
3150 kVA
Maximum Rating
4000 kVA
Voltage
3300 to 11000 Volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 RPM
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Height - Maximum
127.7in
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Standby Rating
4000(no fan)/3900 kVA
Prime Power Rating
3600(no fan)/3500 kVA

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum
261.5in
Height - Maximum
150.7in
Length - Maximum
330.6in
Width - Maximum
330.6in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
66200lb
Width - Minimum
85.4in
Height - Minimum
87.6in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
55100lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet
    • 4 x Single element canister air cleaners with service indicator(s).
  • Control Panel
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Digital Indicators
    • Coolant temperature
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Low coolant level
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Warning/shutdown Indicators:
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • DC volts
    • High coolant temperature
    • Operating hours
    • Low oil pressure
    • Cat ECS 100
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • 4 Programmable relay Inputs
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • 4 Programmable relay output
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Overspeed
    • Lamp test
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Wall mounted controls
    • RPM
  • Cooling System
    • SCAC cooling
    • Coolant sensors
    • JW Inlet: 6" ANSI / JW Outlet: 5" Cat Flange
    • AC Inlet: 6" ANSI / AC Outlet: 3-1/2" ANSI
  • Exhaust
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Bolted flange (ANSI 6" & DIN 150) with bellow for each turbo (Qty 4). 50 Hz
  • Fuel
    • Filters x 3
    • Secondary/tertiary fuel filters
    • 4 Micron spin on type
    • 10 Micron spin on type
    • Engine mounted filters x 3
    • Primary fuel filter water/fuel water separator
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Salient pole
    • RFI suppression
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • IEC platinum Stator RTDs
    • Form wound
    • NEMA Class H insulation
    • Voltage regulator
    • Reactive droop capability
    • Min/max Exciter limiter
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • Exciter diode monitor
    • 6 Leads
    • 3 Phase brushless
    • Right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • Governing System
    • ADEM A4
    • Redundant shutdown (Overspeed protection through a duplicate speed sensing system)
  • Lube System
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Lubricating oil
    • Fumes disposal
  • Mounting Systems
    • Rails - Engine/Generator
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Batteries and battery rack w/cables
    • Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
    • Battery disconnect switch
  • General
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Right hand servicing
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails

Optional Equipment:

  • Air Inlet Systems
    • Single element air cleaner
  • Control Panels
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Controller and MV and HV power connection locations
    • Load share module
    • Controller voltage and current sensing groups
    • Speed adjust
    • Annunciator modules
    • Customer interface options
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • E-Stop
    • Interconnect harness
    • Generator harness
    • Modbus monitoring of packages
    • Vandal proof panel door
  • Cooling System
    • Package mounted radiators
    • Remote radiators
    • Fuel cooler
  • Crankcase Systems
    • Explosive relief valves
    • Crankcase ventilation system
  • Exhaust System
    • Front housing - Standby or mission critical
    • Front housing - Prime or continuous
    • Exhaust collectors/manifold
    • Mufflers (15, 25 and 34 dBA)
  • Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Medium voltage - 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
    • Thermostat for space heater
    • Generator air cleaner
    • Differential current transformers - (5, 9 and 15 kV Class)
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Lube oil heater
    • Lube oil heater with Crankcase explosion relief valves
    • Drain group oil pans
    • Lubricating oil
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Oil filters
  • Mounting System
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • Spring type linear vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators - Shipped loose
  • 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
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • Air starting motor
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Starter location covers
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Charging alternators - Dry
    • Jacket water heaters
  • General
    • Special paint - 3500, Colors (other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
    • US aid emblem
    • Service tools
    • Engine barring group
    • Manual
    • Engine barring air powered
    • control GP - air powered bar group

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C175-20 (50 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

Engine Model
C175-20 SCAC, V-20, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Voltage
3300 to 11000 Volts
Maximum Rating
4000 kVA
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C1.1 (60 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

Engine Model
C1.1, In-line 4, 4-cycle diesel
Voltage
110 to 480 Volts
Maximum Rating
8.8 ekW
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C1.1 (50 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

Engine Model
C1.1, In-line 4 4-cycle diesel
Voltage
110 to 415 Volts
Maximum Rating
9.5 kVA
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