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C18 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

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

EMCP Control Panel

GCCP 1.2 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

Aspiration: Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Engine Model: C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore: 145 mm (5.71 in)
Displacement: 18.13 L (1106.36 in³)
Stroke: 183 mm (7.2 in)
Compression Ratio: 14.5:1
Governor Type: Adem™A4
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Aspiration: Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Bore: 5.71in
Displacement: 1106.4in³
Stroke: 7.2in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 455 ekW
Maximum Rating: 600 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: 107.8in
Length - Maximum: 218.5in
Width - Maximum: 80.9in

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Air Inlet System
- Light duty air cleaner
- Turbocharger
- Aftercooler core
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Control System
- GCCP 1.2
Cooling
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
Fuel
- Fuel priming pump
- Secondary fuel filters
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Fuel System
- Standard 8 hour open set fuel tank
Generator And Attachments
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- A Frame generator - IP21 protection
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- Power center, IP22
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- 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
Power Termination
- Busbar
Control Panel
- GCCP Genset Controller
Lube System
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain valves
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
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
- Dual element air cleaner
- Single element air cleaner
Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Circuit Breakers
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Power terminal strip
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- Shunt trip for IEC breaker
- Padlockable circuit breaker device
- Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
Generator
- Anti-condensation heater
- Oversize and premium generators
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Control Panels
- Load share module
- Local & remote annunciator modules
- GCCP 1.2, GCCP 1.5
- Remote monitoring software
- Digital I/O module
Control System
- Protective devices: Earth fault relay - earth leageage Ground fault relay - Overload shutdown via breaker - Low fuel level alarm - Low fuel level shutdown - High fuel level alarm - Fuel level sensor
- Local alarm modules
- Local alarm horn
- Oil temperature displays
- GCCP 1.5
- Volt free contact
- Remote annunciator module
Starting/charging
- Heavy duty starting system
- Battery chargers
- Jacket water heater
- Charging alternator
- Oversize batteries
Cooling System
- Low coolant temperature alarm
- Radiator duct flange
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
Exhaust System
- Engine mounted muffler
- 8 and 10 inch GP flanges
- 10, 25 and 35 end in / end out mufflers
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- 8 and 10 inch elbow kits
Fuel System
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Integral - Dual wall fuel tank base
- Fuel transfer system
General
- CSA Certification
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- Single or dual wall integral 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
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
Generator And Attachments
- Ingress protection
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- A Frame CIP generator
- LC frame generator
- LC frame oversize generators
- A Frame oversize generator
- LC frame CIP generator
- Space heaters
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Starting And Charging
- Jacket water heaters
- 5 Amp Battery charger
- Battery disconnect switch

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Engine Model: C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Voltage: 208 to 600 Volts
Maximum Rating: 600 ekW

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C18 Generator Set