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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

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

GCCP1.3 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

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: Ademâ„¢A4
Aspiration: Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Displacement: 1106.36in³
Bore: 5.71in
Stroke - HD
Stroke: 7.2in
Bore: 5.71in
Stroke: 7.2in

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating: 550 kVA
Maximum Rating: 715 kVA
Voltage: 380 to 415 Volts
Frequency: 50 Hz
Speed: 1500 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel, China Nonroad III Emis Stds
Duty Cycle: Standby, Prime

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 75in
Length - Maximum: 162.4in
Width - Maximum: 78.3in

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet System
- Turbocharger
- Light duty air cleaner
- Aftercooler core
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Control System
- GCCP 1.2
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Cooling
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
Fuel
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Fuel System
- Standard 8 hour open set fuel tank
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
Generator And Attachments
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- A Frame generator - IP21 protection
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- Power center, IP22
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Power Termination
- Busbar
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
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
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment:

Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Air Inlet System
- Dual element air cleaner
- Single element air cleaner
Circuit Breakers
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
- Padlockable circuit breaker device
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- Power terminal strip
- Shunt trip for IEC breaker
Generator
- Anti-condensation heater
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Oversize and premium generators
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
Control Panels
- Local & remote annunciator modules
- Load share module
- Remote monitoring software
- EMCP (4.2) (4.3) (4.4)
- Digital I/O module
Control System
- Oil temperature displays
- GCCP 1.5
- Volt free contact
- 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
- Remote annunciator module
- Local alarm horn
Cooling System
- Low coolant temperature alarm
- Radiator duct flange
Starting/charging
- Oversize batteries
- Jacket water heater
- Battery chargers
- Heavy duty starting system
- Charging alternator
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
Exhaust System
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- Engine mounted muffler
- 8 and 10 inch elbow kits
- 8 and 10 inch GP flanges
- 10, 25 and 35 end in / end outmufflers
Fuel System
- Integral - Dual wall fuel tank base
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Fuel transfer system
Generator And Attachments
- LC frame generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- LC frame oversize generators
- Space heaters
- A Frame oversize generator
- A Frame CIP generator
- Ingress protection
- LC frame CIP generator
General
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
- UL 2200 package
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- CSA Certification
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
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: 380 to 415 Volts
Maximum Rating: 715 kVA

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C18 Generator Set