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C18 Generator Set

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Overview

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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

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

World Wide 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
Aspiration: Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Fuel System: Electronic unit injection
Displacement: 1106.4in³
Stroke: 7.2in
Bore: 5.71in

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, EU Stage IIIA
Duty Cycle: Standby, Prime

Generator Set Dimensions

Height - Maximum: 107.8in
Length - Maximum: 218.5in
Length - Minimum: 218.5in
Width - Maximum: 80.9in

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air System
- Air cleaner, light duty
- Turborcharger
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.3
- GCCP Genset Controller
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Cooling System
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
Fuel System
- Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
Fuel
- Fuel priming pump
- Secondary fuel filters
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
- Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
Generator And Attachments
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Power center, IP22
- Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection,
- Mandatory option rear circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power center
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Power Termination
- Busbar
Lube System
- Oil drain valves
- Lubricating oil
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
Starting/charging
- 24 volt starting motor
- Batteries
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment:

Certifications
- Global
- European Certifications - EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Air Inlet System
- Dual element air cleaner
- Single element air cleaner
Generator
- Oversize and premium generators
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Anti-condensation heater
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
Circuit Breakers
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - package mounted
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - package mounted
- Padlockable device
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - motorized
- Power terminal strip
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - motorized
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.4
Control Panels
- Local & remote annunciator modules
- Digital I/O module
- Load share module
- EMCP (4.2) (4.3) (4.4)
- Remote monitoring software
Control System
- Local alarm modules
- Control panel protective devices
- Remote annunciator module
- Volt free contacts
Cooling System
- Radiator duct flange
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
Starting/charging
- Heavy duty starting system
- Battery chargers
- Charging alternator
- Oversize batteries
- Jacket water heater
Exhaust System
- Elbow Kit
- Mufflers - End in/end out
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- Engine mounted muffler
- Flange groups; 8 and 10 inch weld flanges and gaskets
Fuel System
- Integral dual wall fuel tank base
- Manual fuel transfer system
- Fuel transfer system
General
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- UL 2200 package
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- CSA Certification
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
Generator And Attachments
- A Frame CIP generator
- LC frame generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- LC frame oversize generator
- Space heaters
- Ingress protection
- LC frame CIP generator
- A Frame oversize generator
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Mounting System
- Narrow skid base
Starting / Charging System
- 5 Amp Battery charger
- Jacket water heater
- Battery disconnect switch

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