C9 Generator Set

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C9 Open Diesel Generating Set Rear Right
C9 Open Diesel Generating Set Rear Left
C9 Open Diesel Generating Set Front Right
C9 Open Diesel Generating Set Front Left
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Features

  • Cat Generator Set Package

    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

    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

    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
  • GCCP 1.3 Control Panel

    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

    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

    Certifications

    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
    • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
    • High Efficiency
  • One Safe Source

    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
    • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
  • Worldwide Product Support

    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

Specifications

Units for specifications

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating 300 ekW
Minimum Rating 180 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Tier 3
Voltage 220 to 480 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

Engine Model C9 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 4.41 in 112 mm
Stroke 5.87 in 149 mm
Displacement 537.01 in³ 8.8 l
Compression Ratio 16.1:1
Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System Hydraulic electronic unit injection
Governor Type Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum 157 in 3988 mm
Width - Maximum 47.5 in 1207 mm
Height - Maximum 73.5 in 1867 mm

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Turbocharger
  • Air cleaner, light duty with disposable paper filter
  • Aftercooler core

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold - dry
  • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, rain cap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose

Control Panels

  • GCCP 1.3

Cooling System

  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Radiator and cooling fan with guard

Fuel System

  • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
  • Fuel cooler
  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
  • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
  • Fuel priming pump

Generators and Generator Attachments

  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole mounted in power centre
  • IP23 Protection
  • 12 Leads
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • Insulation Class H and temperature rise
  • Power centre, IP22
  • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound
  • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)

Governing System

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

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 System

  • 24V battery with rack and cables

General

  • Engine and alternator re-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Lube System

  • Oil cooler
  • Oil drain valves
  • Fumes disposal, piped to front of radiator
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil filter and dipstick
  • Oil drain lines with valve; piped to edge of base

Optional Equipment

Certifications

  • European Certificate for Conformance
  • Global Certification for CIS

Air inlet system

  • Single element air cleaner

Circuit breakers

  • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker upgrades: 400, 630, 800 and 100 amps

Control Panels

  • Control panel protective devices: Earth fault relay ; Earth leakage ground fault ; overload shutdown via breaker ; Low fuel level shutdown ; Low fuel level alarm ; Fuel level sensor
  • Control panel Options: GCCP 1.4 ; Volt free contacts ; Local alarm horn ; Oil temperature displays

Cooling System

  • Radiator duct flange
  • Low coolant temperature alarm

Enclosures

  • High ambient sound attenuated enclosure
  • Sound attenuated enclosure

Exhaust System

  • 5 - 6 inch flange adaptor
  • 6 inch flange
  • Mufflers - End in/end out; 10 dBA or 25 dBA attenuation
  • 5 and 6 inch elbow kits

Fuel System

  • Integral dual wall fuel tank base

Generators and Attachments

  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • Oversize, AREP, CIP generators

Mounting System

  • Narrow skid base

Starting / Charging System

  • Jacket water heater
  • 5 Amp single Battery charger
  • Battery disconnet switch
C9 Open Diesel Generating Set Rear Left

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