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Cat

C18 Generator Set

Maximum Rating

715 kVA

Minimum Rating

550 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA

Overview

The C18 diesel generator sets developed for critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 550 to 715 kVA at 50 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Certified for low fuel consumption, EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Emission Standards, China Nonroad III Emission Standards Emissions / Fuel Strategy.

Photos

  • C18 Rear Right
    C18 Rear Right
  • C18 Rear Left
    C18 Rear Left
  • C18 Front Right
    C18 Front Right
  • C18 Front Left
    C18 Front Left
  • Enclosure
    Enclosure
  • Enclosure
    Enclosure

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Exterior

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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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
World Wide Product Support

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

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

Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Maximum Rating 715 kVA
    Minimum Rating 550 kVA
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA
    Voltage 380 to 415 Volts
    Frequency 50 Hz
    Speed 1500 rpm
    Duty Cycle Standby, Prime
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Engine Model C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Bore 5.71 in
    Stroke 7.2 in
    Displacement 1106.4 in³
    Compression Ratio 14.5:1
    Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
    Fuel System Electronic unit injection
    Governor Type Adem™A4
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length - Minimum 218.5 in
    Length - Maximum 218.5 in
    Width - Maximum 80.9 in
    Height - Maximum 107.8 in

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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