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C32 | 1250 kVA 50 Hz Generator Set

Maximum Rating

1500 kVA

Minimum Rating

910 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel, Low Emissions

Overview

Producing reliable power from 910 kVA to 1500 kVA at 50 Hz, our C32 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 percent rated load in one step. Our C32 generator sets are made for demands, so you can make yours.

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Features

Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Maximum Rating 1500 kVA
    Minimum Rating 910 kVA
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
    Voltage 400 to 3300 Volts
    Frequency 50 Hz
    Speed 1500 rpm
    Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Engine Model C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Bore 5.71 in
    Stroke 6.38 in
    Displacement 1958.86 in³
    Compression Ratio 15.0:1
    Aspiration Turbocharged, Air to Air Aftercooled
    Fuel System MEUI
    Governor Type Adem™A4
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length - Minimum 164 in
    Length - Maximum 176.6 in
    Width - Minimum 66.3 in
    Width - Maximum 87.8 in
    Height - Minimum 85.1 in
    Height - Maximum 86.4 in
    Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 14700 lb
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 17855 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Single element canister type with service indicator

Control Panel

  • GCCP Control panel
  • Control features
  • Programmable protective relaying functions
  • Digital indicators
  • Warning shutdowns
  • Communications

Cooling System

  • Fan and belt guards
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • ATAAC
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Low coolant level sensor

Exhaust

  • Exhaust manifold - dry
  • 203 mm (8 in) ID round flanged outlet

Fuel System

  • Primary fuel filter with water separator
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel cooler

Generators and Attachments

  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • 3 Phase brushless
  • Reactive droop
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • Salient pole
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • 6 Lead
  • IEC standard hole pattern
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry

Governing System

  • ADEM(tm) A4

Mounting System

  • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts

Lube System

  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Fumes disposal
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Gear type lube oil pump

Power Termination

  • Busbar

Starting / Charging System

  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • Battery, rack and cables
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator

General

  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • RH service
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE
  • SAE standard rotation

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Standard air cleaners

Circuit breakers

  • 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC-Rated Circuit breakers
  • Enclosures - Control packaging
  • Cable supports
  • Center posts busbars
  • Circuit breaker wiring groups
  • Power connection covers
  • Shrouds
  • 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Circuit breakers
  • 800, 1600, 2000, 2500 and 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers

Control Panels

  • GCCP Control panel

Cooling System

  • Radiator duct flange
  • Certified radiator
  • High ambient radiator
  • Standard radiator
  • Extended life coolant

Enclosures

  • Enclosure fuel tank options
  • Sound attenuated enclosure
  • Enclosure louvres - fixed and motorized
  • Color options
  • AC Panel, outlets and lights
  • Premium sound attenuated enclosure
  • Cold weather bundle
  • Panel bracket
  • DC lighting package

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust through the wall kit
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Flanges
  • Guard and shield system
  • All C32 engines have 203 mm (8 in) exhaust outlets
  • Elbow mounting kit
  • Mufflers
  • Flexible fittings

Generator and Attachments

  • Low voltage generators
  • Medium voltage generators

Lube System

  • Oil pan
  • Prelube manual sump pump
  • Oil level regulator

Mounting System

  • IBC vibration isolators
  • Mounting base types
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Standard package isolators

Power Termination

  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Circuit breakers, UL listed

Power Connections

  • Low voltage connection cables
  • Neutral grounding connection
  • Center post busbars

Starting / Charging System

  • 10 Amp enclosure Battery charger
  • Space heater
  • 10 Amp Battery charger
  • 20 Amp Battery charger
  • 35 Amp Battery charger
  • Electric starting motor - Standard/heavy duty
  • Standard 24 volt open package battery set - Dry
  • Jacket water heater

Special Tests / Reports

  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Standard engine test
  • Generator test report
  • Custom generator TVA report
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • CSA test and certification
  • IBC seismic Certifications
  • Standard genset Torsional Vibration Analysis (TVA) report
  • OSHPD seismic Certifications

General

  • Special paint
  • US aid emblem