Producing reliable power from 2500 – 3000 ekW (3100 ekW without fan) in 60 Hz, our C175-16 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% rated load in one step. The generator set is U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary certified.
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C175-16 Tier 4 Final
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Features
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
- 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
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
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
Cat ECS 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
Cat ECS 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 50°C (122°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Cooling System
- Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
- UL 2200 Listed
- CSA
- IBC seismic certification
- OSHPD pre-approval
Certifications
- UL 2200 Listed
- CSA
- IBC seismic certification
- OSHPD pre-approval
One Safe Source
- Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package 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 at the design stage to provide optimum package 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
- 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
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
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Generator Set Specifications
Spec Value Standby Rating 3100(no fan)/3000 ekW Prime Power Rating 2825(no fan)/2725 ekW Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified Tier 4 Voltage 480 to 13800 Volts Frequency 60 Hz Speed 1800 rpm Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Maximum Rating 3100 ekW Minimum Rating 2500 ekW -
Engine Specifications
Spec Value Engine Model C175-16 SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel Bore 6.89 in Stroke 8.66 in Displacement 5155.88 in³ Compression Ratio 16.7:1 Aspiration Turbo Aftercooled Fuel System EUI Governor Type ADEM� A4 -
Generator Set Dimensions
Spec Value Length - Minimum 242.77 in Length - Maximum 312.2 in Width - Minimum 83.1 in Width - Maximum 123 in Height - Minimum 87 in Height - Maximum 142.3 in Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 42750 lb Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 45114 lb
Standard Equipment
Control Panel
- - Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns with indicating lights for:
- #NAME?
- Environmental sealed front face
- #NAME?
- Lamp test
- #NAME?
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- - Volts (L-L & L-N)
- - Amps (per phase & average)
- #NAME?
- Auto/start/stop control
- 24 Volt DC operation
- #NAME?
- - Overcurrent (50/51)
- Local annunciator option
- #NAME?
- Overspeed
- #NAME?
- #NAME?
- 12 Programmable digital inputs
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- #NAME?
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-0.25% accuracy
- #NAME?
- DC volts
- Low coolant level Over/under voltage (27/59)
- #NAME?
- Controls:
- #NAME?
- Amps (per phase & average)
- #NAME?
- #NAME?
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- - kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- - Over/under voltage (27/59)
- #NAME?
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- #NAME?
- #NAME?
- Low coolant level (requires optional coolant sensor)
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Emergency stop button
- #NAME?
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns with indicating lights for:
- - Power factor (per phase & average)
- 2 Programmable digital outputs
- #NAME?
- #NAME?
- #NAME?
- #NAME?
- Digital indication for:
- Engine cool-down timer
- 6 Programmable digital inputs
- #NAME?
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- #NAME?
- 2 Programmable PWM outputs
- #NAME?
- kVAr-hr (total)
- Low oil pressure
- - Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Accessory module data link
- Low coolant temperature
- 16 Programmable digital outputs
- - kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- - kW (per phase, average & percent)
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Cat ECS 100
- 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Coolant temperature
- #NAME?
- Operating hours
- - Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- RPM
- #NAME?
- 3 Programmable analog outputs
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- Alarm acknowledge
- #NAME?
- - Reverse power (kW) (32)
- kW-hr (total)
- High coolant temperature
- #NAME?
- Communications
- #NAME?
- Engine cycle crank
- Cat ECS 100 controller includes:
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- - True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-0.25% accuracy
- Frequency (Hz)
- - 24 Volt DC operation
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- 3 Programmable analog inputs
- Speed adjust
- #NAME?
Cooling System
- Radiator group - shipped loose
- Fan and belt guards
- SCAC cooling
- Coolant sensor - (2 x shipped loose: 1/4-18 and 1/2-14 NPTF)
- Coolant drain line and valves
Exhaust System
- CEM dosing module Features include:
- Insulated CEM
- DEF filter
- CEM dosing module
- Harness from dosing module to CEM
- Air filter
- Anti-freeze protection
- 120 VAC
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlets at CEM in (21.2") and out (25")
- Air and heated DEF lines from dosing module to CEM
Fuel System
- Secondary/tertiary fuel filters
- Primary fuel filter water/fuel water separator
- 3 Filters, shipped loose - can be mounted on frame rails (Requires dealer provided flex)
- 10 Micron spin on type
- 3 Filters, engine mounted
- 4 Micron Spin On Type
- 10 Micron spin on type
Generator and Attachments
- Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR) includes:
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- (MV) Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry: - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
- RFI suppression
- 3000 Frame generators (MV/HV)
- 6 Lead
- Reactive droop capability
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
- Form wound
- 3 Phase voltage sensing
- KVAR / PF modes
- Right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- Anti-condensation space heater
- IEC platinum stator RTDs (.00385 temperature coefficient)
- Exciter diode monitor
- 1800 Frame generators (LV/MV)
- Min / Max exciter limiter
- (LV) Busbar connections, top / center mounted, top cable entry 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
- NEMA Class H insulation
Governing System
- ADEM A4
- Redundant shutdown (Overspeed protection through a duplicate speed sensing system)
Lube System
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Lubricating oil
- Prelube - required with prime and continuous; optional with standby
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Fumes disposal
Mounting System
- Batteries and battery rack w/cables
- Battery disconnect switch
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Dual 24-volt Electric starting motors
- Rails - Engine/Generator
Service Instructions
- Two PM Inspections
General
- * For HV applications, customer to provide 120V secondary sensing, 5A secondary current sensing and harness between package and EMCP4.3 (drawing provided). CDVR is installed in wall mount.
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- *For HV Cat ECS: Includes wall mount control panel, shipped loose, for customer mounting and 7.5 meter interconnect harness.
- RH service (except oil filter service 60 Hz models: left hand service)
- SAE standard rotation
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; 4 x single element canister with service indicator(s).
- Single stage air cleaner
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Single stage air cleaner
Control Panels
- Customer interface options
- Customer AC-DC connection mounting location - LV / MV
- EMCP 4.4 (requires 1800 frame Low voltage package)s
- Remote speed adjust
- Modbus monitoring of packages
- Vandal proof panel door
- E-Stop - Only for use with 3000 frame generators and EMCP4.3
- Generator temperature monitoring
- Controller mounting location - LV / MV (requires 1800 frame generator)
- Load share module
- Load share governor / auxiliary plate and auxiliary box (LV)
- Annunciator modules
Cooling System
- SCAC circuits
- Package mounted radiator
- Remote radiators
- Fuel cooler
Exhaust
- Exhaust collectors/manifold
Fuel System
- Primary fuel filter
General
- Paint - colors (other than Caterpillar yellow) or high performance paints
- US aid emblem
Generator and Attachments
- Differential current transformers (DCT): - 5, 9 and 15 kV class DCTs
- Space heater kit
- 480 Volts, Generators (MV) 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, 6 Leads, pitch = 0.6667 -- 1800, 3000 frame
- Thermostat for space heater
- 480 Volts, Generators (LV) 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, 6 Leads, pitch = 0.6667 - 1800 frame
Instrumentation
- Harness - ECM interconnect
- Pyrometer and thermocouples
Lube System
- Electric prelube pumps
- Lubricating oil
- Standard sump oil pan
- Oil pan drain valve
- Oil filters
- Lube oil heater
Crankcase Systems
- Explosion relief valves
Mounting System
- Spring-type linear vibration isolators
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts
- IBC vibration isolators - shipped loose
Power Connections
- 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
- Side/rear mounted busbars (LV)
- MV Power Connection Options: 1800 Frame generator side / rear mounted busbars - Left hand MV nema busbar - Right hand MV nema busbar
- 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC-rated Circuit breakers
- Center post busbarss (LV) connections
- Neutral ground - (MV)
- Cable entry options (LV)
- Masterpack breaker connections
- Circuit breaker harnesses
- Power connection covers
- Cable entry options - 1800 frame (MV)
- Control packaging (LV) - Enclosures
- Optional package mounted circuit breakers (LV)
- 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
- 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC-Rated Circuit breakers
Service Tools - Barring Groups
- Control GP - air powered bar group
- Engine group
- Group manual
- Engine air powered
Special Tests / Reports
- Standard genset torsional vibration analysis (TVA) report
- Custom generator TVA report
- Standard engine test charge
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- Generator test report
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Fuel consumption test
Starting/Charging
- Heavy duty battery set with rack
- Jacket water heater wiring groups
- Jacket water heaters
- 24 Volt power distribution box
- 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
- Covers - starter locations
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- Air starting motor
- 24 Volt battery set - dry
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