Skip to main content Skip to navigation
Ag Agriculture Blog IconBehind the Scenes Blog IconConstruction Blog IconEquipment Maintenance Blog Icon Power Systems Blog Icon Thumbs Down Thumbs Up! Small Business Blog IconTachnology Blog Icon Constructioncontrol-smallcost-smallefficiency-smallflexibility-smallHoursHours Location HoursMapMapMenu AgMenu AttachmentsMenu BlogMenu CareersMenu ChecklistMenu ConstructionMenu MaintenanceMenu NewMenu PowerMenu RebuildsMenu RentMenu ServiceMenu TechnologyMenu TestimonialsMenu Training Menu Truck Menu UsedNewArtboard 1Parts Phone Phone PhonePower Systemsproductivity-smallRentalRepSafetyServiceSpecialsTechtestimonial-iconToolsTrainingTruckUsed

Caterpillar

Cat EGP Switchgear

Caterpillar offers standard Switchgear products, which can support a wide variety of applications, or provide a custom designed system to meet your specific project needs. The Emergency Generator paralleling (EGP) product supports paralleling on an isolated generator bus and is commonly used in prime power or emergency standby systems. Caterpillar Standard Switchgear products provide a solution able to combine all elements of monitoring and control for Caterpillar generator sets in a single-source package. Caterpillar also designs and manufacturers custom switchgear to meet specific customer requirements and functionality.

Photos

Features

Specifications

  • Technical Summary
    Spec Value
    Configuration Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications
    Modes of Operation Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components.
    Application LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)
  • Generator Protective Devices
    Spec Value
    ANSI Protective Devices 15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 50, 51
  • Environmental Parameters
    Spec Value
    Certifications IBC, CBC, UBC & OSHPD Certified
    Control Panel Enclosure NEMA 1 or NEMA 3R Freestanding Construction
    Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C
    Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C
    Low Voltage Standards NEMA SG-5, CSA, ANSI C37.51, ANSI C37.20.1, UL 1558 or UL 891, NFPA 110, NFPA 99 and NFPA 70
    Medium Voltage Standards NEMA SG-5, ANSI / IEEE C37.20.2, CSA-C22.2 No. 31-M89, EEMAC G8-3.2, NFPA 70, NFPA 99 and NFPA 1110

Standard Equipment

EGP Switchgear

  • Choice of 19” Surface Acoustic Wave Color or 15” Resistive Color Touchscreen
  • Emergency Stop Button for each generator
  • Instant Auto Switch
  • Generator Demand Priority Control
  • Audible Alarm & Horn Silence Button
  • Circuit Breaker Control Switch with Indicators

Optional Equipment

Data Table Interface

  • * Accomodates interface with a building management system for monitoring all system parameters via Modbus RTU or TCP

Supplemental Hardware Synchronization check relay (ANSI 25 Device)

  • * Provides additional discrete synchronization protection

Remote Power Monitoring System

  • * To monitor breaker status, alarms, metering and other operating parameters