C13 Generator Set

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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
  • 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
  • GCCP1.3 Control Panel

    GCCP1.3 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

    UL2200 Listed; CSA 22.2; Certification of Compliance – IBC Seismic; Dual IBC & HCAI

  • 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 400 ekW
Minimum Rating 320 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage 380 to 415 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

Engine Model C13 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 5.12 in 130 mm
Stroke 6.18 in 157 mm
Displacement 762.8 in³ 12.5 l
Compression Ratio 16.3:1
Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System MEUI
Governor Type Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum 186.7 in 4743 mm
Width - Maximum 79.3 in 2014 mm
Height - Maximum 84 in 2133 mm

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

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

Control Panel

  • GCCP 1.3

Cooling System

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

Exhaust System

  • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, raincap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose

Fuel System

  • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
  • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied

Generator and Attachments

  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • Power center, IP22
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
  • A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
  • Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection

Governing System

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

Packaged Generator Set

  • Service indicator
  • Radiator package mounted
  • Low coolant level sensor
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Coolant level sight gauge
  • Disposable air filter

Lube System

  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain valves
  • Oil cooler

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 pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

European Certificates

  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • Global Certification for CIS

Air Inlet System

  • Single element air cleaner
  • Dual element air cleaner

Circuit breakers

  • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker
  • Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
  • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker - Motorised
  • Padlockable circuit breaker device
  • Power terminal strip
  • Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
  • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker
  • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised

Control Panels

  • GCCP 1.4
  • Local alarm modules: Local annunciator
  • Volt free contacts
  • Control panel protective devices: Earth fault relay ; Earth leakage ground fault ; Overload shutdown via breaker ; Low fuel level alarm ; Low fuel level shutdown ; High fuel level alarm ; Fuel level sensor
  • Remote annunciator module

Cooling System

  • Stone guards
  • Radiator duct flange
  • Low coolant temperature alarm

Enclosures

  • Sound attenuated enclosures
  • High ambient sound attenuated enclosures

Exhaust System

  • 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
  • Flexible 8 inch exhaust fittings
  • 6 and 8 inch flange GP
  • Mufflers - End in/end out
  • 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation

Fuel System

  • Manual fuel transfer pump
  • Integral dual wall fuel tank base
  • Fuel transfer system controls

Generator and Attachments

  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • LC frame generator
  • LC CIP generator
  • A Frame CIP generator
  • A Frame oversize generator
  • Ingress protection
  • Space heaters

Lube System

  • Manual sump pump

Mounting System

  • Narrow skid base

starting / Charging System

  • 5 Amp single Battery charger
  • Jacket water heater
  • Battery disconnect switch
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