C175-20

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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
  • SR5 Alternator

    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

    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

    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

    Certifications

    • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • EU Declaration of Incorporation
    • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
    • IBC seismic certification
  • One Safe Source

    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

Specifications

Units for specifications

Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating 4000(no fan)/3900 kVA
Prime Power Rating 3600(no fan)/3500 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage 400 to 11000 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1500 RPM
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating 4000 kVA
Minimum Rating 3150 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model C175-20 SCAC, V-20, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.89 in 175 mm
Stroke 8.66 in 220 mm
Displacement 6456.31 in³ 105.8 l
Compression Ratio 15.3:1
Aspiration Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System Common Rail
Governor Type ADEM� A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum 264.2 in 6711 mm
Length - Maximum 330.8 in 8402 mm
Width - Minimum 85.1 in 2162 mm
Width - Maximum 127.8 in 3247 mm
Height - Minimum 87.6 in 2224 mm
Height - Maximum 150.7 in 3827 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 55100 lb 25000 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 66200 lb 30000 kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

  • 4 x Single element canister air cleaners with service indicator(s).

Control Panel

  • Engine cycle crank
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Digital Indicators
  • Coolant temperature
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Low coolant level
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Warning/shutdown Indicators:
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • DC volts
  • High coolant temperature
  • Operating hours
  • Low oil pressure
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • 4 Programmable relay Inputs
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • 4 Programmable relay output
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Overspeed
  • Lamp test
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Wall mounted controls
  • RPM

Cooling System

  • SCAC cooling
  • Coolant sensors
  • JW Inlet: 6" ANSI / JW Outlet: 5" Cat Flange
  • AC Inlet: 6" ANSI / AC Outlet: 3-1/2" ANSI

Exhaust

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Bolted flange (ANSI 6" & DIN 150) with bellow for each turbo (Qty 4). 50 Hz

Fuel

  • Filters x 3
  • Secondary/tertiary fuel filters
  • 4 Micron spin on type
  • 10 Micron spin on type
  • Engine mounted filters x 3
  • Primary fuel filter water/fuel water separator

Generators and Attachments

  • Salient pole
  • RFI suppression
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • IEC platinum Stator RTDs
  • Form wound
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Voltage regulator
  • Reactive droop capability
  • Min/max Exciter limiter
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • Exciter diode monitor
  • 6 Leads
  • 3 Phase brushless
  • Right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient

Governing System

  • ADEM A4
  • Redundant shutdown (Overspeed protection through a duplicate speed sensing system)

Lube System

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

Mounting Systems

  • Rails - Engine/Generator
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

Starting / Charging System

  • Batteries and battery rack w/cables
  • Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
  • Battery disconnect switch

General

  • SAE standard rotation
  • Right hand servicing
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet Systems

  • Single element air cleaner

Control Panels

  • EMCP 4.4
  • Controller and MV and HV power connection locations
  • Load share module
  • Controller voltage and current sensing groups
  • Speed adjust
  • Annunciator modules
  • Customer interface options
  • Generator temperature monitoring
  • E-Stop
  • Interconnect harness
  • Generator harness
  • Modbus monitoring of packages
  • Vandal proof panel door

Cooling System

  • Package mounted radiators
  • Remote radiators
  • Fuel cooler

Crankcase Systems

  • Explosive relief valves
  • Crankcase ventilation system

Exhaust System

  • Front housing - Standby or mission critical
  • Front housing - Prime or continuous
  • Exhaust collectors/manifold
  • Mufflers (15, 25 and 34 dBA)

Fuel System

  • Primary fuel filter

Generators and Attachments

  • Medium voltage - 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
  • Thermostat for space heater
  • Generator air cleaner
  • Differential current transformers - (5, 9 and 15 kV Class)

Instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

Lube System

  • Lube oil heater
  • Lube oil heater with Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Drain group oil pans
  • Lubricating oil
  • Electric prelube pumps
  • Oil filters

Mounting System

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
  • Spring type linear vibration isolators
  • IBC vibration isolators - Shipped loose

Special Tests / Reports

  • Generator test report
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Standard genset TVA (Torsional Vibration Analysis) report
  • Custom generator TVA report
  • Special test charge - Engine only
  • Genset fuel consumption test
  • Standard engine test charge

Starting / Charging System

  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • Air starting motor
  • Air pressure regulator
  • Starter location covers
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
  • Charging alternators - Dry
  • Jacket water heaters

General

  • Special paint - 3500, Colors (other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
  • US aid emblem
  • Service tools
  • Engine barring group
  • Manual
  • Engine barring air powered
  • control GP - air powered bar group

Videos

  • C175 Generator Set
C175-20 Generator Set

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