Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Features
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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
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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
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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
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GCCP 1.2 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
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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
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Certifications
UL2200 Listed; CSA 22.2; Certification of Compliance – IBC Seismic; Dual IBC & HCAI
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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
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World Wide 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 | 600 ekW |
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| Minimum Rating | 455 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2 |
| Voltage | 208 to 600 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Prime |
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
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| Bore | 5.71 in 145 mm |
| Stroke | 7.2 in 183 mm |
| Displacement | 1106.4 l 18.1 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 |
| Aspiration | Air to Air Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™A4 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length - Maximum | 5550 in 218.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Width - Maximum | 80.9 in 2056 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 107.8 in 2737 mm |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Air Inlet System
- Turbocharger
- Light duty air cleaner
- Aftercooler core
Cooling
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
Fuel System
- Standard 8 hour open set fuel tank
Fuel
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator and Attachments
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Power center, IP22
- A Frame generator - IP21 protection
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
Power Termination
- Busbar
Control System
- GCCP 1.2
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Control Panel
- EMCP 4 Genset controller
Lube System
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain valves
Mounting System
- Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator. includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
Starting/Charging
- 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
- 24 volt starting motor
- Batteries
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Single element air cleaner
- Dual element air cleaner
Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Generator
- Oversize and premium generators
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Anti-condensation heater
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Circuit breakers
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Shunt trip for IEC breaker
- Power terminal strip
- Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- Padlockable circuit breaker device
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
Control Panels
- Remote monitoring software
- Load share module
- Local & remote annunciator modules
- GCCP 1.2, GCCP 1.5
- Digital I/O module
Control System
- Local alarm modules
- Volt free contact
- Local alarm horn
- Remote annunciator module
- Oil temperature displays
- Protective devices: Earth fault relay - earth leageage Ground fault relay - Overload shutdown via breaker - Low fuel level alarm - Low fuel level shutdown - High fuel level alarm - Fuel level sensor
- GCCP 1.5
Cooling System
- Low coolant temperature alarm
- Radiator duct flange
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
Starting/Charging
- Jacket water heater
- Battery chargers
- Heavy duty starting system
- Oversize batteries
- Charging alternator
Exhaust System
- 8 and 10 inch GP flanges
- 8 and 10 inch elbow kits
- Engine mounted muffler
- 10, 25 and 35 end in / end out mufflers
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
Fuel System
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Fuel transfer system
- Integral - Dual wall fuel tank base
General
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- CSA Certification
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- UL 2200 package
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
Generator and Attachments
- Space heaters
- A Frame CIP generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- LC frame generator
- A Frame oversize generator
- Ingress protection
- LC frame CIP generator
- LC frame oversize generators
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Starting and Charging
- Battery disconnect switch
- Jacket water heaters
- 5 Amp Battery charger
Documents
- Electric Power Ratings Guide
- C18, 60 Hz, 550 ekW Standby, 500 ekW Prime, TIER II Non-Road Spec Sheet
- C18, 60 Hz, 550 - 570 ekW spec sheet
- C18, 60 Hz, 600 ekW Standby, 545 ekW Prime, TIER II Non-Road Spec Sheet
- C18, 60 Hz, 650 ekW Standby, 600 ekW Prime, TIER II Spec Sheet
- C18, 60 Hz, 700 ekW Standby, 635 ekW Prime, TIER II Spec Sheet
- C18, 60 Hz, 750 ekW Standby, 680 ekW Prime, TIER II Spec Sheet
- C18, 60 Hz, 750 ekW Standby, 680 ekW Prime, EPA TIER III Spec Sheet
- C18 for Industrial Applications
- GCCP 1.2 Control Panel Data Sheet
- GCCP 1.5 Control Panel Data Sheet
