C9 Generator Set

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C9 Open Generating Set Rear Right
C9 Open Generating Set Rear Left
C9 Open Generating Set Front Right
C9 Open Generating Set Front Left
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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
  • R-Frame Alternator

    R-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

    Cat® generator set packages have been fully prototype tested, and certified torsional vibration analysis reports are available. The packages are designed to meet the NFPA 110 requirement for loading, and conform to the ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements.

  • 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 300 ekW
Minimum Rating 180 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EU Stage IIIA, Low Fuel
Voltage 220 to 480 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

Engine Model C9 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 4.41 in 112 mm
Stroke 5.87 in 149 mm
Displacement 537.01 in³ 8.8 l
Compression Ratio 16.1:1
Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System Hydraulic electronic unit injection
Governor Type Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum 157 in 3988 mm
Width - Maximum 47.5 in 1207 mm
Height - Maximum 73.5 in 1867 mm

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner, light duty with disposable paper filter
  • Turbocharger
  • Air cleaner, light duty with disposable paper filter

Control Panels

  • GCCP 1.3
  • EMCP4.4 control panel

Cooling System

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

Exhaust System

  • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, rain cap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
  • Flange for customer; shipped loose
  • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, rain cap and SAE exhaust

Fuel System

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

Generators and Generator Attachments

  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole mounted in power centre
  • Power centre, IP22
  • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
  • 12 Leads
  • IP23 Protection
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • IP23 Protection
  • 12 Leads

Governing System

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

Lube System

  • Oil cooler
  • 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

Starting / Charging System

  • 24V battery with rack and cables

General

  • Engine and alternator re-paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Engine and alternator re-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

Certifications

  • European Certificate for Conformance
  • Global Certification for CIS

Air inlet system

  • Single element air cleaner

Circuit breakers

  • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker upgrades: 400, 630, 800 and 100 amps

Control Panels

  • Oil temperature displays
  • Control panel protective devices: Earth fault relay ; Earth leakage ground fault ; overload shutdown via breaker ; Low fuel level shutdown ; Low fuel level alarm ; Fuel level sensor

Cooling System

  • Radiator duct flange
  • Low coolant temperature alarm

Enclosures

  • Sound attenuated enclosure
  • High ambient sound attenuated enclosure

Exhaust System

  • Mufflers - End in/end out; 10 dBA or 25 dBA attenuation
  • 5 and 6 inch elbow kits
  • 6 inch flange
  • 5 - 6 inch flange adaptor

Fuel System

  • Integral dual wall fuel tank base

Generators and Attachments

  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • Oversize, AREP, CIP generators

Mounting System

  • Narrow skid base

Starting / Charging System

  • Battery disconnet switch
  • Jacket water heater
  • 5 Amp single Battery charger
C9 Open Generating Set Rear Left

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