DE715 GC Generator Set

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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
  • 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 715 kVA
Minimum Rating 715 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Non Regulated
Voltage 380 to 415 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby

Engine Specifications

Engine Model C15 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore 5.4 in 137 mm
Stroke 6.8 in 171 mm
Displacement 928 in³ 15.2 l
Compression Ratio 16.1:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel System EUI
Governor Type Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum 131 in 3328 mm
Width - Maximum 60.6 in 1540 mm
Height - Maximum 86.1 in 2187 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 8613 lb 3907 kg

Standard Equipment

Engine

  • Cat® C15 Inline 6 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel

Air Inlet

  • Air cleaner

Control Panels

  • GCCP 1.1

Governor

  • Mechanical governor

Alternator

  • A Frame standard alternator

Cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

Fuel Storage

  • Single wall 8 hour fuel tank

Cooling System

  • Radiator and cooling fan with guards
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive

Fuel

  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel priming pump

Electrical Options

  • 3 Pole Circuit breaker
  • Neutral earth link
  • 24 Volt battery with rack and cables

Air inlet system

  • Air cleaner; light duty with disposable element

Generator

  • 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
  • IP23 Protection

Lube system

  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain line with valve

Mounting system

  • Captive linear vibration isolators
  • Lifting provision and drag points

Power Termination

  • Busbar

Generator and Attachments

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

Mounting

  • Rubber vibration isolators

Governing System

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).

Lube System

  • Oil cooler
  • 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

  • 24 Volt battery with rack and cables

General

  • Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

Control panel

  • Speed and Voltage adjust potentiometers
  • PLG 4G/3G/Ethernet
  • Annunciator
  • Emergency E-Stop

Exhaust

  • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

Enclosure

  • Cat GC enclosure

Generator

  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
  • Oversize and premium generators

Electrical Options

  • 4 Pole Circuit breaker
  • Auxiliary contacts
  • Padlockable circuit breaker
  • Battery charger
  • Wet battery

Power Termination

  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Circuit breakers, UL listed

Alternator

  • Space heater
  • AVR

Fuel System

  • Dual wall 8 hour fuel tank
  • Single wall 8 hour fuel tank with spill containment
  • Low fuel level shutdown
  • Low and high fuel level alarms
  • Fuel transfer system controls
  • Manual fuel transfer pump
  • Dual wall fuel tank base

Generator and Attachments

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

Starting/Charging

  • Battery chargers
  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Charging alternator
  • Oversize batteries
  • Jacket water heater

Exhaust System

  • Industrial silencer
  • 10 dBA Attenuation silencer
  • Engine mounted muffler
  • Manifold and turbocharger guards
  • End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
  • 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
  • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • 6 and 8 inch flange GP

Air inlet system

  • Single stage air filter
  • Dual element air filter

Certifications

  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • EAC Certification

General

  • Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
  • Narrow, wide or skid base
  • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
  • EEC Declaration of Conformity
  • CSA Certification
  • UL 2200 package
  • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
  • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
  • Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks

Extended service coverage

  • 3, 4, 5 and 10 Years

Enclosures

  • High ambient sound attenuated enclosures

Lube System

  • Manual sump pump

Mounting System

  • Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base

Special Test / Reports

  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

Starting / Charging System

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