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C15 (50 Hz)

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      Benefits & Features

      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
      • 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
      • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
      • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
      • Robust Class H insulation
      GCCP 1.3 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
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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
      Certification

      specifications

      Generator Set Specifications
      Maximum Rating 550 kVA
      Minimum Rating 365 kVA
      Emissions/Fuel Strategy Tier 2 or Tier 3
      Voltage 208 to 600 Volts
      Frequency 50 Hz
      Speed 1500 rpm
      Duty Cycle Standby, Prime
      Engine Specifications
      Engine Model C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
      Bore 137.2 mm
      Stroke 171.4 mm
      Displacement 15.2 l
      Compression Ratio 16.1:1
      Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
      Fuel System MEUI
      Governor Type Adem™A4
      Generator Set Dimensions
      Length - Maximum 3830 mm
      Width - Maximum 1481 mm
      Height - Maximum 2193 mm

      Standard Equipment

      Air System
      • Turbocharger
      • Aftercooler core
      • Air cleaner - Non canister disposable paper filter
      Air Inlet
      • Air cleaner
      Control Panel
      • GCCP 1.3
      Cooling
      • Package mounted radiator
      Cooling System
      • Caterpillar extended life coolant
      • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
      • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
      • Coolant drain line with valve
      Exhaust
      • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
      • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
      Fuel
      • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
      • Secondary fuel filters
      • Fuel priming pump
      Fuel System
      • Engine fuel transfer pump
      • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
      • Fuel priming pump
      • Flexible fuel lines
      • Fuel cooler
      Generator
      • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
      • IP23 Protection
      • Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
      Power Termination
      • Busbar
      Generator and Attachments
      • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
      • Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
      • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
      • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
      • Power center, IP22
      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

      Optional Equipment

      Air Inlet System
      • Single element air cleaner
      • Dual element air cleaner
      Exhaust
      • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
      Certifications
      • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
      • Global certification for CIS
      Generator
      • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
      • Oversize and premium generators
      • Anti-condensation heater
      Power Termination
      • Circuit breakers, UL listed
      • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
      Circuit breakers
      • Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
      • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
      • Auxiliary contacts, circuit breaker
      • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
      • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
      • Power terminal strip
      • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
      • Padlockable circuit breaker device
      Generator and Attachments
      • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
      • LC frame CIP generator
      • Oversize LC frame generator
      • Space heaters
      • CIP A Frame generator
      • Oversize A Frame generator
      • Ingress protection
      • A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
      • LC frame generator
      Control Panels
      • Fuel level sensor
      • Volt free contacts
      • Oil temperature displays
      • Local annunciator
      • GCCP 1.4
      • Local alarm horn
      • Remote annunciator module
      Starting/Charging
      • Oversize batteries
      • Battery chargers
      • Jacket water heater
      • Heavy duty starting system
      • Charging alternator
      Cooling System
      • Low coolant temperature alarm
      • Stone guards
      • Radiator duct flange
      General
      • Narrow, wide or skid base
      • Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
      • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
      • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
      • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
      • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
      • CSA Certification
      • EEC Declaration of Conformity
      • Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
      • UL 2200 package
      • Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
      • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
      Enclosures
      • High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
      • Sound attenuated enclosures
      Exhaust System
      • 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
      • Manifold and turbocharger guards
      • End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
      • Engine mounted muffler
      • 6 and 8 inch flange GP
      • Flexible exhaust fittings
      Fuel System
      • Fuel transfer system controls
      • Manual fuel transfer pump
      • Dual wall fuel tank base
      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
      • Jacket water heater
      • Battery disconnect switch

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      Product specifications, standard and optional equipment may vary depending on stock availability. For more information or to verify specific product details, please get in touch with one of our sales representatives.

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