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C175-20 (50 Hz)

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      • 4000(no fan)/3900 kVA
        Standby Rating
      • 3600(no fan)/3500 kVA
        Prime Power Rating
      • More specifications

      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
      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
      • 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 50°C (122°F)
      • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
      Certifications
      • EU Declaration of Conformity
      • EU Declaration of Incorporation
      • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
      • IBC seismic certification
      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

      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 3300 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 175 mm
      Stroke 220 mm
      Displacement 105.8 l
      Compression Ratio 15.3:1
      Aspiration Turbo Aftercooled
      Fuel System Common Rail
      Governor Type ADEM� A4
      Generator Set Dimensions
      Length - Minimum 6642.8 mm
      Length - Maximum 8397 mm
      Width - Minimum 2170.2 mm
      Width - Maximum 8397 mm
      Height - Minimum 2224.3 mm
      Height - Maximum 3827 mm
      Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 25000 kg
      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 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

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