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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
      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
      • 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

      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 137 mm
      Stroke 171 mm
      Displacement 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 3328 mm
      Width - Maximum 1540 mm
      Height - Maximum 2187 mm
      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 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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      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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