C15 Generator Set

C15 Generator Set

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Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating
500 ekW
Minimum Rating
320 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Tier 2, Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Voltage
208 to 600 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 RPM
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
5.4in
Stroke
6.75in
Displacement
927.56in³
Compression Ratio
16.1:1
Aspiration
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System
MEUI
Governor Type
Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum
168.2in
Width - Maximum
81in
Height - Maximum
126.3in

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

Certifications

UL2200 Listed; CSA 22.2; Certification of Compliance – IBC Seismic; Dual IBC & HCAI

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

Standard Equipment:

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