C18 Generator Set

The C18 diesel generator sets has been developed for mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 455 to 600 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The engines are U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards) Emissions / Fuel Strategy.

THE RUNDOWN

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 1.2 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

World Wide 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

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating	600 ekW
Minimum Rating	455 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
Voltage	208 to 600 Volts
Frequency	60 Hz
Speed	1800 rpm
Duty Cycle	Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

Engine Model	C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore	5.71in
Stroke	7.2in
Displacement	1106.4l
Compression Ratio	14.5:1
Aspiration	Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System	Electronic unit injection
Governor Type	Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum	5550in
Width - Maximum	80.9in
Height - Maximum	107.8in

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

Air cleaner

Air Inlet System

Turbocharger
Light duty air cleaner
Aftercooler core

Cooling

Caterpillar extended life coolant
Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
Coolant drain line with valve
Radiator and cooling fan with guard
Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

Exhaust flange outlet

Exhaust System

Stainless steel exhaust flex gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose

Fuel System

Standard 8 hour open set fuel tank

Fuel

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

Generator and Attachments

Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
Power center, IP22
A Frame generator - IP21 protection
Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)

Generator

IP23 Protection
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

Power Termination

Busbar

Control System

GCCP 1.2

Governing System

Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

Control Panel

EMCP 4 Genset controller

Lube System

Lubricating oil
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

Mounting

Rubber vibration isolators

Starting/Charging

24 Volt battery with rack and cables
24 volt starting motor
Batteries

General

Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

Single element air cleaner
Dual element air cleaner

Exhaust

Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

Generator

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

Power Termination

Circuit breakers, UL listed
Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

Circuit breakers

3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
Shunt trip for IEC breaker
Power terminal strip
Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
Padlockable circuit breaker device
4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted

Control Panels

Remote monitoring software
Load share module
Local & remote annunciator modules
GCCP 1.2, GCCP 1.5
Digital I/O module

Control System

Local alarm modules
Volt free contact
Local alarm horn
Remote annunciator module
Oil temperature displays
Protective devices: Earth fault relay - earth leageage Ground fault relay - Overload shutdown via breaker - Low fuel level alarm - Low fuel level shutdown - High fuel level alarm - Fuel level sensor
GCCP 1.5