Diesel Generator Sets

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Standby Rating
500/550 kVA

Prime Power Rating
450/500 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low BSFC / EU Stage IIIA / Non-Certified Emissions

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Foley Equipment Sales

+1 (316) 943-4211

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Overview

365 - 550 kVA Diesel Generator Set

The C15 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 365 to 550 kVA at 50 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The engines are certified Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 or Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Emission Standards, China Nonroad III Emission Standards Emissions / Fuel Strategy.

Benefits

Control System

Track Genset Health and Operation Parameters
Genset Utilization and Performance Tracking

Monitoring

Cat Connect option ensures your generator set is always ready to start and perform as expected

Lower Fuel Consumption

Longer run times between fuel fills; reduced operating costs

Features at a Glance

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 55Â°C (131Â°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: Certification

Specifications

Full Specifications

Generator Set Specifications: Standby Rating
500/550 kVA

Prime Power Rating
450/500 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low BSFC / EU Stage IIIA / Non-Certified Emissions

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
5.4 in

Stroke
6.75 in

Displacement
927.56 in³

Compression Ratio
16.1:1

Aspiration
Air to Air Aftercooled

Fuel System
MEUI

Governor Type
Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions: Length - Maximum
150.8 in

Width - Maximum
58.3 in

Height - Maximum
86.3 in

Equipment

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)