C18 Generator Set
Diesel Generator Sets
Details
Prime Power Rating
600 kVA
Frequency
50 Hz
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
China Non-Road Stage III Certified
Overview
550 - 715 kVA Diesel Generator Set
The C18 diesel generator sets developed for critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 550 to 715 kVA at 50 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Certified for low fuel consumption, EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Emission Standards, China Nonroad III Emission Standards Emissions / Fuel Strategy.
Benefits
*Increased Standby rating at 50Hz
Footprint Reduction
Requires less space for installation
Control System
- Track Genset Health and Operation Parameters
- Genset Utilization and Performance Tracking
Features at a Glance
- Cat Generator Set Package
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 55°C (131°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
- Certifications
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- One Safe Source
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- 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
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- 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
Full Specifications
- Generator Set Specifications
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Prime Power Rating
600 kVAFrequency
50 HzEmissions/Fuel Strategy
China Non-Road Stage III CertifiedVoltage
380 to 415 VoltsSpeed
1500 rpmDuty Cycle
Prime
- Engine Specifications
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Engine Model
C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled DieselBore
5.71 inStroke
7.2 inDisplacement
1106.4 in³Compression Ratio
14.5:1Aspiration
Air to Air AftercooledFuel System
Electronic unit injectionGovernor Type
Adem™A4
- Generator Set Dimensions
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Length - Minimum
218.5 inLength - Maximum
218.5 inWidth - Maximum
80.9 inHeight - Maximum
107.8 in
Equipment
- Standard Equipment
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Air System
- Air cleaner, light duty
- Turborcharger
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.3
- GCCP Genset Controller
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Cooling System
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
Fuel System
- Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
Fuel
- Fuel priming pump
- Secondary fuel filters
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
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
Generator and Attachments
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Power center, IP22
- Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection,
- Mandatory option rear circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power center
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Power Termination
- Busbar
Lube System
- Oil drain valves
- Lubricating oil
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
Starting/Charging
- 24 volt starting motor
- Batteries
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
General
- Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- Optional Equipment
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Certifications
- Global
- European Certifications - EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Air Inlet System
- Dual element air cleaner
- Single element air cleaner
Generator
- Oversize and premium generators
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Anti-condensation heater
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
Circuit breakers
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - package mounted
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - package mounted
- Padlockable device
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - motorized
- Power terminal strip
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - motorized
Control Panel
- GCCP 1.4
Control Panels
- Local & remote annunciator modules
- Digital I/O module
- Load share module
- EMCP (4.2) (4.3) (4.4)
- Remote monitoring software
Control System
- Local alarm modules
- Control panel protective devices
- Remote annunciator module
- Volt free contacts
Cooling System
- Radiator duct flange
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
Starting/Charging
- Heavy duty starting system
- Battery chargers
- Charging alternator
- Oversize batteries
- Jacket water heater
Exhaust System
- Elbow Kit
- Mufflers - End in/end out
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- Engine mounted muffler
- Flange groups; 8 and 10 inch weld flanges and gaskets
Fuel System
- Optional BS799 Compliant Integral dual wall fuel tank base
- Manual fuel transfer system
- Fuel transfer system
General
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- UL 2200 package
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- 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:
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- CSA Certification
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
Generator and Attachments
- A Frame CIP generator
- LC frame generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- LC frame oversize generator
- Space heaters
- Ingress protection
- LC frame CIP generator
- A Frame oversize generator
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Mounting System
- Narrow skid base
Starting / Charging System
- 5 Amp Battery charger
- Jacket water heater
- Battery disconnect switch