C18 Generator Set
Diesel Generator Sets
Details
Standby Rating
605/660/715/780/850 kVA
Prime Power Rating
550/600/650/706/770/600 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
China Non-Road Stage III Certified / Non-Certified Emissions
Overview
550 - 715 kVA Diesel Generator Set
The C18 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission 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. Our C18 generator sets range from Low Fuel Consumption, Low Emissions and 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
- GCCP1.3 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
- Worldwide 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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Standby Rating
605/660/715/780/850 kVAPrime Power Rating
550/600/650/706/770/600 kVAEmissions/Fuel Strategy
China Non-Road Stage III Certified / Non-Certified EmissionsVoltage
380 to 415 VoltsFrequency
50 HzSpeed
1500 rpmDuty Cycle
Standby, Prime
- Engine Specifications
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Engine Model
C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled DieselBore
5.71 inStroke
7.2 inDisplacement
1106.36 in³Compression Ratio
14.5:1Aspiration
Air to Air AftercooledFuel System
Electronic unit injectionGovernor Type
Ademâ„¢A4
- Generator Set Dimensions
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Length - Maximum
162.4 inWidth - Maximum
78.3 inHeight - Maximum
75 in
Equipment
- Standard Equipment
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Air Inlet System
- Turbocharger
- Light duty air cleaner
- Aftercooler core
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Control System
- GCCP 1.2
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Cooling
- Coolant drain line with valve
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
- Radiator and cooling fan with guard
Exhaust System
- Stainless steel exhaust flex gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
Fuel
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Fuel System
- Standard 8 hour open set fuel tank
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Generator and Attachments
- Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- A Frame generator - IP21 protection
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
- Power center, IP22
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Power Termination
- Busbar
Governing System
- Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Control Panel
- GCCP Genset Controller
Lube System
- Lubricating oil
- Oil drain valves
Mounting
- Rubber vibration isolators
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
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Exhaust
- Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
Air Inlet System
- Dual element air cleaner
- Single element air cleaner
Circuit breakers
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
- Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
- Padlockable circuit breaker device
- 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
- Power terminal strip
- Shunt trip for IEC breaker
Generator
- Anti-condensation heater
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Oversize and premium generators
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
Control Panels
- Local & remote annunciator modules
- Load share module
- Remote monitoring software
- EMCP (4.2) (4.3) (4.4)
- Digital I/O module
Control System
- Oil temperature displays
- GCCP 1.5
- Volt free contact
- 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
- Local alarm modules
- Remote annunciator module
- Local alarm horn
Cooling System
- Low coolant temperature alarm
- Radiator duct flange
Starting/Charging
- Oversize batteries
- Jacket water heater
- Battery chargers
- Heavy duty starting system
- Charging alternator
Enclosures
- Sound attenuated enclosures
Exhaust System
- Manifold and turbocharger guards
- Engine mounted muffler
- 8 and 10 inch elbow kits
- 8 and 10 inch GP flanges
- 10, 25 and 35 end in / end outmufflers
Fuel System
- Optional BS799 Compliant Integral - Dual wall fuel tank base
- Manual fuel transfer pump
- Fuel transfer system
Generator and Attachments
- LC frame generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- LC frame oversize generators
- Space heaters
- A Frame oversize generator
- A Frame CIP generator
- Ingress protection
- LC frame CIP generator
General
- Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
- UL 2200 package
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- Narrow, wide or skid base
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- CSA Certification
- Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
Lube System
- Manual sump pump
Starting and Charging
- Jacket water heaters
- 5 Amp Battery charger
- Battery disconnect switch
Resources
C18, DE605E0, 50 Hz, 605 kVA Standby, 550 kVA Prime, Non-Certified Emissions Spec Sheet
C18, DE600C3, 50 Hz, 600 kVA Prime, China Non-Road-III Spec Sheet
DE715E0, 50 Hz, 715 kVA Standby, 650 kVA Prime, Non-Certified Emissions Spec Sheet
C18, DE660E0, 50 Hz, 660 kVA Standby, 600 kVA Prime, Non-Certified Emissions Spec Sheet
C18, DE780E0, 50 Hz, 780 kVA Standby, 706 kVA Prime, Low BSFC Spec Sheet
C18, DE850E0, 50 Hz, 850 kVA Standby, 770 kVA Prime, Low BSFC Spec Sheet