C175-16 Generator Set

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C175-16 Generator Set

Bore 9 in
Displacement 5,156 in³
Stroke 9 in
Compression Ratio 50 Hz 16:7:1
Compression Ratio 60 Hz 15:3:1
Aspiration Turbo Aftercooled
Engine Specifications
Bore 9 in
Displacement 5,156 in³
Stroke 9 in
Compression Ratio 50 Hz 16:7:1
Compression Ratio 60 Hz 15:3:1
Aspiration Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System Common Rail
Engine Model C175-16 SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Governor Type ADEM� A4
Compression Ratio 50 Hz 16:07:01
Compression Ratio 60 Hz 16:07:01
Aspiration Turbo Aftercooled
Fuel System Common Rail
Bore 7 in
Displacement 6,456 in³
Stroke 9 in
Compression Ratio 16.7:1
Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating 2500 ekW
Maximum Rating 3365 ekW
Voltage 480 to 13800 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 RPM
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, Tier 2
Height - Maximum 114 in
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Standby Rating 3365(no fan)/3250/3100(no fan)/3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating 3115(no fan)/3000/2825(no fan)/2725 ekW
Generator Set Dimensions
Height - Maximum 134 in
Length - Maximum 313 in
Width - Maximum 114 in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 50,500 lb
Length - Minimum 242 in
Width - Minimum 83 in
Height - Minimum 87 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 42,750 lb

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

SR5 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

Cat ECS 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 50°C (122°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

  • UL 2200 Listed
  • CSA
  • IBC seismic certification
  • OSHPD pre-approval

One Safe Source

  • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package 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
  • Air Inlet System
    • 4 x Single element canister with service indicator(s).
  • Control Panel
    • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Low coolant level
    • Over/under voltage
    • Coolant temperature
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Reverse power
    • Over/under frequency
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Programmable protective relaying functions
    • Speed adjust
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • Overspeed
    • Controls
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Warning/shutdown Indicators:
    • Lamp test
    • 2 Programmable digital outputs
    • 6 Programmable digital inputs
    • High coolant temperature
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • RPM
    • Digital Indicators
    • Communications
    • Accessory module data link
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Low oil pressure
    • Overcurrent
    • Emergency stop
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Operating hours
    • DC volts
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Cat ECS 100
    • Reverse reactive power
  • Exhaust System
    • Bolted flange, with bellow for each turbo
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel System
    • Engine mounted filters #REF!
    • Filters x 3
    • 10 Micron spin on yype
    • Secondary/tertiary fuel filters
    • 4 Micron spin on type
    • Primary fuel filter water/fuel water separator
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • IEC platinum stator RTDs
    • Reactive droop capability
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • (MV) Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
    • Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • NEMA Class H insulation
    • 6 Leads
    • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
    • Voltage regulator
    • Exciter diode monitor
    • Form wound
    • RFI suppression
    • (LV) Busbar connections, top/center mounted, top cable entry
    • 3 Phase brushless
    • 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Min / max exciter limiter
    • Salient pole
  • Governing System
    • Redundant shutdown (Overspeed protection through a duplicate speed sensing system)
    • ADEM A4
  • Lube System
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Fumes disposal
    • Lubricating oil
    • Prelube - required with prime, continuous, and standby
    • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Mounting Systems
    • Rails - Engine/generator
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
    • Dual 24 volt electric starting motors
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Batteries and battery rack w/cables
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Service Instructions
    • Two PM inspections
  • General
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • SAE standard rotation
    • LH Service
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • Air Inlet System
    • Air inlet adapters
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Single element air cleaner
    • Air inlet protection
  • Control Panel
    • Package mounted radiator
    • Automatically selected ground
    • Customer AC-DC connection mounting location - LV/MV
    • Load share governor
    • EMCP 4.4
    • E-Stop
    • Frame boxes
    • Annunciator modules
    • Load share module / auxiliary plate and auxiliary box (LV)
    • Fuel cooler
    • Controller mounting location - LV/MV
    • Modbus monitoring of packages
    • Customer interface options
    • EMCP 4.4 optional harness
    • Controller voltage and current sensing groups
    • Remote radiators
    • Generator harness
    • Interconnect harness
    • Speed adjust
    • Controller and MV and HV power connection locations
    • Raise lower switch
  • Crankcase Systems
    • Explosive relief valves
    • Crankcase ventilation system
  • Exhaust System
    • Mufflers
    • Exhaust support group
    • Weld flanges
    • Exhaust collectors/manifold
    • Front housing - Prime or continuous
    • Front housing - Standby or mission critical
    • Aftercooler drain
  • Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Low voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
    • Medium voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 60 Hz, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
    • Conversion GP - Top cable entry
    • Low voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
    • Differential current transformers
    • Space heater kit
    • Medium voltage - 1800 and 3000 Frames - 50 Hz, 3 phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No of leads=6, Pitch 0.6667
    • Thermostat for space heater
    • Generator air intake
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Drain group oil pans
    • Oil filters
    • Lube oil heater
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Lubricating oil
  • Mounting Systems
    • IBC vibration isolators - Shipped loose
    • Spring type linear vibration isolators
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
  • Power Connections
    • Low voltage connection cable
    • Center post busbarss (LV)
    • 1800 Frame generator side / rear mounted busbars (MV)
    • Enclosures - Control packaging (LV)
    • Paralleling circuit breakers
    • 1800 Frame generators Circuit breaker
    • Neutral ground (LV)
    • Neutral ground (MV)
    • Cable entry options (LV)
    • Cable entry options (MV)
    • Masterpack breakers
    • Power connection covers (LV)
    • Harnesses (Breaker)
    • Masterpack breaker connections
    • Side/rear mounted busbars (LV)
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • IBC seismic Certification
    • Special test charge - Engine only
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Genset fuel consumption test
    • Standard genset TVA (Torsional Vibration Analysis) report
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • OSCOSH1 seismic Certification
    • Custom generator TVA report
    • Generator test report
    • Standard engine test charge
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Heavy duty battery sets with rack
    • Charging alternators - Dry
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Starter location covers
    • 24 Volt power distribution box
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • 35 Amp Battery chargers
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • 20 Amp Battery chargers
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Air starting motor
    • Jacket water heater wiring groups
  • General
    • Special paint colors
    • Control GP - air powered bar group
    • Barring group manual
    • Service tools - Engine barring group
    • Engine barring air powered
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