C18 Generator Set

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C18 Generator Set

Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Minimum Rating 550 kVA
Maximum Rating 715 kVA
Voltage 380 to 415 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Engine Specifications
Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Engine Model C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 145 mm (5.71 in)
Displacement 18.13 L (1106.36 in3)
Stroke 183 mm (7.2 in)
Compression Ratio 14.5:1
Governor Type Ademâ„¢A4
Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Displacement 1,106 in³
Stroke - HD
Bore 6 in
Stroke 7 in
Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating 550 kVA
Maximum Rating 715 kVA
Voltage 380 to 415 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel, China Nonroad III Emis Stds
Bore 6 in
Stroke 7 in
Duty Cycle Standby, Prime
Generator Set Dimensions
Height - Maximum 75 in
Length - Maximum 162 in
Width - Maximum 78 in

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

EMCP 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

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
  • Air Inlet System
    • Turbocharger
    • Light duty air cleaner
    • Aftercooler core
  • Air Inlet
    • Air Cleaner
  • Control System
    • EMCP 4.2
  • 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 filter
    • 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
    • A frame generator - IP21 protection
    • Integrated Voltage Regulator
    • 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
    • Bus Bar
  • Governing System
    • Cat Electronic Governor (ADEM A4)
  • Control Panel
    • EMCP 4 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
  • 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
    • Pad-lockable 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 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
    • EMCP 4.4
    • 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 modules
    • 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 guard
    • 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
    • Integral - Duel wall fuel tank base
    • Manual fuel transfer pump
    • Fuel transfer system
  • Generator And Attachments
    • LC frame generator
    • Permanent magnet excitation
    • 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
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