C18 Generator Set

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C18 Generator Set

Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Minimum Rating 455 ekW
Maximum Rating 600 ekW
Voltage 208 to 600 Volts
Frequency 60 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 Adem™A4
Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Displacement 1,106 l
Bore 6 in
Stroke 7 in
Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating 455 ekW
Maximum Rating 600 ekW
Voltage 208 to 600 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Tier 2 / Tier 4 Certified
Duty Cycle Standby, Prime
Standby Rating 500/550/600/650/700/750 ekW
Prime Power Rating 455/500/545/600/635/680 ekW
Generator Set Dimensions
Height - Maximum 108 in
Length - Maximum 5,550 in
Width - Maximum 81 in

Cat Generator Set Package

        

  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
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  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
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  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

        

  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
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  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
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  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

Alternator

        

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
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  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
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  • Robust Class H insulation

GCCP Control Panel

        

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
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  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
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  • 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)
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  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

Designed to meet applicable global standards including ISO 8528, ISO 3046 and IEC 60034-1, with CSA, UL2200, IBC, NEMA and NFPA conformity available depending on configuration and market.

One Safe Source

        

  • Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum performance
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  • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
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  • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
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  • 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
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  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements
  • Air Inlet
    • Standard light duty air cleaner
  • Air Inlet System
    • Turbocharger with Aftercooler
  • Cooling
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Exhaust System
    • Stainless steel exhaust flex gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
  • Fuel System
    • Standard narrow skid base
  • Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Generator And Attachments
    • Current transformers
    • Power center, IP22
    • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
    • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
    • Automatic voltage regulator (AVR)
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Control System
    • GCCP 1.2
  • Governing System
    • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
  • Lube System
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil drain valves
  • Mounting System
    • Captive linear vibration isolators
  • Mounting
    • Rubber vibration isolators
  • Starting/charging
    • Starter motor
  • General
    • Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • Telematics
    • Cat® Product Link™ PL444 cellular
  • Air Inlet System
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Exhaust
    • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Circuit Breakers
    • Single/Dual/Third circuit breakers
  • Control Panels
    • Load share module
    • Local & remote annunciator modules
    • Digital I/O module
  • Control System
    • Local alarm modules
    • Remote annunciator module
    • Oil temperature displays
    • GCCP 1.5
  • Control Panel
    • EMCP 4.4 Genset controller
  • Cooling System
    • Low coolant temperature alarm
    • Radiator duct flange
  • Enclosures
    • Sound Attenuated / Weather Protective / Cold Weather
  • Starting/charging
    • Jacket water heater
    • Standard battery
    • Charging alternator
  • Exhaust System
    • 8 and 10 inch GP flanges
    • 8 and 10 inch elbow kits
    • Engine mounted muffler
    • Manifold and turbocharger guards
  • Fuel System
    • Integral tank base
    • Sub base fuel tank
    • Michigan tank kit bundle
  • General
    • CSA Certification
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • UL 2200 package
    • Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
    • IBC seismic certification
    • Narrow, wide or skid base
  • Generator And Attachments
    • Space heaters
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • LC frame generator with CIP
    • Ingress protection
    • Cold weather bundle
    • LC frame oversize generators
  • Lube System
    • Manual sump pump
  • Starting And Charging
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 5A Battery charger
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