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C18 Generator Set

455 - 500 ekW Diesel Generator Set

The C18 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 455 to 500 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The engines are certified to the US EPA Tier 4 Final emissions levels.

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    Benefits

    Greater than 15% kW/m2

    Up to 55% Footprint Reduction

    Requires less space for installation

    Integrated Cat® Product Link™ Control System

    • Track Genset Health and Operation Parameters
    • Genset Utilization and Performance Tracking
    • Engine Specifications
      Aspiration
      Air to Air Aftercooled
      Bore
      1455.7 in
      Compression Ratio
      14.5:1
      Displacement
      1106.4 in³
      Engine Model
      C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
      Fuel System
      Electronic unit injection
      Governor Type
      Adem™A4
      Stroke
      7.2 in
    • Generator Set Specifications
      Duty Cycle
      Standby, Prime
      Emissions/Fuel Strategy
      U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
      Frequency
      60 Hz
      Maximum Rating
      500 ekW
      Minimum Rating
      455 ekW
      Speed
      1800 rpm
      Voltage
      480 Volts
    Air Inlet
    • Air cleaner
    Exhaust System
    • Exhaust manifold - dry
    Cooling
    • Package mounted radiator
    Fuel System
    • Fuel cooler
    • Engine fuel transfer pump
    • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Flexible fuel lines
    Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
    Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Secondary fuel filters
    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
    Power Termination
    • Busbar
    Lube System
    • Oil filter and dipstick
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil drain lines with valve; piped to edge of base
    • Fumes disposal, piped to front of radiator
    • Oil cooler
    Control Panel
    • GCCP Genset Controller
    Mounting
    • Rubber vibration isolators
    Protection System
    • Safety shutoffs for: Higher water temperature - Overspeed - Low oil pressure
    Cooling System
    • Thermostats and housing, full open temperature 92 deg C (198 deg F)
    • Coolant level sensor
    • Coolant level sight gauge
    • Fan and belt guards
    • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
    • Coolant drain line with valve; terminated on edge of base
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    Starting/Charging
    • 24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • 24 volt starting motor
    • Batteries
    General
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
    • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
    • Operation and maintenance manual pack and OMM storage compartment
    • Parts book
    • Vibration damper
    Control System
    • Local annunciator
    • Programmable Input / Output: 2 programmable digital inputs - 2 programmable relay outputs (Form A) - 2 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Suitable for use as service equipment label
    • Separation plate
    • Control panel mounting location
    • Breaker box mounting location
    • Optional external analog input
    • Remote annunciators
    • GCCP 1.2
    • Communications: Customer data link (RS485 Modbus RTu) - Serial annunciator module data link for local and remote annunciator IVR - Integrated Voltage Regulation (Digital) - EM10 Excitation Module
    • Controls include: Run/auto/ stop/control - Speed adjust - Voltage adjust - Engine cycle crank - Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Digital indication for: rpm - DC volts - operating hours - Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar) - Coolant temperature (C or F) - Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz) - Amps (per phase & average) - Power factor (per phase & average) - kW (per phase & average) - kVA (per phase & average) - kVAr (per phase and average) - kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total)
    • Programmable protective relaying functions: Generator phase sequence - Over/under voltage (27/59) - Over/under frequency (81 o/u) - Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - high coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level
    • Control panel options: Dust proof control panel - volt free contact - Device server - Ground fault relay
    Governing System
    • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
    Generator and Attachments
    • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
    • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound.
    • Insulation Class H and temperature rise
    • AREP generator
    • CIP - generators
    • IP23 Protection
    • Power center, IP22 bottom cable entry
    Air Inlet System
    • Single element air filter
    • Air cleaner - Heavy duty
    • Air cleaner - Single element
    Extended Service Coverage
    • Silver, Gold and Platinum coverage
    Circuit breakers
    • 3 Pole 100% rated
    Control System
    • Ground fault relay
    • Dust proof control panel
    • Breaker box mounting location
    • Volt free contact
    • Device server
    • Separation plate
    • Remote annunciators
    • GCCP 1.5
    • Local annunciator
    • Remote E-stop button
    • Optional external analog input
    • Control panel mounting
    Exhaust
    • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers
    Generator
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    Generators and Attachments
    • AREP generator
    • CIP generators
    • Space heater
    • Generator mounting and duct plate
    Air Inlet System
    • Single element air filter
    • Dual element air cleaner
    Certifications
    • Certificate of Compliance
    • IBC Certification wind load
    Circuit breakers
    • Motorized single circuit breaker
    • Neutral bars
    • Power cables
    • Dual breakers first circuit breaker (CB2) LS/I package mounted
    • Current transformers
    • Package mounted single circuit breakers
    • Dual breakers first circuit breaker (CB1) LS/I package mounted
    • Auxiliary contacts
    Cooling System
    • Aftertreatment guard
    • Standard radiator
    Enclosures
    • Sound attenuated enclosures
    Exhaust System
    • Flange kits
    • Exhaust flexible fittings
    Fuel System
    • 660 gallon base tank
    Generator Attachments
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
    Mounting System
    • Standard base wide
    • 5 Gallon spill containment
    • Optional CB shroud
    • Overfill prevention valve
    • Locking fuel fill
    Starting / Charging System
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Jacket water heater
    • Shore power control group
    • 10 Amp dual Battery charger
    TESTS
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • 4 Hour factory test (un-witnessed)
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Generator test report

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