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C15 (50 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

The C15 diesel generator sets have been developed for your mission critical, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 365 to 550 kVA at 50 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The engines are certified Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2 or Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards), EU Stage IIIA Nonroad Emission Standards, China Nonroad III Emission Standards Emissions / Fuel Strategy.

C15 (50 Hz)

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C15 (50 HZ) 365-550 kVA Diesel Generator models are developed with specific power needs in mind, allowing a wide range of customization to fit your use.

Standby Rating
500/550 kVA
Prime Power Rating
450/500 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low BSFC / EU Stage IIIA / Non-Certified Emissions
Voltage
208 to 600 Volts
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Specifications

Generator Set Specifications specifications
Standby Rating 500/550 kVA
Prime Power Rating 450/500 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low BSFC / EU Stage IIIA / Non-Certified Emissions
Voltage 208 to 600 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Prime

Features

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

A-Frame 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 1.3 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 55ร‚ยฐC (131ร‚ยฐF)
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  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Standard Equipment

Air System
  • Turbocharger
  • Aftercooler core
  • Air cleaner - Non canister disposable paper filter
Air Inlet
  • Air cleaner
Control Panel
  • GCCP 1.3
Cooling
  • Package mounted radiator
Cooling System
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
  • Coolant drain line with valve
Exhaust
  • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
  • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
Fuel
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel priming pump
Fuel System
  • Engine fuel transfer pump
  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Flexible fuel lines
  • Fuel cooler
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
Generator and Attachments
  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
  • Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Power center, IP22
Mounting
  • Rubber vibration isolators
Governing System
  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).
Lube System
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil drain valves
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

Air Inlet System

  • Single element air cleaner
  • Dual element air cleaner

Exhaust

  • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

Certifications

  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • Global certification for CIS

Generator

  • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
  • Oversize and premium generators
  • Anti-condensation heater

Power Termination

  • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

Circuit breakers

  • Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
  • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
  • Auxiliary contacts, circuit breaker
  • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
  • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised

Generator and Attachments

  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • LC frame CIP generator
  • Oversize LC frame generator
  • Space heaters
  • CIP A Frame generator

Control Panels

  • Fuel level sensor
  • Volt free contacts
  • Oil temperature displays
  • Local annunciator
  • GCCP 1.4

Starting/Charging

  • Oversize batteries
  • Battery chargers
  • Jacket water heater
  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Charging alternator

Cooling System

  • Low coolant temperature alarm
  • Stone guards
  • Radiator duct flange

General

  • Narrow, wide or skid base
  • Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
  • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
  • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
  • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)

Enclosures

  • High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
  • Sound attenuated enclosures

Exhaust System

  • 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
  • Manifold and turbocharger guards
  • End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
  • Engine mounted muffler
  • 6 and 8 inch flange GP

Fuel System

  • Fuel transfer system controls
  • Manual fuel transfer pump
  • Optional BS799 Compliant Integral Dual wall fuel tank base

Lube System

  • Manual sump pump

Mounting System

  • Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base

Special Test / Reports

  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

Starting / Charging System

  • 5 Amp single Battery charger
  • Jacket water heater
  • Battery disconnect switch