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Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Generator Set Specifications

  • Minimum Rating 275 kVA 275 kVA
  • Maximum Rating 400 kVA 400 kVA
  • Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption Low Fuel Consumption
  • Voltage 220 to 480 Volts 220 to 480 Volts
  • Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
  • Speed 1500 rpm 1500 rpm

Engine Specifications

  • Engine Model 3406C TA, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3406C TA, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
  • Compression Ratio 14.5:1 14.5:1
  • Aspiration TA TA
  • Governor Type Hydra-mechanical Hydra-mechanical
  • Fuel System P&L P&L
  • Bore 5.4 in 137.2 mm
  • Displacement 893.39 in³ 14.64 l
  • Stroke 6.5 in 165.1 mm

Generator

  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency

    • Cat EMCP Control Panel

    The EMCP controller features the reliability and durability you have come to expect from your Cat equipment. EMCP4 is a scalable control platform designed to ensure reliable generator set operation, providing extensive information about power output and engine operation. EMCP4 systems can be further customized to meet your needs through programming and expansion modules.

    Design Criteria

    The generator set accepts 100% rated load in one step per NFPA 110 and meets ISO 8528-5 transient response.

    UL 2200 / CSA - Optional

  • UL 2200 listed packages
  • CSA Certified
  • Certain restrictions may apply.
  • Consult with your Cat® Dealer.

    • Single-Source Supplier

    Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available

    World Wide Product Support

    Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S•O•S℠ program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products

    Weight

    TBD

    Dimensions

    TBD

    3406C (50 Hz) Standard Equipment

    Air Inlet

    • Air Cleaner

    Cooling

    • Package mounted radiator

    Exhaust

    • Exhaust flange outlet

    Fuel

    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Secondary fuel filter
    • Fuel priming pump

    Generator

    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
    • Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
    • IP23 Protection

    Power Termination

    • Bus Bar

    Control Panel

    • EMCP 4 Genset Controller

    Mounting

    • Rubber vibration isolators

    Starting/Charging

    • 24 volt starting motor
    • Batteries

    General

    • Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

    3406C (50 Hz) Optional Equipment

    Exhaust

    • Industrial, Residential, Critical Mufflers

    Generator

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

    Power Termination

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

    Control Panels

    • EMCP (4.2) (4.3) (4.4)
    • Local & remote annunciator modules
    • Load share module
    • Digital I/O module
    • Remote monitoring software

    Starting/Charging

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

    General

    • 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
    • UL 2200 package
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • CSA Certification
    • EEC Declaration of Conformity
    • Narrow, Wide or Skid Base
    • Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
    • Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
    • Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
    • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)

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