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Overview

Producing reliable power from 230 to 330 kVA at 50 Hz, our C9 diesel generator sets designed to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements. All C9 generator sets are engineered to EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 3) emissions standards.

Generator Set Specifications

  • Minimum Rating 230 kVA 230 kVA
  • Maximum Rating 330 kVA 330 kVA
  • Emissions/Fuel Strategy EU Stage IIIA, Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use only ( Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards) EU Stage IIIA, Low Fuel Consumption, U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Use only ( Tier 3 Nonroad Equivalent Emission Standards)
  • Voltage 220 to 480 Volts 220 to 480 Volts
  • Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
  • Speed 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
  • Duty Cycle Standby, Prime Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

  • Engine Model C9 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel C9 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
  • Bore 4.41 in 112.0 mm
  • Stroke 5.87 in 149.0 mm
  • Displacement 537.01 in³ 8.8 l
  • Compression Ratio 16.1:1 16.1:1
  • Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled Air to Air Aftercooled
  • Fuel System Hydraulic electronic unit injection Hydraulic electronic unit injection
  • Governor Type Adem™A4 Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

  • Length - Maximum 157.0 in 3988.0 mm
  • Width - Maximum 47.5 in 1207.0 mm
  • Height - Maximum 73.5 in 1867.0 mm

Cat Generator Set Package

  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets other 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

    • SR5 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

    • Cat Diesel Engine Features

  • 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

    • 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

    • Generator Features

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

    • Certifications

    The generator set meets transient response and block loading steps as per ISO 8528-5.

    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

    • C9 (50 Hz) Standard Equipment

    Air Inlet System

    • Air cleaner, light duty with disposable paper filter

    Control Panels

    • EMCP 4.2

    Cooling System

    • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant

    Exhaust System

    • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, rain cap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use; shipped loose

    Fuel System

    • Standard open set fuel tank / base supplied
    • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank

    Generators and Generator Attachments

    • 12 leads
    • IP23 protection
    • Voltage regulator (single phase sensing)
    • Power centre, IP22
    • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
    • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole mounted in powercentre

    Governing System

    • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

    Lube System

    • Oil cooler
    • Lubricating oil
    • 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 System

    • 24V battery with rack and cables

    General

    • Engine and alternator re-paint, Caterpillar Yellow

    C9 (50 Hz) Optional Equipment

    Certifications

    • European certificate for conformance
    • Global certificate fpr CIS

    Air inlet system

    • Single element air cleaner

    Circuit Breakers

    • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) circuit breaker upgrades: 400, 630, 800 and 100 amps

    Control Panels

    • Control panel Options: Volt free contacts ; Local alarm horn ; Oil temperature displays
    • Control panel protective devices: Earth fault relay ; Earth leakage ground fault ; overload shutdown via breaker ; Low fuel level shutdown ; Low fuel level alarm ; Fuel level sensor

    Cooling System

    • Radiator duct flange
    • Low coolant temperature alarm

    Enclosures

    • Sound attenuated enclosure
    • High ambient sound attenuated enclosure

    Exhaust System

    • Mufflers - End in / End out; 10 dBA or 25 dBA attenuation
    • 5 - 6 inch flange adaptor
    • 6 inch flange
    • 5 and 6 inch elbow kits

    Fuel System

    • Integral duel wall fuel tank base

    Generators and Attachments

    • Permanent magnet generator
    • Oversize, AREP, CIP generators

    Mounting System

    • Narrow skid base

    Starting / Charging System

    • 5 Amp single battery charger
    • Battery disconnet switch
    • Jacket water heater

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