C18 Generator Set

C18 Generator Set

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

  • Maximum Rating 500 ekW

  • Minimum Rating 455 ekW

  • Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final

  • Voltage 480 Volts

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Product Specifications

Specifications

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

Engine Specifications

  • Aspiration Air to Air Aftercooled

  • Bore 1455.7in

  • Compression Ratio 14.5:1

  • Displacement 1106.4in³

  • Engine Model C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

  • Fuel System Electronic unit injection

  • Governor Type Adem™A4

  • Stroke 7.2in

Features

Equipment

Standard Equipment

  • Air cleaner

  • Exhaust manifold - dry

  • Package mounted radiator

  • Fuel cooler

  • Engine fuel transfer pump

  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter

  • Fuel priming pump

  • Flexible fuel lines

  • Exhaust flange outlet

  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator

  • Fuel priming pump

  • Secondary fuel filters

  • 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

  • Busbar

  • 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

  • GCCP Genset Controller

  • Rubber vibration isolators

  • Safety shutoffs for: Higher water temperature - Overspeed - Low oil pressure

  • 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

  • 24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator

  • 24 Volt electric starting motor

  • 24 volt starting motor

  • Batteries

  • 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

  • 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

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

  • 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

  • Single element air filter

  • Air cleaner - Heavy duty

  • Air cleaner - Single element

  • Silver, Gold and Platinum coverage

  • 3 Pole 100% rated

Optional Equipment

  • 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

  • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

  • Anti-condensation heater

  • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)

  • Oversize and premium generators

  • Circuit breakers, UL listed

  • AREP generator

  • CIP generators

  • Space heater

  • Generator mounting and duct plate

  • Single element air filter

  • Dual element air cleaner

  • Certificate of Compliance

  • IBC Certification wind load

  • 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

  • Aftertreatment guard

  • Standard radiator

  • Sound attenuated enclosures

  • Flange kits

  • Exhaust flexible fittings

  • 660 gallon base tank

  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator

  • Standard base wide

  • 5 Gallon spill containment

  • Optional CB shroud

  • Overfill prevention valve

  • Locking fuel fill

  • Battery disconnect switch

  • Jacket water heater

  • Shore power control group

  • 10 Amp dual Battery charger

  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

  • 4 Hour factory test (un-witnessed)

  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor

  • Generator test report