C18 Generator Set
C18 T4 Open Set
360° Exterior View
At a Glance
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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
+ -| Maximum Rating | 500 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 455 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final |
| Voltage | 480 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Prime |
Engine Specifications
+ -| Engine Model | C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 1455.7in |
| Stroke | 7.2in |
| Displacement | 1106.4in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 |
| Aspiration | Air to Air Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™A4 |
Standard Equipment:
Air Inlet
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Air cleaner
Exhaust System
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Exhaust manifold - dry
Cooling
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Package mounted radiator
Fuel System
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Fuel cooler
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Engine fuel transfer pump
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Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
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Fuel priming pump
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Flexible fuel lines
Exhaust
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Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
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Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
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Fuel priming pump
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Secondary fuel filters
Generator
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Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
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IP23 Protection
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Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
Power Termination
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Busbar
Lube System
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Oil filter and dipstick
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Lubricating oil
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Oil drain lines with valve; piped to edge of base
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Fumes disposal, piped to front of radiator
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Oil cooler
Control Panel
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GCCP Genset Controller
Mounting
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Rubber vibration isolators
Protection System
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Safety shutoffs for: Higher water temperature - Overspeed - Low oil pressure
Cooling System
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Thermostats and housing, full open temperature 92 deg C (198 deg F)
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Coolant level sensor
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Coolant level sight gauge
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Fan and belt guards
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Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
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Coolant drain line with valve; terminated on edge of base
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Caterpillar extended life coolant
Starting/charging
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24V, 45 Amp Charging alternator
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24 Volt electric starting motor
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24 volt starting motor
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Batteries
General
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Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
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Paint, Caterpillar yellow
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Operation and maintenance manual pack and OMM storage compartment
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Parts book
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Vibration damper
Control System
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Local annunciator
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Programmable Input / Output: 2 programmable digital inputs - 2 programmable relay outputs (Form A) - 2 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
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Suitable for use as service equipment label
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Separation plate
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Control panel mounting location
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Breaker box mounting location
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Optional external analog input
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Remote annunciators
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GCCP 1.2
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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
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Controls include: Run/auto/ stop/control - Speed adjust - Voltage adjust - Engine cycle crank - Emergency stop pushbutton
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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)
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Programmable protective relaying functions: Generator phase sequence - Over/under voltage (27/59) - Over/under frequency (81 o/u) - Overcurrent (50/51)
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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
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Control panel options: Dust proof control panel - volt free contact - Device server - Ground fault relay
Governing System
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Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
Generator And Attachments
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Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
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Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound.
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Insulation Class H and temperature rise
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AREP generator
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CIP - generators
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IP23 Protection
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Power center, IP22 bottom cable entry
Air Inlet System
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Single element air filter
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Air cleaner - Heavy duty
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Air cleaner - Single element
Extended Service Coverage
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Silver, Gold and Platinum coverage
Circuit Breakers
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3 Pole 100% rated
Optional Equipment:
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
